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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 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.

19/04 ‘Miracle’ recovery after near-fatal crash

Three weeks after nearly losing his life in a high-speed stunt plane crash at the Avalon Airshow, veteran pilot Glenn Collins is making a remarkable recovery, and his team is preparing an emotional tribute in the skies above Mudgee.

18/04 Chopper crash near holiday hotspot

Emergency services rushed to K’gari on Friday afternoon following reports of a helicopter crash and fire on the island’s western side.

18/04 Beer products recalled over safety fears

Coles Group are recalling two beer products due to a chemical contamination ahead of the Easter long weekend.

17/04 Search on for $30m Powerball winner

The search for the one lucky Aussie who will celebrate Easter in style has begun as the Powerball after pocketing $30 million.

17/04 Cyclone predicted to hit WA coast

Cyclone Errol has been upgraded to a Category 4 system after making an abrupt change of direction towards the north of the West Australian coast on Thursday morning.

16/04 Dutton’s $260m bid to boost student trades

A Coalition government has pledged $260m to get more high school students to take up trades instead of pursuing university, after the opposition indicated it would cut the Labor’s Free TAFE program if it wins government on May 3.

13/04 Woman collapses at stabbing scene

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man in Endeavour Hills after emergency services were called to a home on Sunday morning.

13/04 Man injured in Melbourne CBD shooting

Detectives are investigating a shooting in Melbourne’s CBD after a man with a gunshot page sought help from police on Sunday morning.

12/04 ‘No clue’: Voters turn on Dutton in own seat

Voters in Peter Dutton’s federal electorate of Dickson appear just as divided as the latest poll results, with some praising the Opposition Leader’s local contributions while others slam him as out of touch, self-interested or incompetent.

10/04 Aussies to face one of warmest winters ever

Australians are being urged to prepare for an unusually warm winter, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting above-average temperatures across the country in the months ahead.

10/04 ‘Strain’: Troubled hospital’s admission

The operator of Sydney’s Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) has confirmed it is willing to discuss returning the hospital to NSW Health following the government’s ban on private-public partnerships.

10/04 Surf coach hit with child abuse charges

A once-popular and respected Queensland surf coach accused of sexually assaulting multiple children has been hit with a fresh wave of charges, announced on Thursday after Lyons told a court the existing allegations were “all true”.

07/04 Election vow to save Aussies $2.5k a year

First home buyers who don’t have access to the bank of mum and dad could save up to $2500 annually on their mortgage payments through the Coalition’s push to lower borrowing requirements for first homeowners.

03/04 New details in Sofronoff ‘corrupt conduct’ appeal

The head of an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann claimed findings of “serious corrupt conduct” made against him by the ACT’s corruption watchdog were “seriously illogical, irrational and/or unreasonable”.

02/04 Uproar over school’s Anzac Day call

NSW Education Minister Prue Carr has slammed calls by a school principal in Sydney’s northwest for an “opt-out” Anzac Day service that sparked outrage among veterans.

31/03 Truck driver rescued as floods smash Aussies

Police have launched an investigation into alleged dangerous driving after a truck driver was rescued from floodwaters in Wee Waa on Sunday.

30/03 Chaotic scenes as bus smashes into house

Passengers on a bus in Western Sydney have had a lucky escape after a bus crashed into a home, triggering a gas leak and leaving one person in hospital.

29/03 Independent MP’s social media blunder

A former cabinet minister turned independent MP has been caught out in an embarrassing social media blunder.

27/03 AFP boss’ election warning as threats spike

Threats against Australian politicians and dignitaries have nearly doubled in the last two years, including a “particularly troubling” rise of people targeting female MPs.

22/03 Woman trapped in van crashes into power pole

A woman has been rushed to hospital after she was trapped in a van for more than an hour after it crashed into a power pole in Sydney’s east.

16/03 How terrifying ordeal led to booming business

“How cool would it be if we created a product?”

14/03 Labor’s Andrew Charlton outlines radical options to tame inflation lifting by forcing workers to stash more savings in super

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13/03 Huge update after toddler dies at hospital

The NSW government will conduct a parliamentary inquiry into Northern Beaches Hospital after a toddler’s tragic death after receiving care at the hospital.

07/03 Woman attacked by shark at beach

Beaches have been closed following a shark attack at an isolated NSW beach that has left a woman fighting for her life with severe leg injuries.

22/02 Albo’s $8bn push for free GP visits

The federal Labor government is pledging a historic $8.5 billion boost to Medicare in a bold bid to lift nationwide bulk-billing rates to 90 per cent by the decade’s end.

21/02 Schoolgirl critically injured by tree branch

A Central Coast primary schoolgirl is in critical condition after being struck by a tree branch at Government House in Canberra during a school excursion.

21/02 PM declares giant investment in local jobs

Anthony Albanese has announced a further $500m for the Future Made in Australia Fund, this time to drive new jobs in clean energy manufacturing.

19/02 Top spy boss warns of ‘degraded’ security

Australia’s top spy boss has issued a stark warning that Australia’s security environment will become “more dynamic, more diverse and more degraded” over the next five years.

19/02 Bad news for your next pay rise

Australian wages rose at the slowest annual pace in more than two years, despite unemployment remaining at historical lows, adding to the chances of future rate cuts.

17/02 Man dies in horror house fire

A man has been found dead while five others managed to escape after a house fire tore through a home in Sydney’s west.

17/02 Up to $50,000 bonus for Aussie homebuyers as rates start tumbling

There’s good news and bad news for families looking to enter the housing market as the RBA considers the first rate cut since the Covid pandemic in the next 24 hours.

16/02 Flares set off in wild train station brawl

Flares were set off in a wild brawl between up to 30 people at a major train station in Sydney.

11/02 Door open for taxpayers to own Rex Airlines

The Albanese government has left the door open for taxpayers to acquire failed regional airline Rex after the carrier was placed into voluntary administration last year.

11/02 State’s tough plan to combat anti-Semitism

Tough new hate laws, including two years jail for racial hatred offences, will be debated in NSW Parliament following a rise in anti-Semitism attacks across the state.

10/02 Aussie star’s four life lessons to daughter

“Be positive rather than negative, always wear clean underwear in case you get run over, I look better with my hair up, and don’t spit in the gutter.”

08/02 Officer cut after man wields samurai sword

A man wielding a samurai sword has sparked a police operation in Sydney’s west, with an officer suffering a cut to the leg during the incident.

05/02 Disgusting act amid deadly floods

Criminals have taken advantage of evacuation orders in areas of Far North Queensland rocked by the death of two people, leaving police “disgusted”.

04/02 Chinese tariff’s shake Aussie market last minute

China’s retaliation at US tariffs have caused great upset to the Australian markets despite a promising trading day.

04/02 Ultimate insult for nurse who stole from patients

A nursing assistant who took advantage of vulnerable patients in a series of fraud offences – including using a patient’s card to make transactions amounting to more than $100,000 – has been permanently banned from providing any health services in a bid to “protect public health and safety”.

31/01 Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing

A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in south Sydney.

30/01 ‘Obscene’: Bill Shorten’s new salary at University of Canberra revealed

Bill Shorten will pocket $860,000-a-year in his new role as vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra – more than double his base salary as a cabinet minister of $403,063.

28/01 Chalmers urges ‘confidence’ ahead of CPI drop

Jim Chalmers has urged “confidence, not complacency” ahead of the release of new inflation data on Wednesday, while stopping short of forecasting whether Australians could get a February rate cut.

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.

18/01 Warning as scammers using fake Auspost link

Aussies are being warned to stay vigilant when using Facebook Marketplace as scammers are pretending to use Australia Post in an effort to defraud sellers.

15/01 Mixed markets sees ASX close in red

The Aussie market has finished in the red despite starting the day off with confidence across the board, as investors wait to see the latest key jobs data and updated US inflation numbers.

15/01 Gladys’ pick topples Mundine for key seat

Gisele Kapterian, the tech executive backed by former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has won the preselection for the blue-ribbon Liberal seat of Bradfield, beating prominent anti-Voice campaigner Warren Mundine.

13/01 Coles worker stabbed at shopping centre in Queensland

A woman in her 60s has been stabbed at a shopping centre in Queensland.

13/01 Dutton makes major Aus Day pledge

Peter Dutton said Australians should not be “ashamed of” Australia Day, doubling down on a Coalition election vow to overturn a Labor-era rule and force local councils to hold citizenship ceremonies on January 26 - a move he would make within the first 100 days if elected to power.

11/01 Casino giant faces collapse in weeks

Casino giant Star Entertainment Group is on shaky ground as fears of its collapse grow, with thousands of jobs and the future of the new Queen’s Wharf precinct potentially at risk.

09/01 Couple’s bold act after jetstar flight charges

The glamorous Australian daughter of late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos, accused of drunken acts on a Jetstar flight to Sydney, clutched a $700 lobster handbag as she left court, cleared to travel to Indonesia.

06/01 Second man charged after wild police chase

A man has been extradited from Queensland to NSW after he allegedly fired shots at police during a wild chase on New Year’s Eve.

06/01 Sad reason 41 Aussies killed in 36 days

After a tragic start to the summer holidays with a spate of drownings, experts are warning more deaths could be on the horizon.

04/01 ‘World’s wildest car festival’ kicks off in Aus

Thousands of car enthusiasts have flocked to the nation’s capital to feast their eyes on elite cars worth more than $70m at “the world’s wildest car festival”.

30/12 Armed man shot by police in standoff

Police have shot a man allegedly armed with a knife during an altercation in an outer suburb of Brisbane.

25/12 Man seriously injured at Sydney beach party

A man has been rushed to hospital after being seriously injured at a Christmas Day beach party.

23/12 Christmas lunch at risk due to blackouts

Australians have been warned blackouts could threaten Christmas lunch as temperatures are set to soar.

23/12 Charges laid over asbestos-in-mulch crisis

A billionaire developer and owner of chocolate chain Max Brenner has been charged over the asbestos-in-mulch crisis that saw Sydney parks, schools, and hospitals closed.

23/12 Major bank’s huge $6.35m error

Major bank Westpac has apologised after overcharging its New Zealand customers by more than $6m, by not giving them advertised benefits on a range of products.

20/12 Christmas 2024 trading hours revealed

With Christmas hot on our heels, it’s important to know what shops will be open for last-minute booze, food and pressies.

19/12 ASX plummets after US reserve’s pivot

The Australian sharemarket plummeted today following a mass sell-off on Wall Street overnight as investors factor in a less favourable rate environment.

17/12 PM’s big migration fail revealed in budget update

Australia’s net-overseas migration intake has blown out to 340,000 people according to the mid-year economic outlook, prompting claims Labor’s management of the post-pandemic surge in migrant arrivals is “out of control”.

16/12 Tattooed influencer fights back against festival punch allegation

A Sydney man smoked marijuana and did 10 to 12 shots before he was involved in an altercation at a music festival with an Instagram-famous bodybuilder during which he alleges he suffered a broken jaw, a court has heard.

10/12 Grim figures highlight Aussie ‘crisis’

New statistics have laid bare the general practitioner crisis in NSW as one in four emergency department patients say they wouldn’t be there if they had access to a GP.

10/12 Body found after horrible stench alerted jogger

The horrific discovery of a decomposing body of a woman wrapped in plastic was only noticed after an early morning jogger was distracted by an odd smell in the park near Sydney Airport.

06/12 Ex-Lib leader’s coke ‘King’ son sentenced over dark web scheme

The son of NSW’s first Liberal leader Kerry Chikarovski supplied drugs on the dark web under the name ‘AusCokeKing’ in exchange for crypto for “his own greed”, a court has been told.

05/12 Albos’ $21m bid to create 400 new jobs

The Albanese government will announce a further $21m for Australia’s critical minerals sector to support hundreds of new jobs and help build a Future Made in Australia.

05/12 Teen critical with highly contagious disease

A teenager is fighting for life after contracting meningococcal disease, leading to an urgent health warning.

03/12 Childcare workers secure major pay win

Childcare workers have secured a major win after a landmark pay deal was reached ahead of Christmas.

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.

05/10 Music fans flock to Sydney Showgrounds for Knockout Outdoor festival

Thousands of music fans have descended on Sydney Showgrounds for Australia’s “largest outdoor music festival”.

05/10 Man jailed after trying to arrange separate forced marriages of teen kids, 15 and 17, in regional NSW

Two teenage children fled their family home after learning their father was attempting to organise separate forced marriages for them, a court has been told.

26/09 Men accused of unthinkable act with animals

Police have charged two Sydney men after they allegedly committed acts of bestiality on farm animals and secretly filmed a child.

24/09 Worker killed at recycling facility

A 31-year-old man has died while at a recycling facility in Sydney’s south.

23/09 Little-known rule for e-scooter riders

Riders jumping on their e-scooter instead of getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking alcohol could still face significant penalties, including the risk of losing their driver’s licence.

22/09 Renter group priced out of every capital city

Struggling Australians on income support are now either completely priced out of, or navigating severe rental stress across all capital cities and major regional centres across Australia due to rising prices, with one advocacy group calling for urgent action.

22/09 Aus to lower gross debt by $17bn

Australia has slightly reduced its debt position by $17 billion about four months after the federal budget in a move that will save Aussies a whopping $80 billion in interest.

17/09 Shocking number lays Aussie shame bare

A new report has found as many as one in 10 NSW men have had action taken against them over alleged family and domestic violence offences.

08/09 Police given special powers for CBD protest

Police in Melbourne have been granted special powers by the Victoria’s highest court ahead of planned protests against an international weapons expo.

07/05 ASX records best day in more than three months

The ASX finished strong in the wake of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to keep the cash rate on hold.

01/05 Lotto winner bought ticket on a hunch

A lucky Melbourne woman is set for life after winning lotto on a hunch that her numbers would be victorious in a nationwide lottery.

29/04 ‘It all adds up’: Fed-up firefighters raise the alarm

NSW firefighters are raising the alarm on their stagnating wages and poor working conditions by chalking up their trucks with messages asking the state government to properly value their lifesaving work.

26/04 Lawyer wins $150k in dogfight

A decorated barrister has been awarded $150,000 after a court found she was defamed by A Current Affair broadcasts that implied she stole an Instagram-famous cavoodle and exploited him for her own gain.

25/04 Stabbed bishop’s ‘free speech’ message

The Sydney bishop who was stabbed while livestreaming a sermon 10 days ago has voiced his opinion about ongoing efforts to have the video pulled.

23/04 90s music icon spotted in Aussie airport

Spice Girl Melanie C was spotted arriving at an Australian airport ahead of a national DJ tour.

23/04 Barefoot Investor’s cash ‘surcharge’ prediction

Barefoot Investor Scott Pape has shut down theories Australia will go completely cashless, making the bold prediction that Aussies may be slapped with a ‘surcharge’ when using notes and coins in the future.

22/04 Warning ahead of worrying flu season

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

18/04 ‘Dangerous’: Social media giants on blast

NSW Premier Chris Minns has put social media giants “on notice” after misinformation and graphic content circulated on their pages after two stabbing attacks in Sydney.

18/04 Cybercriminals foiled in massive operation

Five alleged cybercriminals have been arrested across the country as part of an international operation trying to take down a cybercrime platform used to steal personal credentials from victims around the world, including more than 94,000 people in Australia.

16/04 ‘Travesty’: Emotions high at slain mum’s vigil

Friends and family of Ashlee Good, who was murdered at the Westfield Bondi Junction massacre on Saturday, have choked up as they left flowers at a makeshift memorial.

16/04 Appalling rape myth Bruce Lehrmann relied on to win

The long-awaited judgment in the defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann against Network 10 was delivered on Monday. Despite that Lehrmann himself initiated this legal circus, his facade of lies was spectacularly dismantled brick-by-brick by Justice Michael Lee.

16/04 Vodafone customers unable to make calls

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

15/04 ASX slips on Iran missiles, inflation worries

The Australian sharemarket closed lower on Monday, as investors priced in rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.

15/04 Star spied on manager, plotted to sue him

The former chief executive and current chair of embattled gaming giant Star Entertainment spied on the government-appointed manager tasked with overseeing the clean-up of operations at its flagship Sydney casino, and plotted to establish a shareholder class action against him.

14/04 Ahmadi Muslims hold vigil for Bondi victims

Members of Australia’s Ahmadiyya community held a solemn vigil on Sunday evening to remember the victims of Saturday’s Bondi Junction massacre that left six innocent people dead, including Ahmadi Muslim and refugee Faraz Tahir.

12/04 Wild call for ‘vaping areas’ in schools

A parliamentary inquiry probing NSW’s vaping regulation and compliance has been urged by an academic to consider the “benefits” of the practice, as he proposed installing “vaping areas” in schools.

11/04 Search resumes for missing mum’s body

Police will return to bushland for the second day in a row to continue the search for missing mum Samantha Murphy.

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 Covid warning as winter ‘surge’ looms

Most Australians at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid-19 don’t have a plan in place with their GP if they get sick, according to new research.

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 Police thwart murder plot

Two more men have been charged over an alleged murder plot to kill a 30-year-old man in Sydney.

08/04 Major call to curb corruption

Federal ministers should be forced to publish their diaries each month and lobbyists access to leaders should be restricted to counter undue influence and potential for corruption, an inquiry has heard.

07/04 Souths coach Jason Demetriou on the brink of being sacked

Embattled South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou is facing what is almost a win-or-get-sacked game against Cronulla next week as the club’s horror run of form threatens to end his stint.

05/04 Thing Mali ‘hates’ in nuclear debate

Peter Malinauskas says the nuclear debate has been hindered by “unpragmatic ideology” as he warned adopting nuclear power would be a “burden” on consumers.

02/04 ‘Filth’: Family seeks answers at inquest

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story contains the name and image of a deceased Indigenous person.

01/04 PM told to offset emissions after plane scandal

Anthony Albanese has been urged to offset emissions from his controversial jet use after it was revealed that he and two ministers chartered two private planes to attend the same clean energy event in the NSW Hunter Valley.

01/04 Woman’s narrow escape as storms rage

A Victorian woman has had a miraculous escape after she fell into a flooded stormwater drain northwest of Melbourne as a band of heavy rainfall moves across Australia’s southeastern states.

29/03 Bumper crowds at popular Sydney event

The annual Sydney Royal Easter Show has drawn a sold-out crowd on Good Friday, with 100,000 people expected to flock to the popular event in a single day.

28/03 Wild scenes at showbag safety check

Wild footage has revealed the strict measures being taken to protect attendees of the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year, with every showbag put to the test.

28/03 Get ready to change your clocks Australia

Some people love it while others hate it but it’s officially time to turn back the clocks as daylight saving comes to an end once again.

26/03 Aussie bank gears up AI in incessant scam struggle

Westpac has introduced an AI-based questionnaire to combat the hundreds of millions of dollars siphoned from Australians through scams each year.

24/03 Mum’s tears over 23yo’s killers’ ‘mercy’

Protesters flocked to support the family of Celeste Manno as they call for mandatory life sentences for murderers, claiming the punishment for the man who murdered her wasn’t good enough.

24/03 Tradie shortage risks housing target

Labor’s ambitious plan to build 1.2 million new homes over the next five years could be stifled by chronic shortages of tradies, a new report has warned.

22/03 Neo-Nazis’ violent attack on hikers

Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions has called for a harsher penalty to be imposed on two prominent neo-Nazis following a “terrifying” group attack.

22/03 Mum’s tears after killing best friend

The partner of a woman killed in a car crash caused by the victim’s best friend says she has been left with a “deep-seated fear and paranoia of losing loved ones”.

22/03 Killer ex accused of raping wife before murder

A killer husband who doused his estranged wife in petrol and set her on fire is accused of repeatedly raping her in the months leading up to her horrific murder.

19/03 ‘Tragic’: Why thieving lawyer spared jail

A solicitor stole more than $500,000 from clients over five years to feed her gambling addiction brought on by the murders of her three stepchildren at the hands of her ex-husband, a court has been told.

17/03 Motorcyclist allegedly clocks 143km/hr in 60 zone

A man has been caught allegedly doing more than double the speed limit on his Harley Davidson in a 60km/hr zone in Melbourne’s southwest.

17/03 Mystery after man found dead in street

A man has died after he was found critically injured in the middle of a Sydney street early on Sunday morning.

16/03 ‘F**king sorry’: XR radicals shut down city

Dozens of environmental radicals shut down a major city intersection on Saturday, with armed police moving in to break up the unlawful sit-down protest.

14/03 Stop whinging Albo demands of premiers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected claims that Queensland and NSW are being swindled in the cash carve up of Australia’s $89.5bn GST pool.

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.

12/03 Concerns for more attacks after mafia shooting

There are concerns for potential revenge attacks after the fatal shooting of a man with links to Calabrian mafia figures.

08/03 Two toddlers pulled from swimming pool

Two toddlers have been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after a near drowning incident.

06/03 Why dozens of speeding fines will be waived

Dozens of speeding fines are expected to be waived after residents fleeing bushfires were caught by speed cameras.

05/03 Major update imminent in Higgins court fight

Several hours of forced mediation talks have so far failed to resolve a defamation case brought by Senator Linda Reynolds against her former staffer Brittany Higgins and the her fiance David Sharaz.

05/03 Big ‘update’ flagged for most tolled city

The NSW Roads Minister has flagged an “important update” pending the release of an interim report into the wide-ranging review on Sydney’s complex web of toll roads.

05/03 VIPs gather after millionaire’s shock death

Hundreds have gathered for the private funeral of millionaire media buyer Harold Mitchell in Victoria.

01/03 Outrage as crucial train line closed

Residents have been left fuming following a sudden announcement that a major metro line will close most weekends for the next two months, the first beginning on night of the city’s annual Mardi Gras parade.

01/03 ‘Solemn celebration’ for slain couple

A special vigil will be held in honour of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird to allow the community a space to grieve following their alleged murders.

25/02 Top cop breaks silence on alleged double murder

NSW’s top cop has issued a “heartfelt” statement on the deaths of a Sydney couple who were allegedly murdered by a police officer.

23/02 Sydney Taylor Swift fans get truly unbelievable sighting

Sydney was in its emergency poncho era on Friday night as storms threatened to scupper Taylor Swift’s first concert in the city in six years.

23/02 Big lie Australians have all fallen for

In Australian politics there are relatively few issues outside of foreign policy that the two major parties can agree on. But there is one issue where both sides ostensibly agree: greater levels of home ownership.

20/02 Fresh risk more rate hikes coming

Aussies have been warned the Reserve Bank can neither rule in or out any further interest rate hikes as economic uncertainty remains “high”.

19/02 Second tragedy rocks police force

Victoria Police has been rocked by the death of a second officer in more than a month

14/02 ‘Persistent’: RBA boss issues new warning

Reserve Bank of Australia boss Michele Bullock has defended the central bank’s decision to lift interest rates to their highest levels since 2011, while offering a cautious outlook for mortgage holders warning that inflation still remained “persistent”.

10/02 Thousands turn out for New Year festivities

Australian cities have transformed into a sea of red as Lunar New Year festivities kick off across the country.

07/02 11th-hour jury plea in rugby star’s sex assault case

A Crown prosecutor has made one last plea to the jury in Wallabies star Kurtley Beale’s sexual assault case following a marathon trial in Sydney.

05/02 Tax cuts to dominate first sitting day

The Albanese government will use the first parliamentary sitting day of the year to introduce legislation to overhaul stage 3 tax cuts, as the opposition gears up to question the prime minister over his “broken promise”.

04/02 Rape accuser’s shopping trip after alleged attack

A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Wallabies star Kurtley Beale in the bathroom flew interstate to shop for wedding dress hours later, a court has heard.

01/02 Final moments of mass drowning victims

A relative of the four people who died in Victoria’s worst ever swimming tragedy has revealed the victims were gone “in a few seconds”.

31/01 ‘So hot’: Beale accuser grilled over wedding chat

A woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by Kurtley Beale has denied telling the Wallabies star he was “so hot” after showing him screenshots from his wedding.

30/01 ‘Brothers’: Parents at $40k-a-yr school erupt

A retired alumni of a prestigious Sydney boys’ school says its decision to go co-ed will change the “dynamics” and “traditions” of the school, breaking its long-standing male bond.

30/01 Dutton hits out at ‘activist’ lawyers

Environmental lawyers accused of presenting distorted evidence in a major legal battle are at risk of having their federal funding slashed.

28/01 Big change to Medicare

A small change is coming to Medicare cards this year as Australia’s universal health system celebrates a major milestone.

28/01 Inside ScoMo’s retirement plans

He once referred to himself as a political bulldozer.

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 ‘Severe’: Heatwave warning for Australia Day

A widespread heatwave across four states and territories has prompted warnings from health officials, as millions celebrate the beginning of the Australia Day long weekend.

25/01 Lurking danger in beach photo

Beachgoers have been issued an urgent warning after a photo captured a lurking danger at a popular Sydney beach amid a summer of rising drownings and rescues.

25/01 Winning $150m Powerball numbers revealed: 21, 9, 27, 6, 1, 26, 4. Powerball 10

The winning numbers in the $150 million Powerball lottery have been drawn.

23/01 Concerning trend for Aussie workers

Bosses are expected to be handed more power over their employees as a slowdown in the jobs market – spurred on by soaring interest rates – tips the scales away from workers, new analysis has revealed.

19/01 Picture shows truth about Australia Day

Woolworths surprised the nation last week when it confirmed it would no longer be selling Australia Day merchandise ahead of the public holiday.

19/01 $2.4m to $400k: Nightmare facing retirees

Despite their three-bedroom Sydney penthouse being evaluated at $2.2m in 2019, two Sydney pensioners have had their retirement devastated, with the couple set to receive just about $400,000 on the potential sale of their home.

18/01 ASX slips for fifth straight session

Australian shares extended their losses on Thursday to book a five-day losing streak as investors trimmed their bets on the timing of anticipated rate cuts.

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 Major retail outlet forced to close

A major blow has hit shoppers in Melbourne with the announcement from wholesale giant Costco confirming the closure of a major store.

06/01 Hundreds kick off first Palestine protest of year

Hundreds of people have made their way to the city centre for the first pro-Palestine protest of the year.

06/01 How to see Sydney Festival for free

It’s a new year and that means there’s a new set of breathtaking performances and moving art to be showcased at the annual Sydney Festival.

05/01 ‘Absolute tragedy’: Train hits elderly tourist

An elderly tourist has died after he was struck by a packed train on a popular coastal line, south of Adelaide.

03/01 ASX skids after nudging record high

The share market lost ground on Wednesday as investors pared back expectations that central banks would cut rates as aggressively as previously anticipated.

31/12 Three men stabbed as city celebrates NYE

Nineteen people were arrested across Sydney’s CBD as New Year’s celebrations took place, with police investigating reports that three men were stabbed.

31/12 Woman hit with firework in NYE party

A man who allegedly set off an illegal firecracker that struck a woman in the face at Altona Beach, southwest of Melbourne, is among dozens arrested by police at New Year’s Eve festivities overnight.

29/12 Behind the scene of Sydney’s biggest event

The staggering numbers behind Australia’s biggest New Year’s Eve fireworks display is sure to blow the minds of the millions projected to tune for this year’s event.

28/12 NYE act that could cost you $52k and jail

Australia is known to have some of the best fireworks on display every year, but setting off your own explosives could land you in jail or see you fined up to $50,000.

24/12 It’s the most wonderful time of the year to keep an eye out for dating red flags

The holidays might be a romantic time to fall in love but dating experts have revealed the biggest red flags to look out for this festive season.

24/12 Inside horror Xmas road toll

Motorists are being urged to drive carefully amid wild weather in the lead up to Christmas after seven people died on Australian roads at the weekend.

24/12 Albo’s touching Xmas tribute to Aussies

Anthony Albanese says there will be “better times ahead” in 2024 as he paid tribute to flood victims in far north Queensland and the nation’s emergency service personnel in his end-of-year Christmas message.

24/12 Aussies splurge despite cost-of-living crisis

Thousands of last-minute shoppers have descended into shopping centres to snap up their holiday goods ahead of Christmas, despite new data showing the shocking impact of high cost-of-living on holiday spends.

22/12 Where Aussies aren’t spending their money

Shoppers are set to splurge $23.9bn at this year’s Boxing Day sales, yet continued cost-of-living pressures are prompting many to cut back on gift giving and holiday spending, spelling challenging conditions for retailers.

22/12 Last-minute Christmas gift guide

So you’ve left some of your Christmas shopping to the last possible moment and have to make a mad dash to the shops to pick up the final one or two presents.

22/12 ‘Contempt’: Albo lashes terror group

Anthony Albanese has condemned Hamas for attempting to use Australia’s support for a ceasefire in Gaza as propaganda, declaring he has nothing but “contempt” for the terrorist group.

22/12 Firey killed in Airbnb blaze a ‘protector’

Hundreds of mourners, including NSW leader Chris Minns, lined Bourke St in Richmond on Friday as a red fire truck transported the coffin of fallen firefighter Michael Kidd to St Monica’s Catholic Church.

21/12 Inside Jetstar’s huge operation to fly 2.4 million people

As corporate offices across the country empty, about 15 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD one section of an Aussie company’s headquarters is actually buzzing.

21/12 Albo defends ignoring Biden call

Anthony Albanese has downplayed suggestions the decision to not send a warship to the Red Sea sends a “bad message” to our military allies.

20/12 Major shake up after rebel attacks in red sea

Some of the world’s biggest shipping companies have made the costly move to reroute their vessels to avoid passage through the Red Sea, following a spate of recent rebel attacks.

15/12 Record breaking start to summer in one state

Residents of Sydney are sweating through the hottest start to summer on record, and relief is not expected until next week.

15/12 ‘Punch me’: Man’s whopping lotto shock

A NSW man said he thought he was “dreaming” after finding out he was $15m after scoring a winning entry in the jackpot Powerball draw.

13/12 Budget deficit slashed as tax take soars

The federal budget deficit forecast for this financial year has been slashed to just $1.1bn, all but guaranteeing Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver back-to-back surpluses.

11/12 ‘Crippling’: Proof you’re $8000 poorer

A new poll has shown an alarming amount of Australians are against mass migration, after recent research showed the average Aussie was $7,848 worse off in 2023.

10/12 Anna in tears as she quits politics

An emotional Annastacia Palaszczuk wiped away tears as she confirmed her retirement from politics.

09/12 Eritrea man arrested after High Court release

A sixth person released from immigration detention has been arrested after allegedly breaching his curfew conditions in Melbourne’s inner west overnight.

08/12 ‘I heil Hitler every day’: Neo-Nazi leader admits

The first person to be charged with breaching Victoria’s new Nazi salute has told media “I heil Hitler every day”.

07/12 Fuel prices for Christmas revealed

Christmas has come early for commuters this year, with fuel prices in most capital cities trending downwards just in time for the silly season.

06/12 Australia’s recession fears grow

Australia has entered a per capita recession as high inflation, a surge in mortgage repayments and a soaring income tax take pushed consumers backwards.

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”.

02/12 Rain or shine: The looks sizzle at glam Camp

The rain couldn’t hold back the glitzy, glamorous, liberated fashion at one of Australia’s hottest LGBTQI+ festivals.

01/12 How teen’s death tore nation’s heart out

The death of a top cop’s 18-year-old larrikin son has sent an emotional shockwave through the nation as Australians from every walk of life confront the shock of a sudden tragedy striking at a beloved family.

30/11 NRL powerbrokers blacklist former Canberra Raiders centre

Curtis Scott’s bid to return to the NRL has been denied and the disgraced centre is now reportedly considering a Super League switch.

29/11 1500km of severe storms plagues Aus

The remnants of a 1500km storm band are continuing to plague south east Australia with NSW and Victoria now in the firing line of severe weather.

27/11 Released detainee unmonitored, on the run

A released immigration detainee has refused a mandatory electronic tracker and is believed to be uncontactable by police and at-large in the community.

25/11 ‘Forever love’: Johnny Ruffo’s life honoured

Beloved Australian singer and actor Johnny Ruffo has been honoured with a final send off in a public memorial after losing his battle with brain cancer earlier this month.

21/11 $200m lifeline for Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is set for a $200m facelift from the Australian government in an effort to improve worsening water quality.

21/11 One day you don’t want to fly in December

Aussies could save hundreds of dollars by carefully selecting the date they fly in December.

21/11 New data shows Gen Z and Millennials cutting back on essentials as Boomers indulge

A new report has revealed that Baby Boomers are on a spending spree, with travel and dining out leading their indulgences, while younger Australians are cutting back on essentials as rent and mortgage costs soar.

20/11 Prince begins three day Aussie trip

Prince Edward has begun his whirlwind tour of Sydney after touching down in Australia to work with young people as a part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

20/11 Tragic reason behind Aussie mum’s death

A Queensland mother has died after an ambulance she called for chest pain failed to show up at her home.

20/11 ‘Unfair’: State’s ‘commuter tax’ slammed

A “commuter tax” slapped on Sydney’s eastern suburbs has been slammed by the treasurer as being “unfair and unsustainable”, amid calls to sort out growing house prices in Australia’s most expensive city.

18/11 Yes, this is what men dress like now

COMMENT

17/11 Waleed says Australia is at breaking point

According to a comprehensive analysis of recent developments by Waleed Aly, the Australian economic landscape is facing a bleak outlook.

16/11 Tough visa rules pass parliament

New laws imposing mandatory curfews and electronic monitoring on people released from immigration detention have passed parliament.

15/11 Australia’s $3 billion problem exposed

Bank scam victims – one of whom lost $220,000 – have written to the Prime Minister urging him to bring in legislation to follow the UK’s lead and save everyday Australians from losing billions each year.

14/11 Cracks in Greens’ unpaid work battle

Greens leader Adam Bandt is actively advertising for “volunteers” while his party pushes for an end to the practice of unpaid placements.

12/11 Price hike threat as major ports hacked

Australia’s biggest port operator has stalled operations at four major ports after a hacking incident threatened security.

09/11 Mid-air emergency on Sydney-bound flight

A mid-air emergency has been declared on an Air New Zealand flight bound for Sydney.

08/11 Reason car fatally smashed into pub

The lawyer of the man behind the wheel of the car that smashed into the Daylesford pub and killed five people has revealed the driver suffers from insulin-dependant diabetes and needed immediate treatment after the crash.

07/11 Driver charged over fatal Sydney crash

One of the men allegedly involved in a fatal crash that killed two teenage boys has been charged.

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.

03/11 Minister’s admission amid surge in DV rates

The NSW Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault has admitted she has yet to meet with the NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb despite increasing rates of domestic violence.

02/11 Fatal RBA move that doomed us all

ANALYSISGreat fanfare greeted Michele Bullock, the new governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

29/10 Grocery item recall over contamination

A milk brand sold at two major supermarkets has been recalled over fears the product is contaminated.

29/10 ‘Isn’t good enough’: Farrell threatens to walk on EU deal

Trade Minister Don Farrell has warned the state of a proposed trade agreement between Australia and the European Union “isn’t good enough” ahead of a final round of negotiations to clinch the $100bn deal.

27/10 Land council’s shock Yes campaign spend

Central Australia’s peak organisation representing local Indigenous people spent more than half a million dollars promoting the Voice.

20/10 Big reason PM Anthony Albanese doesn’t have to quit

OPINION

18/10 Super on parental leave stymied

Parents will soon be able to share in up to six months of paid parental leave, but the government has knocked back calls from its own taskforce to pay superannuation on the support measure.

18/10 Super on parental leave stymied

Parents will soon be able to share in up to six months of paid parental leave, but the government has knocked back calls from its own taskforce to pay superannuation on the support measure.

18/10 ‘I thought he was dead’: Tragic new Wiggles emergency mid-show details

One of the original Wiggles, Greg Page, suffered a life-threatening heart attack during a reunion show back in 2020.

18/10 Censure attempt over Opera House protests

A failed attempt to censure the NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has been lashed as political point scoring which is stoking further division.

18/10 Why bushfire victims could be left in lurch

Homeowners are being warned they could be left out of pocket if their property is impacted this bushfire season, as insurers and local governments eye changes in regulation.

17/10 Kamahl reveals final Voice stance

Famed singer Kamahl who repeatedly flip-flopped on the Voice to Parliament throughout the campaign has revealed he wrote a “definite No” on his ballot on Saturday.

16/10 Cold front brings hectic Sydney winds

A cold front moving up Australia’s southeast coast has given Tasmania and Victoria a chilly start to the week, as Sydney cops some strong winds.

14/10 Who is really to blame for Voice failure

A blame game has erupted over the failure of the referendum with Anthony Albanese lashing the Liberal Party for refusing to offer bipartisan support amid plans for a period of “silence” to mourn the result.

14/10 No leads in must-win state: exit poll

Exit polling from a crucial must-win state points to a victory for No in the Voice to parliament referendum.

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.

09/10 New bombshell in Comm Games chaos

New Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan knew about billion dollar cost blowouts four months before the Commonwealth Games was officially cancelled, a state inquiry into the Games chaos has heard.

08/10 ‘Solidarity’: Huge move to support Israel

The Sydney Opera House will be lit up in the colours of the Israeli flag on Monday “in solidarity” with the Jewish community.

08/10 Thousands gather for iconic racing event

Thousands of petrolheads have flocked to Bathurst on the 60th anniversary of the Great Race.

06/10 Is Australia racist if Voice fails?

Over a week out from voting day, a leader of a right-wing think tank has rejected claims Australia will be seen as a racist nation if the Voice referendum fails.

05/10 Neighbours star’s dangerous Voice conspiracy

Former Neighbours star Nicola Charles has helped peddle an “absurd” conspiracy theory that the Voice is a plot by the United Nations to control Australia land in a video shared widely online.

04/10 Flight cancellations as wind blasts city

Dozens of flights due to depart Sydney Airport have been canned as powerful winds blast the east of NSW.

04/10 Flights cancelled as pilots strike

Dozens of flights from Perth Airport were canned after Qantas pilots went on strike over what they have claimed are “substandard wages”.

03/10 Ex-TV star’s fall from grace

A troubled former TV star and model who has spent years in prison for drug dealing will soon be sentenced for twice driving with drugs in her system — including once crashing her car while under the influence of ice.

01/10 How to vote early in the Voice referendum: Your options explained

The 2023 referendum on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice is a momentous event in Australia’s history, where the voice of every eligible voter matters.

01/10 Wealthy renters running risk of homelessness

Rents in Perth are soaring faster than any Australian capital city, forcing some households on $160,000 annual salaries to find alternative shelter by sleeping in cars.

30/09 Police on high alert at music festival

Police are on high alert as thousands party in the heart of Sydney's CBD for the last stop of the Listen Out music festival.

26/09 Dan Andrews resigns: Australians react to sudden news

There has been scathing reaction following the sensational news that Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews was resigning from the post he has held for nine years.

26/09 Big change to Aussie currency ‘before end of year’

Australia’s iconic coins will undergo a major change by the end of the year after it was revealed King Charles III would appear on the country’s silver and gold.

25/09 Qantas pilots ‘lost confidence’ amid crisis

Pressure is mounting for Qantas chairman Richard Goyder to stand down, as investors, consumers and now pilots call for heads to roll over the airline’s reputation crisis.

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.

22/09 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews shuts down Seven reporter

Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews has fielded terse questions about his pandemic decision-making that thrust his state into the world’s longest lockdown.

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”.

21/09 State’s hidden rent hike warning

Rental property prices across New South Wales could spike even further over the next four years due to low supply and increasing overseas migration, according to the 2022-23 Budget Papers.

21/09 ‘Urgent’ call to tackle ’burden’ on renters

Regulations to rectify the power balance between landlords and tenants must be a priority amid Australia’s rental crisis, a new report has found.

20/09 Wild shift coming after hellish heatwave

Parts of the nation will experience a dramatic temperature drop towards the end of the week after a short taste of summer to kick spring off.

19/09 Cop denies claims he ‘made up’ threats

The son of former NSW premier Kristina Keneally has denied claims that he “made up” large portions of a statement that wrongfully landed a man behind bars.

19/09 ‘Threatened’: Qatar strip-search ordeal probed

Qatar Airways used “extremely aggressive” defence tactics against five Australian women seeking legal action after being forcibly strip-searched at gunpoint after boarding a flight back to Sydney, an inquiry has been told.

18/09 ‘If you do this at the beach you’re feral’

Sweltering conditions have seen millions of Australians rush down to the beach, making a spot on the sand a precious commodity.

16/09 Govt’s $244m social housing push

The NSW government has announced $244m in funds to try to combat the “crisis” in social housing and homelessness plaguing the state.

15/09 ‘So what’: Dutton’s big call on Price fury

Peter Dutton has stopped short of endorsing a contentious remark from his Indigenous Australians spokeswoman who claimed colonisation had a positive impact.

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.