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.
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