Campers face eviction from own land
A single mother and her friend who are being forced to camp on their own land are facing eviction after a local council stepped in.
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Frydenberg’s tears over anti-Semitic attacks
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has cried while interviewing a Jewish couple in Melbourne who were victims of anti-Semitism.
Why tobacconists are choosing to be fined
Tobacconists afraid of potential arson attacks are reportedly choosing to be fined amid one city’s ongoing gangland conflict.
Campers murder trial shown pilot’s gun
Complete with a pistol grip, laser sight and extendable stock, a jury has had a first-hand look at accused double-murderer Greg Lynn’s 12-gauge shotgun.
80 per cent of Australia to be soaked
Get the umbrella and gumboots out, a rain front will sweep across the continent this week, drenching Aussies from Perth to Sydney.
Passenger forces Virgin flight to turn back
A cross-country flight was forced to do a U-turn as a male passenger “went bananas” banging on the cockpit.
Claim on alleged camper killer photo: court
The murder trial of pilot Greg Lynn has heard missing camper Russell Hill’s phone was tracked to “within 100m” of the same road the accused man was photographed on.
‘Confronting’: Shock after school attack
Enhanced federal hate speech laws have come under focus following a disturbing incident at a Jewish school in Melbourne.
Failed armed robber’s bizarre disguise
A man wearing underwear on his head and a makeshift cape allegedly tried to rob a pub with a gun.
Protests follow Israel’s diplomatic blow
Australians have taken to the streets in their thousands to plead for greater action after a significant ruling on Israel’s war on Gaza.
Gen Z identified as ‘high risk’ for burnout
Millions of Australians are taking on second jobs to cope with rising living costs but a new report shows just how grim that is for some.
Mum’s simple idea becomes global hit
A mum from Melbourne has transformed a “scary” idea into a global success story and she is not done yet.
Aussie ports targeted in Gaza protests
Ports across the country have been the target of peaceful protesters as calls for boycotts against Israel mount.
Hundreds to be taxed for empty homes
Almost 200 properties in just five apartment buildings in Melbourne have sat empty for more than six months, as the nation’s rental crisis deepens.
Teen found with suspected gunshot wound
A teenager has been taken to hospital after being found injured with a suspected gunshot wound.
‘Choking risk’: Popular baby items recalled
Product Safety Australia has advised parents to immediately stop using a number of baby items over concerns they could cause choking, suffocation and death to young children.
Pro boxer’s life threatened in shooting
Police are investigating whether two car fires are linked to shots being fired at the former Mongols bikie as he was leaving his home.
Burnt teeth linked to missing camper: court
Five burnt teeth and a dental prosthesis located in remote bushland were linked to slain camper Russell Hill, a jury has been told.
‘Truly sorry’: Top cop’s historic apology
An Australian state’s top police officer has apologised for the force’s role in removing indigenous children from their families.
400,000 chickens killed as bird flu spreads
A second case of bird flu in Victoria has been detected, with links to the first one in Meredith.
Bird flu detected at three Aussie farms
Australia has reported its first case of H5N1 bird flu, as three poultry farms are placed under lockdown.
Police officer struck by stolen car
A man has been arrested hours after he allegedly struck down a police officer while driving a stolen car in a hotel car park in Melbourne’s east.
First pic of pilot after alleged camper killings
The jury in the trial of former pilot Greg Lynn has seen pictures of the pilot taken soon after he allegedly killed missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Vital roadside skill Aussies struggle with
The one state where residents are the least likely to know how to change a tyre has been revealed. You’d never guess where it is.
Alleged mushroom killer returns to court
Alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson has made her first appearance in Victoria’s Supreme Court after she pleaded not guilty to all charges.
One item half of Aussies will have today
Up to half of Australian adults are expected to have a Powerball ticket today as the jackpot soars to $150 million.
Driver killed after school bus crash
Emergency services swarmed to the site of a bus crash, which left the bus driver dead and about 30 school kids stranded on the side of the road.
‘Viagra’: Secrets of campers’ affair revealed
A cop has told a jury of the moment they found the “ripped up” label of a Viagra prescription in a bathroom bin while searching for two missing campers.
‘High-risk’: Scary truth about healthcare
A man has shared the unbelievable difference between healthcare in the US and Australia after his pregnant Aussie wife could not access healthcare in America despite having insurance.
‘Cousin’: Camper’s lie to wife about mistress
The widow of slain camper Russell Hill has told a jury she was made aware of his affair in the early 2000s, as the telling clue something was afoot is revealed.
‘Faceless coward’: Restaurant owner erupts
The owner of a Vietnamese restaurant in Melbourne has issued a series of savage responses to a number of unhappy customers who left 1-star reviews.
Massive salary for traffic controllers revealed
A whistleblower has exposed the enormous annual salary traffic controllers across Victoria’s building industry are raking in.
Triple whammy virus cocktail hits Aussies
Cold and flu cases are surging as Covid-19 numbers and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are thrown into the sickly mix.
‘Urgent’: Blackout risk as green power stumbles
The Australian Energy Market Operator is warning of “reliability gaps” without the ‘timely’ delivery of more transmission and energy infrastructure.
‘Alarming’ find at slain campers’ tent: court
New photos of an ‘alarming’ discovery at the burnt-out campsite of a missing couple have been shared with the jury at a double-murder trial.
Cops called to pro-Palestine roof protest
Protesters who allegedly scaled a rooftop at a busy city university have been arrested, as demonstrators at another campus were issued a stern ultimatum.
Woman allegedly stabbed outside Westfield
A woman was standing at a bus stop outside the shopping centre when she was allegedly stabbed.
How pilot was linked to slain campers: court
A jury has heard how police linked a former Jetstar pilot to the disappearance of two elderly campers in one of Victoria’s most remote locations — and what he says happened.
Temps plunge in coldest morning of year
Thousands of Aussies have shivered through the coldest morning of the year so far as a polar air mass which brought freezing winds to the east coast continues to linger.
6 arrests after cops, rival protesters clash
Police arrested six people following tense scenes after pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters converged in Melbourne’s CBD.
‘Not right’: Shock as cop seen beating pubgoer
A Victorian Police officer has been accused of going “too far” after footage emerged of the officer repeatedly using a baton to hit a man outside a pub.
‘Ratbags’: Protesters rock Labor conference
Labor delegates will meet again on Sunday for the Victorian state party conference after pro-Palestine protesters sent the venue into lockdown.
Man dies in shocking scooter crash
A 45-year-old man riding a scooter has died after colliding with a car.
‘Urine and milk’: Thug’s gross prison act
A man set to be deported after viciously attacking another man allegedly behaved appallingly while in prison, including one sick act involving urine and milk.
Premier “disgusted” by ugly Palestine protest
The Victorian Premier has blasted the actions of protesters who stormed the Victorian Labor Conference on Saturday.
State on alert after measles case reported
Health authorities in one state are on high alert after a new case of measles – the 10th this year – was reported at one of Australia’s busiest airports.
‘Not my wife’: Friends knew of camper affair
A mate of slain camper Russell Hill “almost fell on the floor” when he learnt his friend was involved in a 14-year affair, a jury has been told.
‘Get in the car’: Mum’s kidnapping ordeal
A mother has described the horrifying moments a man armed with a knife kidnapped her and her baby and made her drive to stores to buy MacBooks.
Mum, baby abducted from shopping centre
Police say a man forced the mother and infant into their car at knifepoint and forced to drive around buying him electronics.
Camper’s ‘rude’ act aired in court
Giving evidence at the trial of a double murder-accused pilot, a weed sprayer has shared how he thought a drone flying in a national park was “a bit rude”.
Activist’s item that enraged protesters
A prominent political activist claims he was unwittingly dragged into a pro-Palestine university rally after something was placed on his bag.
Sad reason young people driven from sport
The courts, fields and pitches of community sporting clubs across the country still bear the discriminatory language of decades past, driving young people away from sport.
Lidia’s big move as uni protests heat up
Pro-Palestine protesters have taken over a building on a Melbourne uni campus, cancelling classes for thousands, but the group has supporters as high as the Senate.
Murder charge dropped against 12yo
A murder charge against a 12-year-old girl accused of stabbing a woman to death has been dropped.
‘Joke’: Drivers fire up at strict new speed limit
A local Aussie council is copping backlash from drivers after a controversial change to roads in two key city suburbs.
Ex-AFL star’s tears over drug plot sentence
Former St Kilda star Sam Fisher broke down in tears on Thursday after he was jailed for more than five years for drug trafficking.
‘Biggest sl***’: Sick school ranking revealed
A third Melbourne school has been caught up in a sexist “ranking” of female students, after a disturbing list was found in one of the bathrooms.
CCTV of bikie gang shooting released
A bikie shooting has been caught on CCTV as police make a renewed push for information a year on from the attack.
Fury as chaos descends on Aussie uni
Pro-Palestine activists have taken over a building at the University of Melbourne and have said they “won’t leave” until demands are met.
Missing campers’ 14-year secret: court
The daughter of a slain camper had told a jury her mother had been in a relationship for 14 years with the married man she was camping with.
Huge move to help solve Aussie crisis
In the immediate wake of nationwide rallies, laws are being introduced to make one group of Aussies safer.
‘Biggest challenge’: Why MPs were in tears
A politician in her 40s has detailed her fight with “the beast” in an emotional moment at parliament.
Urgent plea for teen’s final movements
A teenager showed up 100km from home, stayed with a stranger and carried on the next morning, but was never seen alive again.
‘Contaminate’: Pilot’s alleged campsite act
Arrested after two elderly campers vanished, former airline captain Greg Lynn allegedly told police he hadn’t “behaved well” but was innocent of murder, a jury has been told.
Frydenberg’s advice to uni protesters
Two universities say pro-Palestine camps are safe, but a former federal treasurer says it’s time for protesters to pack it in.
Terrifying detail in photo after drowning
A photo has emerged after a four-year-old boy drowned in a suburban lagoon on Mother’s Day, and it exposes a serious problem.
House, shop rammed by burning vehicles
A house and a business have been smashed by burning cars in what police believe are targeted attacks.
‘Unacceptable’: Top uni moves on protest
One of Australia’s leading universities has commenced disciplinary action as tensions surrounding a pro-Palestine encampment on campus escalate.
Missing camper ‘shot in the head’: court
A court has been told how a former Jetstar captain allegedly killed one of two campers in remote bushland.
Heartbreaking detail after toddler drowns
A heartbreaking detail has been revealed after the tragic drowning of a toddler at a suburban lagoon.
Touching farewell for Aussie millionaire
Advertising legend Harold Mitchell has been farewelled in a state memorial by business moguls, celebrities and political leaders.
Aussie’s mercy dash home after Fiji stabbing
An Australian man is fighting for life in hospital with a stab wound on the day he was supposed to fly home from a Fijian holiday.
Tragedy as child dies in drowning incident
The child was pulled from the water unresponsive and died soon after.
Palestine fury swells in Rafah marches
Thousands have marched across Sydney and Melbourne in furious “Hands off Rafah” demonstrations as Israel prepares to move on the southern Gazan city.
‘Silly’: Huge cost of island holiday nightmare
A Victorian man left in a coma after being stabbed in Fiji are facing an enormous medical bill.
Aussie’s $20k bill after losing wallet
A part-time delivery driver and pensioner with a disability claims he is facing over $20,000 in fines as more than seven people blame him for their traffic offences.
Girl’s harrowing plea to save sister’s life
A young girl has made a tearful plea to save her dying sister’s life as the three-year-old receives palliative care.
Cops’ shock find in man’s sandals
A man has been arrested after police found 100kg of meth hidden in the bottom of men’s sandals.
Cafe menu goes viral for all the right reasons
With $2.50 coffees, $9 pasta and $13 pizzas, is this Australia’s cheapest cafe? This local Italian menu has caused a stir online.
Tragedy as Australian model dies aged 28
One of Australia’s young modelling stars, who had worked in London, Paris and New York, has tragically died in Melbourne.
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