Shock Higgins demand in parliament
The outgoing senator at the centre of one of Parliament’s biggest scandals has asked for an apology from Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.
Western Australia
Wife found not guilty of poisoning ex
A woman accused of poisoning her ex-husband has wept as a jury found her not guilty in the WA Supreme Court.
‘Shocking’: Man dies at Aussie beach
A man has drowned at a Perth beach despite frantic attempts by lifeguards and bystanders to save him.
Huge national security issue questioned
Home Affairs officials have been grilled on how potential Coalition cuts could affect its ability to keep Australians safe.
Woolies to release collab with US giant
Woolworths has joined forces with a world-famous dessert chain to bring Aussies a very special treat.
Man charged over alleged threats to MP
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening a federal parliamentarian over social media.
Doctor behind bars over fatal crash
An obstetrician who allegedly killed a woman and injured an Uber driver in a high-speed drunken crash is behind bars after being released by hospital.
WA dad smashes school’s ‘woke mind virus’
A Perth father is campaigning for a spot on the board of his local school, vowing to keep it free from “divisive ideologies”.
New data reveals which airlines are on time
New data has been released, revealing which Aussie airlines depart on time the most and which ones are more likely to arrive late.
Alleged killer seemed keen to help, police
A woman accused of killing Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey had helped police about another matter before the teen was allegedly attacked, a court has been told.
Major twist after doc accused of fatal crash
Elizabeth Pearce died after the rideshare she had just got into was allegedly struck by the doctor’s Jaguar on Saturday.
Man called wife ‘Chemical Ali’, court told
A woman accused of poisoning her former husband of 39 years told police he was paranoid and would call her “Chemical Ali”, a trial has been told.
Kerr’s parents break silence on racism case
Sam Kerr’s parents have broken their silence after the Matilda’s skipper was found not guilty on one charge of racially aggravated harassment in a UK court.
10yo impaled in freak cheese toastie accident
A 10-year-old boy has escaped paralysis after he was impaled in the back by a steak knife while making a cheese toastie.
Wife added poison to water bottles, court
A woman is on trial accused of trying to poison her husband by adding selenium drops to his drinking water.
Jackie O steps out in $9k outfit in Bondi
The 50-year-old looked stunning as she posed for selfies alongside other media personalities at the event.
Doctor’s .185 level in fatal crash, court
A Perth fertility doctor has fronted court over the death of a young woman allegedly killed when he crashed his car into an Uber at high speed.
Investigation after officer’s clash with elder
A police officer is under investigation after footage went viral of an altercation with an Aboriginal elder who ended up on the ground.
Man fined for ‘disrupting Rainbow Serpent’
A WA landowner has been found guilty of breaching Aboriginal heritage laws for disrupting a creek associated with the “Rainbow Serpent”.
Worrying move from Aussie mining giant
Australia’s largest miner will pay shareholders their lowest interim dividend in eight years after a massive profit slump.
Boy allegedly snatched before fatal attack
A teen who was allegedly stabbed and snatched by a group of 20-somethings accused of killing Cassius Turvey says he was fearful when he saw three men run towards him.
‘Avoid the area’: Bushfire threatens town
Authorities have warned residents of Dunsborough in West Australia to avoid the area as a major bushfire threatens homes.
Disgraced MP dies months after alleged attack
A former MP who was pursuing a fresh start in the tyre industry after his release from prison has died after an alleged assault.
Warning after 60 rescued in major flooding
Emergency services are continuing efforts to rescue stranded residents and assist in recovery operations.
Community forced to self-evacuate in cyclone
A remote community in the Pilbara was forced to self-evacuate overnight as floodwaters in the wake of Cylcone Zelia threatened the town.
Horror pics of attack before alleged murder
Horror images of an alleged attack before Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey was fatally struck show one of the accused killers with cuts to his leg, a court has heard.
Major update on school phone ban
It’s been one year since phones were banned in schools and teachers have now revealed whether the tactic has been beneficial in improving children’s behaviour.
Monster cyclone to dump 500mm of rain
A ferocious cyclone has hit the Australian coast, with authorities warning of “destructive” winds and up to 500mm of heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding.
‘Go home’: Albo heckled by angry mob
The Prime Minister was booed by activists fuming over wind farms while greeting supporters at a media event on NSW’s South Coast.
Accused ‘getting weapons’ day boy beaten
The brother of a woman accused of murdering Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey has told a court the group were acting rowdy and gathering weapons on the day the 15-year old was fatally struck.
‘Threat to life’: Cat 5 cyclone declared in WA
Tropical Cyclone Zelia has been declared a category five system and is expected to make landfall on Friday afternoon, with winds up to 290km/h possible.
‘Failing’: Dutton’s call after nurse video
A NSW nurse fired for anti-Semitic comments is facing calls for his Australian citizenship to be stripped after it was revealed he was originally from Afghanistan.
‘Love triangle’ led to boy’s alleged murder
A teenage love triangle allegedly sparked a series of events that led to a 15-year-old boy who had nothing to do with it being killed, a court has heard.
Before and after pics anger locals
A stretch of grass in Western Australia has caused an all-out war between locals and council, and it’s only getting worse.
Major city swelters as temp soars to 43C
Aussies in one state are being urged to keep cool as temperatures climb above 40C while other parts of the country battle bushfires.
Alleged killer claims schoolboy stabbed him
A man accused of murdering Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey claims the 15-year old slashed him with a steak knife and denies striking the boy with a metal pole.
State braces for days of cyclonic weather
Western Australian residents have been warned a cyclone is expected to hit as the country’s torrent of wild weather shows no sign of slowing down.
Seven West Media’s huge profit slump
An Australian media giant has posted a huge slump in profit but says it is making “solid progress” under a new operating structure.
Man hunting for kids when boy killed: court
A court has been told a man accused of killing a Perth schoolboy had been out hunting schoolkids armed with a metal pole.
‘Hunting kids’: Cassius murder trial starts
Four people are on trial over the alleged murder of Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey who died in hospital after he was allegedly beaten by a group of adults.
Gross reason fans locked out of pop star gig
Fans of a pop-rock icon have been left out in the cold after a nasty issue forced a much-anticipated concert to be cancelled.
Cyclone threat for Aussie tourist town
Residents have been warned to stay inside and secure their belongings as a tropical cyclone threatens to develop and smash the coast in the next 24-48 hours.
Reason for Aussie shark attack spike
The number of shark attacks has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, with scientists putting it down to a number of factors, including climate change.
Measles alert after rapper Drake concert
A public health warning has been issued after a person infected with measles attended Drake’s Perth concert.
Aussie MP legally changes name to Trump
An independent MP has raised eyebrows after legally changing his name in an effort to secure his seat at the election, taking inspiration from politics abroad.
Winning $60m Powerball numbers revealed
Two days after a Sydney woman took home $100m in Oz Lotto, the winning numbers for the $60m Powerball have been revealed.
Hollywood star shares selfie with Aussie icon
A member of a Hollywood dynasty has shared a selfie with one of Australia’s cutest animals on Rottnest Island.
Aussie star goes to war with iconic brewery
ARIA Award-winning music star John Butler has given a brewery both barrels after an event was cancelled at the 11th hour.
Uphill battle for Libs in key state
How much respectability the WA Liberal Party can win back at the state election will matter as the West shapes up as a key state in the federal election.
Extreme heatwave warning for Aussies
A very hot air mass is sloshing around the country, causing temperatures to reach the mid-to-high 40s over several states.
Sam Kerr’s nan ‘revived herself’, court
A driver who allegedly hit Sam Kerr’s nan with a car as she was getting off a bus told a court he “killed the lady, but she revived herself.”
Tourist dies in Outback heat tragedy
A Queensland woman has died after she left her bogged vehicle to seek help in extreme heat while en route to a notorious hiking spot in a remote part of Western Australia.
Millions to swelter through new heatwave
Heatwave warnings have been issued for Aussies across several states ahead of a scorching weekend.
Update: AFL great accused of child sex abuse
The prosecution has revealed how many witnesses it is considering in the trial of a former AFL legend accused of historical sexual abuse.
Parents jailed for sick act to daughter
A court has been told how the parents of a teenage ballerina almost starved their daughter to death – denying anything was wrong with her.
Depraved ex-soldier cops 28 years for rape
An ex-soldier has received one of the state’s harshest sentences for raping multiple women and girls with a “high level of depravity.”
Shock failures before killer’s rampage
Eight police officers will face disciplinary action after an internal investigation discovered serious failures before coward killer Mark Bombara’s Floreat rampage.
Mum’s last text before pilot son’s death
The mother of a pilot who was killed along with two international tourists in a horror seaplane crash has revealed her final text hours before the crash.
Towns lashed by 1m rain in just days
A monsoonal low “more dangerous than a cyclone” is on the move and threatening another deluge for towns that have been smashed with almost 1m of rain in only days.
Major recall for popular kitchen item
A recall has been issued for a popular kitchen product available in several states amid fears of plastic contamination.
Ex-bishop faces more sex abuse charges
One of Australia’s highest-ranking Catholics to face prosecution over historical sexual abuse is facing additional charges.
MMA fighter relearns to walk after crash
An Australian mixed martial arts champion is learning how to walk again after a “brutal” car crash almost claimed his life.
Ex-soldier to learn fate over multiple rapes
A former soldier found guilty of drugging and raping multiple women during the Covid-19 pandemic will learn his fate in court.
Australia’s top performing state revealed
Two mining powerhouses are officially Australia’s best performing state economies, with one topping the list for the second time since 2014.
Heatwave warning as temps soar to 41C
Aussies in one state are expected to swelter through a heatwave on Monday with the mercury tipped to soar.
Picture shows Australia Day hasn’t changed
Millions of Aussies fired up the barbecues and caught rays on the beach to celebrate the national holiday.
What’s open this Aus Day long weekend
Whatever your shopping needs may be this Australia Day long weekend, this is your full guide to Aussie retailers’ trading hours.
16 charged as ‘Neo-Nazis’ crash protest
A man has been charged with displaying a Nazi symbol as alleged neo-Nazis gathered just a few blocks from an anti-Australia Day rally in Adelaide.
Shock find in aged care village
An aged care home resident has been charged with the alleged murder of her roommate in Perth on Friday.
’Lit a fire’: Why Daniher keeps fighting
AFL legend, MND campaigner and now 2025 Australian of the Year Neale Daniher has shared his dreams and what drives him in a moving prerecorded speech.
Thousands hit with power blackout
Thousands of homes have been left without power following pole fires in the early morning.
‘Too late to leave’: Fires rage in WA
Two separate bushfires in WA’s southwest are threatening buildings as people are told it is too late to leave.
‘Perfect storm’: Australia Day warning
Emergency services are bracing for a ‘perfect storm’ this Australia Day long weekend, with people expected to flock to beaches and waterways.
Australian of the Year finalists revealed
From an internationally acclaimed musician to a pioneer in child protection, these are the nominees for Australian of the Year 2025.
’Mini tornado’ destroys homes in freak storm
Several homes have been destroyed after a freak storm unexpectedly tore through a remote town on Thursday night.
Shocking footage of mum’s desperate act
Shocking footage has captured the moment a woman was dragged along the road after a teen allegedly stole her car with a child still inside.
No charges after homeowner kills intruder
The family of a 20-year-old home invader who was killed after breaking into a house has vowed to continue to fight for “answers”.
‘Aussie classic’ lands in Coles for Easter
After last year’s polarising hot cross buns, Coles has released its second collaboration with Arnott’s – bringing an “Aussie classic” to supermarket shelves for Easter.
Grim weather map will ruin your weekend
Authorities are warning residents to stay alert of changing dangerous weather conditions across the long weekend.
Surfer’s ‘miracle’ shark attack escape
A surfer has spoken out about the terrifying moment he escaped a brutal shark attack at a popular surfing spot in Western Australia, where other shark attacks have occurred.
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