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22/04 Hundreds gather after fatal police shooting

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets following the fatal police shooting of a Somali man, calling for an independent investigation, accountability, and urgent reform in the use of nonlethal force.

21/04 Damning email exposes truth about Melbourne Covid restriction

An explosive secret email the Victorian Government tried to bury has exposed the truth about former premier Daniel Andrews’ contentious decision to lock millions of Victorians in their homes during the Covid pandemic.

10/04 Aldi urged to open in last Aussie state

The Greens want to spend $30m to bring in an Aldi supermarket to Tasmania.

21/03 Bomb scares in two major cities

A Brisbane Bunnings store was evacuated after a suspicious device was found inside the warehouse, prompting specialist police to respond.

14/03 Why Aussies could be heading for another referendum

Peter Dutton will ask Australians to decide on the deportation of people on visas convicted of anti-Semitic crimes at a referendum - if potential laws were overturned by the High Court, a Liberal Party stalwart has told a controversial Jewish lobby group.

12/03 Shoppers sprayed with ‘Satan’s Spit’ at Bunnings

A man who walked into a Bunnings store and sprayed a bottle of “Satan’s Spit” on 15 people, causing 11 people to be hospitalised, had his bail application rejected.

11/03 ‘Collateral damage’ of Covid-era revealed

Australians lived with “significant restrictions on our human rights” during the COVID-19 pandemic, a landmark new report released almost five years since the first lockdown says.

23/02 ‘Sex’: Delivery driver’s disgusting text

A creepy UK UberEats driver bombarded a customer waiting for her food with messages asking for sex in exchange for £10,000 ($A19,800).

13/02 Shock update on infamous cancer scammer

Convicted wellness fraudster Belle Gibson is still being chased by Consumer Affairs Victoria for the $410,000 she was ordered to pay in 2017.

13/02 Child, 1, flown to hospital after house fire

A young child has been flown to hospital following a house fire in northwest Victoria.

09/02 ‘No-brainer’: Call to drop cigarette prices amid ‘war

Australia’s rising taxes on tobacco should be frozen or scrapped in order to bring a booming black market – blamed for arson attacks and shootings – in line, a gangland expert says.

29/01 Glimmer of hope for Aussie renters

Median rents across the nation rose by 6.9 per cent over the last year – setting a new median price of $620 and offering a glimmer of hope for renters struggling with soaring prices.

29/01 Phone call before ex-underworld figure’s slaying

A former gangland figure shot dead while walking to his car in Melbourne reportedly had a heated phone conversation with an underworld rival in the lead-up to his death.

25/01 Full list of Australia Day Honours revealed

More than 450 Australians have been celebrated for their contribution to the country in this year’s Australia Day honours list, which marks the 50th anniversary of the system.

22/01 Motorists warned of double demerits

Motorists are being warned double demerit points will come into effect from Friday, as Australians prepare to hit the road over the Australia Day long weekend.

22/01 Why Australia’s net quality is so low

Australia has slipped down the global rankings for overall internet quality, according to analysis by a leading internet security provider.

20/01 State makes push for fuel price caps

Fuel retailers in Victoria will need to publicly report prices the day before they change and cap any rises for 24 hours under a major proposition from the State Government.

20/01 Man shot in head in ‘targeted’ attack: cops

A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot another man in the head in a “targeted” attack before fleeing the scene on an e-scooter.

14/01 Alleged activist kidnappers set to face trial

A man allegedly kidnapped and bashed by pro-Palestinian activists, later claimed he was offered $10,000 to drop the case, a court has been told.

08/01 Australia’s rental market starting to cool

Australia’s housing crisis is showing its first signs of easing as the pace of rent growth drops to the slowest point since 2021, new research shows.

07/01 World Championships in Melbourne cancelled over protest concerns

A major international sporting series has been cancelled by Australian organisers because of the prospect of protests when the Israeli team competes.

06/01 Bird strike impacts Brisbane bound flight

An Air New Zealand flight bound for Brisbane was forced to abort seconds before takeoff from Christchurch Airport due to a bird strike.

29/12 Horror year for Aussie businesses

It’s been a horror year for many Australian brands forced to close their doors amid rising costs, with 40 per cent more businesses filing for insolvency since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

29/12 Slither of hope for first home buyers

First-home buyers might get a brief window of opportunity to buy in a depressed market before interest rate cuts spur on housing growth in the second half of 2025.

29/12 Teen’s notes reveal alleged terror plots, court told

A Melbourne teenager allegedly left a series of handwritten notes outlining plans to conduct a school shooting, bomb a university and poison the city’s water supply.

25/12 Major Aussie airline drops $49 flights

Virgin Australia is slashing the prices of domestic and international flights during its four-day Boxing Day sale - some flights dropping as low as $49.

24/12 Fresh blow for would-be homeowners

Aussies looking to get into the housing market have been dealt a fresh blow after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended against easing a major policy that would make getting a loan easier.

16/12 Teen accused of Jewish MP office attack

A teenager charged after an alleged attack on Labor MP John Burns’ St Kilda office will seek to reach a deal with police, a court has been told.

11/12 One thing convicted terrorist may fight

One of Australia’s most infamous domestic terrorists may seek to challenge a plan for him to remain under strict community supervision early next year.

07/12 Major call after ‘despicable’ synagogue attack

Australia’s special envoy to combat anti-Semitism has called on the Federal Government to legislate a contentious definition of anti-Semitism amid world leaders condemning a horrific synagogue firebombing.

06/12 ‘Unreliable’: Dire blackout warning

Households and businesses are being urged to prepare for a tough summer of rolling power blackouts, as the country’s ageing electricity system is tipped to fail at points.

04/12 Worst places for delivery delays revealed

Aussies hoping to get their Christmas presents delivered on time are being warned to allow extra time, and the top 15 suburbs for the highest delays reveal where people need to plan ahead.

04/12 Dan Murphy’s hit as Woolies strike drags on

Alcohol retailer Dan Murphy’s is experiencing stock shortages as strikes at Woolworths distribution centres hits its 13th day.

07/10 Flexible Homes directors Pavreet Singh, MD Touhidul Islam Sunny fined $50,000 for misleading conduct

The former directors of a now-insolvent builder misled homeowners by entering into contracts promising to be the builder of the project when they were actually contracted to other builders, a tribunal has been told.

26/09 ‘Sorry’: Energy giant cops $14m fine

The Federal Court has whacked one of Australia’s “big three” energy retailers with a $14m fine for misleading customers over prices.

24/09 Huge change coming to Afterpay

Afterpay users will soon be able to put a cap on their own spending as the Buy Now Pay Later service updates its platform.

21/09 Man arrested over brutal cold case double murder

A man has been arrested 47 years years after the alleged brutal murder of two women, which “left a child motherless”, police have confirmed.

21/09 Huge news for Cold Chisel fans

Cold Chisel frontman Jimmy Barnes has announced he has returned to rehearsals after he underwent surgery earlier this year.

05/09 Family of slain sportsman call for justice

The family of a promising young basketball player who was stabbed to death in a random attack have called for his killers to face “nothing but justice”.

06/05 ‘Will I get a refund?’: PM’s $3 billion HECS debt forgiveness sparks backlash

Anthony Albanese’s plan to wipe $3 billion in HECS-HELP student debt for three million Aussies has left many asking the same question.

27/04 Key question remains in mum, kid deaths

Leaving home after telling her partner she would buy their daughters McDonald’s, a Melbourne nurse did the unthinkable in a horror act of family violence.

26/04 The robots aren’t coming for your jobs – they’re already here taking them, starting with fast food

A major fast-food chain has replaced drive-through workers with artificial intelligence software and a video of a customer’s encounter with the new tech has gone viral.

23/04 One fear after latest Crown Sydney move

One of Australia’s leading experts on gambling culture has weighed in on Crown Sydney’s latest licence update, warning it is still too late to trust the gambling giant despite its promise it is now the “safest place to gamble” in NSW.

22/04 Warning ahead of worrying flu season

NSW residents are being urged to protect themselves against serious illness as cases of influenza spike.

16/04 Vodafone customers unable to make calls

Vodafone customers across the country have been experiencing difficulties making calls.

16/04 Shaynna Blaze’s new career move revealed

The Block judge Shaynna Blaze has announced a new career move as a singer, revealing she will be releasing her debut single in May.

12/04 ‘Point it at us’: Clarkson defends Roos president

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has spoken out against vitriol directed at club president Sonja Hood and says the blame lays squarely with him for the Roos’ on-field struggles.

10/04 New ‘rentvest’ trend taking over property

As explosive house price growth continues to burn through Australia’s major cities, a shrewd new trend is taking hold that allows home buyers to get their foot on the property ladder without sacrificing an up-market lifestyle.

10/04 ‘Hard truth’ Aussies must face

Australians must face the “hard truth” of having to pay more for energy in the future as the country struggles through the renewables transition, the chief executive of a major energy company says.

09/04 Renter’s outrage at housing investors

A disgruntled renter in Perth has called out property investors who are buying up homes and increasing rents in the capital city.

03/04 Demons back sore star, Crows swing axe

Adelaide has swung the axe with five changes but resisted calls to blood a debutant as Melbourne regains star defender Steven May for Thursday night’s Gather Round opener.

27/03 Oliver sent for scan after training mishap

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver was sent for a scan after suffering a dislocated finger at training on Wednesday, but the Demons still expect him to face Port Adelaide on Saturday.

27/03 Traffic chaos as truck bursts into flames

Firefighters are working to extinguish a truck engulfed by fire in western Sydney, creating major delays on nearby roads.

18/03 One reason rentals are ‘barely habitable’

A scathing new report into the rental market has found tenants sweltered through peak temperatures of more than 30C for hours a day, leaving homes “barely habitable”.

14/03 Melbourne street takes out top spot

One Melbourne street has been crowned the coolest in the world, beating out places in Tokyo, Vancouver, Berlin and Manhattan.

13/03 More job cuts on the line for PwC staff

PwC Australia staff are waiting to learn their fate ahead of expected widespread cuts within the firm on Wednesday, with up to 400 jobs potentially on the line.

11/03 ‘Didn’t happen’: Legend’s strong defence in racism case

Essendon legend Tim Watson has launched a strong defence of former coach Kevin Sheedy, declaring allegations he instructed players to engage in racial abuse “didn’t happen”.

11/03 Macca’s announces huge new competition

Fast-food behemoth McDonald’s has announced a new competition to celebrate one of its most beloved menu items.

06/03 Huge $10m Qantas move revealed

Embattled airline Qantas has pledged $10m over the next decade to support one of the nation’s most well-known tourist hotspots, the Great Barrier Reef.

02/03 State’s huge change for coffee drinkers

Single-use, non-compostable coffee cups are now banned in Western Australia, with the country’s first ban on plastic-lined takeaway cups now in place.

26/02 Female workers $18k worse off

The median Australian female worker is taking home $18,461 less than their male counterpart, new firm-level pay figures have revealed.

25/02 Viral video reveals huge pay packets of Aussie tradies – but there’s a catch

A video of several Queensland tradies openly revealing their enormous pay packets has gone viral across social media, earning the envy of plenty of Aussies.

22/02 ‘Disappointing’: Blow in doctor wage theft

A doctor owed more than $8000 in overtime is “extremely disappointed” her former employer is refusing to pay her back despite a historic class action win over wage theft in the Federal Court.

22/02 Crazy amount Uber Eats riders actually make

Would you work 22 minutes for $8?

21/02 Qantas rakes in $1.25bn profit

Qantas has delivered a $1.25bn half year profit under the reigns of its new CEO Vanessa Hudson.

19/02 Woman returned to accused killer after diagnosis: court

A Melbourne woman rekindled her relationship with her accused killer because he was dying, a jury has been told.

07/02 Vodafone services crash across Australia

Many Vodafone customers in Australia have been left without reception after widespread reports of services crashing.

07/02 US man ’nearly dies’ from eating Big Mac

An American man has claimed he was almost killed after eating a McDonald’s Big Mac, prompting him to sue the fast food giant.

02/02 Albo’s $1.5m tribute to late MP

Anthony Albanese has pledged $1.5m to improve outcomes for people with metastatic breast cancer, in a tribute to the late Peta Murphy.

30/01 Major appointment to Qantas leadership

Qantas has nabbed incoming Optus corporate affairs boss Danielle Keighery just two weeks before she was set to start at the embattled telecommunications giant.

30/01 Australian airfares halved when this happens

The price of plane tickets are halved when travellers can choose between three airlines on a route rather than one, research by the government’s new Competition Taskforce has revealed.

27/01 ‘Sacrifice’: Sad reality for desperate renters

As the end of Haydn Buckland’s rental lease looms, he has joined a wave of Melbourne renters desperately searching for a property amid a major shortage, and an expert warns it could be months before the crisis starts to ease.

27/01 Tens of thousands of homes without power

Tens of thousands of homes could be left without power for a week after Cyclone Kirrily tore a path of devastation through northern Queensland.

25/01 Accused slave couple kicked out of home

A Melbourne couple accused of keeping a woman as a slave have been struggling to find a place to live after the allegations were made public, a court has been told.

23/01 Qantas dump iconic in-flight feature

Qantas has dumped its iconic safety video that featured the roaring ‘60s, lavish lounges and flowing mullets for a revised ‘destination-driven’ offering across its domestic and international network.

21/01 Why bosses aren’t letting go of workers

Economists aren’t expecting outright job losses in 2024, even as the latest labour force reported showed more than 65,000 jobs were slashed in December.

20/01 Update after body found in holiday spot

A man will front court charged with murder after a body was found at a house in a popular holiday town.

18/01 Doctor’s partner speaks after murder charges laid

The partner of a Melbourne doctor allegedly murdered after a home invasion in the city’s northeast says those allegedly responsible were “heartless” after police charged two teens over his death.

15/01 Heroic final act of slain doctor

Relatives of Ash Gordon, the doctor brutally killed during a violent home invasion in Melbourne, have revealed his heroic final act.

15/01 Virgin launches massive flight sale

Virgin Australia has launched its first sale of the year, offering half a million fares for as low as $49.

12/01 Brand loyalty costing Aussies hundreds of dollars per year

Brand loyalty is costing Australians billions of dollars per year, as they stick to their usual providers for electricity, mobile and internet, according to new research.

11/01 Rental shortage eases in December

Australia’s chronic shortage of rental properties eased slightly in December, yet the number of homes available remains near record lows.

11/01 Why some say earning a $100,000 salary no longer makes you rich

A post in a popular personal finance forum sparked fierce debate about what’s considered a good salary these days, with many claiming six figures no longer cuts it.

08/01 Major airline slashes flight prices abroad

Air New Zealand has unleashed epic sales for travellers to help tick off their 2024 travel dreams.

07/01 Anti-Semitic preachers hit with legal action

Islamic clerics who have preached hate will be hit with legal action in a new push by Jewish leaders, claiming police have failed adequately address the issue.

07/01 Lightning, floods batter thousands of Aussies

Victorians are currently under threat from dangerous flash flooding brought by severe storms which are pelting residents with severe rain and thousands of lightning strikes.

05/01 2008 receipt has fast food fans flipping out at how much prices have changed: ‘Take me the f–k back’

A photo of an unearthed receipt from 2008 has left many Australians yearning for simpler – and much cheaper – times.

03/01 ‘Day of reckoning’: Aussies’ chilling warning

A leading economist has warned that Australia is among the countries at risk of recession in 2024 after brutal interest rate rises.

30/12 How Qantas became a hated brand

In a few short years, Qantas has gone from one of the country’s most beloved brands to one of the most distrusted.

30/12 Homeless crisis reaches tipping point

Homelessness advocates around the country are continuing to face immense strain on resources after battling the toughest year on record, with many being forced to turn people away due to a lack of resources.

27/12 ‘Come on bro’: Nick Kyrgios calls out Andrew Gaze’s commentary

Nick Kyrgios wasn’t happy with what he was hearing during the Christmas Day contest between the South East Melbourne Phoenix and Tasmanian Jack Jumpers.

13/12 Why extended warranties were always ‘junk’

A consumer law expert has revealed how Aussie businesses can use extended warranties to avoid their legal obligations, as one of the country’s biggest retailers faces shock claims it sold the “junk” products for more than a decade.

13/12 Gun Saint ‘blossoming’ in return from shock exit

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says gun forward Tim Membrey is “blossoming” in his club return following his shock last minute withdrawal on the eve of the Saints unsuccessful elimination final loss to GWS.

12/12 Macca’s slinging cult menu item for just 30c

McDonald’s Australia recently announced the chocolate iteration of its iconic soft serve ice cream is now a permanent fixture – and today, Aussies can score it at a huge discount.

11/12 ‘Stunning failure’: Finance expert Alan Kohler’s dire warning about Australia’s housing market

Australia’s housing system is fundamentally broken and a “stunning failure of public policy” is to blame, creating a “national calamity” that’s damaging the country’s social fabric.

11/12 ‘Junk’: Shock JB Hi-Fi sale claim

Aussie electronic retail giant JB Hi-Fi is facing a class-action lawsuit over allegations it ripped off customers for more than a decade by selling them “junk” extended warranties.

06/12 Sports drink killer’s regret

A former firefighter has been slammed after killing a vulnerable elderly postmaster in an unprovoked service station attack.

06/12 Urgent plea to keep more Aussies in housing

Services helping struggling Aussies are at “snapping point” amid a possible funding shortfall of $73 million when a national support agreement comes to an end next year.

05/12 Major change to AusPost deliveries

Australia Post will cut back on letter deliveries to focus on parcels in a move that’s hoped will help the organisation’s flailing financial viability.

03/12 Vic police to reveal speed camera locations

Victorian police officers have begun revealing the location of speed cameras as a bitter pay dispute between the state government and the police union continues to intensify.

01/12 Double injury heartbreak for star Magpie

Collingwood forward Dan McStay has suffered fresh injury heartbreak after confirmation he’ll miss the 2024 season with a knee injury.

29/11 ‘Most requested’ Macca’s item returns

It’s been three years since it was last on Australian menus, but one popular item is back at McDonald’s just in time for summer.

27/11 Major change to Uber Eats

Uber Eats has announced it is introducing a new minimum spend amount for grocery delivery services.

21/11 ‘Professional scammers’ fleecing landlords

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21/11 ‘Ruthless’: $40k-a-week item sparks gang war

Illegal tobacconists selling black market cigarettes and vapes are raking in up to $40,000 a week, fuelling an increasingly violent turf war — and the industry says it has been warning the government about this exact outcome for years.

20/11 A 12-year-old girl charged with murder was ‘prostituted out’ for as long as a year but police ignored multiple pleas for help

Victoria Police received multiple reports about the welfare of a 12-year-old girl “running wild” on the streets and being “prostituted out” to men despite being in state care for at least a year before she was charged with murder last week.

19/11 Search after aircraft crashes into water

A search is underway after an aircraft reportedly crashed into Port Phillip Bay on Sunday afternoon.

17/11 Car plunges into pool at elite school

An 80-year-old man has been rushed to hospital after reversing a car into a Melbourne private school swimming pool.

15/11 Dire legal issue looming over Optus

Optus could face multimillion-dollar legal consequences in the wake of its disastrous network outage after health services across the nation were disrupted.

14/11 Nation’s worst-hit storm areas revealed

Australians are being urged to prepare their homes for the storm season as new figures reveal the worst hit areas for severe weather events in the last financial year.

09/11 ‘Mystery ‘blobs’ appear on beach

Many Aussies have been left dumbfounded by an array of “odd blobs” that washed ashore at Melbourne’s Brighton Beach.

07/11 Quick fix for Centrelink woes revealed

Firing off an email to Services Australia’s spokesman could be the quick fix many with Centrelink issues are looking for.

04/11 Melbourne Cup’s rule-breaking fashion moments

Australian fashionistas will be prepping to put their best foot forward next week as the Melbourne Cup Carnival returns for another year.

01/11 Eighth Covid wave hits Australia

Australia is in the grips of its eighth Covid wave as cases soar across the states and territories less than two weeks after the end of the country’s emergency response to the disease was announced.

24/10 MP arrested over sexual assault allegations

A Victorian MP who was kicked out of the parliamentary Labor Party after allegations he assaulted a woman has been arrested by police over the alleged incident.

21/10 Aussie rapper’s letter rocks Melbourne Storm

Aussie rapper Briggs has sent a letter to the Melbourne Storm announcing he is cutting ties with the NRL club.

16/10 Uber warns of price hikes up to 85pc

Average prices for Uber’s rideshare and delivery services could rise by up to 85 per cent as a result of the Albanese government’s proposed shake-up to workplace rules, the company has claimed.

16/10 Why Aussies face fresh petrol price pain

Households struggling with the cost of living are unlikely to receive any respite from petrol price pain, as a possible Israeli ground assault on Gaza raises fears that global oil prices could return to levels witnessed during last year’s global energy crisis.

15/10 Why Voice conversation won’t end

The crushing defeat of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum could risk further uncertainty for the future of state and territory-based Voices to parliament.

12/10 Spies warn of ‘opportunistic violence’ amid Israel conflict

Australia’s spy boss has warned of increased potential for “opportunistic violence with little or no warning” in Australia following Hamas’ bloody incursion in Israel.

12/10 Pop star claims mum ‘controlled’ money

Australian pop star Vanessa Amorosi has tearfully told a court a “war” broke out among her family after she began to question her mother about where her money was going.

06/10 ‘Disgusting’: Senior tradies slam ‘hazing’ culture

Industry insiders have lifted the lid on grim forces behind Australia’s perilously low apprenticeship and trainee completion rates.

05/10 ‘Ruined lives’: Tina Arena’s savage Covid rant

Renowned Australian pop icon Tina Arena has labelled two former Australian premiers a “piece of work” over some of Australia’s harshest Covid-19 restrictions.

04/10 Warning on future power price pain

Australians could face higher power prices for years to come as ageing coal-fired power generators exit the energy grid and authorities grapple to deliver transmission projects, the energy regulator says.

02/10 Host’s one word sparks fury from Dan fans

ABC presenter Patricia Karvelas has reacted to online backlash from Daniel Andrews supporters after she suggested the former Victorian Premier had “cut out accountability” by refusing to speak to certain journalists.

01/10 Where you can vote early in the referendum

Aussies will soon be able to cast their vote in the upcoming referendum on whether a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament should be introduced.

29/09 ‘Top of his game’: Surprise call on Dan

Despite cheers in the centre of Melbourne the moment his resignation was official, Daniel Andrews is perfectly placed for a high-paid corporate gig after leaving politics.

28/09 Dan’s shocking ‘F-bomb rant’ at ministers

Daniel Andrews “exploded” in an expletive-laden rant at a caucus meeting held to determine his successor on Wednesday.

27/09 ‘Growth at all costs’ mantra behind scandal

Consulting giant PwC has been savaged in an independent review that exposed the firm’s “shadow” culture contributing to its infamous tax leaks scandal.

26/09 Race on to find Dan Andrews’ successor

The next leader of the Victorian Labor Party will be decided at a caucus vote on Wednesday following the shock resignation of Daniel Andrews after nine years in power.

25/09 Qantas issues airfare warning

A rise in airfares is on the cards for Qantas customers if the cost of jet fuel remains high, the airline has cautioned.

25/09 Major change for Aussie workers

Major changes are set for Australian workers as the government races to address a rapidly aging population and looming changes to the global economy.

24/09 Flu season ‘not over’ as spike in cases rise

Aussies are being warned not to be complacent with a lingering flu season, as latest health data reveals a spike in patients contracting influenza B.

23/09 Grand Final ‘heartbreak’ looms for Dan McStay after incident

Collingwood coach Craig McRae wants his team to “celebrate hard” before entering its Grand Final preparations but has conceded Dan McStay is unlikely to join his teammates in the decider after suffering a knee injury in the stunning one-point win.

22/09 ‘Savage’ attack on bikie gang defector

Two senior members of a notorious bikie gang brutally attacked a former member who thought he’d left the club “amicably”.

19/09 Tales from Blues campfire ‘growing legs’

Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra says tales of the players’ mid-season getaway have been overblown, but the trip certainly helped ignite the Blues’ premiership tilt.

18/09 ‘Last chance’ warning before Voice vote

Aussies have been given a last chance warning to enrol to vote and check or update their details ahead of the Voice referendum next month.

15/09 Bandt warns over rise of the renters

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek, alongside Labor MPs in Macnamara, Higgins, Wills, Cooper and Richmond will be targeted in a fresh electoral assault by the Greens in the lead-up to the 2025 poll.

15/09 25 ‘unanswered questions’ about the Voice

2GB host Ben Fordham has rattled off what he says are 25 “unanswered questions” about the Voice in a lengthy editorial on Friday morning.

14/09 Easiest ways to vote if travelling overseas

Aussies planning on heading overseas in October are being encouraged to plan ahead and organise how they’ll be voting in the upcoming referendum.

13/09 70 per cent of Aussie rentals have unhealthy temperatures

More than 70 per cent of rental homes recorded minimum indoor winter temperatures below temperatures recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), new research has found.

13/09 Fury over fake Indigenous land coup letter

Victoria’s First People’s Assembly has slammed the distribution of a falsely attributed letter, labelling its contents as “racist fear-mongering”.

12/09 Where house prices are climbing $3k a week

The total combined value of Australian housing rebounded to $10 trillion in the June quarter, up $325bn from March, after taking a hit during 2022 as the Reserve Bank delivered its punishing round of rate increases.

12/09 Fewer than half of Aussies use 5G

Fewer than half of Australians using mobile phones have a device that picks up a 5G connection, according to new research.

11/09 ‘Crime crisis’: Ugly truth about Melbourne

A spate of disturbing and violent incidents across Melbourne in recent days have sparked fears the city is in the grips of a “crime crisis”.

08/09 Havoc as wild winds batter southeast

A massive cold front sweeping across the country’s southeast has led to states being battered by heavy storms and damaging winds of up to 100kmh.

08/09 BDSM slave’s ‘merciless’ hammer attack

The reason a slave “snapped” and brutally killed his dominatrix’s boyfriend in a 10-minute attack will remain a mystery, a court has been told.

07/09 ‘Beggars belief’: How just 100 horses could harm ‘fragile’ ecosystem

A senate committee investigating potential culling of feral horses in Australia’s alpine regions became heated after it was revealed one speaker had received funding from the Brumby lobby.

06/09 AFL silent on Voice for grand final day

The AFL has reportedly ruled out promoting the Voice on grand final day after the league commission warned against an eleventh hour push.

05/09 Woman kept as slave gets record payout

An elderly Tamil woman kept as a slave by a Melbourne family will receive what is believed to be the “largest amount ever recovered by a victim of slavery in Australia”.

05/09 Bold bid to win royal support for the Voice

AFL legend and Indigenous leader Michael Long has revealed plans to travel to London to petition King Charles III to support the Voice.

04/09 Truckies targeted in new IR shake-up

Truckies will be targeted by a new federal body that will set minimum standards for owner-drivers under proposed changes to the nation’s workplace laws.

04/09 Aboriginal inquiry demands justice overhaul

A powerful Aboriginal “truth-telling” commission has called for a sweeping overhaul of Victoria’s family and justice systems to address “systemic racism”, including by handing over “decision-making power” to First Nations people and creating an independent police watchdog with the power to arrest cops.

04/09 Travel boss’s reason behind expensive flights

Australia’s biggest travel agent has blamed a government decision to block more flights into Australia for the cost of air travel.

01/09 New $5 Aussie coin to honour heritage sites

A new $5 coin honouring some of Australia’s World Heritage wonders has been created in honour cultural conservation ahead of the 21st annual General Assembly and Scientific Symposium.

29/08 PM weighs in on Qantas’ $370m cash grab

Anthony Albanese has called on airline giants Qantas and Jetstar to return $470m in owed flight credits to customers.

22/08 Man killed in vicious hammer attack by dominatrix girlfriend's submissive: 'I will be your slave for life'

Heron became her slave, telling Bos; “I will be your slave for life m’lady,” when she began to confide in him her dislike of Cameron.

21/08 ‘Violent, black men’: CPAC speech slammed

Indigenous leaders have denounced a comedian who mocked the Welcome to Country by labelling traditional owners “violent black men” at a conservative conference over the weekend.

17/08 Texts expose threats behind legal stoush

A controversial far-right activist has pulled out of a legal fight with Facebook’s fact-checking service after claiming it defamed him by accusing him of spreading misinformation.

17/08 Aussie boss cops $600k pay cut

The boss of KPMG, one of Australia’s big consulting firms, copped a $600,000 pay cut last financial year, thanks to a softer economic environment.

16/08 Two weeks left for Aussies to claim $250

There are just two weeks left for Victorians to claim a free $250, as a government initiative comes to a close.

15/08 D-Day for housing, public holiday

Pressure is mounting for national cabinet to come up with a better deal for renters and a solution to the country’s housing crisis when the country’s leaders meet on Wednesday.

11/08 Blues keep horror run in back of mind

Carlton is not wasting time dwelling on its dramatic mid-season form slump, but coach Michael Voss hopes it will be a source of strength in the next few weeks.

09/08 Albo’s big hint on referendum date

Australians are still no closer to learning when they will cast their vote on the Indigenous Voice to parliament despite calls for the referendum to be held sooner rather than later.

08/08 Just one state voting for the Voice

Voters in just one state intend to vote ‘yes’ in the upcoming Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum, according to a new poll.

07/08 Couple deny keeping woman as a slave

A Melbourne wife accused of keeping a woman as a slave has complained the charges are “very unfair” and promised to show pictures of “outings” with the alleged victim.

07/08 Fury over $806 medicine claim

Health Minister Mark Butler has condemned the community pharmacy peak body over its latest attack on impending changes to drug dispensing rules, in a move he labelled a “cynical scare campaign” designed to “scare vulnerable aged care residents”.

28/07 Backlash against AFL star’s ‘disgusting’ rant

Outrage has erupted over comments former AFL player and media personality Sam Newman has made about Indigenous history.

26/07 Commonwealth Bank axes 250 jobs

Commonwealth Bank Australia (CBA) is set to slash over 250 positions across its consumer and business banking units, just weeks after it was revealed another financial institution axed 751 jobs.

21/07 Voice questions Aussies want answered

There’s been a lot of talk about the Indigenous Voice to parliament from politicians as the campaigns for and against the referendum gather momentum.

20/07 ‘Rubbish’: Lidia Thorpe slams Voice

Lidia Thorpe says Australians should not be “emotionally blackmailed” into supporting the Voice to parliament.

20/07 Biggest casualty from WFH trend

The post-pandemic desire to continue working from home could be driving down commercial real estate sales in western Sydney, according to a new report from Ray White.

20/07 Hanson’s bold solution for Great Aussie Dream

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has set the record straight on why she believes banning foreign buyers is the only solution to overcoming Australia’s relentless housing availability crisis.

19/07 Albo clashes with Fordham in fiery 38-minute grilling

Anthony Albanese has taken aim at 2GB’s Ben Fordham in a head-to-head clash in which the Prime Minister accused the radio host of reading directly from the ‘no’ campaign.

18/07 Major builder to slash 740 jobs

Property giant Lendlease is slashing 10 per cent of its global workforce, with up to 740 jobs on the chopping block.

17/07 Andrews ‘checked out’ of politics: Pesutto

Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto believes he’ll be facing a different Labor leader at the next election, while predicting Premier Dan Andrews will quit politics this year.

12/07 Girl, 11, dies after catching influenza B

An 11-year-old Queensland girl has died after catching influenza B.

09/07 Inside Australia’s worst catfishing plot

A flight attendant and an Aussie heart-throb fall in love – or so it looked from the outside before it all unravelled and was exposed as Australia’s worst ever catfishing story.

05/07 ‘Staggering’ rent rise recorded

Renters are bearing the brunt of skyrocketing housing costs as rents soar across the capital cities.

28/06 WA households to receive power bill credit after provider fined

A state-owned electricity provider has agreed to a $30m fine after it was found to have unreasonably hiked wholesale prices, overcharging customers.

25/06 Embattled firm’s shock $1 decision

Beleaguered consultancy giant PwC Australia has named its new chief executive officer and announced it will sell off its government operations to a private equity firm for just $1.

24/06 Aussie renter evicted for having ‘hermit vibes’

A Victorian tenant is being kicked out of their Geelong rental property due to having “hermit” vibes.

23/06 Sydney’s weekend train warning

Trackwork is poised to cause chaos across a number of train lines in Sydney this weekend on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

22/06 Slavers’ threats to victim revealed

A Melbourne woman made repeated threats against her former slave in an effort to thwart an upcoming trial, a court has heard.

20/06 Company fined $100k over tradie’s lost toe

Major construction company Lendlease has been hit with a $100,000 fine after a tradie lost his toe in an incident on one of its site.

17/06 Mum’s distressed triple-0 call after birth

Police are desperately searching for a mum who made an anonymous call to triple-0 after giving birth before hanging up the phone.

17/06 Dan calls for support on Voice

Daniel Andrews has warned of the shared “cost of failure” should the Voice Referendum falter, addressing the packed Victorian Labor Conference on Saturday.

14/06 Harsh penalties after PwC leak scandal

NSW will become the first state government to suspend engaging beleaguered financial firm PwC on new tax work, after a former partner was found to have misused confidential government information.

14/06 Aussies told not to use heater this winter

Aussies feeling the pinch have been urged not to turn on the heating this winter, as a leading energy comparison organisation warns of rising energy bills to come ahead of the colder months.

08/06 Crown boss: No more work from home

The head of Australia’s largest casino group says CBDs are facing a crisis, as he called for workers to return to the office.

05/06 PwC hands over names involved in scandal

Embattled consultancy giant PwC has handed over the names of all staff who received confidential information on changes to multinational tax avoidance laws.

01/06 Move that could cause more rent pain

Top rental and welfare advocacy bodies have warned the government that proposed legislation to end rent bidding will have the opposite effect and potentially increase prices and exacerbate renter pain.

31/05 Aussies insist on ‘moving in’ with Philip Lowe

Struggling Australians have hit back with force at the Reserve Bank governor’s “out-of-touch” solution to the country’s housing crisis, arguing he should take his own advice before telling others to get a roommate.

30/05 Secret emails revealed in PwC tax scandal

Secret emails at the heart of a scandal engulfing consultancy firm PwC have been read out during a Senate Estimates hearing.

30/05 Major bank’s huge dig at WFH revolt

Westpac’s chief executive has weighed in on the work-from-home controversy with a subtle dig at rival CommBank.

29/05 Chilling warning after Melbourne earthquake

Melbourne has “huge vulnerabilities” and future earthquakes will “kill people”, an expert has warned after Sunday night’s tremor.

26/05 Millions hit by telstra price hike

Australians will soon be paying up to almost $100 more per year for their mobile phone plan following another bill price hike.

19/05 Chinese students ‘miserable’ in rental crisis

Chinese students struggling to find rentals have complained that they were misled about Australia, saying the “shocking” rise in cost of living is causing others back home to abandon their plans.

15/05 L-plater likely to be jailed for deadly crash

A young learner driver is likely to be jailed after she drunkenly sped through an intersection and killed a beloved grandfather.

09/05 Budget’s hidden ‘tourism tax’

Tourism organisations have slammed a measure in the federal budget that will inject $1.3bn to the government coffers as a move that will increase travel costs for everyday Australians.

05/05 Injecting room’s $60k cost to homeowners

Infuriated locals living next to North Richmond’s now permanent medically supervised injecting room (MSIR) have been dealt another bitter blow, following the release of a new study analysing the suburb’s housing market.

01/05 Changes to simple ‘lifesaving’ message

As the country stares down the barrel of an increasing number of devastating natural disasters, a significant upgrade to Australia's emergency warning communications is set to save lives.

27/04 Big change coming for Aussie workforce

A major review into Australia’s “broken” migration system has recommended a long-term approach be adopted and a systematic overhaul of the flawed program be undertaken.

18/04 Youth homelessness fears as rents soar

Young Australians are being pushed to the brink of homelessness as rents soar above their incomes, new analysis has revealed.

18/04 Change promised to give renters ‘fair go’

The Queensland parliament has passed legislation the Palaszczuk government hopes will put the brakes on rising rents as weekly costs continue to soar.

18/04 Renter shocked by ‘ridiculous’ 32-point inspection list

One tenants’s confusion over a lengthy list of pre-inspection cleaning jobs has sparked outrage from fellow renters over the “insane” demands.

12/04 Shocking new figure in rental crisis

The thousands of Australians struggling to find a rental property amid a tight market can begin to have some hope with vacancy rates rising slightly across the country.

09/04 Bold plan to give unemployed group $290k

A bold proposal to endow former Victorian MPs with up to 18 months of salary while seeking new employment would cost taxpayers millions of dollars.

04/04 Neighbours star Georgie Stone calls for better trans protections | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site

Transgender rights advocate Georgie Stone has called for stronger anti-vilification laws, as she described the last month as having been “incredibly traumatic”.

27/03 Kochie smashes Baby Boomer housing ‘myth’

Sunrise host David Koch has unleashed on Baby Boomers with a brutal message aimed at smashing the myth that young Aussies are simply too lazy to save for a home.

23/03 Massive change for Australia Post users

The life of online shopping fans could be about to get a whole lot easier as Australia Post introduces a major change in one city to cater for their needs.

21/03 40kg human slave found in pool of own urine

A Melbourne couple who were found guilty of possessing an elderly slave in their suburban home have failed in a bid to overturn their conviction despite a court finding the victim had “lied” in their evidence.

21/03 ‘Vanity’: Judge blasts wannabe MP’s move

An independent candidate who sought to have former Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy impeached for corruption and wanted to sit in parliament in Mr Guy’s place has had his case dismissed by a Victorian court.

16/03 State Aussies are fleeing in droves

One Australian state has lost thousands of residents in recent months, who are seemingly preferring the warmer weather of other regions of Australia, new data suggests.

09/03 ‘Spiralled’: Hidden horrors of buy now, pay later

The government is being urged to increase the regulations around buy now, pay later services to protect vulnerable members of the community, including victims of domestic violence.

06/03 Grim news for Aussies looking for cheap rent

New data highlights the ongoing rental crisis across Australia, with the number of relatively cheap rental listings almost halving over the last year.

06/03 Good Samitarian bashed on popular strip

Police are looking to speak to a group of men after a good samaritan was attacked while trying to stop an assault on a popular nightclub strip.

01/03 Major problem facing Australian city

While Melbourne has clung to its “formidable” reputation, widening disparities in quality of life between the inner and outer suburbs have revealed a “tale of two cities” in Australia’s soon to be largest city.

28/02 Slave lied about living conditions: court

An elderly Tamil woman who was kept in a condition of slavery by a Melbourne family for seven years lied about being taken on holidays, her living conditions and her ability to socialise with members of her own community, a court has been told.

27/02 AFL icon’s ‘depraved’ sex act on child

Collingwood icon Jeffrey “Joffa” Corfe has avoided prison for his “depraved” crime against a 14-year-old child nearly two decades ago.

26/02 Fury at detail in Aussie superannuation graph

Data has revealed that there are 27 Australians with more than $100 million in super — but a small detail has prompted frenzied speculation as to which rich-lister has a racked up an eye-watering balance of more than $544 million.

25/02 Inside fight to fix Aussie rental crisis

Australia has a problem.

23/02 Driver injured after truck falls off bridge

A Queensland truck driver has been seriously injured after his vehicle fell two to three metres from a bridge.

22/02 ‘Huge turnaround’: Qantas’ massive profit

Qantas hasn’t had the strongest 12 months amid profit losses and controversies surrounding sacked staff, customer service issues and flight cancellations — but its latest profit figures show the future of the flying Kangaroo is looking up.

22/02 Setback in body-in-bathtub trial

The trial of a Melbourne man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in a fit of jealousy has suffered a setback after a key witness fell ill, a court has been told.

21/02 Woman shown ex-lover’s body in bath: court

The ex-girlfriend of a Melbourne woman allegedly murdered and left to rot in a bathtub has broken down while telling a court she was shown a body by the accused killer.

14/02 Market’s cruellest period for tenants revealed

New data has revealed there are only 31,000 residential rental properties available across the entire country, with rates plummeting back towards record lows and expected to stay there over February and March – if not drop even further.

14/02 ‘Threats’: Bombers spearhead on revamped attack

Essendon spearhead Peter Wright says the Bombers will enter 2023 armed with more forward firepower as two stars firm for round 1.

10/02 Kanye’s beef with Melbourne burger firm

A legal stoush between American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and a local Melbourne burger joint appears to have hit a roadblock after the artist stopped talking with his Australian lawyers.

09/02 Grieving dad blows up in court

A woman whose flirtatious text messages and promise of drugs lured a man to remote bushland in Victoria’s Gippsland region and ultimately his death could be free as early as next month.

07/02 New Pie praises fellow recruits

Daniel McStay says he has a lot to learn about the intricacies of his new club’s relationship with Carlton, but the key forward is eager to play in front of the full force of the Magpie Army.

06/02 ‘I give it two weeks’: Richmond’s master plan to reinvent ex-captain pushed out by boom recruits

Richmond looks set to unleash triple premiership captain Trent Cotchin as a forward in 2023, but the 32-year-old’s move out of the midfield is already being questioned.

06/02 Property prices to fall nationwide

Three major cities will be hit with plunging property prices in 2023, as higher interest rates bite.

06/02 Property prices to fall nationwide

Three major cities will be hit with plunging property prices in 2023, as higher interest rates bite.

05/02 ‘Frankly wrong’: Vic Premier Dan Andrews heckled again

Daniel Andrews brutally shut down an anti-vax heckler who tried to hijack his press conference over the weekend.

05/02 Kids praised after alleged abduction

Two young children in Darwin’s northern suburbs have been credited with helping to stop an alleged abduction of a five-year-old boy.

01/02 Cops break up crowd before Pell funeral

Tense scenes have been captured outside St Mary’s Cathedral as police were forced to separate supporters and protesters ahead of the funeral for controversial high-ranking Catholic George Pell.

01/02 MP responds to teal staffer lawsuit

Employment Minister Tony Burke has said everyone in parliament works “incredibly hard” in response to questions about a high profile lawsuit centred on conditions for political staff.

31/01 Cops try to block protests at Pell funeral

Police are seeking to block activists from protesting outside the funeral for controversial high-ranking Catholic George Pell.

26/01 Flight attendant fell asleep on duty, stole food

One of Australia’s major airlines has won a legal battle with a flight attendant who was accused of stealing food and sleeping at work, and who had argued she’d been unfairly dismissed.

23/01 Accused camper killer tapes stay secret

Recordings of accused missing camper killer Gregory Lynn’s police interviews will not be made public after a court found releasing them could prejudice the case against him.

21/01 Covid deaths rise in Victoria

Covid has claimed the lives of 156 Victorians in the past week alone as the state grapples with a slight spike in virus deaths.

20/01 Surprise prediction for energy prices

Wholesale electricity prices are forecast to drop “significantly” in the eastern states through 2023.

18/01 Troubling sign for renters as market tightens

Rental availability across Australia’s major cities has hit a 20-year low, with warnings the tight market is set to worsen through 2023.

16/01 Campers’ ‘strange’ act before death

A deer hunter who watched Russell Hill and Carol Clay arrive at a Wonnangatta Valley campsite has told a court their first move was “strange”.

15/01 The industries driving Aussie jobs boom

Hiring sprees in the construction, retail and accommodation sectors have helped Australia eclipse previous employment records.

07/01 Search continues for 20yo missing in surf

Police have resumed a search for a missing 20-year-old who was last seen in the turbulent surf of a popular surf beach in Victoria.

05/01 Grim news as Australians get older

Australia is facing the “challenge” of an ageing population, as the proportion of Australians over the age of 65 grows so does the burden on younger workers.

05/01 Grim forecast despite end of La Nina

Despite the end of La Nina finally on the horizon, a grim new forecast has been revealed for Australia for the coming months.

04/01 Aus Open fans swindled in NY scam

Australians are being warned to avoid tickets scams after one man lost $600 when he forked out for “fake” Australian Open tickets.