Depraved ex-soldier cops 28 years for rape
An ex-soldier has received one of the state’s most harshest sentences for raping multiple women and girls with a “high level of depravity.”
Western Australia
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.
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’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.
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