Urgent recall amid risk of ‘serious injury’
Aussies have been told to immediately stop using a popular beverage product sold by major retailers, after one person was left injured.
Western Australia
Sickening moment ute crushes dingo
Disturbing footage of people using a four-wheel-drive to run over a dead dingo has sparked outrage. Warning: Distressing content
Major update as Giuffre leaves hospital
Virginia Giuffre did not appear in court on Wednesday, where she faces a charge of breaching a DV order, after being released from hospital following a bus crash.
Oz Lotto jackpots to whopping $70m
One lucky punter could soon score a massive $70m after no one claimed the top prize in this week’s Oz Lotto draw.
Mum of Teo’s ‘miracle’ girl dies from cancer
Three years after the tragic death of Perth teenager Amelia ‘Milli’ Lucas, her family have confirmed the devastating passing of another beloved family member.
Coalition demands daily Treasury briefings
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has written to Treasury to demand daily briefings during the election campaign, as the Trump tariffs hit the economy.
Giuffre’s brother opens up after crash
Virginia Giuffre’s brother has spoken out after the Jeffrey Epstein accuser claimed she had just “days to live”.
Labor pledges $1bn for mental health
A “missing middle” in mental health care is forcing many young people into hospital, but Labor is pledging $1bn it hopes will change that.
Passenger punches wall at airport: cops
An intoxicated passenger refused entry at a boarding gate has been charged with disorderly behaviour after he allegedly became abusive towards staff and punched a wall.
WWII army POW veteran dies aged 106
Western Australia’s last World War II Australian Army prisoner of war veteran Arthur Leggett has died, aged 106 years old.
Albo’s ‘far right’ claim after Lib candidate dumped
The Prime Minister has made the sensational claim that the Liberal Party is being taken over “by the far right” after a candidate was axed.
Killer who lived fake life’s ‘ultimate betrayal’
A man pretending to be a successful crypto currency trader lived a glam life with his Insta-famous girlfriend before one “monstrous” act.
‘Regime of cruelty’: Albo’s war cry to party
The Prime Minister is rallying the Labor faithful in Brisbane as the Opposition Leader hits seats in Melbourne and Tassie on day 9 of the election campaign.
Albo on Trump, Dutton and ‘green and gold’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rallied the party faithful in the election fight against the influence of two men: Peter Dutton and Donald Trump.
Albo tight-lipped on Darwin Port plan
The Prime Minister has accused Peter Dutton of “talking on the run” when he promised to secure new owners for the key port within six months.
Boy admits Sydney mosque threat
A 16-year old boy who sent a Sydney mosque a social media threat referencing a terror attack has accepted responsibility in court for his actions.
‘Get vaccinated’: Cases surge in Australia
Aussies have been urged to get the flu vaccination as cases surge across the country, almost doubling in one state.
Fake Ozempic seized at Aussie border
The TGA has issued a warning after fake Ozempic-labelled products were seized at the Australian border.
Warning after measles case visits busy pub
A measles outbreak in one Australian state has expanded, with chemists, a pub, prisons and hospitals all listed as exposure locations.
Bus driver breaks silence on Giuffre claims
The school bus driver involved in a collision that allegedly left Virginia Roberts Giuffre with life-threatening injuries has spoken out about the accident.
‘Healing’: Murderer’s model ex breaks silence
An influencer and ex-partner of a man who killed his own mother to claim her life insurance payout has broken her silence after his sentencing.
Mum’s warning after teen paralysed at beach
A mum has issued a stark warning to others after her 17-year-old son suffered a horrific and devastating injury while diving at a popular beach with friends.
Giuffre charged before bus crash post
Alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre appeared in court charged with breaching a family violence order just days before she made headlines following a bus crash.
Australia’s big change to cigarette rules
Aussie smokers can expect a number of significant changes to tobacco products from Tuesday, with one popular product set to be banned completely.
‘Days to live’: Andrew accuser’s shock post
The Australian woman who accused Prince Andrew of abusing her has said she is days from death after a car crash.
Warning as child allegedly groped at pool
Concerned parents have taken to social media to warn locals following an alleged “groping” incident at a swimming pool.
‘Cold-blooded’ mum killer to learn fate
The ‘cold-blooded’ ex partner of influencer Grace Piscopo who killed his mother to gain money from life insurance policies he set up will learn his fate on Tuesday.
‘18,648 child victims’: Vile Aussie discovery
An Australian man has been caught with images depicting more than 18,000 child abuse victims.
State hit with more deadly disease cases
Days after a state declared five cases of one of the world’s most contagious diseases, a further three cases have been confirmed.
PM’s whopping new $200 million promise
The PM is unleashing a big new chunk of spending as he shifts his focus in the election campaign to another city – and another attack line.
‘Decent rain’: Warning amid ex-Cyclone
Locals have been warned ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne is continuing to bring “decent rain” hours after it made landfall on Saturday morning.
Reason cash allegedly stashed in microwaves
About $900,000 was allegedly found stuffed in microwaves set to be shipped from Perth to Melbourne in a major organised crime investigation.
Flights doubled as airline deal given nod
The competition regulator has given the green light for a partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, set to double flights over five years.
Temu reveals major Aussie change
Temu has made a major change for Australians, which could change the way customers use the app.
Major change coming to Virgin, Qatar flights
A major change is on the horizon for Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways after a new partnership was green-lit by the consumer watchdog.
Urgent warning after measles hospital case
Authorities are urging people to get vaccinated for the potentially deadly virus after dozens of measles exposure sites were identified across one Aussie state.
‘Horrific’ moment car almost hits pedestrian
Shocking footage has emerged of an out-of-control car mounting the footpath and nearly mowing down an innocent bystander in the street.
Kayaker missing in croc infested river
A search is under way for a 79-year old kayaker who is missing after he fell from his raft into the Drysdale River in Western Australia’s northwest.
Major change coming to the local bottle-o
There are big changes coming to Coles’ bottle shops, with its retail liquor outlets across Australia to be rebranded with two big names to disappear.
Aussies kick up a stink at new bin rollout
Residents have launched a petition for Aussie councils to reconsider a new bin system some have slammed as “the dumbest cost-saving measure”.
2000km rain band to smash states
Millions of residents have been warned of a wave of severe storms and lashings of rain, as hot air generates pseudo-monsoon conditions.
Wet and wild weather to batter Aussie state
One Aussie state will cop heavy rain and severe weather across Wednesday while the remainder of the nation remains clear.
WA Liberals announce new leader
Former Perth Lord Mayor and Seven West media personality Basil Zempilas has become WA’s new opposition leader.
‘We need answers’: Plea in 44yo cold case
The sisters of a missing girl have pleaded for answers from the public as police reinvestigate a key clue in the 44-year-old cold case.
‘Year’s worth of rain’ to smash state
Millions of residents have been warned to stay inside as potentially a “year’s worth of rain” passes over a major Aussie state.
‘Joy’: Man’s miracle night-time rescue
A fisherman has described the moment rescuers saved his life in a dramatic night-time rescue.
Wild footage as man bungees off bridge
A man wearing nothing more than black boardies and a bungee rope can be seen leaping from a bridge in Western Australia.
Teen jailed for sharing extremist content
A 19-year-old man will spend three years behind bars after becoming the first Australian convicted of sharing violent Islamic State content online.
Pilot killed in light plane crash
A pilot has died in a light plane crash that occurred in a remote part of Western Australia’s Mid West region.
Wild police chase ends on popular beach
A driver of an allegedly stolen vehicle tried to make his getaway in the sea after a wild police chase through Perth ended on a popular beach.
TV star tipped to be new state Lib leader
The TV star, sport commentator and Lord Mayor of Perth is putting his hand up to lead the WA Liberals after the recent state election loss.
Aussie gets last wish weeks before death
An Australian man with a terminal illness got his last wish just weeks before his death after his friend launched a fundraiser to make his dream come true.
Aussies targeted in crypto text scam
Aussies have been targeted in a scam where fake texts impersonating a cryptocurrency exchange appear where they shouldn’t.
Why Aussie hero hates the name ‘crate man’
One of the good Samaritans who pinned down and stopped a rampaging killer has received a major honour and revealed why he hates the nickname “crate man”.
Millions of Aussies in for darker nights
Summer is well and truly over, with millions of Aussies soon to turn back their clocks as daylight saving ends.
Woman’s first Lotto ticket in 20 years wins
A lucky Perth woman has become an instant millionaire with the first Lotto ticket she had purchased since her now adult children were kids.
Ex-AFL player pleads guilty over fatal crash
A former AFL player has pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter over a crash that killed two elderly women.
Surprising new regions for wine tourists
New research finds more and more Aussies are hitting the road in autumn to visit undiscovered wine regions across the nation.
Bin rules every Aussie needs to know
As new bins make their way to households around the country, it’s easy to get confused. Here’s what you can and can’t put in your rubbish bins.
‘Dangerous’: Millions to cop brutal heatwave
A brutal ‘burst of Autumn heat’ is blanketing the southeast coast of Australia this weekend, with sizzling temperatures exceeding the March average.
‘Mayhem’: Alleged killers after attack on boy
CCTV footage shows four people accused of killing Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey and the “13 minutes of mayhem” that followed his alleged attack.
Breakthrough in chilling cold case murder
Police have made a huge breakthrough in a cold case murder after a bombshell DNA link was discovered more than 40 years later.
1yo boy hit and killed by car in remote town
A fatal car crash has claimed the life of a one-year-old boy, with police appealing for information as his death rocks a remote town.
‘Caution’: Warning after 1m shark attack
A major warning has been issued for a popular Aussie beach after a man was bitten by a 1m shark.
Is tradie actually infamous WA serial killer?
Nearly 50 years after the murder of a young mother whose body was set on fire, police have made a stunning breakthrough.
Emergency as engine on charter flight fails
The engine on a charter flight in Western Australia has failed shortly after take off.
‘Unacceptable’: Scuba diver breaks silence
A scuba diver who was allegedly left behind in the ocean for several hours before he was rescued by a ferry said lessons must be learnt from his ordeal.
Drone films fatal shark attack
A drone has captured a fatal shark attack on a surfer off a remote Australian beach, as police say the man’s body may never be found.
Shark victim pictured after horror attack
Family and friends have paid tribute to their ‘incredible’ mate who was killed by a shark at a remote Western Australian beach near Esperance.
Scuba divers allegedly left behind by tour
Crew members on board a ferry spotted two scuba divers treading water in the ocean after they were allegedly left behind by a tour operator.
Shoppers hit with ‘Satan’s Spit’ at Bunnings
A man who sprayed ‘Satan’s Spit’ at a Bunnings store, sparking chaos and sending 11 people to hospital, has had a bid for freedom rejected.
‘Can’t blame us’: Albo freezes beer tax
Labor has promised a two-year pause on a much-hated “beer tax”, but that doesn’t mean the price of beer is coming down.
Passenger’s shock attack on airport worker
A man banned from a flight to Bali grabbed an airport worker’s throat then kicked her has been ordered to pay thousands in compensation.
YouTube star to fight Aussie rape charges
British rapper Yung Filly has pleaded not guilty to multiple rape and choking charges in the Perth Magistrates Court, five months after his arrest.
Teo’s ‘unrealistic advice’ before surgery
High-profile neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has settled a civil case with a WA family after he allegedly gave their sick mother “unrealistic advice”.
Man shot by cop critically injured
A man who allegedly lunged at officers with a knife after being tasered is in intensive care after being shot by police.
Suspected shark attack on remote beach
A search is underway for a surfer missing following a shark sighting on a remote Australian beach on Monday.
‘Disenfranchised’: Shock WA election call
The leader of Western Australia’s opposition has delivered a furious statement calling out alleged failures in the state’s election process.
Fears over rogue remark amid tariff deadline
A state premier’s rogue remark about the US Vice President could play a role in deciding if Australia gets a tariff carve out, a senior opposition senator claims.
Warning to Labor after ‘historic’ WA win
It has been dubbed an “historic win” for Labor in the state election with Roger Cook securing his first election as premier.
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