Major job losses revealed as airline collapses
The shocking number of job losses has been revealed after a major airline collapsed, with flights cancelled and planes grounded.
Western Australia
Shark attack at popular tourist spot
A young woman is in a serious condition after she was bitten by a shark while snorkelling at a popular tourist spot.
Tradie who lost leg after work row pictured
The tradie who lost his leg after being attacked following a row with a workmate has been pictured for the first time.
Huge twist after leg found on side of road
A tradie has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of his workmate, whose leg was found severed on the side of a highway in Perth.
Tough new rules after union scandal
One state wants to introduce new laws that would mean union officials would need to pass a ‘fit and proper person test’ before they’re permitted on worksites.
Stark increase in abhorrent crime
“Innocent lives in the community” are falling victim to this chilling crime that has reached new heights in Australia.
Dad killed in horror workplace accident
A young family are grieving the loss of a husband and father after he was killed in a horror tree lopping accident.
Man loses leg after wild ‘tradie stoush’
A 29-year-old man has lost his lower leg and is fighting for life after a spat at a building site in Perth escalated into a horrifying hammer attack, police say.
Major summit postponed over staff revolt
The big-ticket event featuring senior politicians has been postponed due to threats striking journalists from Nine Newspapers would rally and protest over a pay dispute.
Critically injured man found on highway
A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after he was found with life threatening head and leg injuries.
Mum’s court outburst over forced marriage
A mum who forced her daughter to marry a man who later killed her has delivered a shock outburst in court, saying she “cannot be locked in”.
Aussie ‘powerhouse’ state revealed
One Australian state enjoys the highest average wages and low unemployment, with the economic “powerhouse” driven largely by one thing.
Boy left on side of road in alleged hit run
A three-year old boy was left injured on the side of a road in an alleged hit and run, police say.
Class action launched against home builder
A class action has been launched against a major Australian home builder after customers waited years past their contractual agreement for homes to be completed.
Nine boss’ five word response over strike
The embattled boss gave an awkward smile as he was asked “are you here for work or are you here on a holiday with your family”.
Beloved Australian TV icon dies
Australian TV legend Robin Eastwood has died aged 62, with her production company issuing a statement on social media.
Men allegedly force Aussie teens to marry
Three men who allegedly forced two Aussie teenagers who were dating each other to marry have fronted court.
Tragedy behind helicopter crash victims pics
Two young pilots who were killed in a helicopter crash on a Kimberley cattle station have been identified.
Indian man groomed Aussie child online: cops
A man in India has been charged with sexually abusing an Australian child on social media over several years.
Last thing you want to see on a busy train
A trio of men have been roasted online after a frustrated passenger filmed them doing this on a busy Perth train.
Passengers slam ‘disrespectful’ train act
A group of men on a busy Perth train have been called out for playing music loudly through a speaker.
Man ‘got naked, assaulted plane crew’: cops
A man has been charged after allegedly taking off his clothes and assaulting the plane crew on a flight from WA to Melbourne.
Truck driver killed collecting skip bin
The daughter of a truck driver killed in a tragic work-related accident has penned an emotional tribute to the man ‘loved by so many’.
‘Religious cult’ application rejected by council
An Aussie council has rejected an application from a doomsday cult to teach out of the building it occupies in an inner city suburb.
Shock aquarium act caught on video
Two teens have been let off with a warning after a social media post showed them fishing out of a pool at an aquarium.
Paddle boarder has close encounter with huge tiger shark
As if we needed another reason to stay out of the water.
Two dead in horror helicopter crash
Two men have died after helicopters they were piloting collided on a Kimberley cattle station.
Two dead in horror helicopter crash
Two men have died after helicopters they were piloting collided on a Kimberley cattle station.
Teenagers film themselves fishing out of Perth’s biggest aquarium
Police say the two teenagers involved have trespassed before stealing ‘several fish’ from an exhibit pool.
Two dead after helicopters collide in outback
Two pilots have died after two helicopters collided shortly after taking off in Western Australia.
Grim discovery in search for missing woman
Police have made a grim discovery during a land and water search for a woman missing since Saturday.
‘$200k’: Bruce hit with big 42-day demand
Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal against his damaging defamation suit loss to Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson has come before the Federal Court for the first time.
Karl Stefanovic’s disturbing act in Paris
Karl Stefanovic hit the streets of Paris to offer Olympic tourists a taste of a gross Australian food combo.
River being searched for missing woman
A police search is underway in the Swan River for a missing woman last seen walking through a car park near Perth’s CBD.
Update after body found in stormwater drain
A man whose body was found in a stormwater drain has been identified, with his family saying he was always in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Aussie jailed after ‘disgusting’ video emerges
WARNING: A small dog was bashed in broad daylight. Now the culprit has been jailed for the “incredibly violent” attack.
Man accused of murdering his mum
A man is accused of murdering his own mother in a sickening and violent attack and then leading police on a wild car chase.
Man accused of murdering his mum
A man is accused of murdering his own mother in a sickening and violent attack and then leading police on a wild car chase.
Man allegedly hired hit man in India
A man is accused of hiring a hit man in India to kill his ex-father-in-law, who was shot in the head but survived.
Man allegedly hired hit man in India
A man is accused of hiring a hit man in India to kill his ex-father-in-law, who was shot in the head but survived.
Woman rushed to hospital after bus crash
A woman has been rushed to hospital and emergency crews are attending the scene of a crash between a bus and a car.
State reels from two horror work deaths
A truck driver and a landscaper have died in two separate work-related deaths on the same day.
Reynolds’ new claim in Higgins case
Senator Linda Reynolds is fighting to have Brittany Higgins cover the cost of her medical bills, claiming she was responsible for the exacerbation of a cardiac condition.
Reynolds’ new claim in Higgins case
Senator Linda Reynolds is fighting to have Brittany Higgins cover the cost of her medical bills, claiming she was responsible for the exacerbation of a cardiac condition.
‘Damaging’ winds, storms to batter millions
Another week of wet and windy weather is forecast for much of Australia while a “cold snap” in one part of the country is set to break.
Inside first-ever ‘floating Olympic village’
The 48 Olympic surfers will be staying on a luxury cruise ship, dubbed the “first-ever floating Olympic village”.
Trade-offs renters are making to get a home
There are glimmers of hope for Aussie renters amid the housing crisis, new data shows, but many are still making sacrifices to get a home.
Update on alleged grandma basher
The immigration detainee accused of bashing and robbing an elderly couple months after he was freed from indefinite detention has again faced court.
Update on alleged grandma basher
The immigration detainee accused of bashing and robbing an elderly couple months after he was freed from indefinite detention has again faced court.
Sneak peek as Aussies prepare for Olympics
Team Australia has a little café complete with a barista ready to brew athletes their perfect beverage to ensure they are sufficiently caffeinated.
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