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21/04 Most Aussie outfit ever spotted at Coachella

One of the world’s most revered music festivals is about to kick off for its final day, but it's the outfits of two Australians that has everyone talking.

02/04 Gross detail in unlawful strip search

The NSW government has admitted that police officers unlawfully strip searched a Splendour in the Grass festival attendee.

31/03 ‘New’ Woolies trolley feature divides Aussies

Woolworths has responded after a shopper was left stunned by a futuristic addition in a Queensland store – a robot collecting discarded shopping trolleys.

13/03 Palmer apologises for ad’s gender gaffe

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer told a room of reporters he would “take a bow and apologise” for the incorrect use of the term “gender” in a national ad campaign that targets trans people.

22/02 Aussie town where land is ‘worthless’

Blocks of vacant land along Victoria’s coastline have become “worthless” as new rules to account for climate change block the construction of new housing.

21/02 creepy robot revealed

If you ever watched the Alien films and wondered what it would be like if the polite-but-deadly synthetics were real and walking among us, then you’re in luck, because a US-based robotics company has answered that question for you.

19/02 If these pics offend you, you’re the problem

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11/02 Top suburbs where Aussie dream is still alive

The great Australian dream of owning a home is still alive and kicking in New South Wales, although homeowners are heading further out of the Sydney CBD, new figures show.

07/02 ABC’s apology to former Aussie soldier

The head of the ABC has apologised to a former special forces commando and his regiment after the national broadcaster revealed it had added gunshots to a footage used in a war crimes story.

30/01 Young Aussies in line for $1321 cash boost

Young Aussies taking on study can now apply for a tax-free $1321 cash boost, but there’s a catch.

27/01 ‘Disturbing’: Star’s shock at Bunnings trend

Dogs in retail stores have always been a hot topic, but the debate has ignited once again after a radio host spotted 12 dogs on one trip.

26/01 Sam Newman addresses controversial act at Australia Day event

AFL personality Sam Newman has doubled down on his controversial act during an Acknowledgement of Country at an Australia Day event, blasting the practice as “nonsense” and a “sham”.

16/01 Aussie leader’s huge election call

Greens leader Adam Bandt says a power-sharing deal with Labor would usher in a “golden era of progressive reform”.

13/01 Plea over ‘devastating’ walkout threat

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has urged both the NSW government and public hospital psychiatrists to return to the bargaining table amid a threat of mass walkout over a pay dispute.

03/01 ‘Braved the queue’: Aldi sale many eager for

One supermarket has claimed to be doing its part to keep costs low when it comes to back to school items.

01/01 Strange place world’s richest person is living while advising Trump

Tech mogul Elon Musk has been ‘living in a cottage’ in Mar-a-Lago since Donald Trump got re-elected on November 5 and is paying $2000 a night for privilege.

01/01 Musk ‘living in cottage’ at Trump estate

Tech mogul Elon Musk has been ‘living in a cottage’ in Mar-a-Lago since Donald Trump got re-elected on November 5 and is paying $2000 a night for privilege.

19/12 Outrage over Plibersek’s coal mine move

Environmentalist fury has exploded across social media following a decision from Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to approve three new coal mine extensions.

12/12 CEO’s leaked video sparks online firestorm

The fallout from the shocking public assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has continued to swirl, with the boss of the parent company that oversees the business coming under fire.

11/12 Viewers in disbelief at minor SBS detail

SBS’s use of Indigenous names in weather reports has sparked a heated debate, despite the network introducing the practice over a year ago.

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.

02/12 ‘Miscarriage of justice’: Trump lashes Biden’s pardon of son Hunter

Donald Trump has lashed President Joe Biden after he decided to issue a pardon for his son Hunter, who is facing sentencing for two criminal cases.

27/04 Fans left ‘terrified’ by latest Mike Tyson stunt as Jake Paul responds

Mike Tyson fans believe his coach has “the most terrifying” job in the world after footage emerged of the trainer having to hold pads for the ex-champ.

26/04 Migration ‘hot spots’ where housing is being squeezed

Australian’s migration “hot spots” which received the highest numbers of overseas arrivals last year saw corresponding rental increases in some cases of nearly 30 per cent, new analysis has revealed.

12/04 Ryan Dingle, aka Twitch streamer PandaTV, offers care backpacks to Melbourne’s homeless population

Several bystanders scurry away and avert their gazes as an irate homeless man, screaming obscenities, makes a scene in a CBD mall.

11/04 ‘We are not a serious country if a decent coffee sets you back more than $5’

OPINION

10/04 St Ali coffee boss says cup of coffee is now too cheap in Australia

An industry leader in Melbourne has caused a brew-haha after declaring Aussies aren’t paying enough for their daily cup of coffee.

06/03 EVs ‘worse for environment than petrol cars’

Electric vehicles release more toxic particles into the atmosphere and are worse for the environment than their petrol-powered counterparts, according to a resurfaced study.

05/03 Map spells end for iconic Aussie venue

A 159-year-old iconic heritage-listed Australian racecourse has been earmarked for redevelopment into affordable housing and public green space.

28/02 Rogue AI costs Google $139bn

Google’s AI platform, Gemini, has been rocked by controversy over its bizarre outputs, leading investors to desert the company and wiping a huge amount off its value.

15/02 Coles shock cash move rocks community

Bank closures in regional Australia have increased the demand for cash-out at supermarkets, but one supermarket giant is fighting back.

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”.

09/02 Iconic cafe-bakery chain for sale

A cafe-bakery chain that’s a well-known pit stop for people road-tripping north or south from Sydney is reportedly up for sale and the new owners may look to expand it Australia-wide.

05/02 Prisoner’s bold youth crime solution

An ex-prison inmate who was locked up in his 20s for fraud and drug offences has called for a radical solution to Victoria’s rapidly spiralling youth crime crisis, saying the current system is clearly “failing”.

29/01 Australian bank shuts branches to go ‘almost solely digital’

A major Australian bank has shut another three branches in its pursuit of an “almost solely digital” future.

26/01 Aussie ‘legend’ hands out flags at Woolies

A man has been hailed as a “legend” for handing out Australian flags outside a Melbourne Woolworths following the supermarket’s controversial decision to ditch Australia Day merch.

24/01 Brutal $20K note sparks housing crisis debate

As Australia’s housing crisis continues to worsen, attention is again turning to the country’s one in ten “empty” homes — and whether more needs to be done to fill them up.

23/01 Ita’s ABC replacement revealed

Media executive Kim Williams has been tapped to replace the outgoing Ita Buttrose as the next chair of the ABC.

21/01 Anti-vaxxers hijack tragic Aus Open death

Heartless anti-vaxxers have hijacked the death of a much-loved British sports reporter who collapsed in Melbourne while covering the Australian Open.

17/01 900-home unit block ‘at threat of collapse’

The developers of a 900-home apartment development in Sydney have been ordered to immediately fix a number of serious defects, with concerns the building could be at “threat of collapse”.

16/01 ‘Misconceived’: ABC unleashes at presenter

ABC broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf was sacked after a warning not to post controversial social media material according to the national broadcaster and claims it was based on her race or political opinions are “without merit.”

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.

11/01 Dutton blasted for ‘cheap’ Aus Day stunt

Peter Dutton has been accused of stoking culture wars and chasing headlines after he called for a boycott of Woolworths for not stocking Australia Day merch.

11/01 ‘Dumb!’ Star explodes at ‘woke’ supermarkets over Australia Day ban

Steve Price has lashed out at “woke” corporate Australia for their “dumb” decision to ban Australia Day merchandise.

10/01 ‘Crapped itself’: Usman Khawaja’s peace bat breaks four balls into BBL protest

Usman Khawaja made his point to the world with the dove of peace on his bat even if the blade only lasted four balls before a fracture forced him to replace it at the Gabba.

09/01 Labor on blast over ‘Aussie values’

Would-be Australians are increasingly struggling to pass citizenship tests, prompting the Coalition to put the government on notice for “not investing” in Australian values.

08/01 Pope slams ‘deplorable’ pregnancy act

Pope Francis called Monday for a global ban on surrogacy, saying the practice of a woman carrying another person’s child was “deplorable”.

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.

04/01 New premier lashed for ScoMo moment

Newly installed Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been lashed for being on holiday while the state was devastated by storms and floods.

03/01 $10,000 cash boosts for Aussie trainees

More apprentices and trainees can get a $10,000 cash boost to study certain jobs as the government looks to fill skills shortages.

01/01 First coins with King’s face arrive

The first collectible coin featuring the face of King Charles III has been printed in Australia, as coin collectors rush to get their hands on the first coins of 2024.

29/12 Australians brace for stormy New Year’s Eve washout

Millions of Aussies have been urged to brace for a wet start to 2024, with severe thunderstorms forecast to return from this weekend, including on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

11/12 Big update on baby named “Meth Rules”

The baby of ABC journalist Kirsten Drysdale and husband Chris is no longer named “Methamphetamine Rules.”

02/12 ‘He’s a follower’: voters brutal verdict on the PM

Swinging voters have accused Anthony Albanese and the Labor government of failing to tackle the cost of living crisis, with some labelling the PM “weak” and “ineffective”.

30/11 Major bank to close regional branches

National Australia Bank will close five branches across the country in early 2024, the bank has confirmed.

27/11 Bank customers ‘punished’ by high fees for service

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09/11 Warning over new scam targeting Optus outage victims

Optus has announced its compensation package for customers affected by its communications outage, but that hasn’t stopped scammers from targeting its victims.

09/11 Last Big Bank smacks Aussie homeowners

Australia’s biggest bank has hit Australian homeowners with an interest rate increase, the last of the Big Four to follow the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Melbourne Cup hike on Tuesday.

07/11 Parking photo reveals detail that cost driver $900

The driver of a motorised scooter which got slapped with nearly $1000 worth of fines from parking in the same spot has sparked tense debate online.

20/10 Picture reveals what people think of Australia

A stamp designed by artificial intelligence has revealed what tourists really think about Australia – and it’s pretty funny.

19/10 Fury as 424 banks, 718 ATMs shut down

New data has seemingly reaffirmed an influential Australian cash advocate’s fears the nation is being “herded” into digital banking against the will of many.

06/10 Busy NZ airport evacuated for bomb threat

Queenstown Airport has been evacuated and the bomb squad has been called in after police received reports of an explosive device at the tourist hotspot.

21/09 Keeping cash costs every customer $40

Keeping cash costs every customer around $40 per year even though many no longer use physical currency, CommBank’s chief executive says.

17/09 Man missing at popular tourist beach

The search has resumed for a man who is feared missing after he went swimming at Tallow Beach in Byron Bay.

16/09 Swimmer missing in popular holiday hotspot

A major search is underway for a man who was last seen swimming swimmer at a popular Byron Bay beach.

12/09 Indigenous Aussies get 80pc off tickets

Indigenous Australians and First Nations people from around the world are being offered an 80 per cent discount under a new concession launched by some of Australia’s most best known cultural institutions.

09/09 Final hours of Nazi gunman revealed

A rural town has been left reeling after a decorated member of the community armed himself with a rifle and handgun and fatally shot a co-worker before turning his gun on himself.

21/08 Bucket list driving fake tradie pranksters

TikTok larrikins ‘Trips’, ‘Patto’, ‘Youngy’ and ‘Aussie’ have racked up more than two million views and thousands of followers with their irreverent stunts and sense of good-natured fun.

20/08 London mayor in race row

An extraordinary race row has engulfed London mayor Sadiq Khan after a picture of an all-white family with the ill-advised slogan was published on his official website.

16/08 ‘We’ve got the receipts’: Albo roasted

A tribute to the Matildas “incredible” World Cup run has been met with calls for a major injection of funding into the women’s game.

09/08 Trio attacked by dogs rushed to hospital

Three people have been rushed to hospital after they were attacked by dogs.

09/07 ‘Chaos’: Anna roasted over cost of living

The Queensland premier has come under fire for mounting cost of living pressures as the opposition puts forward its plan for improving the sunshine state.

02/07 Soon-to-be bride, dog mauled at park just 7 weeks before wedding

Just weeks out from her fairytale wedding, bodybuilder Isabella Payne and her four-legged fur baby Lola fell victim to a shocking mauling when they were set upon by a hostile bull terrier.

20/06 Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax charges

First son Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to federal tax and firearm charges as part a deal with the Justice Department, according to a court document filed Tuesday.

10/06 Aussie couple’s shock first class Emirates ordeal

An Australian couple who splurged $25,000 on luxury flights between Perth and London with Emirates have sworn to never fly with the airline again.

29/05 Crowd’s extraordinary response as Israel Folau returns to international rugby

World XV coach Steve Hansen said Israel Folau “can’t be punished for life” for his homophobic stance after the talented back was booed at Twickenham on Sunday.

29/05 Israel Folau booed in rugby return

World Cup winning All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Israel Folau should be given a chance to change and not condemned after he was booed every time he touched the ball playing for the World XV at Twickenham.

19/05 ‘Nobody wanted to talk’: ‘Toxic’ Israel Folau truth nobody wants to hear

The Israel Folau scandal is not over.

15/05 ‘Building up:’ Minns puts NIMBYs on notice

NSW Premier Chris Minns says Sydney’s future will need to focus on creating higher density housing in urban areas, in order to attract young people to the city.

02/05 Kyrgios held at gunpoint, car stolen: court

Nick Kyrgios’ mother has allegedly been held at gunpoint by a man who is accused of stealing her son’s luxury green Tesla, a court has heard.

02/05 Kyrgios held at gunpoint, car stolen: court

The man accused of holding superstar tennis legend Nick Kyrgios’ mother at gunpoint and stealing his luxury vehicle will remain behind bars, a court has heard.

07/03 Nick Kyrgios’ bizarre swipe at pop icon Sam Smith over ‘fisherthem’ comment

Nick Kyrgios has taken a surprising swipe at pop artist Sam Smith.

13/02 Bizarre party pics surface of A-list star

Fans of American actor Al Pacino are scratching their heads after a bizarre photo emerged of the star looking a little worse for wear.

27/01 ‘Out of control’: Charles facing palace disaster

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17/01 New cycle path leads directly into pole

A council has been ridiculed after opening a new cycle path... with a large power pole smack bang in the middle of it.