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12:53 Minister grilled over war simulation

Defence Minister Richard Marles has baulked at comments labelling a military operation involving Australian troops in the Philippines as “preparing for war with China”.

12:12 Balta breaks silence after learning his fate

Richmond’s Noah Balta has broken his silence, speaking publicly for the first time since he avoided jail time for assault on Tuesday.

06:09 ‘Bombshell’ conspiracy theory behind Noah Balta’s sentencing

A “bombshell” conspiracy theory is swirling around the sentence handed down to Richmond defender Noah Balta following his assault trial.

22/04 The ‘unknowable’ aspect of Balta sentence as new details emerge

Respected broadcaster Gerard Whateley has questioned how public blowback to Richmond making Noah Balta available at AFL level may have impacted the Tiger’s sentencing as he’ll miss several more matches in 2025.

22/04 Balta speaks after assault penalty

Richmond defender Noah Balta says he “let a lot of people down” as the club has accepted a court ruling which will stop him from playing in at least four upcoming games, including Thursday’s Anzac Day eve clash against Melbourne, because of a night time curfew.

22/04 Man, 51, charged after disturbing find

A 51-year-old man who allegedly had a stash of child abuse and bestiality material on several devices hidden in his Central-West home has been charged and refused bail.

22/04 Richmond defender Noah Balta hit where it hurts in bizarre court sentencing

Richmond defender Noah Balta has avoided jail time but will be hit where it hurts after a NSW court handed down a bizarre sentencing on Tuesday morning.

21/04 Woman dead, man shot in highway chaos

A man has been shot and a woman has died in a Queensland highway crash involving multiple cars.

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.

21/04 Car rammed into restaurant, set alight

A well-known Greek restaurant has gone up in flames for the second time in less than a year, with arson chemists expected to aid in the investigation.

16/04 Shock find from Gen Z men

Aussie Gen Z men are more likely to believe in problematic gender norms in comparison to their millennial and Gen X counterparts, new research has found.

10/04 Council votes to begin ‘renewal’ of Victoria St, Richmond, aka ‘Disneyland for drug users’

A local council has vowed to clean up a notorious drug hotspot in Melbourne’s inner city after years of complaints from frightened residents and business owners.

05/04 Swimmers swept out to sea at Point Lonsdale

Emergency services have rushed to Point Lonsdale where multiple people involved in a water incident are being assessed by paramedics.

29/03 Two teens killed in Melbourne joyride

Two teenagers have died after they struck a tree in a stolen car during a joyride in Melbourne.

29/03 Man shot by police in Melbourne

A man has been shot by police in Melbourne’s southeast after he allegedly ran at an officer armed with a metal pole.

23/03 Inside worst address in Melbourne

A child’s pink bike, fitted with training wheels, rests against the wall in the corridor next to piles of rubbish, used syringes and a Coles shopping trolley.

20/03 Confessions of a Bali flight attendant

There’s a dark side to working 30,000 feet in the air.

17/03 Huge question looms over tax cuts

Liberal leader Peter Dutton has warned Australian couples are getting slugged $7000 a year in extra income tax, on average, since the Albanese government was elected. But it’s not clear he plans to do anything about it.

17/03 Women are taking over F1

The world’s fastest women are racing to join the Formula 1 grid – and two Australians are in the mix.

04/03 Rich-lister hits back on hooning claim

Australian rich-lister and car enthusiast Adrian Portelli has told a court he has an “embarrassing” explanation for his actions after he was accused of hooning in Melbourne.

28/02 Seven-day deadline as election called

The 2025 Federal Election has finally been called, and Australia will head to the polls in a matter of weeks.

18/02 Aussie university ranked on world list with Oxford, Harvard, Stanford

The University of Melbourne has topped the list of Australia’s most prestigious higher education facilities globally.

18/02 Australia’s most prestigious uni revealed

The University of Melbourne has topped the list of Australia’s most prestigious higher education facilities globally.

14/02 Man dead after police rush to Melbourne shopping centre

A man has died in a suburban Melbourne shopping centre after fleeing police who were attempting to arrest him for a suspected robbery.

10/02 Parents stand outside home of teen bailed after allegedly pointing fake gun at Melbourne shoppers

Furious locals have staged a protest outside the Melbourne home of a 14-year-old bailed after allegedly pointing an imitation gun at shoppers.

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.

01/02 Why students will have to wait for $16bn HECS cut

The Albanese government has defended plans to wait until after they are re-elected at this year’s federal election before wiping about $16bn in student debt.

27/01 ‘Rush’ for eye-watering $70m prize

A lucky Australian could be up to $70m richer after the biggest lottery draw of the year so far.

23/01 ‘United’: Why Australia Day is here to stay

Almost nine in 10 Australians believe Australia Day should continue to be celebrated on January 26, a new poll has found, revealing an overwhelming majority – and growing number – of our population is firmly against changing the date.

21/01 Winning numbers for $50m jackpot revealed

The winning numbers for Oz Lotto Draw 1614 - with a division one jackpot of $50 million – have been revealed.

21/01 ‘Deserve more’: Protesters’ distressing stunt

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19/01 Dutton promises free business lunches

There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but the Coalition will introduce tax deductible ones for small businesses if it wins the impending federal election.

17/01 Global report on Left’s unpopularity spells doom for Albo

Lefty political parties across the world are now more unpopular than any time since the Cold War, a staggering analysis of recent elections shows.

16/01 Tragic reason hundreds abandoned at airport

Hundreds of Thai nationals were left abandoned at a Bangkok airport after allegedly being duped by a “recruiter” who claimed to work at the local Australian embassy.

16/01 ‘More and more’: Grim call after Coles attack

Peter Dutton has urged state and territory government to implement harsher laws to prevent knife crimes after Coles announced they would pull knives off shelves in the wake of an alleged in-store stabbing.

10/01 Nine rumoured to axe ‘neglected child’

Speculation is mounting that Nine Entertainment may be about to put its floundering property portal Domain up for sale — but who would take it on?

03/01 ‘All class’: Mitch Marsh’s selfless act for Test debutant

Mitch Marsh has been praised by the cricket world for his classy gesture for Beau Webster and his family after being replaced by the Tasmanian all-rounder for the fifth Test.

02/01 Debutant’s parents’ Facebook request goes viral

Beau Webster’s parents have won over the hearts of cricket fans with a wholesome request posted to social media.

01/01 Aussie cult leader preyed on children

A Melbourne doctor used his “God-like” status as a religious leader to prey on the daughters of cult members, a court has been told.

01/01 Shock reason for Aussie city’s NYE fires

Illegal fireworks have sparked several fires across the northern suburbs of Melbourne overnight as the state rang in the new year – just a week after a teenager died while using illegal fireworks.

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 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.

18/12 ‘Rotten culture’: Big move against crooks

The Victorian government will overhaul its labour hire rules, requiring builders and construction workers to report any suspected criminal or unlawful conduct on worksites in an effort to weed out crime in the state’s construction sector.

13/12 Chinese RMIT student becomes international commuter instead of living in Melbourne

A Chinese student chose to become an international commuter when attending his last three months at a Melbourne university this year instead of living in Australia.

10/12 The Block buyer fights hooning claims in court

A rich-lister car enthusiast charged with hooning offences has faced court as his lawyers attacked police claims he was seen “deliberately sliding” around a roundabout.

06/12 Cheapest day to travel over Christmas revealed

Millions of Aussies will be travelling cross country to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones this year, but those who don’t mind missing a few hours with family could save on expensive tickets if they book to travel on December 25.

03/12 State with worst job availability revealed

A new report has revealed the worst state for unemployment, and says the same people are being blocked from getting entry-level and low-skilled jobs every year.

26/09 Huge growing cost of grocery basket confirmed

The price of a typical basket of groceries has increased by more than 20 per cent in the past five years, with low-income households currently spending more than a fifth of their income on food, a highly-anticipated report into supermarkets has found.

25/09 Qantas braces for large-scale union strike

Qantas union workers will walk off the job at Melbourne Airport on Thursday, the first step in a larger nationwide strike against the airline giant.

25/09 Qantas braces for large-scale union strike

Qantas union workers will work off the job at Melbourne Airport on Thursday, the first step in a larger nationwide strike against the airline giant.

22/09 Abattoir worker crushed by cattle

A man in his 20s has been trampled by cows at a Victorian abattoir.

20/09 Flight paths set without consideration of affected communities

Flight paths in Australia have been designed without proper consultation with the communities that will be affected by aircraft noise, a senate inquiry has been told.

17/09 Dave Grohl was ‘jealous’ of wife’s ‘flirty’ relationship with ‘hot’ tennis coach

Dave Grohl was reportedly “jealous” of his wife Jordyn Blum‘s “flirty” relationship with her “hot” tennis coach.

04/09 ‘Senseless’: Man involved in mate’s shooting

The family of a young man killed over a $250 drug debt have described his death as a “senseless tragedy” as a court was told no one would be held responsible for shooting him.

01/05 Scary new alcohol warning for Aussies

A couple of beers after work or a half-bottle of wine at dinner is a beloved Aussie tradition, but new findings from a leading eye vision organisation suggests that second glass of booze could put Australians at greater risk of suffering serious health issues.

27/04 Inside Aussie TV star’s cancer battle

Married At First Sight star Melanie Schilling has opened up about her battle with colon cancer.

25/04 Mullet war erupts at elite Australian schools

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16/04 Covid vaccines saved thousands of lives

It is likely Australia’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign prevented almost 18,000 deaths in NSW alone between 2021 and 2022, with the mortality rate in unvaccinated individuals almost eight times higher than those who were fully vaccinated, new research has found.

14/04 Green subsidies no ‘free for all’: Chalmers

Proposed green manufacturing subsidies will not be a “free for all”, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says, as the Albanese government faces criticism over the policy by its own hand–picked Productivity Commission boss.

11/04 400 workers strike at ‘pig-headed’ giant

Some 400 union workers will strike for 24 hours on Friday at electricity giant Transgrid after the company allegedly rejected a “compromise” offer from the Electrical Trades Union last week.

11/04 Off Ya Tree bong and piercing shops up in smoke amid mass closure

It once felt as if Off Ya Tree stores were everywhere but the controversial bong and body piercing stores are vanishing at a rate of knots.

07/04 Coles, Woolies facing fine in billions if review recommendations adopted

Misbehaving supermarkets could face hefty fines that run into the billions should new recommendations of an interim food and grocery review be adopted.

07/04 Coles, Woolies facing $10m fine threat

Misbehaving supermarkets could face hefty fines of up to $10m should new recommendations of an interim food and grocery review be adopted.

05/04 Qantas slashes fares to popular destination

Qantas’ newest mega deal has taken flight, with more than 100,000 discounted seats to New Zealand on offer.

27/03 Alarming number in Aussies’ grocery spend

A rising number of Australians are spending up to one-quarter of their income on groceries and people are skipping meals to feed their children, the consumer watchdog has been told.

22/03 Significant development in mushroom case

There has been a significant development in the case of mushroom chef Erin Patterson.

19/03 Aussies waiting the longest for Centrelink

Australians across the country last year waited up to twice as long as the standard wait time for their social services claims to be processed, but the government agency says things are improving.

18/03 Qantas’ costly bill for ‘litany of failures’

Embattled airline Qantas is facing a multimillion-dollar compensation bill after it was found guilty of illegally firing 1700 workers during the Covid pandemic.

17/03 One swimmer dead, two in serious condition in Victorian drowning

One swimmer is dead and another two have been hospitalised in a critical condition after being pulled from the water near Apollo Bay in Victoria’s southwest on Sunday.

13/03 Big W in hot water over at-home tattoo kit

One Australian retailer has landed itself in hot water after a third-party retailer posted an at-home tattoo kit on its website.

13/03 Big change for Centrelink payments in 7 days

Welfare payments for pensioners, jobseekers and students are set to increase next week when indexation on payments comes into effect.

03/03 Australia’s state health ministers unite to call for endometriosis action

Australia’s state health ministers have united to call on the federal government for urgent changes to Medicare for women suffering from endometriosis.

29/02 Shock reason Aussies are being paid more

In a bid to bolster their pay packets, Australians are working harder and longer, but not smarter and it’s leading to a productivity nosedive, fresh analysis has revealed.

29/02 ASX hits record high on inflation, retail data

The Australian sharemarket surged to a near record high on Thursday as investors expressed confidence the Reserve Bank of Australia had likely ended its rate hiking cycle.

28/02 Real estate boss preyed on job hopefuls

A real estate agent caught preying on young women during job interviews has been banned from working in the industry, a court has been told.

16/02 Call to ban ‘traumatising’ fireworks

An activist is petitioning to ban fireworks in the state of Victoria, saying she personally loves the pyrotechnics but believes her enjoyment should not come at the expense of others.

15/02 ‘Embarrassing’: Huge problem with Centrelink

Some welfare recipients are waiting up to three months for their applications to be processed, in a revelation the Coalition has slammed as “embarrassing and unacceptable”.

06/02 Killer truckie’s ’cursed by a witch’ claim

A truckie who killed four police officers in a horror crash has told a court his former boss urged him to drive despite fears he’d been “cursed by a witch”.

04/02 Fresh price hike for booze

Beers, spirits and pre-mixed drinks are set to be more expensive from Monday when federal taxes on alcohol are hiked yet again.

27/01 Popular tourist spot on alert over measles

Two more cases of measles have been identified in Melbourne as health officials scramble to identify any possible exposure sites.

25/01 What’s open on Australia Day: full list

As millions of Aussies take advantage of the Australia Day public holiday, many businesses will be opening their doors hoping to get people in store on Friday.

23/01 ‘Deep anger’ at company over cop deaths

The families of four police officers who died in the horrific Eastern Freeway crash have revealed their fury at the transport company that hired the killer truck driver.

22/01 Anti-vax activist’s fundraiser court fight

Anti-lockdown activist Monica Smit will fight allegations she broke fundraising laws to pay her legal bills, a court has been told.

17/01 Ex-bikie boss slams ‘awkward’ photo with Bec Judd

Ex-bikie Toby Mitchell has rejected media attention around his awkward encounter sitting next to Rebecca and Chris Judd at the Australian Open.

12/01 Kia gives free rides to launch new electric product

Scores of Australians will get a taste of electric motoring this year as Uber starts its switch to battery-powered machines.

11/01 Customer’s brutal response to Aus Day move

Two of the country’s biggest supermarkets are boycotting Australia Day merchandise, prompting a heated debate across the nation.

09/01 Cops say man called Uber to escape

A man who police say called an Uber to try to get away from officers after allegedly crashing a stolen car was on bail.

09/01 Shoppers splurge over Black Friday sales

Shoppers opened their wallets in November, crowding shopping malls and splashing out at online retailers to scoop up deals during Black Friday sales.

04/01 Workers revolt on $2.3bn green energy project

Industrial action will hit electricity transmission and distribution giant Transgrid on Friday, putting at risk progress on the company’s signature $2.3bn EnergyConnect transmission line build between South Australia and NSW.

03/01 Child dead another fighting for life following head on collision

A child has died, while another clings to life after a head on collision on a busy highway on Wednesday night.

23/12 What’s open on Christmas Day

The Christmas holiday period is a busy time of year for much of the population, with many Aussies stocking up on Christmas gifts and seasonal foods as they prepare to celebrate with family and friends.

20/12 ‘Cowboy’ cabbies caught dodging the rules

“Cowboy” cabbies in Victoria are brazenly flouting new state laws requiring them to turn on meters for unbooked trips and hailed rides.

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.

11/12 Rocker Dave Grohl’s emotional moment at Foo Fighters gig

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl left fans feeling emotional during a touching moment at the band’s recent show in Sydney.

09/12 Rock star’s wild on stage act during heatwave at Sydney show

There is something very special about Dave Grohl.

08/12 Vigilantes slammed for ‘heartless’ act

Two men involved in a vigilante plot to terrorise a rumoured paedophile have been jailed over their roles in his abduction and torture.

06/12 Callous reason council fined widowed pensioner

A wealthy Melbourne council is under fire after it fined a widowed pensioner for taking her dog onto her own driveway without a lead.

05/12 Qantas’ huge move with major brand a win for frequent flyers

Australians will be able to use Qantas frequent flyer points to book concerts and other events through Ticketek next year as part of a new partnership between the two companies.

05/12 Warnings issued ahead of heatwave

NSW authorities have issued multiple warnings as parts of the state are set to be hit with above-average temperatures in coming days.

05/12 Incredible moment at Foo Fighters’ Melbourne show

Foo Fighters have returned to Australia to perform their first shows here since the sudden death of bandmate Taylor Hawkins last year.

30/11 Top politicians’ marijuana admission

A group of top politicians, including the Victorian premier, have admitted to trying cannabis amid a push to decriminalise the drug.

29/11 Call to end Covid leniency for crims

Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions has told a court the justice system is no longer in crisis and Covid-era sentencing discounts should end.

29/11 Double murderer begs not to be released

What happened to Geelong mum Annette Steward more than 30 years ago has finally been revealed after her killer confessed to the brutal crime.

27/11 Aussies warned to brace for week of storms

Australia is set for a soggy entry into summer, with meteorologists predicting severe storms and heavy downpours to drench much of the country this week.

24/11 Bunnings tops 2023 customer excellence rankings: Supermarkets and big banks left behind

Australian shoppers have bypassed the nation’s largest supermarkets and banking institutions, with major supermarket chains and the big four banks absent from the list of 2023’s top brands for customer excellence.

20/11 ANZ caught in branch closure scandal

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18/11 Daniel Andrews’ golf furore takes dramatic turn as club row heats up

Dan Andrews is facing a golf club lock out with drama erupting at another prestigious course.

16/11 ‘High’: Covid spikes in new state as eighth wave hits

Covid-19 cases are rising in NSW, with community transmission now considered “moderate to high”.

16/11 Qantas illegally sacked worker over Covid fear

Embattled airline Qantas has been found guilty of illegally firing a longstanding employee over his health and safety concerns at the beginning of the pandemic.

15/11 ’I’ll quit:’ Dan’s golf club row escalates

Shock jock Steve Price has threatened to “tear up” his membership if former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews tries to join a golf club on the Mornington Peninsula.

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 Selfie-related deaths at tourist sites are ‘public health problem’: researchers

“The selfie-related incident phenomenon should be viewed as a public health problem that requires a public health risk communication response,” the report concluded.

13/11 Man allegedly set neighbour alight over music

A Melbourne father of two has been denied bail after a magistrate ruled he was a “real risk” of extreme violence.

08/11 Optus considers compo for millions of Aussies

Millions of customers may be eligible for compensation from Optus as the national internet outage rolls into a ninth straight hour, creating a trail of chaos for businesses and transport systems.

08/11 Qantas ‘failure’ over ghost flights

Australia’s consumer watchdog has accused Qantas of failing to address accusations it sold thousands of tickets for cancelled flights as the hotly-anticipated legal battle commenced in the Federal Court.

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.

05/11 ‘Incorrect’: Cop blasts rumour about pub deaths

A top cop has blasted rumours about police being delayed in reaching the scene of a horror crash where five people were killed.

05/11 ’Multiple killed’ as car crashes into pub

Three people have died and a number injured after a car crashed through a beer garden at a regional pub in Victoria.

02/11 Ex-husband ‘attempted murder’ shock

Mushroom chef Erin Patterson has been hit with three attempted murder charges relating to her ex-husband Simon Patterson.

01/11 Mass relief on way for 86,000 Aussies

Tens of thousands of Australians will receive a text instructing them to put a temporary halt to their Centrelink repayments.

30/10 Way Aussies fly to Europe about to change

Qantas is launching new non-stop flights between Australia and Europe – giving Aussie travellers seeking out a European summer the option to book a “circle fare”.

28/10 Horror reason paramedic did not revive woman

A Victorian paramedic refused to provide CPR on a patient while her heart was still beating because there was bird poo on the ground next to her.

25/10 Woolworths most trusted Australian brand while Virgin Australia ousts Qantas

Woolworths has come put on top in a survey of Australia’s most trusted brands.

18/10 Huge law change coming to one state

Victims of domestic violence will be better protected under sweeping changes to Victoria’s sex crime laws, with people convicted of non-fatal strangulation facing up to 10 years behind bars.

12/10 ‘Absolutely’: Lidia’s unexpected call on Voice

Lidia Thorpe says she’d support a legislated Voice to Parliament despite being one of the referendum’s most outspoken opponents.

11/10 ‘No way’: Ex-AFL star’s big courtroom win

A former AFL star has successfully fought to have allegations he was involved in a violent car chase thrown out of court.

11/10 Goyder heads for the exit amid airline bloodbath

In the end, an early exit for Richard Goyder was inevitable.

09/10 ‘Urgent’: Warning on Centrelink delays

Millions of Australians have been told to avoid Centrelink after staff walked off their jobs over a breakdown in pay negotiations.

05/10 What to expect on October 14

Sausage sizzles, colourful pamphlets and high tensions are expected when voters turn out to cast their ballots in the biggest electoral event in Australia’s history.

02/10 ‘Limbo’: Harsh reality facing thousands

Only half of overseas students living in Australia secure work after graduation, scathing new figures have revealed, amid a federal government crackdown on student visa fraud.

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.

30/09 One act costing Aussies $20b a year

Aussie households are wasting almost $20bn a year throwing out food – the equivalent weight of 152 Sydney Harbour Bridges – with retailers raking in more than $1bn from the simple act.

29/09 ‘Unsurprising’: Covid leading cause of death

A leading infectious disease expert has hosed down fears about a ‘highly mutated’ Covid variant detected in Australia and stressed “this is the reality of life over the next 10 years.”

28/09 Where you can shop this long weekend

Aussies across the country are gearing up for a relaxing few days as another long weekend appearoaches.

27/09 Dan’s eye-watering $300k-a-year pension

Daniel Andrews will walk away with an eye-watering annual pension of at least $300,000 a year under a lucrative scheme available to fewer than 20 state politicians.

26/09 Who will replace Daniel Andrews?

Speculation is rife over who will replace Dan Andrews as Victoria’s Premier, following the surprise resignation announcement from the Labor leader on Tuesday.

22/09 Decision on sausage sizzles at Bunnings

Whether it’s a democracy sausage on election day or a trip to the local Bunnings over the weekend, Australians will still be able to enjoy volunteer-run sizzles despite the advent of new food safety regulations cracking down on foodborne illnesses.

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.

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 Aussie airport’s warning as it braces for busiest day in years

Melbourne Airport is bracing for its busiest day since Covid, warning travellers to allow extra time and be patient while waiting in queues.

12/09 Hanson erupts over push for new tax

One Nation’s Pauline Hanson has blasted a suggestion that the government should consider inheritance taxes for the rich, declaring the idea “left-wing”.

12/09 ‘Life-threatening’: Weird Bali travel warning

Travellers to Bali and other tourist hotspots are being warned to be careful around animals, with an increasing number of Australians suffering bites and scratches on holiday.

10/09 Dan’s unpopular ban other states won’t follow

Gas cookers and heaters around Australia will form a critical plank in the road to renewable energy, with most states and the federal government ruling out bans on new home connections despite an assault by Victoria and some councils.

06/09 Crisis unfolding amid cost of living crunch

Billions of dollars worth of clothes, appliances, toiletries and furniture risk being sent to landfill as Australians watch their dollars amid the cost of living crunch.

06/09 Qantas CEO’s $17m cash out sparks intrigue

Questions have arisen over the timing of outgoing Qantas CEO Alan Joyce’s decision to sell almost $17 million worth of shares, which happened before a string of controversies marred the airline and caused its share prices to plummet.

06/09 New CEO Vanessa Hudson’s plan to clean up Qantas mess

New Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson says she is putting customers first as she embarks on the challenge of repairing the airline’s reputation.

04/09 Commuter pain looms for one city

Commuters in one major Aussie city could face travel pain as the rail union threatens to strike during a major event period.

04/09 Qantas apologises amid ‘ghost flight’ scandal

Qantas has issued a grovelling apology to customers over allegations of “false, misleading and deceptive conduct” after it was accused of flogging tickets for flights that were already cancelled.

02/09 PM: Taxpayers deserved better of JobKeeper

The former Coalition government should have better designed JobKeeper to ensure taxpayers were better protected, the Prime Minister has said.

01/09 Top doc ‘recklessly’ closed business: court

A catering company that was ordered to close and destroy more than 10 tonnes of food has accused Victoria’s top doctor of acting “recklessly”, a court has been told.

31/08 Top doc claim in ‘slug gate’ case

Lawyers acting for Victoria’s Department of Health have defended a decision to shutter a catering company over an allegedly contaminated sandwich.

31/08 Qantas sued over cancelled flights

Qantas is being sued in the Federal Court over accusations it advertised tickets for more than 8,000 flights that it had already cancelled but not removed from sale.

29/08 Virgin boss Jayne Hrdlicka slams Qantas for flight prices

Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka has called on the government to allow more Qatar Airways flights to land in Australia, saying it would lower airfares and boost tourism.

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.

28/08 Simple test exposes drunk driving myth

We’ve all heard it: “I’m fine, mate”, “It’s only 10 minutes away”, “I’m not coming back for my car tomorrow”.

25/08 Why taxpayers won’t see Qantas money

Qantas won’t be forced to repay pandemic-era subsidies worth billions of dollars, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said, despite the airline posting sky-high profits.

24/08 Qantas to gift more than a billion Points to members

Qantas has announced one of its biggest points giveaways on the same day the airline revealed record profits amid surging airfare prices.

24/08 Alan summoned just before Qantas results

The Australian Senate has summonsed outgoing Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, requesting he appear before an inquiry into the cost-of-living crisis after claims he repeatedly refused to attend voluntarily.

24/08 ‘Ticks count, crosses don’t’: Bizarre Voice rule

The head of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has sparked confusion after suggesting that ticks will be counted as Yes votes but crosses will not be counted as Nos in the Voice referendum.

24/08 ‘Turnaround’: Qantas reveals major profit

Qantas has posted an underlying profit before tax of $2.47 billion for the financial year.

24/08 Grim figures show Aussies fleeing state

The head of a prominent industry group has advised against overreacting to startling recent data indicating a significant number of businesses leaving Victoria.

23/08 Bank boss reveals reason for WFH crackdown

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21/08 Why Samsung is one state’s most complained about company

Tech giant Samsung has been named as NSW most complained about company, with a surprising item causing the most grievances.

18/08 Rinehart’s family feuds laid out in court

Feuds, schemes, and claims of dodgy deals have all been laid bare in a Perth court, as lawyers for Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting attempt to stave off multiple claims to the family fortune.

18/08 Voice question could be ‘misleading’ voters

The wording of the Voice referendum question being put to Australian voters could be fundamentally “misleading” and unconstitutional because it fails to state the core function of the proposed body, according to one of the nation’s leading silks.

17/08 Letters reveal Gina’s ‘threats to son’: court

Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart, tried to “throw” her eldest son “under the bus” when he questioned his inheritance, the WA Supreme Court has heard.

15/08 Rinehart trial: more dad/daughter rift detail

The lawyer for the eldest children of Gina Rinehart has further detailed a rift between Australia’s richest woman and her mining magnate father in the years before his death.

15/08 Grocery bill exposes Aussie dilemma

A Queensland woman’s supermarket receipt has reflected a problem an increased number of Australians are facing as the cost of groceries continues to rise: how much they’re willing to pay to maintain a nutritious diet.

14/08 ‘Attack’: Workers’ fury over 10pc pay hike

Services Australia staff across the country will take part in a one-hour work stoppage on Tuesday after rebuffing the agency’s proposed changes to workplace conditions and the Albanese government’s 10.5 per cent pay offer.

12/08 Prosecutions halted due to Services Australia bungle

Prosecutors have been forced to pause criminal proceedings against 32 people after a Services Australia bungle, in which up to 100,000 welfare recipients’ income had been incorrectly calculated and led to some wrongful debts.

08/08 Qantas flight’s mid-air turnaround

A Qantas flight has had to turn around and head back to Adelaide airport shortly after takeoff.

06/08 One thing ruining European holidays

Take a scroll through Instagram and it seems like almost everyone has fled Australia for a European summer.

04/08 Centrelink recipients blow up over $56 increase

A Labor victory lap over a Centrelink payments increase for some recipients has been slammed as some on welfare are set to miss out.

02/08 Scott Cam reveals his sneaky long-running Logies tradition

Scott Cam has revealed his sneaky Logies trick to ensure he’s never empty-handed at TV’s night of nights.

26/07 150 staff lose jobs amid $22m collapse

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24/07 The way you board your flight is changing

Qantas will trial an overhaul of its boarding procedures starting from next week, hoping to make the process “smoother and quicker”.

23/07 Bizarre detail in hit and run

A man is fighting for life after he was hit by a car in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in the early hours of Sunday morning.

23/07 Family’s warning after shock death

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains images of a person who is deceased.

21/07 Teacher abused after relationship exposed: court

A former Victorian teacher who had sex with a male student as many as 10 times has been fired from her job at a country pub due to the level of abuse she has received and been called by anonymous people pretending to be police officers, a court has been told.

18/07 Qantas flight leaves Aussies stranded in Heathrow

Passengers on-board a Qantas flight from London to Singapore were left feeling a sense of “simmering fury” after they were diverted back to Heathrow, and left stranded for at least 24 hours.

16/07 ‘Trusted’ pharmacist robs taxpayers of $300k

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15/07 LNP, Labor eye off crucial ‘safe’ seat

The polls have officially closed in the Fadden by-election, as the LNP now wait to see whether they’ve retained their seat of power following the shock resignation of former minister Stuart Robert.

07/07 ‘A storm’: Middle-class Australia in crisis

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29/06 Principal feigned illness to avoid justice: court

Prosecutors have called on a court to find paedophile principal Malka Leifer feigned mental illness in Israel in an attempt to avoid extradition.

28/06 Malka Leifer ‘isolated’ after abuse conviction

Former Jewish school principal Malka Leifer is “lonely, isolated and broken” inside prison following her conviction for sexually abusing two students.

28/06 Qantas reveals new domestic CEO

Qantas Domestic has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO) after the retirement of Andrew David in September last year.

27/06 Big W attacks customer over 1-star review of book

Big W has hit back at a customer who gave a scathing one-star review to a book that explains how the Indigenous Voice to Parliament would work.

25/06 Qantas launches new incentive to push $400m Covid flight credits

Qantas is reminding passengers with flight credits from the Covid era of travel to use them before it’s too late, and it has announced an incentive for those who act quickly.

21/06 ‘No signs’ before 2yo death, court hears

A man accused of murdering his girlfriend’s “whiny” toddler was a “gentleman”, the boy’s mother has told a court.

21/06 Winters darkest day ahead

The shortest day of the year is approaching, with Australia to experience less than 10 hours of sunlight and shiver through freezing temperatures this week.

20/06 Mum lied after toddler death: court

The mother of a baby who was allegedly murdered by her new boyfriend lied after her son’s death, a court has heard.

19/06 ‘He’s dead’: Mum’s frantic call for help

Heartbreaking audio of a mum’s frantic calls for help have been played to a jury as her ex-boyfriend faces allegations he murdered her toddler.

19/06 Woman ‘kept as slave’ terminally ill: court

The complainant in an alleged Melbourne slavery case has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, a court has been told, as prosecutors confirmed they will seek to send the matter to the Supreme Court.

19/06 Unions slam WA’s 5.3 per cent wage increase

Unions have slammed Western Australia’s minimum wage increase as “disappointing”, warning workers could move elsewhere as the state’s award falls below the federal minimum.

16/06 Disturbing youth crime trend in one state

The number of children committing criminal offences has risen by nearly 50 per cent, new data released by Victoria Police shows.

15/06 Entrepreneur warns Aus on brink of collapse

A leading tech entrepreneur has issued a dire economic warning predicting Australia is on the verge of a financial meltdown on a similar scale to the Global Financial Crisis that hit America in 2008.

09/06 ‘No link’: Expert slams vaccine death claim

A leading Australian cardiologist has hit back at calls to pull the mRNA Covid vaccines from the market due to possible heart risks, saying there is “no link” to cardiac deaths as claimed by a British doctor this week.

08/06 What’s open this June long weekend

This year the country will observe its first King’s Birthday public holiday in 70 years, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September last year.

04/06 ‘Frightening’: Warning over Covid surge

An epidemiologist has warned Australians not to become too complacent about Covid-19 as the country is about to enter its fifth wave, with infection rates more than doubling in the past three months.

01/06 ‘Milestone’: Uber’s vow after travel chaos

Uber has vowed to limit surge pricing during major public transport disruptions in NSW after it was accused of price gouging when a digital hardware fault effectively shut down Sydney’s entire train network in March.

31/05 ‘Don’t call the number’: Qantas text scam

A new scam text message has begun circling, this time attempting to bait Australians with fake flights booked with Qantas.

31/05 Qantas unveils its new designer PJs

Qantas has just announced it will restart its direct flight from Australia to New York — with a few surprises.

31/05 Why Aussies are still paying high prices for flights

Flights from Australia are on average 50 per cent more expensive than they were before the Covid-19 pandemic, new data shows.

30/05 Police called to Dan Andrews office

Emergency services were called to the office of Victorian Premier Dan Andrews after a suspicious item was found.

30/05 Virgin nabs Qantas’ travel partner in big move

Virgin Australia has nabbed Qantas’ travel partner in a move that will see its points members potentially travelling for a lot less.

26/05 ‘Get back to work!’: Aussies slam CBA staff

CommBank staff outraged at being ordered to return to the office at least 50 per cent of the time have been blasted as “entitled” and “spoilt” by customers.

25/05 Victoria’s toppling debt outranks 17 global regions

New data has put Victoria’s alarming debt crisis into perspective, with the state currently owing the most out of 17 similar vicinities across the world.

24/05 ‘Tortured’ man confessed abuse, court hears

An accused killer told police a young dad admitted to abusing children before he was allegedly executed by vigilantes, a court has heard.

23/05 Qantas forecasts record breaking profit

Australia’s national carrier Qantas has forecast it will make a record-breaking pre-tax profit of $2.5bn for the 2023 financial year.

19/05 Warning as ‘super’ flu hits 40,000 Aussies

Australians are warned that they could catch a brutal strain of the flu as cases of the disease reach 100 times higher than they were last year.

17/05 Qantas’ new economy perk we all wanted

Qantas has come up with a plan to make flying in economy a bit more bearable – but you’ll have to cough up for it and the benefit could be withdrawn once you’re on-board.

16/05 CEO slams immigration ‘ponzi’

Outspoken tech executive Matt Barrie has blasted the Albanese government’s record high immigration intake as a “national disgrace” in a blistering speech to business leaders and bureaucrats.

12/05 ‘Get a job!’: Fordham rips into ‘dole bludgers’

2GB host Ben Fordham has unloaded on “dole bludgers” after this week’s increases to welfare payments in the federal budget, angrily telling one unemployed Melburnian to “get a job”.

10/05 Compensation demand for delayed flights

Australian airline passengers could soon receive compensation for delayed and cancelled flights if calls for the government to introduce new laws are enforced.

09/05 ‘Cruel’: Union boss’ call on Qantas case

A leading union has launched a scathing attack on Qantas’ outgoing chief executive as a landmark court hearing gets underway over the airlines dismissal of 1700 employees during the pandemic.

08/05 ‘Shell-shocked’: Qantas mistake costs Aussie couple $19k

An Australian couple needed to fork out more than $19,000 to get home from the Netherlands following a mistake by Qantas.

06/05 Emergency services repeatedly check on Jock Zonfrillo before death

Jock Zonfrillo was reportedly subject to multiple welfare checks by emergency services in the year before his tragic death last weekend.

02/05 Chalmers defends contentious Jobseeker move

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended increasing Jobseeker payments solely for Australians over 55 – despite criticism and concern from young people.

30/04 Uni staff at ‘breaking point’ to walk off

University staff across Australia will protest for a week from Monday as academics, admin and support workers at “breaking point” gear up to fight job insecurity, unsafe workloads and poor pay.

30/04 Plan to hit Aussies with new tax

Residents living in one Australian state could soon be expected to cough up some extra cash, after it was revealed a new property tax may be on the horizon.

29/04 Cause of fatal plane crash revealed

Avid recreational pilot Charlie Swanson told friends he was going for a short “test flight” but was soon seen scrambling and struggling with the controls before his microlight aircraft plummeted to the ground.

27/04 Major change coming for Aussie punters

Labor will introduce laws banning the use of credit cards for online gambling in line with existing rules for betting in pubs, clubs and casinos.

27/04 Feet missing from vigilante victim: court

Found bound and buried in a shallow grave in Victoria’s Gippsland region months after he vanished, the body of Bradley Lyons was missing both his feet, a court has been told.

27/04 Man kills daughter for getting married

A man who callously murdered his daughter and her husband at the couple’s inner city Melbourne home has had his appeal for a lighter sentence rejected.

27/04 MP reveals emotional pregnancy battle

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has refused to confirm changes to welfare for single parents but says the payments saved her life when she was a young mother.

26/04 Centrelink services crash across Australia

Widespread issues with Centrelink’s online services are being reported across the country as users struggle to access their website.

26/04 Qantas announces huge sale with $99 seats up for grabs

Qantas has just launched a huge sale with economy fares starting from $99 one-way.

25/04 ‘Injustice’: Prominent Aussies’ plea to Albo

The federal government is under increased pressure to raise the rate of welfare, with hundreds of politicians, advocates and prominent Australians signing a letter urging the Prime Minister to increase payments.

20/04 Aussie jobs you should avoid

Hospitality businesses are the highest at risk of going under, with the construction sector following closely behind.

18/04 Call for big JobSeeker increase

The Albanese government is under new pressure to increase the rate of the Jobseeker and other allowances, described as “seriously inadequate” by a government-appointed committee.Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday released the first report of the interim Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee, which is helping inform the government’s considerations ahead of the May 9 budget.The committee has made 37

16/04 Boy, 4, struck by teens on scooter: cops

Two teenagers left a four-year-old boy with “serious injuries” after allegedly colliding him while riding an e-scooter in Ipswich, police have said.

11/04 Alan Joyce accused of ‘leaving a financial mess’ at Qantas

Qantas expects to get one new aircraft on average every three weeks for the next three years, as the airline faces questions over an ageing fleet.

09/04 Malka Leifer: Inside the fight for justice

It was the drawn-out legal battle kept hidden from jurors as a 15-year battle to bring a principal to justice reached its final weeks.

03/04 Tradie saw woman fly through air: court

An apprentice tradie saw a woman fly through the air after she was allegedly hit by a Tesla while trying to board a tram, a court has been told.

01/04 Shock reason for autumn heatwave

The ending of La Nina may have led to parts of Australia experiencing a warmer autumn than summer.

30/03 Easter long weekend trading hours revealed

Many retailers across the country will be closing their doors across the upcoming four-day Easter long weekend, between Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10, presenting potential challenges for last-minute shoppers who find themselves on the hunt for supplies.

30/03 ANZ ends in-branch cash withdrawals

One of the country’s biggest banks has halted the handling of cash at some branches, citing a significant drop in in-branch transactions.

28/03 ‘Not good enough’: Dan’s China trip slammed

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ closely guarded trip to China has been slammed by Sky News hosts for its lack of transparency.

28/03 ‘Disappointing’: Qantas flyer’s lounge review

A Qantas frequent flyer has shared a scathing video of his “disappointing” business class lounge experience.

27/03 Daniel Andrews slammed over secretive China trip

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been accused of lacking transparency about the details of his upcoming “unusual” trip to China this week.

24/03 Dramatic shift in Australia’s weather

Australia is set to be hit with a range of dramatic weather conditions this weekend after an unseasonably hot spell in most capital cities.

23/03 Tradie dead in break-in gone wrong

A 20-year-old psychology student has walked free from court despite pleading guilty to an aggravated burglary during which police allege a separate man murdered a young tradie.

22/03 Major bank’s ‘savage’ branch closures

Westpac is continuing its “savage branch closure program” with another five sites set to be shuttered across the country, the Finance Sector Union said.

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.

19/03 Millions of Aussies to get cash boost

More than 4.7 million Australians will receive a cash boost to their social security payments to help them cope with the soaring cost of living from Monday.

18/03 Huge China war claim about AUKUS deal

A top Canberra defence expert has lashed Australia’s multi-billion dollar AUKUS submarine project as amounting to a promise to follow the US into a war against China.

17/03 PM denies giving false hope over power bills

Anthony Albanese has denied giving Australians false hope about bringing their power bills down amid concerns of rising energy prices and not enough gas to keep warm through winter.

15/03 Victorian family racks up $5k debt to put food on table

Catherine* and her partner were “scrambling” to cover the cost of groceries with a newborn baby and racked up thousands in Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) debt to “stay afloat”. But when they couldn’t pay the money back they said the “ruthless” providers pursued them hard.

15/03 Call for 50% increase to JobSeeker

The Australian Council of Social Service wants the federal government to ramp up the JobSeeker allowance by 50 per cent in this year’s budget, as the poorest struggle with the cost of living.

14/03 Australian workers need early wage access to buy groceries

Australians are taking increasingly desperate measures just to put food on the table amid the crippling cost of living crisis.