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08:29 ‘Scary, risky’: Labor nuclear power move

Anthony Albanese plans to blow up the nuclear power issue as he heads into the final 10 days of the campaign as Labor plots to drive up its vote in the hope of securing a majority government.

07:24 Woman captures 'strange' encounter in shallow water at Aussie beach

A woman captured the dramatic moment a massive shark swam into the shallow waters of a popular beach in Western Australia.

03:54 Aussie café offers worker $150,000-a-year - but there's a catch

A small business owner has claimed it would take a huge offer to attract a manager to run his café.

02:41 Trio of friends pocket $30m jackpot

Three friends from Perth have come forward as the lucky winners of the $30m Powerball jackpot, after splitting an $8 ticket.

01:35 Dan Murphy’s names best Australian wine for under $50

Dan Murphy’s has named the best Australian wines you can get your hands on for under $50.

22/04 ‘Ridiculous’ reason cafe can’t fill $150,000 job

Would you work as a cafe manager for $150,000?

22/04 ‘World first’ KFC item lands in Australia

A popular fried chicken brand has released a “world first” for its Australian customers, after the original version quickly became a fan favourite.

22/04 ‘Learn from others’: Dons options to stop Daicos

Essendon coach Brad Scott is open to trying “something different” to quell the influence of Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos on Anzac Day in what looms an almighty MCG challenge after season-ending injuries to both first-choice ruckmen.

21/04 The stories behind stirring AFL Anzac tributes

In 1917 a former Collingwood player, Malcolm ‘Doc’ Seddon, was as far from the MCG as any footballer could be.

21/04 ‘Disappointed’: Reality of iconic Aussie tourist attraction

A tourist has branded an iconic Aussie destination “disappointing” after it didn’t quite meet their expectations.

21/04 Defiant family finally sells

An Australian family who long refused to sell their massive block as their suburb boomed around them have finally taken up an offer.

21/04 ‘Zero’: McKenzie’s vow on Medicare

Coalition frontbencher Bridget McKenzie has accused employment minister Murray Watt of “lying” to the country over her party’s supposed cuts to Medicare, staring down the barrel of the camera and vowing “zero” clinics would be cut during an intense interview on Sky News.

19/04 Aussie fashion icon dead at 60

Tributes are flowing for an iconic Australian fashion designer, who died after battling a short battle with a brain disorder.

19/04 Mystery over bird paralysis syndrome

Wildlife researchers are scratching their heads after reports of “entire families” of magpies being wiped out due to unknown paralysing syndrome across Western Australia.

19/04 Demon’s goal act divides AFL world

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett put on a show at the MCG, but the small forward’s celebration after one goal in particular set the AFL world alight during the Demons’ drought-breaking 10-point win over Fremantle.

18/04 West Coast banner fail as Bombers survive huge scare

Essendon has survived a huge scare from the West Coast Eagles to snatch a two-point win in an AFL thriller in Perth.

18/04 Stawell Gift organisers consider 148-year first for Gout Gout

Stawell Gift officials are reportedly seriously considering breaking 148 years of tradition at this year’s iconic grass race by placing crash bags after the finishing gates to cater for teen phenom Gout Gout.

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 Camper’s warning after gruesome injury

A camper has shared the horrific injuries he sustained after becoming dehydrated while trekking through Western Australia.

17/04 Mystery Aussie wins $30million Powerball jackpot

Millions of Aussies are scrambling to find their tickets after Thursday night's Powerball draw.

17/04 Stubborn Aussie holdouts finally cash in

For forty years, a block in Perth’s southern fringe remained untouched.

17/04 Easter weekend weather forecast update for all of Australia

While a warm Easter long weekend is in store for millions of Australians, showers are set to send temperatures plummeting in some states.

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.

17/04 Rare phenomenon striking Aussies again

Is your car still where you left it? For the last decade or so we have been able to be pretty confident about that. Car theft got rare. But just recently, the trend has turned.

16/04 Warning to Australia’s east coast

A huge surf is expected to hit a big part of Australia’s east coast ahead the Easter long weekend, with most of the nation enjoying fine warm weather.

16/04 Nations’ major crackdown on foreigners

Countries across the world are continuing to crack down on foreigners.

16/04 New share-trade drama ignites for Peter Dutton over BHP shares sell-off

Peter Dutton has revealed another astute share trading move confirming he dumped his BHP shares in 2008 two days before the mining giant slashed 3,300 jobs.

16/04 Department of Defence signed off on payments worth $154 million to settle two class actions brought by Richard Marles’ wife’s firm

Defence Minister Richard Marles revealed that he had recused himself from all responsibility for $150 million in class action settlements over contamination at defence bases after his wife went to work for the law firm running the multimillion-dollar legal action.

15/04 Brownlow winner Nat Fyfe’s sad career development

The stunning career of dual-Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe is threatening to end with a whimper after scans confirmed he suffered a moderate-grade hamstring strain playing in the WAFL last weekend.

15/04 Young man jailed for stabbing teen to death

The son of Aerobics Oz Style star Kelly Martinovich has been jailed for life over the murder of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed in the heart during a fake drug deal.

15/04 Pie returns, Demon concerns, Brownlow winner struck down

Collingwood is set to receive a major boost for its clash against ladder leaders Brisbane on Thursday night, with superstar midfielder Jordan De Goey fit to return from his ankle issue.

15/04 Petrol prices plummet amid tariff turmoil

Petrol prices are tipped to drop even further for Australian drivers heading into the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends, as Us President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff war sends the global oil markets into turmoil.

14/04 There are big issues with Labor’s multi billion-dollar housing plan, experts warn

Labor’s plan to get more young Australians into their first home sooner and for less cash upfront will inevitably drive up home prices, economists have warned.

14/04 Aussie mum confronted by stranger after concerning discovery in car

A Western Australian mum was confronted after a stranger made a concerning discovery in her car.

14/04 Mysterious death of candidate’s husband

A Teal-backed candidate has recalled the “horrific time” her late husband stormed out during a family holiday almost a decade ago, went missing and was eventually declared dead, but never found.

14/04 Aussie giant’s world record twist

Olympian Matt Denny smashed his personal best for the third time in a week and set a new discus world record only to have his main rival launch the discus even further as their rivalry intensified.

13/04 Key question next PM must answer

Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese went all out over the weekend, announcing major cost of living relief for millions of Australians.

13/04 How rich is Gina Rinehart, and how much will she earn in the time it takes to read this article?

Australia’s wealthiest person rakes in billions from her iron ore mines. We look at how she makes her money – and how she spends it

13/04 ‘The N-Word’: Albo unleashes at campaign launch

Anthony Albanese has projected a steady hand and progress, not revolution, so far in his bid for re-election, but on Sunday the Prime Minister finally showed some fire, unleashing in an impassioned call to arms for Australia’s future.

13/04 Gout Gout sends ominous warning ahead of blockbuster showdown

Gout Gout has breezed his way into the 200m final at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth on Sunday.

13/04 Two new measles cases confirmed in WA

WA Health has confirmed two new measles cases, bringing the total number of infections in Western Australia to 14 since March 19.

12/04 Dutton pledges $10bn tax cut for Aussies

About one in two Aussie tax payers will get a one-off tax cut of $1200, as the Coalition ups the ante after languishing in the polls following the first two weeks of campaigning.

12/04 Albo’s bold $10b plan for first homebuyers

Anthony Albanese has pledged $10b to build 100,000 homes exclusively for first homebuyers in a major move, as Labor officially kicks off their re-election campaign in Perth.

12/04 Crucial day for Dutton and Albo

The federal election has morphed into the battle of the cash splashes with both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton set to debut major cost-of-living policies at the Labor and Liberal campaign launches.

12/04 Aussie sprinting set for ‘final for the ages’

Australian sprinting is set for “a final for the ages” after Lachlan Kennedy eased to a 10.16 seconds effort in his 100m semi-final at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth.

12/04 Aussies urged to batten down hatches in fresh tropical cyclone warning

Residents on Western Australia's north coast have been urged to secure boats, outdoor furniture and loose material as experts warn of a potential cyclone on the coast.

12/04 ‘You’re obsessed:’ Price unleashes on journos

Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Price has accused journalists of being “obsessed with Donald Trump, after she was questioned about her choice of words at an election event promising supporters a Coalition government would “make Australia great again”.

12/04 ‘Space junk’: huge astronaut statue coming to Perth park is one giant leap too far for many

Council criticised over plan to replace beloved public artwork with 7-metre tall effigy of spaceman created by a former Wall Street trader

11/04 Watch out Gout: Aussie’s stunning 100m sprint

Watch out, Gout Gout.

11/04 Peter Dutton warns of super ‘ticking time bomb’ for younger workers

The Liberal Party has predicted a ‘tax bomb’ awaits a younger generation of workers if the Albanese Government is re-elected because of “sneaky” moves to double the tax on super balances over $3 million.

11/04 Dutton’s election hopes hinge on $11.25bn vow

After an election start that was defined by a debate loss, more questions than answers, and a work-from-home policy backflip, Peter Dutton has hedged his re-election efforts on a $11.25bn cash splash to cajole critical undecided voters to the Coalition.

11/04 ‘Not welcome’: Price’s awkward event

Shadow minister for Aboriginal affairs Jacinta Price says she “refuses to stay silent” after a group Aboriginal people protested against her visit at an event in WA’s southwest.

11/04 Poll reveals bad news for Dutton

EXCLUSIVE New polling has predicted Peter Dutton could be in strife in his own electorate in Dickson as Labor and independents pour money into delivering a shock result.

11/04 Virginia Giuffre, your agent's smears about us are beyond pathetic

Virginia Giuffre's agent spreads a completely fictional account of how Daily Mail Australia got world exclusive photos of her, and the News Corp tabloids embarrassingly lap it up.

11/04 Inside stars’ ugly ‘war’ over $250m

They announced their supposedly harmonious divorce with a cheesy snap posing in tennis whites – but now it seems Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen are at break point.

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 Perth Woman who punched toddler learns fate

A young woman who attacked a toddler at a Perth shopping centre has been jailed for 18 months.

10/04 ‘Extraordinary’ Gout Gout breaks magical mark

Teenage phenomenon Gout Gout has run a stunning 9.99 seconds in his 100m heat in the under-20 race at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth.

10/04 Hidden dangers of swiping right

Horrific acts of sexual violence committed by men who targeted women and children through dating apps and social media have been revealed in a recent spate of crimes.

10/04 Warning amid ‘high chance’ of tropical cyclone

Aussies have been warned over the chance two tropical cyclones may develop off the coast over the next week.

10/04 ‘We need this influx’: Regional towns beg for more migrants — and more houses for them to live in

As Australia’s capitals are squeezed by record population growth, regional towns and cities across the country have one message — bring them here.

09/04 ‘Australian nightmare’: Crisis we can’t ignore

Whether you’re for it or against it, it’s undeniable that by virtually any metric, Australia is in the midst of an unprecedented experiment with mass immigration.

09/04 Why AFL won’t follow NRL-style player moves

Outgoing AFL Players’ Association boss Paul Marsh can’t see a future where footballers announce their movement before the end of the season like NRL players do.

08/04 Hidden meaning behind famed cricket bats

They became a symbol of his distinguished military service – accompanying him on 11 tours of duty.

08/04 Teenager Leah O-Brien breaks 57-year-old Raelene Boyle record

Australia has another young sprinting prospect on its hands after teenager Leah O’Brien announced herself by breaking a 100m record held by Raelene Boyle for 57 years.

07/04 ‘Missing middle’: Labor pledges $1bn to mental health

A re-elected Labor government would build 20 new youth specialist mental health centres as part of a massive $1bn investment in the country’s mental health, which Labor says will help keep young people out of hospital.

07/04 Major update emerges about Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre

Virginia Giuffre has spent the last six days in Perth's Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

07/04 Man’s two words after winning $1.2m

A man from a small town in the Snowy River region has become $1.2m richer after claiming the top prize in Saturday’s Lotto.

07/04 WWII army POW veteran dies aged 106

Western Australia’s last World War II Australian Army prisoner of war veteran Arthur Leggett has died aged 106 years old.

07/04 ‘Drunk’ Aussie man punches wall at airport

A 37-year-old man from Western Australia has been arrested after he allegedly became aggressive towards cabin crew and punched a wall outside a boarding gate.

06/04 Anthony Seibold addresses DCE elephant in the room

Anthony Seibold responded suggestions the circus surrounding Daly Cherry-Evans’ contract saga has affected Manly after they were blown away by the Storm 48-24.

06/04 Jesse Hogan erupts as West Coast’s grim reality exposed

A stunning nine-goal haul to reigning Coleman Medal winner Jesse Hogan has handed West Coast an emphatic 81-point loss on Sunday afternoon.

06/04 Virginia Giuffre's brother reveals the story behind

The family of Virginia Giuffre, an alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein, revealed why she posted she had 'four days to live'.

06/04 Horror as planes dramatically fall from sky

ANALYSIS

05/04 Global outbreak Australia can’t avoid

Victoria and NSW are set to smash last year’s measles case numbers and Western Australia has already surpassed its 2024 total in three months.

04/04 Prince Andrew ‘not surprised’ by Giuffre claims

People close to Prince Andrew have revealed he is “unsurprised” by the social media post shared by his accuser Virginia Giuffre earlier this week.

04/04 Fine-dining Patagonian toothfish behind mystery of Trump’s ‘penguin’ tariff

One of the more bizarre inclusions on Donald Trump’s naughty list of nations to be tariffed on Wednesday was a small collection of Antarctic islands inhabited only by penguins, sparking widespread ridicule online.

04/04 Huge news as popular Channel 7 caller ends time away from spotlight

Daisy Pearce is back where everyone can see her.

04/04 Super Netball: Recruit makes Swifts ‘automatic’ favourites, MVP return creates dilemma

One player has shifted the Super Netball landscape so much Australian legend Cath Cox has declared if her team doesn’t win this year’s premiership, “something’s gone horribly wrong”.

04/04 China’s chilling plan to ‘annex’ Australia

Is Australia the next Taiwan? The next Spratly Islands? The next Himalayan Ladakh?

04/04 Aussie pop star gets huge US honour

Australian musical superstar Kylie Minogue has got lots of honours in her life, but perhaps none quite literally as big as this.

04/04 My kids were on the bus Virginia Giuffre said hit her at 110kmh

Mother Emmie-Rose Wright said her three children - aged five, eight and nine - relayed the crash only caused slight damage to the rear break light of the Toyota Highlander.

03/04 What you need to know about daylight saving

Daylight saving ends this coming Sunday, April 6. Smartphones typically adjust automatically, but those going old-school with analog clocks and watches will need to make the change manually.

03/04 Killer who lived fake life’s ‘ultimate betrayal’

A 24-year-old Perth man looked like he had it all: an affluent lifestyle, an opulent house, a luxury vehicle, overseas holidays, the perfect family and success, but the reality was much darker.

03/04 ‘Blown out of proportion’: Bus driver speaks out on Virginia Roberts Giuffre collision

The school bus driver involved in a collision that allegedly left Virginia Roberts Giuffre with life-threatening injuries has spoken out about the accident.

03/04 Mum’s warning after teen paralysed at beach

A mother has issued a stark warning to others and recounted the horrific moment her 17-year-old son suffered a broken neck after a dive went wrong at a beach in Perth.

03/04 Bus driver in Virginia Giuffre car crash tells his side of the story

In an exclusive interview with MailOnline, bus driver Ross Munns contradicted Ms Giuffre's account of the incident - and insisted that the car was in a minor collision with his bus.

02/04 Charge for Virginia Giuffre before bus crash

Virginia Giuffre was due to appear in court for allegedly breaching a family violence restraining order just days before claiming she had days to live following a bus crash.

02/04 ‘Fanboying’: Lee’s friendship with pop icon

Whether it’s pop music icon Justin Bieber, NBA great Steph Curry or “big brother” Jason Day, Min Woo Lee is feeling the “love” and soaking up the adulation ahead of his Masters tilt at Augusta next week.

01/04 AFL planning radical move to change grand final, season blockbusters

The AFL is planning to scrap the season fixture as we know it.

01/04 Rockers tempted to quit after Aussie tour

When Swedish indie rockers The Hives last toured Australia a decade ago, frontman Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist was tempted to quit.

01/04 New details on Prince accuser with ‘days to live’

More details are emerging after Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre shared a shocking social media update saying she has just “four days to live”.

01/04 Virginia Giuffre health update as police say 'no injuries' at 'minor' crash

Police said they received a report of "a minor crash" between a bus and a car north of Perth on March 24, after Virginia Giuffre claimed she had been left seriously injured.

01/04 Video shows hundreds of Teslas ‘they can’t sell in Australia’

Hundreds of new Teslas have been spotted seemingly collecting dust in a car park near Perth Airport.

01/04 High-flying crypto trader who killed his mother learns his fate

Andre Zachary Rebelo, 28, showed little emotion as he was sentenced in Western Australia's Supreme Court on Tuesday, almost four months after a marathon murder trial.

01/04 New detail emerges in $12m race for Blue Tom De Koning

An eyebrow-raising new detail on St Kilda’s pursuit of Tom De Koning has emerged, as noise over his future at Ikon Park continues to grow louder and louder.

01/04 Bomber blow: Essendon forward suffers ACL

The AFL career of emerging Essendon forward Tom Edwards has been put on indefinite hold after he went down with an ACL injury at training on Tuesday.

01/04 Mum in disbelief after seeing the prices at her local op shop

A make-up influencer and mum hit out at The Salvation Army after a visit to one of their stores in Western Australia.

01/04 MAFS bride Awhina stuns in bikini after major backflip

From backflips to bikinis.

01/04 Australia set to be battered by worst virus outbreak on record

Australians have been warned the upcoming flu season could be the worst on record.

01/04 Eddie McGuire divulges private secret after AFL great Andrew Krakouer’s death

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following article contains the name and images of deceased persons.

01/04 ‘Ultimate betrayal:’ Mum killer sentenced to 25 years

A broke crypto currency trader who killed his mother to gain $1.15m from life insurance policies he set up against her in the week before she died will spend 25 years in jail for his crimes.

01/04 ‘No way’: AFL rocked by night of trade bombshells

Port Adelaide and West Coast nightmares are beginning to take shape as a number of trade report bombs dropped on Monday night.

01/04 Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre hinted at marriage breakdown before alleged bus crash

An Australian woman who was allegedly trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein to have sex with Prince Andrew is understood to have recently split from her husband, amid claims she only has days to live after a collision with a bus driver.

31/03 Dutton’s multi-billion call on key project

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are hoping for a reset on Tuesday, after an awkward third day of campaigning for both leaders, but mortgage holders will likely be focused on the RBA’s rate announcement.

31/03 ‘Days to live’: Andrew accuser’s shock post

An Australian woman who was sex trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and claimed she was forced to have sex with Price Andrew has said she has “days to live”.

31/03 Aussie tourist destinations turned into ‘no go zones’

The continued closure of some of the country’s most iconic natural environments for Indigenous cultural heritage reasons has been branded Australia’s “shame” by radio host Ben Fordham.

31/03 Ex-coach’s warning for Eagles young gun Harley Reid

The Eagles’ former coach says prodigy Harley Reid “can’t help himself” when it comes to push and shove, while a great has called for a role change to get him back on track.

31/03 ‘Worrying’ Gen Z driving habit

A new survey has revealed a worrying trend among young drivers putting other motorists at risk.

31/03 AFL great, member of famous family dead suddenly at age 42

AFL great Andrew Krakouer has died at the age of 42.

30/03 Urgent health warning as outbreak of contagious disease spreads

There are now eight cases of the highly contagious disease across the state, days after more than a dozen exposure sites were identified

30/03 PM’s whopping new $200 million promise

Anthony Albanese will shift the focus of his campaign to health policy on Monday, with a pledge of $200 million from the federal government to redevelop a major hospital in Perth’s eastern suburbs.

30/03 State hit with more deadly disease cases

WA Health has reported another three cases of highly-infectious measles across its capital city, increasing to a total of eight.

30/03 Doctors call for major change to ease the pain of vulnerable patients

The Australian Medical Association has called for the next federal government to make an urgent change.

30/03 James Weir recaps: MAFS final mistake ‘no one saw coming’

A Married At First Sight couple splits at Sunday’s vow renewal ceremony only to immediately backflip on the decision and rekindle their romance on camera, robbing us of the televised heartbreak we tuned in for.

29/03 Major week set to shake up election campaign

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will face key economic tests in the first days of the May 3 election campaign, as voters watch to see how they tackle cost of living issues.

29/03 Reason cash allegedly stashed in microwaves

About $900,000 was allegedly found stashed in microwaves as part of an investigation into an organised crime group believed to be involved in the sale of illicit tobacco and vaping products.

29/03 Warning as wild weather lashes West

Residents in parts of rural Western Australia have been warned to prepare for isolation, with enough food and water to last days, after Tropical Cyclone Dianne made landfall on Saturday morning.

29/03 Flights doubled as airline deal given nod

A partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways has been given the go-ahead by the competition watchdog, doubling flights between Doha and Australia for the next five years.

28/03 Smith ‘honoured’ to captain Reds

Ryan Smith never gave himself a chance of playing for the Queensland Reds, let alone captaining them.

28/03 Outback swamped as year’s worth of rain falls

Queensland towns have been swamped with water as a week-long deluge dumps almost a year’s worth of rain within days in some areas.

27/03 Albo to call federal election today

Anthony Albanese will finally call a federal election on Friday, with the date expected to be Saturday May 3.

27/03 Shock new poll set to swing election

Australian voters have declared they are worse off after three years of Anthony Albanese’s leadership in a shock new poll that could hold the key to the federal election.

27/03 Lehmann ton puts SA on cusp of Sheffield Shield fairytale

Jake Lehmann is on the cusp of recreating his father’s heroics after his century in the Sheffield Shield final gave South Australia a commanding 176-run first-innings lead.

27/03 ‘Ruthless’: Qantas slammed for flight decision

A passenger has been left fuming after his Qantas flight was delayed for hours – claiming it was held up as staff waited for a busload of miners to arrive at the airport – resulting in him missing a crucial exam.

27/03 Aussie reality TV veteran David Genat reveals plans for $9m prize money

He’s been dubbed the ‘Golden God’ of reality TV, with Australian star David Genat’s latest multimillion-dollar win further cementing this status and thrusting him into record books.

26/03 One thing you should never eat

A diet heavy in smashed avo on toast might not help you buy a house, but it could help stave off Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in future.

26/03 As more employers push for an end to working from home, a major issue is emerging – their offices aren’t ready

It’s the thorny election issue no-one saw coming – the growing push to scale back working from home allowances.

26/03 Charity’s $300k ‘consultant’, film bill revealed

Australia’s peak endometriosis charity spent a little more than 10 per cent of the more than $1m they were given in donations and government grants on research, splashing almost $350,000 on consultants and film production instead.

25/03 Hero does it again as Socceroos catch fire in World Cup statement

The Socceroos are within sight of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification after a 2-0 win over China in Hangzhou.

25/03 Socceroos secure back-to-back wins

The Socceroos are within sight of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification after a 2-0 win over China in Hangzhou.

25/03 ‘Absolutely mental’: Brisbane Olympic plans divide Australia

The venue plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games have sparked fierce backlash online among Australians.

24/03 40yr record shattered in insane heatwave

Perth is sweltering through a stretch of late-season heat not seen since Bob Hawke was Prime Minister.

24/03 Brisbane Olympic Games 2032 plans thrown out the window

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the Government is overhauling its multibillion-dollar plans for hosting the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane after years of “chaos and crisis”.

24/03 ‘Year’s worth of rain’ to smash state

Parts of inland Australia are set to be inundated with wild weather as millions brace for a “year’s worth” of rain and thunderstorms, while an ongoing heatwave continues smashing the other side of the country.

22/03 Ningaloo and Great Barrier Reef hit by ‘profoundly distressing’ simultaneous coral bleaching events

Scientists say widespread damage to both world heritage-listed reefs is ‘heartbreaking’ as WA reef accumulates highest amount of heat stress on record

22/03 ‘We know’: Expert’s huge MH370 call

It has been 11 years since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 signed off from Malaysian air traffic control with the now-infamous words: “Good night Malaysia three seven zero” as the Boeing 777 crossed into Vietnamese airspace.

22/03 ‘Joy’: Man’s lucky night-time water rescue

A stranded fisherman clinging to the hull of his capsized boat has described the “joy” he felt the moment police searchers spotted him in the water and saved his life.

21/03 Silent ‘epidemic’ plaguing Gen Z

Thousands of young Australians are falling victim to a silent struggle – one that’s hard to pinpoint and even harder to talk about, and the physical effects of which can literally make you sick.

21/03 Wild footage of man bungee jumping off bridge

Wild footage of man bungee jumping off a bridge near Perth has gone viral on social media.

21/03 The suburbs in Australia where it's cheaper to BUY than rent

Australians in every state and territory can still pay less a month in mortgage repayments, compared with renting, in suburban and regional postcodes.

19/03 Three reasons Redbridge poll shows Labor back in front ahead of Federal election race | Samantha Maiden

COMMENT

19/03 Woman wins Lotto with first ticket in 20 years

A woman who bought her first Lotto ticket in 20 years is now a millionaire after claiming a stake in the Saturday Lotto division one prize pool.

19/03 ‘Look like novices’: Aussie city embarrasses whole country

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has thrown out its rulebook with the Brisbane 2032 planning committee falling well behind schedule.

19/03 25-year-old Aussie reveals how he bought three properties within 12 months

A young Aussie has revealed how he has amassed a property empire, all while still living with his mum.

18/03 OnlyFans star’s ‘shameful’ act in rich suburb

Residents in the affluent Sydney suburb of Mosman are up in arms after a giant advertisement featuring a scantily-clad young woman kneeling on a bed was seen driving up and down the main road on Tuesday.

18/03 Expats’ ugly truth about Australia

Expats around the world have lifted the lid on host countries, narrowing down the best places to visit in terms of friendliness, culture and overall experience.

17/03 Three young people die in horror crash near Perth, WA

Three friends in their 20s have been killed in a crash while driving home from a weekend camping trip.

17/03 ‘Win-win’: Fresh call to back Aussie steel

A patriotic ‘Buy Australian’ fervour emerged on ABC’s flagship Q and A political debate program on Monday night, with the domestic steel industry taking centre stage amid US President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on local producers.

17/03 James Weir recaps: MAFS stars face prude mum after racy act

A Married At First Sight wife brings her on-screen husband for an overnight stay at the family home on Monday night where they’re promptly split into separate bedrooms by her conservative mother who then tries to exorcise the powers of the show’s demonic experts with a crucifix.

16/03 What you can put inside your FOGO bin

The Minns government recently announced councils would be rolling out mandatory food organics garden organics (FOGO) bins to every household in NSW.

15/03 ‘Not AFL standard’: Swans whacked after Lions loss

The Swans’ second straight loss to start the new season left experts and fans alike all pointing to the same issue for the Harbour City club.

15/03 ‘Open’: Australia’s fresh promise to Ukraine

Australia has vowed to stand by Ukraine “for as long as it takes” and its willingness to consider contributing to a peacekeeping force during talks with the British Prime Minister.

15/03 Freo coach’s blunt admission after round 1 bloodbath

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir delivered a blunt admission about his own side in the wake of being torn to shreds by Geelong.

15/03 Aussie leads ‘fifth major’, record goes begging

Australian Min Woo Lee fired a sensational six-under 66 to hold a share of the lead after the second round of the prestigious Players Championship.

15/03 Grocery prices show Australia has lost it

An Australian service station has been accused of being a “dirty rip off” after the insane prices they were charging for every day food items were revealed.

15/03 Millions to cop brutal heatwave

A brutal heatwave is blanketing the south east coast of Australia, with millions warned of hotter conditions before a cold snap hits the country.

15/03 Bid to keep ‘evil’ child killer locked up

He committed a crime so vile it sparked changes to Western Australian law – the depraved rape and murder of a schoolgirl at local shopping centre.

14/03 Fatberg weighing 30,000kg is pulled from a sewer in Western Australia

The blockage – thought to be the state’s biggest ever – was discovered during routine maintenance

14/03 ‘Dimma to depart’: Suns act falls flat

The Gold Coast Suns’ latest sponsorship arrangement has not gone down well with some footy fans.

14/03 Russians troops thank Australia for ‘abandoned’ military vehicles in propaganda video

A video of Russian troops thanking Australia after claiming to seize a multimillion-dollar piece of Aussie military hardware from Ukraine has gone viral on social media.

14/03 ‘Mayhem’: Turvey’s accused killers after attack

Exhibits from Cassius Turvey’s murder trial have been released showing four people accused of killing the Perth schoolboy before he was allegedly attacked and the “13 minutes of mayhem” that followed.

14/03 1yo boy hit and killed by car in remote town

The remote town of Leonora in Western Australia has been rocked by the death of a one-year-old boy who was struck by a car.

14/03 ‘Caution’: Warning after 1m shark attack

A shark warning has been issued for a popular Western Australian beach after a swimmer was bit by a 1m wobbegong – just days after a fatal attack on a surfer near Esperance.

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 ‘OMG’: 50% off cult Aussie beauty brand

If you’re in the mood to shop this week, we’ve found your excuse to save your hard-earned cash.

13/03 Albo’s brutal slap down of DiCaprio

Anthony Albanese has hit back at Leonardo DiCaprio after the Hollywood actor called out Australia’s federal government for approving a West Australian mine expansion in an area occupied by critically endangered species.

13/03 Major breakthrough in five-decade cold case

West Australian police have made a breakthrough in the cold case murder of a woman nearly five decades ago.

13/03 Leonardo DiCaprio slams the Albanese government in fiery mining spray

The Oscar-winning actor and environmentalist took to Instagram on Wednesday night to condemn the move.

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

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

11/03 British rapper Yung Filly pleads not guilty to rape charges

A British rapper who allegedly choked and raped a woman while on tour in Australia has pleaded not guilty to multiple rape charges in the Perth Magistrates Court.

10/03 Drone films fatal shark attack

The body of a surfer taken by a shark may not be found as police reveal drone footage captured the gruesome incident.

10/03 James Weir recaps: MAFS husband slept with bride’s twin sister

A Married At First Sight husband’s tryst with another bride’s identical twin is exposed on Monday night and the Home And Away writers are absolutely spewing they didn’t think of this diabolic storyline first.

10/03 ‘I had to leave there’: 21-year-old Aussie reveals sad reason he became homeless

A 21-year-old Aussie bloke has taken to social media to ask for help after unexpectedly becoming homeless.

10/03 Kids filmed using snake as skipping rope

Shocking footage has emerged of children using a dead snake as a skipping rope.

09/03 The world's longest golf course that's an incredible 848 miles

The world's longest gold course extends an incredible 848 miles across the country, with an average distance between holes of 41 miles.

09/03 Grim poll reveals what voters really think about Albo and Peter Dutton

There was a mixed bag of results for Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton in the latest Newspoll.

09/03 Fans slam Channel 7 as Ben Cousins’ new gig revealed

AFL fans have slammed Channel 7’s decision to reward troubled AFL great Ben Cousins with a coveted commentary job for the 2025 season.

08/03 An impact crater of 3,570 million years could rewrite the history of the earth

The analysis of the researchers could yield crucial data on the formation of the planet and its early geological stages

08/03 ‘Disastrous’: WA election results rock Liberals

WA Labor leader Roger Cook has claimed victory in the state election.

08/03 Alfred’s life-threatening 800mm deluge

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has wreaked havoc across parts of southeast Queensland, with shocking footage and pictures capturing the carnage.

08/03 ‘Historic’: WA election results revealed

Federal Labor MPs have been urged not to “take the foot off the gas” after their Western Australia state-level colleagues secured a landslide election victory.

07/03 Flight chaos as Elon Musk's rocket explodes and debris falls to earth

It marked a disappointing end to what appeared to be a successful launch, as the billionaire works toward his goal of sending humans to Mars.

07/03 Areas most at ‘risk’ overnight amid cyclone

Australians have been warned to brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it prepares to make landfall, with those in northeastern NSW and far southeastern Queensland most at risk overnight on Friday.

06/03 $21 million boost for forgotten Aussies

The Albanese Government has made a major funding announcement, committing an additional $21.4 million to improve sexual assault victims’ experiences of the criminal justice system.

06/03 Buyers’ agent Simon Cohen’s firm has bought $200 million worth of real estate in the past 68 days

As a teenager, Simon Cohen would often bug his dad to drive him around Sydney’s famed Point Piper so he could gawk at the spectacular mega mansions overlooking the harbour.

06/03 75-year-old Canberra woman’s tattoos expose 50-year secret

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04/03 Teenager in WA arrested over alleged ‘Christchurch 2.0’ online threat to Sydney mosque

Sixteen-year-old arrested on Tuesday in south-west Western Australia over Instagram comment

04/03 Western Australia premier calls US vice-president JD Vance a ‘knob’

Cook says ‘you’ve got to have one unprofessional moment’ as description wins applause at pre-election event

04/03 Hundreds of celebrities, richlisters in Aussie cyclone path

Hundreds of celebrities and richlisters including billionaires Gina Rinehart, Clive Palmer and TV star Karl Stefanovic are among those bracing for the impact of cyclone Alfred.

03/03 SpaceX to launch world's most powerful rocket TONIGHT

Elon Musk 's SpaceX is set to attempt their eighth flight test of its Starship rocket Monday evening, weeks after their last practice launch for Mars exploded minutes after launch.

22/02 Man charged over alleged threats to MP

A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening a federal parliamentarian over social media.

22/02 Wright close to returning for Reds

Reds coach Les Kiss says there’s no need to rush co-captain Liam Wright back from a shoulder injury such was Queensland’s performance in a 56-36 Super Rugby Pacific win over Moana Pasifika.

22/02 Doctor behind bars over fatal crash

An obstetrician who allegedly killed a 24-year old woman and seriously injured an Uber driver in a high-speed drunken crash is behind bars after being released by a hospital.

22/02 Lifeline thrown to Tassie salmon workers

Tasmania's salmon industry has been thrown a $37 million lifeline, in addition to new environmental laws to secure the long-term future of farming in the Aussie state.

22/02 Dad fights to keep his children's school free from 'woke mind virus'

A father wants to get on the board at one of Perth's biggest school to ensure his kids remain free of the

21/02 WA dad smashes school’s ‘woke mind virus’

A Perth father is campaigning for a spot on the Churchlands Senior High School board, vowing to keep the school free from what he calls the “woke mind virus” and “divisive ideologies”.

21/02 Police: Alleged killer seemed keen to help

A woman accused of killing Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey, 15, was keen to help police about another matter around the time the boy was allegedly attacked by a group of 20-somethings, a court had been told.

21/02 Gas project is put on ice by the Albanese government over rock art

Indigenous rock art could derail one of Australia's largest natural gas projects.

21/02 Japan makes $10 billion move on Australia

It has been a wobbly couple of years for the Australian economy as our biggest export — of crucial importance to our superannuation funds and the national budget — faces an uncertain future.

21/02 NRL records everywhere as revenue hits $770m

Impending expansion could help lift annual NRL revenue close to $1billion after the league announced 2024 was the most successful in the game’s 117-year history.

20/02 Star sets record straight on ‘Aussie accent’

Melanie Lynskey is known for portraying soft-spoken, quirky characters on screen, from Two And A Half Men to Sweet Home Alabama.

20/02 ‘Credulous fool’: Trump’s weakness exposed

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20/02 Aussie cult hero delivers career-best demolition job

Scott Boland has further pressed his claims for selection in the World Test Championship final by snaring a six-wicket haul during Victoria’s Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales in Sydney.

20/02 Major twist after doc accused of fatal crash

Fears of vehicles speeding through the western suburbs were raised in a council meeting just weeks before Saturday’s fatal crash in Dalkeith, Perth, that claimed the life of a 24-year-old.

20/02 Albo lashes out at journo’s election question

Anthony Albanese has lashed out at a journalist for attempting to ask a question around the timing of the federal election, interrupting the reporter before they could finish their question.

20/02 Anthony Albanese loses it at reporter after simple question

Anthony Albanese has lashed out at a reporter.

20/02 Kerr’s parents break silence over racism case

Sam Kerr’s parents have broken their silence after their daughter was found not guilty of racial harassment in a high profile trial.

20/02 ‘Not average’: Aussie wows with insane salary

An Australian mortgage broker has left people gobsmacked after revealing how much money she brings in each year.

19/02 Man finds ‘cheapest breakfast in Australia’

Finding a decent breakfast for under $10 in Australia can be quite the challenge, but if you’re in Queensland and willing to make a trip to your nearest Ikea, you might be in luck.

19/02 Aboriginal elder is pushed to the ground by a police officer

Confronting footage showed a policeman speaking to an Indigenous man at Male Oval in Broome's town centre on Tuesday afternoon.

19/02 ‘Extremely high’: Major MH370 update

A new search for missing MH370 is about to begin, with reports this new expedition conducted by marine robotics company Ocean Infinity will bring one of world’s greatest aviation mysteries to an end.

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 ‘Not valid’: Bizarre response to customers

A business owner has blamed her company’s inability to pay back refunds on her messy divorce and legal troubles — leaving customers owed thousands of dollars.

18/02 Charlie Curnow to undergo surgery, GWS gun out for a month in AFL injury carnage

A Carlton superstar has undergone minor knee surgery to address a complaint relating to an old injury, and it will reportedly cost him his Round 1 availability.

18/02 State Premier tells NRL supremo Peter V’landys to shut his mouth

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has told NRL supremo Peter V’landys to “shut up” in a serious twist to the saga behind the code’s expansion plans for Perth.

18/02 ASX tumbles despite RBA cut

The Australian stock market declined for a second consecutive session on Tuesday as oil and gas giant Woodside Energy booked another tumble, the big banks continued to fall sharply and the RBA struck a note of caution following its decision to cut interest rates.

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.

18/02 AFL No.1 pick’s devastating injury shock

The AFL’s No.1 draft pick could have his senior debut delayed after Richmond confirmed Sam Lalor would need surgery on a hairline fracture in his jaw suffered in a practice match collision on Monday that also resulted in a concussion.Lalor went down after being pushed into a marking contest by West Coast’s Reuben Ginbey in Perth during the third quarter of the pre-season clash.

18/02 Meta unveils plan for giant sub-sea internet cable

Meta has unveiled its plan to build the world’s longest underwater internet cable, spanning a staggering five continents to support its AI projects. 

18/02 Big problem in unusual Australian squad for Champions Trophy

Since Australia won the 2023 ODI World Cup, 25 players have turned out across 13 50-over games heading to the Champions Trophy, and two smashings by Sri Lanka last week have cast doubt about their chances of taking out the ICC tournament.

18/02 Man found guilty of breaching WA’s Aboriginal heritage laws for disrupting ‘Rainbow Serpent’

A Western Australian landowner has been found guilty of breaching the state’s Aboriginal heritage laws for disrupting a creek on his property associated with the “Rainbow Serpent”.

17/02 How much will you save after RBA rate cut?

Aussie homeowners are tipped to pocket more than $1000 a year after the banks pass on Tuesday’s cash rate cut in full.

17/02 Wallabies skipper won’t pressure Reds coach

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson is grateful for the clarity Joe Schmidt has provided about his future as Australia’s coach, saying it will assist with the “smooth transition” to his successor.

17/02 Ex-AFL player dumped from local footy club as historic child sex charges surface

Former AFL player Josh Hill has been stood down by his local footy club after being charged with historic child sex offences in WA.

17/02 ‘Good debt’: Man who has bought over 20 homes reveals interest rate reality

Graham Whitfield owns multiple properties but isn’t worried about whether interest rates go up or down today.

16/02 ‘Knew it would happen’: Shelves stripped bare

Supermarket shelves in Western Australia have been stripped, as the major freight route to Broome remains closed in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Zelia.

16/02 ‘Busy summer’: Warning over concerning snake trend

Seven people were taken to hospital with snake bites in Queensland over the weekend, with paramedics being called out to treat 15 people for snake bites over the last week.

16/02 Netflix star Kim Sae-ron dead at 24 after being forced into exile

A popular South Korean actress who was forced into hiding after a drunken-driving crash was found dead in her home Sunday.

16/02 Leave now: Bushfire threatens busy suburb

Residents are being warned to leave now as a bushfire warning is activated for the suburb of Dunsborough in West Australia’s south west.

16/02 Disgraced former MP dies months after alleged attack

A controversial former MP has died in hospital, three months after an alleged attack at a small business.

16/02 Flood warning issued for Western Australia after powerful cyclone

Exports have left warnings for regional communities after a powerful tropical cyclone made landfall over the weekend, as emergency crews begin to assess the damage.

16/02 Disgraced MP dies months after alleged attack

Controversial former West Australian MP Barry Urban has died, three months after he was allegedly assaulted outside his workplace in Perth’s south east.

16/02 Kylie Minogue review – Tension world tour kicks off with euphoric show stuffed with hit after hit

RAC Arena, PerthThe first stop on Kylie’s biggest tour in two decades reminds us that Australia’s queen of pop has always been a genius at reinvention

16/02 Eye-watering price for Aussie hoarder house

A hoarder’s house in the heart of Sydney has sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars above reserve after a bidding war.

15/02 Warning for WA residents as major flooding hits

While Ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia has moved on, the devastation left behind remains, with flooding still impacting communities across WA’s Pilbara region.

15/02 Aussie Gout Gout breaks Olympic champ Noah Lyles’ record

Gout Gout can’t stop breaking records.

15/02 Kylie Minogue opens Tension World Tour in Perth

Kylie Minogue opened her Tension World Tour at Perth’s RAC Arena on Saturday night, ahead of another nine dates around the country in the coming weeks.

15/02 Indigenous All Stars’ war cry goes viral ahead of Dockers game

The Indigenous All Stars are back in action for the first time in a decade as they lock horns with Fremantle at Optus Stadium.

15/02 Record rainfall “exceptionally rare” for isolated town

Authorities are warning of floods, heavy rainfall and high winds in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia.

14/02 Albo, Dutton reveal their next target as election heats up

What’s the difference between the housing policies of Labor and the Liberals?

14/02 Cyclone Zelia makes landfall in Western Australia as residents told its ‘too late to evacuate’

Cyclone Zelia makes landfall in Western Australia as residents told its ‘too late to evacuate’ - Rapidly intensifying to the highest Category 5 level, Zelia packed wind speeds of up to 290kmph

14/02 Sliding City happy to be home

A nightmare run of away games has a struggling Melbourne City grateful to be returning to AAMI Park on Saturday.

14/02 ‘He’s contracted’: Dee makes Pickett plea

Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen hopes star teammate Kysaiah Pickett stays a Demon “this year and hopefully many more” despite Pickett’s admission of homesickness.

14/02 Tropical Cyclone Zelia to hammer down on Australia's coast TONIGHT

Tropical Cyclone Zelia is crossing Western Australia's Pilbara coast east of Port Hedland as a category five system amid fears of 'catastrophic damage'.

14/02 Local Perth cafe deemed “Illegal”

A popular cafe livening up Fremantle, Perth may soon be shut, as an investigation sparked by neighbourhood complaints revealed this one problematic technicality.

13/02 ‘As strong as they come’ cyclone warning

The Pilbara region is preparing itself for the arrival of category 5 Tropical Cyclone Zelia in the coming hours.

13/02 Chilling sign Tropical Cyclone Zelia is closing in on Australia

Tropical Cyclone Zelia is set to impact Western Australia's Pilbara coast on Friday, becoming a category five system with forecast wind gusts of more than 300km/h.

13/02 Rock legend’s big Aussie announcement

When rock superstar Bryan Adams first floated the concept of turning rom com blockbuster Pretty Woman to the Broadway stage, Disney told him “we will never, ever make this into a musical.”

13/02 Aussies prepare for the worst as Cyclone Zelia approaches

The category five cyclone is likely to cross the coast either late Friday or early Saturday, bringing winds of up to 320km/h.