Aussie property developer posts $1.5bn loss
A major commercial property player has taken a huge financial hit, as negativity around iron ore leaves room for investors to pounce.
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Baby left alone at daycare for 30 minutes
A mother’s worst fear came to life when she went to pick up her baby from childcare only to find the workers had already left.
Higgins’ bombshell in defamation case
Lawyers for Brittany Higgins will no longer call the former staffer to give evidence in Senator Linda Reynolds’ defamation case against her.
Higgins’ bombshell in defamation case
Lawyers for Brittany Higgins will no longer call the former staffer to give evidence in Senator Linda Reynolds’ defamation case against her.
China blow to cost Australia billions
Chinese manufacturing, and it turns out Chinese babies, have left their mark on the ASX on Monday despite the market closing up.
Bank boss’s warning in cost-of-living crunch
More Westpac mortgage holders are falling behind on their payments while the bank posts a flat $1.8bn profit for the latest quarter.
Major update after Booktopia collapse
Struggling book retailer Booktopia has been purchased by an electronics businessman after falling into voluntary administration earlier this year.
Chilling detail in footage of family
An Australian has captured a chilling detail in a video of a family canoeing across a seemingly harmless lake.
Man charged after 3yo dies in car crash
A man has been charged following the death of a three-year-old girl after a single vehicle crash.
One group keeping cash alive in Australia
A new report has made surprising findings about the use of cash and the number of businesses accepting cash in Australia.
‘Absolutely furious, livid’: Outrage over ‘tax’
Thousands of Aussies trying to keep their bills down are being stung with a hidden tax advocates are calling “madness” as the cost of living continues to bite.
‘Perfect storm’ sends virus rate soaring
A “perfect storm” has sent cases of a highly contagious virus soaring in Australia, with one state on the brink of a seven-year record high.
Key figure may miss Reynolds Higgins trial
A key figure in Senator Linda Reynolds’ life at the time Brittany Higgins’ allegations were made public could be excused from giving evidence, a court has been told.
Key figure may miss Reynolds Higgins trial
A key figure in Senator Linda Reynolds’ life at the time Brittany Higgins’ allegations were made public could be excused from giving evidence, a court has been told.
Surprise fallout from Higgins fundraiser
A fiery legal argument about a crowd-funding effort created for Brittany Higgins has spawned a new fundraising campaign.
Demand over Higgins’ $50,000 fundraiser
Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds want to subpoena Saxon Mullins to give evidence over a fundraiser she created to help cover Brittany Higgins’ legal fees.
Demand over Higgins’ $50,000 fundraiser
Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds want to subpoena Saxon Mullins to give evidence over a fundraiser she created to help cover Brittany Higgins’ legal fees.
Toddler dead, five injured in fatal rollover
An investigation has been launched after a toddler died in a major car crash, with five adults also injured in the rollover.
Bizarre way Telstra made $110m
Profits at Australia’s biggest telco have been slashed 13 per cent, but Telstra is still getting value from one particular pursuit.
New details on drug-laced gummies
New details have emerged about where the drug-laced gummies that sent two teenagers to hospital came from.
Rain band to drench multiple states
A rain band is set to lash parts of the southeast in a “significant” change from the last few days of warm, springlike weather. Possible thunderstorms have also been forecast.
Rain band to drench multiple states
A rain band is set to lash parts of the southeast in a “significant” change from the last few days of warm, springlike weather. Possible thunderstorms have also been forecast.
Senator’s parents ‘shattered’ by brutal attacks
Senator Linda Reynolds’ parents have broken their silence about the brutal attacks their daughter endured after she was accused of covering up a young woman’s rape.
Senator’s parents ‘shattered’ by brutal attacks
Senator Linda Reynolds’ parents have broken their silence about the brutal attacks their daughter endured after she was accused of covering up a young woman’s rape.
Olympian’s sweet gesture during flight home
Australia’s youngest gold medallist stunned radio hosts after revealing her sweet gesture on the plane home from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Girl, 3, seriously injured in train crash
A three-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital after a road train and two cars collided on a major highway.
World reacts to landmark Australian case
A deeply complicated and tragic first-of-its-kind criminal case in Australia has sparked coverage in major media markets across the world.
Virgin launches mega 72-hour sale
Virgin flights to some of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations have been slashed to as little as $45 as part of a flash sale.
Move to stop sideline brawls at junior sport
The heads of junior sporting codes in one state will meet with top ministers after several shocking brawls erupted on the sidelines of junior sporting games.
‘Lying cow’: New claims in Higgins case
Senator Linda Reynolds claims Brittany Higgins planned to damage her reputation, as a blockbuster defamation trial between the pair kicks off.
‘Lying cow’: New claims in Higgins case
Senator Linda Reynolds claims Brittany Higgins planned to damage her reputation, as a blockbuster defamation trial between the pair kicks off.
Move to take over scandal-plagued union
The Fair Work Commission has on Friday launched legal proceedings in a bid to appoint an independent administrator to the beleaguered CFMEU.
Why cat owners are being offered $500
One city is offering cat owners hundreds of dollars in a bid to protect its pets and native wildlife.
‘Scream of agony’ after boy fell from car
Residents have described the moment a three-year-old boy died in a horrific traffic incident on a suburban street.
Couple killed after tree falls on car named
A WA couple who died in a bizarre accident during wild weather have been remembered as well-loved in the community.
‘Rain band’ to drench most states
One state is forecast to have unseasonable rainfall over the coming days, with warnings it could cause chaos as it makes its way across the country.
Concerning trend for major Aussie city
One Aussie city is seeing a concerning trend, with office vacancies at an all-time high as workers refuse to return to the office.
Worrying statistic on the rise in Australia
With sexually transmitted infections on the rise across Australia, health experts are warning people to get checked.
Luxury builder’s rego revoked
About 230 customers have been left with unfinished homes after authorities revoked a luxury builder’s registration.
Tragedy as couple killed in freak accident
An elderly couple have been killed in a tragic accident after a large tree fell on their car during wild weather.
Aussie dream in tatters as housing prices surge
Housing prices in Australia reached new peaks this month flattening the dreams of many Aussies wanting to buy their own home.
Dire reality in cost of living crisis
Wide-reaching research has found the seemingly essential things Aussies are going without in the cost of living crisis.
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.
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.
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