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‘Falling through gaps’: Coalition’s new NDIS warning as Aussies left in limbo
The Coalition has warned Australians with milder disabilities not eligible for the NDIS are at risk of “falling through the gaps” as they wait for a deal on foundational supports.
Changing rules for e-bikes and e-scooters: Your rights and what’s legal
Despite their many benefits, the rate of injuries and deaths linked to e-scooters and e-bikes has increased. And the rules differ everywhere you ride them across Australia.
Greens ‘open ears’ for super tax talks with Labor
The Greens will look to cut a deal on Labor’s super tax hike rather than risk the Albanese Government dropping the policy entirely.
‘I beg you’: Aussie in Bali brawl case makes desperate plea
Australian Mohamed Rifai, who has been accused of assaulting a security guard in Bali in a brawl that went viral, has asked for leniency as the prosecutor revealed the sentence he deserves.
New cosmetic rules for nurses and dentists: What’s changing
A raft of new safeguards aimed at protecting Australians undergoing cosmetic procedures from dodgy operators are coming. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Disaster’: Workers’ shock claims about banned NDIS provider
Australian employees of disgraced NDIS company Cocoon SDA Care have revealed more alleged failures involving offshore staff that affected its ability to help clients.
New travel warning for Aussie tourists in Bali
Australians are being warned about the risks associated with travelling to Indonesia, particularly the holiday island of Bali, after a number of incidents.
Crazy step Aussie fans are taking against Labubu theft
The global Labubu craze has taken the nation by storm – and one in four Australians are going to extreme lengths to protect their toys before heading overseas. WATCH THE VIDEO
Aussie workers’ pay rise revealed
More than 2.6 million Australians will have their pay packets boosted from July 1, with the size of the increase coming down to a tug-of-war between unions and business groups.
‘Smug’: Labor urged to change super tax
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been lashed for Labor’s refusal to deviate from the plan to increase the tax on Australians with $3 million or more in their super.
Accused Bali coke smuggler’s shock claim; family breaks cover
Australian Lamar Ahchee, who has been accused of trying to smuggle $1.14m worth of cocaine into Bali, has made a shocking claim as his family members arrived in Bali.
Jackman’s new flame steps out after Deb’s ‘betrayal’ jab
Hugh Jackman’s new flame Sutton Foster has broken cover days after Deborra-Lee Furness issued a scathing statement about her “traumatic journey of betrayal” while filing for divorce.
Controversial ACA toilet footage flushed by Supreme Court
A Current Affair has been banned from showing footage of an interview involving former reporter Seb Costello inside a women’s toilet with an employee of an embattled finance company.
‘Unsalvageable’: Coalition vows to ‘fight’ Labor’s super tax
New Coalition finance spokesman James Paterson says Labor’s super tax can never be fixed to apply to politicians equally due to “unrealised gains” component.
Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix after Mad Max meltdown
Australia’s Oscar Piastri produced a faultless drive under intense pressure to win a wild Spanish Grand Prix and extend his lead in the Formula One world championship.
‘It stops with me’: West’s vow to protect Aussie kids from abusers
Actor, author and activist Madeleine West is determined to shield her seven children from abuse. She is now considering these questions on raising her seventh child.
‘Economic self-harm’: Albo lashes Trump’s new steel tariffs
While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia is “totally up for” a conversation with the US about increasing defence spending, he is deeply unhappy with its new steel tariffs.
It’s war: grocery arms race between Woolworths, Coles, Aldi heats up
Coles will slash prices on a basket of groceries and supercharge it with bigger FlyBuys rewards as the grocery basket war between it, Woolworths and Aldi pays off for shoppers.
100+ NAMES: Building industry ‘blacklist’ includes bikies, gangland figures
A building industry “blacklist” of more than 100 names has emerged. Many of those on it have been linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs and the CFMEU. Unions are fuming.
Man wins $250k insurance payout on BMW he paid $65k for
A welfare recipient has won his collision claim against major insurer IAG, even when he faced fraud allegations. Here’s how he pulled it off.
Moment in Mushroom Cook trial that made Erin emotional
For the first time, Erin Patterson was being asked about the dead and dying. A detective wanted to understand why other people were dying from the lunch, while she was “not that ill”.
Cops’ major move on $200K cold case reward
Police have taken a major step on the financial reward for information on a woman’s murder, after our investigation into the cold case.
‘Cringey’: Australia hasn’t cancelled Katy Perry, but millions have
Katy Perry has endured months of backlash from her tour, producer – and that cringe-inducing space flight. No wonder she’s happy to be back in Australia.
WATCH: Aussie schoolgirl reaches ‘death zone’ on Mt Everest
A Melbourne teen got within 400m of Mt Everest’s summit until treacherous conditions forced her to abandon the mission, but she is refusing to give up.
Two new cruel twists in Aussie teen methanol poisoning probe
Two new cruel twists have emerged after Melbourne teens Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones were killed when backpacker hostel staff served them methanol-laced drinks in Laos. See the video.
Biggest problem Sussan Ley faces inside the Liberal party room
The Liberals face more pain getting back to an election win, with many saying Sussan Ley is up against party room challenges including Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s future.
Liquidated NDIS provider pays ex-reality star EA as staff wait
Claims Cocoon SDA Care executives – including former Bachelor contestant-turned EA – were paid last week, while others are allegedly owed thousands, have infuriated staff.
Hugh and Deb: Inside the demise of Hollywood’s golden couple
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness marriage defied the odds for almost three decades – until it didn’t. See how Hollywood’s golden relationship ended in a “traumatic betrayal”.
Prime suspect’s ‘over the top’ reaction as bikies blamed
The chief suspect in a chilling cold case murder has blamed bikies for a woman’s death within a day of her burned body being identified.
Singing in the Rain: Walrus Whistles Sweet Tune Under Zoo Water Feature
A male walrus showed off his natural vocal talents for guests visiting a Tacoma zoo on Tuesday, June 3. Footage captures Balzak, who has lived…
Bodycam Captures Rescue of 3 Passengers After Plane Crash Off Vero Beach
Multiple agencies responded to rescue three people after their single-engine plane crashed off the coast of Vero Beach, Florida, on Sunday evening,…
More than 4 million refugees have fled Sudan’s civil war, says UN
The number of people who have fled Sudan since the beginning of its civil war in 2023 has surpassed 4 million, U.N. refugee agency officials…
In golf, a sand trap is also known by what name?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
Police comb vast area of Portugal’s Algarve in Madeleine McCann case
Portuguese and German police on Tuesday (June 3) launched joint searches of a “vast” area in Portugal’s southern Algarve region for new evidence…
3 People Rescued After Small Plane Crashes Off Florida Coast
Multiple agencies responded to rescue three people after their single-engine plane crashed off the coast of Vero Beach, Florida, on Sunday evening,…
Satellite Imagery Captures Severe Storms Erupting Over Nebraska
Timelapse satellite imagery captured severe storms breaking out over Nebraska on Monday, June 2. The Cooperative Institute for Research in the…
Israeli fire kills and wounds dozens near Gaza food distribution site
The children of Palestinian Reem Zaidan mourned their mother on Tuesday after she was killed waiting for aid in western Rafah. She was one of…
Deer Leaves Trail of Damage After Breaking Into Iowa Hair Salon
A deer caused damage throughout a hair salon in Keokuk, Iowa, on Tuesday morning, June 3, after smashing through a storefront window, cutting…
Two suspected Uganda rebels killed in Kampala blast, officials say
An explosion killed two suspected rebels including a female suicide bomber near a Roman Catholic shrine in Uganda’s capital Kampala on Tuesday…
Heavy Rainfall Drenches Wichita
Heavy rainfall hit Wichita, Kansas, on the morning of Tuesday, June 3, as the National Weather Service (NWS) warned about scattered showers and…
Deep Sea Footage Reveals ‘Lost’ 100-Year-Old Submarine
Researchers conducting a deep-sea training dive off the coast of San Diego captured footage of a World War I-era submarine that had been “lost”…
Chaos Erupts at Newly Inaugurated Lima International Airport
Chaos erupted on June 3 at a newly inaugurated international airport in Lima, Peru, as numerous domestic and international flights were canceled…
Hail Falls in Northern Iowa as More Thunderstorms Forecast
Hail was seen falling in northwestern Iowa on Monday afternoon, June 2, as more thunderstorms were forecast for Tuesday in Great Plains states,…
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Crews Scramble to Contain Grass Fire Burning Near North Bay Homes
A wildfire evacuation order was lifted in Fairfield, California, after multiple fire agencies stopped the forward movement of the Vista Grande…
Bar Shakes as Earthquake Hits Turkish Coast
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook a bar on the Turkish coast in the early hours of Tuesday, June 3, security footage showed. According to the…
Labubu Mania: Aussies insure their toys for travel
Aussies are taking out travel insurance to protect their beloved Labubu toys from theft and damage while overseas, highlighting the global craze….
Workers See the Funny Side as Attempt to Pull Car Dunks Them in Floodwater
An attempt to remove a car that had flipped on its side during flooding in Mexico City turned into a tug-o’-war for a team of municipal workers….
Romanian officials reroute flooded stream away from Praid salt mine
Romanian officials were rerouting a stream in central Romania to prevent further flooding of the Praid salt mine, one of Europe’s largest salt…
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