Fresh blow after union branch shut down
The South Australian arm of the powerful construction union, which is under the control of the Victorian branch, has also been put into administration.
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Millions in path of ‘rare’ weather event
A cold snap sweeping southeast Australia could bring snow as far as northern NSW and Queensland on Tuesday.
Woman shares harrowing tram ordeal
A young woman’s story of being harassed and spat on while catching public transport in Melbourne has gone viral.
Man who killed partner’s 2yo son learns fate
A man who brutally killed the toddler of a woman he had been dating, and on Monday he learnt how many years he’ll spend behind bars.
‘Killed part of me’: Dad’s teary knife plea
Four young males are expected to learn their lengthy prison sentences soon after the brutal killing of a teenager.
Grim way woman’s body discovered in river
A fisherman has described the horrifying moment he discovered a woman’s body wrapped in plastic and floating in the Maribyrnong River
Big problem with plants sold at Bunnings
Bunnings is among nurseries across Australia selling plants described as a “ticking time bomb” for Australia’s bushland.
Porn driving spike in nude AI attacks
Sparked by a string of deepfake porn and sexually explicit images created at Australian high schools, experts say unfiltered AI tools have collided with misogyny.
Man charged after body found in stairwell
A 42-year-old man has been charged with murder after police discovered the body of a man in an apartment block stairwell.
Tradie fined $11k for filling in dangerous hole
A landscaper says he is being treated like a “murderer” by his council after he was slapped with an $11,500 fine for filling in a dangerous hole.
‘Below zero’: Wintry blast not over yet
Temperatures in large parts of Australia hit below zero as a low pressure system over the southern Tasman Sea is set to bring frosty weather.
Horror as two bodies discovered in river
The bodies of a man and a woman have been found floating in a river within 90 minutes of each other.
Update after man’s body found in stairwell
A man is under police guard as Homicide Squad detectives investigate the death of a man whose body was discovered in an apartment block stairwell.
Albo’s brutal response as union boss quits
Anthony Albanese has delivered a scathing single-word response to one of the most powerful figures in the construction industry.
Father, son killed in horror house fire
A father and son killed in a house fire in the early hours of Saturday morning have been identified.
Worker paralysed after horror fall
A water tank company has copped a massive fine after one of their workers was left paralysed from a horrific fall into a concrete tank.
‘Shocking waste’: Grim figure in rental crisis
New analysis has revealed the shocking number of vacant homes in one of Australia’s biggest cities, as renters struggle to find somewhere to live and prices skyrocket.
Footage shows alleged horror carjacking
An Uber Eats driver has been run over in a terrifying carjacking allegedly carried out by three teens.
Worksites stunned as union big boss quits
One of the most powerful figures in the construction industry has stood down from his position amid allegations of misconduct.
Victim confronts ‘worst’ child abuser: court
One of Australia’s most prolific child abusers has hinted at plans to appeal a 35-year sentence as a new victim detailed the “horrific trauma” he’s dealt with for most of his life.
Man’s shock call on train track push: court
A man accused of pushing a woman on to train tracks during peak hour has blurted out his response to the charges in court.
Killer neighbour’s shock TV interview
A handyman who appeared on national television claiming to have discovered his neighbour’s body is now facing decades in jail, a court has been told.
Fatal stabbing ’targeted’ attack: cops
Police suspect a fatal stabbing in a major Australian city to be a targeted attack as officers hunt for a second man after arresting one male.
More than 80 kangaroos shot, mowed down
A conservation regulator has launched an investigation after more than 80 kangaroos were found with gunshot wounds and injuries consistent with being “rammed” by a vehicle.
Girlfriend accused of partner’s dad’s death
There’s been a development in the case of a woman who allegedly killed her partner’s dad after a judge found delays to her case were “out of the ordinary”.
School admits failure over student’s death
A prestigious private school has admitted it failed to take appropriate steps to reduce risk to a student who died following a school trip to Vietnam.
Woman’s dramatic acts to avoid reporters
A woman facing court on hundreds of charges has hidden in a shop before bolting across the road into traffic to escape reporters.
Telstra customers hit with disruptions
Telstra customers have been struggling with slower data speeds and patchy coverage.
Commuter chaos as all trains stop
Melbourne’s train network came to a halt just before 6am on Thursday because of a loss of signalling control.
‘Stay away’: Warning over toxic explosion
Locals are being warned to avoid the area for several days after the factory exploded.
Chemical explosion shuts down businesses
Businesses close to the scene of a large factory fire inside a chemical facility will remain closed amid warnings they could be exposed to toxic smoke.
Accused man named over wheelie bin death
The man accused of murdering a teacher has been named in court, after the woman’s body was discovered in green waste at a recycling centre.
Property investor slams ‘boomer bashing’
A property investor has slammed young Australians for “boomer bashing”, claiming it’s not easy to be a landlord.
Teen accused of fatal crash on the run
A 17-year-old boy who was allegedly behind the wheel in a fatal collision is missing after he was granted bail.
Nurse’s tears over ‘ruthless’ tram act
A young nurse has broken down in tears after she claims she was interrogated on a train because she was not carrying her student identification.
ISIS hopeful moved to ‘solitary’: court
A convicted terrorist who once planned to join Islamic State has been removed from the general prison population because of concerns he was radicalising others, a court has been told.
Major update after woman’s body stuffed in bin
Police have arrested a man after a woman’s body was discovered at a waste dump earlier in the week.
Push for ultimate accolade for pop icons
Fans of Kylie and Dannii Minogue are pushing to commemorate the pop icons in the same way a legendary Aussie band has been honoured.
Shocking amount of illicit tobacco seized
More than three tonnes of illicit tobacco was seized as Victoria Police warn purchasing the illegal product is “not a victimless crime”.
Plea after eerie footage of missing mum
The family of a mum who has been missing for weeks say they just want to “know she’s OK” as police release eerie footage of her.
Man to fight alleged boarding house murder
A man has revealed he will contest allegations he murdered another man at a boarding house in Melbourne’s inner east.
‘Disturbing’ items Aussies going without
A new report has revealed four million Australians are unable to afford basic essentials, forcing them into hygiene poverty.
Alleged Burgertory firebug a ‘risk’: court
A man accused of setting fire to a pro-Palestinian activist’s burger shop will remain in custody after a magistrate said his alleged crime spree was “extraordinary”.
Dan’s backflip on phone records: court
Former Victorian premier Dan Andrews has agreed to hand over phone records from the day his wife and a cyclist collided, just hours before a key court hearing.
Eerie footage emerges of missing woman
A woman who vanished more than a month ago was mysteriously captured on a house’s security camera asking for clothing days after her disappearance.
New details about body found at tip
Neighbours say the woman whose body was found at a waste disposal site had only moved to the area two months ago.
’Cruel’: Crisis grows in plain sight
Australia’s homelessness services are being forced to turn away more and more people amid a growing cost of living crisis and freezing temperatures this winter.
Jewish community calls for ‘freedom’
Melbourne’s Jewish community has rallied to mark the nine months since Hamas’ attack on Israel.
Community mourns slain fisherman
Community members braved icy conditions to pay tribute to a father-of-three allegedly killed in a random attack.
Woman’s body stuffed in bin, police believe
Police have cordoned off a quiet Melbourne street after a woman’s body was found in green waste at a “waste management facility”.
Aussies issued chilling gas warning
Millions of Australians could face gas shortages sooner than previously expected, the competition watchdog has warned.
Mystery as man found dead at home
An investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a property in Melbourne’s southeast on Friday night.
Doctor killed, private schoolboy arrested
The victim of the horrific alleged hit-and-run crash has been identified, as his devastated family pay tribute to their beloved son and brother.
Charges after alleged theft of bizarre item
Villagers have hailed the return of ‘Garry the Gorilla’ after the 1.5m statue was allegedly stolen from a retirement home.
Police shut down inner-city street
A tense situation in inner-Melbourne has ended, after a possibly armed man was involved in a standoff with police.
Driver’s outrageous act at funeral: cops
A day of mourning has been interrupted by a Commodore driver ripping burnouts, damaging a parked car and fleeing the scene, police allege.
Killer driver cries as he learns his fate
Found passed out next to his car holding his keys, a dad was shocked to learn he’d killed a mate while trying to get pizza.
Insane footage of Melbourne hit and run
The moment a man was struck down by his own vehicle in a horror CBD hit and run has been captured on video.
‘Get worse’: Worrying trend for renters
Rents across Australia have continued to skyrocket with the median rental price increasing by 10.3 per cent across the nation.
Wild scenes in 15-person centre brawl
Wild scenes broke out at a shopping centre as more than a dozen people allegedly brawled.
Update after four found dead at home
The update comes as a health alert is issued for the cocaine, which has been cut with synthetic opioid.
Arrest after woman pushed onto train tracks
The incident unfolded at the busy Richmond Station near the Melbourne CBD, just before 4pm on Wednesday.
Update after young driver killed in crash
A 17-year-old boy has been charged as police continue to search for others allegedly involved in a fatal crash.
Millions to cop days of rain, icy temps
Millions to endure almost a week of rain as one city shivers through coldest morning of the year.
Millions warned about deadly disease
Health authorities have issued a warning for a deadly disease after an infectious traveller visited multiple locations.
Horror as woman pushed onto train tracks
An attacker has seemingly randomly pushed a woman onto train tracks at a busy city station this afternoon.
First pics as TV hunk freed after attack
A former TV heart-throb who bashed a woman has been pictured for the first time, after a court was told his case would face a lengthy delay.
Couple recorded plot to lure slain man
Eight recordings were found on the phone of a killer discussing the plot to lure a man to their car, a court has been told.
Group on run after man killed in crash
The driver died after his car was allegedly T-boned by a Jeep Cherokee stolen by a group of teens who are on the run.
Bizarre item stolen from retirement home
The 1.5m gorilla statue was allegedly stolen from a retirement home in Melbourne.
Why homeowners are raging at this photo
An outspoken ‘renters’ advocate’ has angered homeowners across the country with one controversial selfie.
Killer pilot attacked by inmate in prison
Freshly convicted of one count of murder, Greg Lynn has reportedly been attacked with human faeces in prison.
Picture shows shocking Aussie reality
A photo of supermarket shelves has revealed the current reality plaguing Aussies since an outbreak of bird flu.
AFL world mourning loss of legend
Melbourne Football Club is mourning the loss of a legend who helped the club win four premierships.
Urgent warning over laced cocaine
Health authorities have issued an urgent warning after a deadly opioid was found being sold in one state’s illicit drug market.
Bobcat killer’s last words to dying friend
A judge has found a drunk road worker ran over and killed his mate with a Bobcat while “foolishly and tragically playing chicken”.
Manhunt after home goes up in flames
Police are searching for a driver after they crashed into a home and sparked a serious blaze that threatened nearby residences.
‘Sorry for him’: Support for Dutton’s son
A man with a very unique perspective on public life has put an arm around Peter Dutton’s son after a controversial image of the teenager surfaced.
School mourns after teacher’s freak death
A beloved school teacher has died in a tragic accident falling 3m through a skylight while retrieving balls from a roof.
Next steps for alleged GoFundMe thief
A man accused of stealing more than $60,000 in donations to the family of an allegedly murdered teacher’s aide has told a court of the next steps in his case.
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