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11:28 Warning to drivers this weekend

Drivers are being warned to stay vigilant on the roads as double demerits come back into force this weekend.

10:19 ‘Significant’: Flooding risk for holiday park

NSW SES crews are speeding to the small coastal hamlets in Lake Conjola as fears rise amid “significant” flood risks in the South Coast area.

08:16 Law firm’s payout in Andrews cyclist case

A cyclist left injured after a collision with former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ car more than a decade ago has agreed to settle a lawsuit against his former law firm.

07:14 ‘Little angel’: Higgins’ disturbing post

Brittany Higgins has revealed her baby boy Frederick is undergoing surgery in hospital.

05:27 ‘Vulture’: Gloves off in wild election debate

The Coalition has branded Anthony Albanese a “political vulture” preying on “hardworking, elderly, sick and vulnerable Australians” in a tense election debate on the country’s healthcare future.

03:01 Woman mauled by dingo on Aussie island

Rangers at a tourist hotspot have urged visitors to avoid making a major mistake after a woman was attacked in a confrontation with a pack of five dingoes.

02:57 Millions set for long weekend drenching

Australians making the most of the back-to-back long weekends can remain hopeful for clear skies on Anzac Day morning, but for most, the rest of the week will be wet and miserable week.

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.

01:42 Men charged with $1.2m luxury ram raids

Four men have been charged with carrying out a string of ram raids at designer stores in Melbourne, in which more than $1m of worth of luxury items were stolen.

23:09 Major city rocked by earthquake

Residents in parts of NSW have been rocked by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday morning.

22/04 Shop owner’s fury over smelly addition

A chicken shop owner has kicked up a stink, claiming a toilet and tea room block has ruined his business.

22/04 Inside Pope Francis and Pell’s relationship

Pope Francis was well-known for his progressive ideology and inclusive approach to catholicism, something that chafed his relationship with the late Cardinal George Pell.

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.

22/04 Man, 51, charged after disturbing find

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

22/04 Fateful weather creates deadliest Easter weekend

The deadliest Easter long weekend on record has been induced by hot weather and an ex-Tropical Cyclone, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

22/04 Bombshell update after mum kidnapped, burnt

The partner of a Sydney mum who was kidnapped and murdered in her Bankstown home during a “clearly targeted” attack was “actively involved” in an organised crime group, police have claimed.

22/04 Deadly drugs find new Aussie market

Deadly drugs that have killed young people across the country have been found by Northern Territory health workers for the first time.

22/04 Dozens evacuated after unit fire breaks out

Four people have been hospitalised after a blaze tore through a Sydney unit block overnight.

22/04 Aussies capture incredible footage of meteor

Australians have been treated with a rare sighting of a meteor shower, which lit up night skies in the country’s east on Monday night.

22/04 What’s open on Anzac Day 2025?

Many Australians will brave chilly temperatures this Anzac Day to mark the sacrifice of the nation’s service men and women at Dawn Services across the country.

22/04 Major update after horror crash on highway

A man has been charged after another man was allegedly shot and a woman died in horror scenes on major Queensland roads.

21/04 Twist after teen’s body found in lake

A man has been charged with the murder of beloved 19-year-old Audrey Griffin a month after her remains were discovered in a NSW Central Coast creek.

21/04 ‘Sweet Summah’ tribute after e-bike tragedy

High school student Summah Richards has been remembered for having a smile that could light up a room.

21/04 Aussies pay tribute to Pope Francis

Australians from all walks of life and across the political spectrum are paying tribute to Pope Francis following his passing on Sunday.

21/04 Tributes flow after boy dies in Easter tragedy

The family of Kaison Greaves have paid tribute to their “strong-willed and incredibly funny” boy following his tragic death on Easter Sunday.

21/04 How to catch tonight’s meteor shower

For everyday Aussies who are hoping to catch a glimpse of the greatness of space, the Lyrid meteor shower offers a great chance to see the magic of our galaxy.

21/04 Real impact of Trump chaos on Aussies revealed

The net wealth of Australians has fallen on the back of US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.

21/04 Sydney trains halted ahead of footy, expect delays

A police operation on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has heavily impacted the rail system, with passengers advised to make other travel arrangements or consider a Metro service instead.

21/04 Woman dead, man shot in highway chaos

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

21/04 Update as man killed in Easter Sunday stabbing

A man stands accused of stabbing another man to death on the NSW South Coast on Easter Sunday.

21/04 Car rammed into restaurant, set alight

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

21/04 Popular RSL scraps Anzac Day tradition

A Sydney RSL will scrap the traditional game of two-up this Anzac Day.

21/04 Teen booted from AFL game over ‘stupid’ act

Claims have surfaced that a teenager booted from the SCG for a “bloody stupid” act was placed in a police cell after being removed from the stadium.

21/04 Boy, 9, dies in Easter beach tragedy

A nine-year-old boy has died after falling and becoming trapped between rocks at a popular NSW beach, marking yet another tragedy this Easter long weekend.

20/04 Two dead in Easter Sunday motorbike crash

Two people have died in a horror Easter Sunday motorbike crash in Melbourne’s outer north.

20/04 Newspoll delivers fresh election bombshell

The Labor Party is edging towards a narrow victory in the 2025 federal election, the latest Newspoll suggests, as Anthony Albanese widens his lead as preferred prime minister over Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

20/04 Higgins shows off special Easter baby joy

Brittany Higgins and husband David Sharaz have revealed some first photos of their little baby boy to celebrate Easter.

20/04 Notorious serial killer dies

An infamous serial killer known as the “Lonely Hearts Killer’ has died aged 72 in a Sydney hospital.

20/04 Deadly Easter weekend for beachgoers

Wild seas have claimed five lives this Easter long weekend, with hazardous surf conditions finally expected to ease throughout Sunday.

19/04 A man has been fatally stabbed on Chapel St, Prahran following an altercation

A man has died following a fatal stabbing in Melbourne’s popular Chapel St precinct early on Easter morning.

19/04 Massive brawl after party boat docks

Up to 40 people have been involved in a violent late night brawl in an inner-Sydney park.

19/04 12yo killed in horror e-scooter crash

A 12-year-old girl has died after an e-scooter and car crashed on a regional street in Queensland’s south.

19/04 ‘Different:’ Wedding fight Albo can’t win

Anthony Albanese has jokingly likened negotiations in choosing a wedding song with fiancée Jodie Haydon to the rough and tumble of current day international relations.

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 Coke and Bali: Liberal’s drug chaos revealed

The former leader of the South Australian Liberal Party snorted cocaine through rolled up banknotes and held a Qantas card with ‘white powdery residue on it’, court documents reveal.

19/04 Shark sighting sparks urgent warning

Authorities have issued a fresh warning for Easter swimmers after multiple sharks, including a 4.5m great white, were spotted off popular beaches.

19/04 Russia charges Aussie captured in Ukraine

Russian authorities have charged captured Australian man Oscar Jenkins under the criminal code of participating as a “mercenary in an armed conflict”.

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.

19/04 Chilling clip before mum found dead in river

A fresh appeal for new information on the murder of Brisbane woman Crystal Beale has been made with the release of CCTV showing her final hours.

19/04 Key moments from Albo’s third week

Just two weeks out from the federal election, Anthony Albanese’s confidence appears to have remained unshaken as he faced down threats that could have derailed his campaign.

19/04 Search continues for missing boy

The search for a young boy who went missing from a playground in Victoria has come up empty-handed after continuing well into the night.

18/04 Labor’s bold plan to protect 3 million workers

Labor is set to unveil plans to legislate new protections for penalty rates in workplaces awards should Anthony Albanese’s government be returned to office.

18/04 Coalition to unveil new tax breaks for small businesses

The Coalition will introduce new tax incentives for Australians wanting to start or grow their small business if elected next month in a bid to “revive entrepreneurship”.

18/04 Breakthrough after 83yo woman attacked

A man has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting an 83-year-old woman after offering to help her carry her shopping home in western Sydney.

18/04 Woman shot by police charged over alleged carjacking, chase

A woman has been charged after she was shot by police following a horror alleged carjacking and 12-hour pursuit across Melbourne’s east.

18/04 Major snub revealed ahead of Anzac Day

Half the pipe bands traditionally featured in Brisbane’s Anzac Day Parade have been told they’re no longer welcome, prompting backlash from veterans and musicians who say the decision disrespects the event’s century-old traditions.

18/04 World-famous sausage dog sighting brings new hope

The owners of a beloved dachshund missing for more than 500 days in the wilds of Kangaroo Island in South Australia have been given new hope, as rescuers work “around the clock” to bring the adventurous pooch back home.

18/04 Three drown in horror start to long weekend

Multiple people have died after being washed into dangerous waters across the country, prompting surf lifesavers to issue warnings against swimming during hazardous conditions over the Easter long weekend.

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 Bizarre act as huge waves hit iconic beach

Several popular Sydney beaches have been closed over dangerous surf conditions on Friday, with a huge crowd of people seen gathering at one iconic swim spot to watch large and wild waves smashing the shore.

18/04 Hunt for mystery man after teen’s death

Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a mystery man after the body of beloved teenager Audrey Griffin was discovered in a NSW creek.

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 Knife-wielding man shot dead by police

A knife-wielding man has died after being shot by police in Melbourne’s western suburbs near a popular market.

17/04 Fed-up renter camps outside Albo’s home

A fed-up dad has moved to send a message to the Prime Minister on Australia’s housing crisis, setting up a tent and a large sign outside his $4.3 million home in Copacabana.

17/04 Urgent health warning for beachgoers

Low swell and warmer weather over the last month has meant a toxic algae outbreak has remained at some of Australia’s most pristine beaches.

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 Manhunt underway for alleged fraudster

A manhunt is underway for an Irish national and alleged fraudster accused of passport offences and multiple other charges across NSW and Victoria.

17/04 ‘Shaking and crying’: Aussies influencers’ horror Airbnb ordeal

Two Australian influencers were left “shaking and crying” after armed police officers burst into their Airbnb in California.

17/04 Aussie dies amid Sydney CBD outbreak

A person has died from Legionnaire’s disease after contracting the disease almost a month ago in Sydney’s CBD.

17/04 Alleged murder plotter’s freedom bid

The woman at the centre of a alleged love triangle murder plot is making a bid for freedom.

17/04 Gas services company ran ‘cartel’, court finds

The boss of a Queensland oil and gas services company ran a cartel as he illegally tried to rig contracts, the Federal Court has found.

17/04 Major update on Taser cop

A hearing date has been set as prosecutors attempt to appeal former NSW Police officer Kristian White’s sentence, after he avoided jailtime over the death of a 95-year-old aged care resident.

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 3-year-old boy taken from QLD suburb, police plead for public help

Police are seeking urgent assistance to find a three-year-old boy missing from the Gold Coast, who they believe was taken by a woman known to him.

16/04 Grim trend for millions of Aussie renters

Aussie tenants are feeling the pinch with the price of rents jumping again for the first quarter of 2025.

16/04 Jock’s widow to break her silence

Lauren Zonfrillo will speak about her husband’s death publicly for the first time in a television interview.

16/04 Shock find from Gen Z men

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

16/04 Shocking driver behaviour caught on camera

Safety cameras installed along some of Perth’s major roads have captured shocking driver behaviour that endangers their own lives but other road users as well.

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 Aussie teen’s alleged role in hitman plot

A teenager has been charged for his alleged role in overseas contract killings.

16/04 Parents heartbreak as girl, 3, dies

The heartbroken parents of a three-year-old girl who was killed after being struck by a car have paid tribute to their “beautiful daughter.”

16/04 Car flips near popular Sydney beach

Roads along Manly Beach have been closed after a driver allegedly hit a vehicle before flipping near Manly Beach.

16/04 Man’s hand chopped off in brutal assault

A man has lost his hand in a brutal alleged assault in a popular NSW beach city.

16/04 Woolies salmon fight heats up

Woolworths is facing another shareholder resolution demanding changes to the grocery giant’s salmon supply chain after defeating a world-leading vote at last year’s AGM.

16/04 Horror new details in Olympian’s death

Champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins was alive and struggling to breathe after she tripped and fell under the vehicle driven by her husband Rohan Dennis, with neighbours frantically calling for emergency help in the aftermath of the horror accident, a police interview has revealed.

15/04 City records second shooting in two days

A home in Sydney’s western suburbs has been peppered with bullets overnight, marking the city’s second shooting in almost as many days.

15/04 Ex-PM backs in embattled candidate

Former prime minister John Howard has publicly backed beleaguered Liberal candidate Scott Yung in his race for the must-win Sydney electorate of Bennelong.

15/04 Labor claims Aussies worse off under Dutton

Labor claims new analysis shows Australians would be $13,200 worse off under a Dutton-led government, but the opposition leader says his tax relief measures would help families now.

15/04 Mum killed in ‘suspicious’ house fire

A man has been charged with murder after a Queensland mother’s body was discovered in a horrific house fire.

15/04 Check your ticket! Aussie wins $70m

One lucky punter has scored the entire $70 million in Tuesday’s Oz Lotto draw.

15/04 Chilling figure amid horror flu season

Peak flu season is about to hit Australia and cases are already 30 per cent higher compared to the same time last year.

15/04 Pedestrian hit by bus fights for life

A pedestrian who was struck by a bus in Melbourne’s north is fighting for life in hospital.

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 Aussies’ data, including passports compromised

Hertz corporation customer data has been impacted from file-sharing platform Cleo being compromised by a cyber extortion operation in October last year.

15/04 Security guards fired over alleged assault

Two security guards who allegedly assaulted a man and woman at a bar in Perth’s north have had their employment terminated.

15/04 Accused mushroom killer seen for first time

Accused killer Erin Patterson has been photographed for the first time since she was charged with murdering three relatives at a fatal mushroom lunch.

15/04 Huge change to speed cameras in one state

NSW drivers will soon need to keep a closer eye on their speedometers, as speed cameras on two major highways be upgraded in an attempt to improve road safety.

15/04 Easter long weekend trading hours revealed

As the Easter long weekend comes closer, as does the panic to get to the shops or last-minute chocolate and hot cross buns before they temporarily close their doors.

15/04 Pilot killed in horror plane crash

A pilot has died after his plane crashed in the northwest region of NSW.

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 Woman dead in drive-by-shooting

A woman has been killed in a drive-by shooting at a home in Sydney’s southwest overnight.

14/04 Tim Tam creates new perfect match

Tim Tam is about to launch a new irresistible biscuit combination “set to delight the senses” with its fruity aroma, creamy chocolate and crunchy cookies.

14/04 ‘Cruel’: Brutal response to housing promises

One of Australia’s leading economists says it is a “cruel hoax” to tell young people a tax break would help them buy a home.

14/04 Rescue operation underway after incident

A rescue operation is underway after a car drove into the Parramatta River at speed injuring a bystander on the riverbank.

14/04 Girl killed after being kicked by a horse

A regional town has been rocked by the death of a 16-year-old girl who was kicked by a horse.

14/04 Disturbing discovery made in Australia

A massive two year project has led to scientists identifying 55 new species of Australian wishbone spiders.

14/04 Aussies go bananas for old favourite

Millennials can relive a bit of 90s nostalgia one yellow spoonful at a time with the re-release of Banana Nesquik.

14/04 When double demerits come into effect

With the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends quickly approaching, drivers are being urged to slow down and stay safe during one of the most dangerous and busiest times on Australian roads.

14/04 Urgent warning to parents this Easter

Parents shopping for Easter gifts have been warned to lookout for items that contain a component that could be potentially fatal to young children.

14/04 Security guards allegedly assault bar patrons

Two security guards have been charged over an alleged assault at a bar near Perth that left a man hospitalised with face and head injuries.

14/04 Woman breaks silence after mystery death

One of three women involved in a shock brawl at a Melbourne convenience store has detailed her account of what happened for the first time, as a coroner probes an unexplained death.

14/04 Tears as Hoskins family faces Rohan Dennis

The family of Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins have confronted her husband Rohan Dennis with their pain and grief in an emotional court hearing, more than a year after her death.

14/04 New clue after kids find body on Christmas

A signet ring may hold the key to identifying the body of a man found in a river on Christmas Day, 53 years ago.

14/04 Teen girl pulled from car in alleged hijacking

A teenage girl was allegedly dragged out of her car at a suburban shopping centre carpark on Saturday night by a man who approached her asking for a lift.

14/04 Woman dead, 10 injured in horror crash

One woman has died and 10 others have been injured after a horror crash on a busy freeway in Brisbane’s northern suburbs.

13/04 Man, teenager dead in drowning tragedy

Two people have died and another is fighting for life after a drowning tragedy in central Queensland.

13/04 Dutton WFH backflip highlights divide

Peter Dutton’s backflip on working from home has further entrenched the issue with the general public, as the gap between worker and employer expectations continues to widen, new research finds.

13/04 ‘Sickly’: Huge call for soft drink tax

The Australian Medical Association is calling for a sugar tax on soft drinks in a major pre-election push.

13/04 ‘Gonna die’: Teen’s last words at hospital

A Melbourne teenager’s heartbreaking last words have been revealed following his death in hospital, with his devastated family still unsure exactly what went wrong.

13/04 Key trait Dutton ‘tries to hide’

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has spoken about the “emotional gene” he inherited from his father, in a video played at the Liberals campaign launch in Western Sydney.

13/04 Aussie boy dead in accidental shooting

A nine-year-old boy has died after he was accidentally shot at a property in regional NSW.

13/04 Warnings ahead of ‘fully fledged’ cyclone

Australians have been warned to “prepare now” for a “fully fledged tropical cyclone” expected to develop along the WA coast on Monday.

13/04 ABC star dies aged 80

Australian TV and radio star Richard Zachariah has died.

13/04 ‘Justice’: Why ex-soldier running for election

Navy hero John Armfield served Australia in Afghanistan and now he hopes to serve in parliament to give voice to the complex mental health challenges roiling the military.

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.

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.

13/04 Tragic detail as killer foster dad dies in jail

He was supposed to protect her.

12/04 Sam Kerr’s nan breaks silence on crash

The grandmother of football star Sam Kerr has spoken for the first time since a terrifying crash left her hospitalised for months, marking her 90th birthday while reflecting on her remarkable recovery.

12/04 ‘Remember them’: Albo’s message for Bondi Junction heroes and victims

Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to the heroes and victims of the Westfield Bondi Junction killings, urging Australians to: “remember them today and every single day.”

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 Sex work bill allows infants in brothels

Infants and children could be exposed to the sex work industry under a radical new proposal to legalise prostitution in South Australia.

12/04 Amazing find after desperate search for elderly man in Sydney

An elderly man has been found alive and well on a rugged track in Sydney’s Royal National Park after spending a night in the wilderness, NSW Police have said.

12/04 Family of Bondi Junction victim’s announce touching act

The family of the hero security guard killed during the Bondi Junction stabbings has launched an appeal for Australians to donate the gift of life in his name.

12/04 ‘Uncertain times’ in Albo’s second week

There’s no doubting the Prime Minister started the week strong.

12/04 What the weather will be like in your city across long weekend

The much anticipated long-weekend will likely see rain in just about every state, but it is still likely to be “pretty good weather” for the majority of Australians.

12/04 Child murderer found dead in jail

A man convicted of killing a foster child in his care has reportedly been found dead in his jail cell.

12/04 26yo Aussie woman’s life cruelly shattered

A young Australian woman has been left paralysed from the neck down after suffering a freak medical episode on a night out with friends.

12/04 Man fatally stabbed in inner-city suburb

A man has been stabbed to death in Melbourne’s inner suburbs overnight.

11/04 Aussie dies hiking in the Swiss Alps

The heartbroken family of an Australian man who died hiking solo in the Swiss Alps has paid tribute to their “beloved brother” saying he died doing something he loved.

11/04 Child dies after being hit by out-of-control car

A four-year old child has died after they were hit by an out of control car on a footpath near Geelong.

11/04 International student arrivals hit record level

A record-breaking 197,000 international students arrived into Australia in one month, as overseas migration shapes up as a federal election battleground.

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 Man breaks back in paragliding accident

Incredible footage has captured the moment a man called triple-0 after he broke his back in three places in a horror paragliding accident he’s since called “the worst situation of (his) life”.

11/04 Cops arrest two men in hunt for killers

Two men have been charged with the murder of Adelaide man Bill Frangos whose body was discovered in his burnt-out house about five months ago.

11/04 ‘Prepare now’: Tropical cyclone warning

Australians have been urged to “prepare now”, as a tropical cyclone is expected to develop off the West Australian coast over the weekend.

11/04 Critical incident declared after man dies

A critical incident investigation is underway in NSW after a man died during a welfare check in western Sydney.

11/04 Inside Liberal leader’s cocaine ‘catch-ups’

Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs snorted cocaine and supplied the drug to friends to alleviate the stress of his high-level job in politics, a court has been told.

11/04 NAB slashes fixed home loan rates

While the Reserve Bank of Australia urges caution, NAB has taken the plunge by dropping fixed rates and forecasting a sharp fall in the cash rate.NAB rolled out major cuts to its fixed home loan rates on Friday, with its lowest advertised rate now sitting at 5.39 per cent per annum for a three-year term – available to borrowers with a loan-to-value ratio of 70 per cent or less.

11/04 ‘Talk is cheap’: Veterans talk election 2025

It has been more than six months since the release of the final report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and as the federal election campaign enters its third week, mental health is dominating headlines.

11/04 ‘Even worse’: Grim warning amid flu spike

This year’s flu season is on track to be “even worse” than last year’s, with doctors warning its severity could put people in hospital or even prove fatal.

11/04 RBA boss pours cold water on rate cut theory

Amid predictions of a potential double rate cut in May, with economists forecasting that Australian homeowners’ mortgage repayments could be slashed due to the United States’ ongoing trade war, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has cast doubt on such a scenario.

11/04 Australia’s youngest murderer arrested

Australia’s youngest convicted murderer has been arrested less than a month after he was released from prison after allegedly breaching supervision orders and possessing child abuse material.

11/04 IVF mix-up leads to birth of stranger’s baby

A woman has unwittingly given birth to a stranger’s baby following a shocking mix-up at Monash IVF, one of Australia’s most prominent fertility providers.

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 Labor’s grand plan for region’s healthcare

Upgraded mental health care facilities and funds for a new residential care home will form the centrepiece of Labor’s grand plan for health services in the Top End, as Anthony Albanese continues to try and rally voters across northern Australia.

10/04 Dutton’s price promise to Aussie drivers

Peter Dutton has vowed to scrap Labor’s vehicle efficiency standards which they claim will increase the cost of fuel-guzzling vehicles like utes and 4WDs by a combined total of about $2.7bn by 2029.

10/04 Major update on loose boa constrictor

There’s been a major update after an enormous boa constrictor was spotted slithering on the loose in Sydney’s south.

10/04 ‘Cruel’: Council’s crackdown on homeless

Footage has revealed the moment unhoused people had their tents thrown into garbage trucks as a Brisbane council cracks down on “illegal” homeless camping on public land.

10/04 Woman seriously injured in clash with dog owner

A woman in her 60’s suffered serious injuries during a confrontation with a dog owner on a Sunshine Coast beach.

10/04 Thousands of Overcharged Virgin customers to get refunds

Virgin Australia will refund 61,000 customers who were overcharged for itinerary changes over a five-year period.

10/04 Aussie stocks soar on Trump tariff backdown

An exuberant relief rally added $116bn in value to the Australian sharemarket on Thursday following US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull back from a sharpening global trade war.

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 Disease alert for millions in major city

Anyone who has visited the Sydney CBD in the last 10 days has been told to stay on high alert after cases of a potentially life-threatening disease were recorded.

10/04 Man drowns at beach near Geelong

A man has drowned at a beach at Barwon Heads along the Bellarine Peninsula near Geelong.

10/04 Aldi urged to open in last Aussie state

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

10/04 Aussies could pay more for essential item

Australia Post has warned consumers could pay more to post a letter after the competition watchdog did not knock back a request to increase the basic postage rate.

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 Aussie girl, 10, dies in horror fire

A 10-year old Australian girl has died after a fire tore through a building in Singapore.

10/04 Major uni hacked, again

The details of more than 10,000 students have been stolen from one of Australia’s largest universities.

09/04 New plan to lower power bills for Aussies

A new plan to lower power bills for millions of Australians who rent will be launched by the Greens at a Smart Energy Conference on Thursday.

09/04 PM’s cash splash for kids’ reef trips

Schoolchildren travelling to the Great Barrier Reef will benefit from $6m in rebates if Labor is re-elected next month, as Anthony Albanese pledges to boost education and awareness of Australia’s beleaguered world-famous ecological icon.

09/04 Exotic animal on the loose in major city

Residents have been warned to keep their distance after a boa constrictor was spotted on the loose in Sydney.

09/04 City’s largest mosque’s broadcast request

Sydney’s largest mosque has proposed plans to broadcast its call to prayer from speakers once a week in Sydney’s west.

09/04 Update after brutal spectator brawl

Police have released several images of the people following a large brawl at Sydney Olympic Park in early April in Sydney’s west.

09/04 Surprising detail in new campaign video

A new election campaign video has been created entirely using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to promote the Liberal Party’s fuel excise cut.

09/04 Major recall of popular Kmart product

Kmart is urgently recalling a popular beverage product due to safety concerns, which has left one person injured.

09/04 ‘Enough is enough’: Striking doctors’ plea

Thousands of public hospital doctors across NSW have walked off the job for a second day, urgently calling for doctor shortages, unsafe hours and burnout to be addressed among a string of demands.

09/04 Cause of Sea World helicopter tragedy revealed

A set of serious safety gaps from tourism operator Sea World Helicopters preceded the tragic Gold Coast helicopter crash that claimed the lives of four people, the nation’s transport safety watchdog has found.

09/04 Services Australia flags Easter changes to Centrelink payments

The Easter holiday period will likely impact how Australians receive their social support payments, Services Australia says.

09/04 Virginia Giuffre not in court after leaving hospital

Virginia Giuffre has been discharged from hospital after a bus crash but was a no show in court on Wednesday, where faces a charge of allegedly breaching a family violence restraining order.

08/04 Bandt makes radical housing demand

The Greens will reform negative gearing and end capital gains tax discounts on investment properties if they secure the balance of power after the May 3 federal election.

08/04 Labor set sights on the Far North with bridge splash

The Prime Minister has announced plans to splash almost a quarter of a billion dollars on a marginal seat in Queensland’s far north, as Labor eyes the flood and storm-ravaged region.

08/04 Meta’s sweeping changes for teen users

Meta has announced it will be introducing sweeping new safeguards in an effort to protect teenage users on their platforms.

08/04 Massive $70m prize up for grabs

The winning numbers for the Oz Lotto draw have been revealed.

08/04 Crane crashes on residential street

A crane has toppled over in a residential street in Sydney’s southwest, while the driver was still inside.

08/04 Car bursts into flames after horror crash

Two people have been hospitalised after a car and a motorbike collided in southwest Sydney before exploding into flames.

08/04 Update after teens ‘trash’ Airbnb property

A 16-year-old has been taken into custody in connection to the wild house party in East Brisbane, which saw 500 teenagers trashing a property in a wild open-invite event.

08/04 Get-rich-quick warning after ASX crash

Australians are being warned to remain vigilant of fraudsters using the global financial climate to deceive people with scams to increase wealth after thousands of dollars were wiped from individual superannuation accounts.

08/04 Big win for wannabe homeowners

People with student debt can now borrow more for a house as new government “guidance” filters through the banks.

08/04 How to watch the Sky News leaders’ debate

It’s the first televised showdown between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in an increasingly heated election campaign.

08/04 ‘Can’t do that’: Doctors start three-day strike

Doctors are walking off the job for three days in NSW public hospitals.

08/04 Plane’s emergency landing after mayday call

A cargo plane has put out a mayday call before making an emergency landing at Sydney Airport.

07/04 ‘Plan ahead’: Warning to holiday-makers

Sydney Airport is anticipating its busiest season in more than five years, with millions expected to flock to the major city for the Easter school holidays.

07/04 ‘How dare they’: Renter’s fury over super-for-housing election promise

A young woman has slammed the Liberal Party plan for first-home buyers to access their superannuation.

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 Sea lion killed in ‘freak accident’ on hwy

A large sea lion the “size of a small cow” was discovered dead on the side of a busy highway in North Adelaide, in what wildlife experts are calling a “freak accident”.

07/04 Sad update in ‘warrior’ mum’s cancer battle

The mother of Perth teenager, Amelia ”Milli” Lucas, who died after a four-year battle with brain cancer, has tragically lost her own battle with the disease.

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 Grim find at home in tourist town

Police have launched an investigation into the death of an elderly man, whose body was found at a home in a tourist town in the Gippsland region of Victoria.

07/04 Liberal candidate’s shock confession

A Liberal Party candidate who told constituents she was a renter campaigning for home ownership has admitted to owning two investment properties.

07/04 Reality TV giant makes online switch

Australia’s biggest TV producer will create new shows specifically for YouTube.

07/04 Multiple dead in horror multi-car crash

Two people have died and multiple have been injured after a multi-car crash in NSW Mid North Coast.

07/04 Trump trade war shakes national budget

Donald Trump’s trade war has not immediately hit the Australia federal budget, despite the global tariff dogfight up-ending financial markets and casting a “dark shadow” across share markets.

07/04 Aussie publicans hit back at Trump’s tariffs

Publicans have hit back at a new 10 per cent tariff imposed on Australian goods by US President Donald Trump, offering patrons a 10 per cent discount on steak.

07/04 Star to sign $300m lifeline

Star Entertainment has agreed to a $300m deal with a US-based casino giant which would save the Australian business from collapse, the Australian Financial Review has reported.

07/04 Measles alert issued across tourism hotspots

A person infected with measles has travelled around popular Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast tourism spots, as health authorities warn people in those areas to watch for symptoms.

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 Crime boss seen with mystery woman

Melbourne underworld figure Tony Mokbel has been seen on a morning walk with a mystery woman, after securing bail in a bombshell court ruling last week.

07/04 AI road cameras coming to one state

Major Adelaide roads will get artificial intelligence cameras aimed at cutting traffic and boosting economic activity.

06/04 Dad can’t sit in dark after daughter’s death

Australian businessman John Singleton has opened up about losing his daughter nearly a year after she was killed in the Bondi Junction attack, revealing he now cries when the lights go out at the movies and has stopped drinking.

06/04 Warning over infectious disease

Queenslanders are being told to remain vigilant after a person unknowingly infected with measles went to multiple tourist spots, stations among other places across the state.

06/04 Man allegedly tries to open plane door twice

A man has been charged after he allegedly attempted to open the emergency exit door during a flight into Sydney Airport.

06/04 ‘Screaming’: Man dead in horror stabbing

A man has died following an alleged stabbing at a unit block in inner-Brisbane in the early hours of Sunday.

06/04 ‘Our way’: Trump, Dutton, and ‘green and gold’

For Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, no two people loom larger over the campaign than Peter Dutton and Donald Trump.

06/04 Aussie fashion icon dies aged 73

Iconic Australian fashion designer Perri Cutten has died aged 73.

06/04 Bailed underworld figure Tony Mokbel reports to police

Former Melbourne underworld figure Tony Mokbel has fulfilled his bail conditions on Sunday, reporting to police in his first weekend of freedom in two decades.

06/04 Three injured in mine collapse

Three men have been injured after a mine explosion in Sydney’s south.

05/04 Albo’s power pledge could save Aussies $2300

Homeowners looking to install a new solar and battery system could save up to $2300 under a new election pledge by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with energy and cost of living a key focus for both parties in the campaign.

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.

05/04 Horror as woman impaled on school fence

A woman has had her arm impaled on a fence and had to be cut free after attempting to recover her daughter’s phone at a high school in northwest Sydney.

05/04 Top cop’s stern words in cold case search

South Australia’s top cop has issued a cautionary word for private investigators searching for the remains of two young girls who were snatched from an oval in Adelaide more than 50 years ago.

05/04 Grim discovery on regional highway

Police are investigating the death of a woman, whose remains were found on a highway in western Victoria.

05/04 Mass super attack ‘overdue, inevitable’, expert says

More mass-scale cyber attacks could be launched in the coming days after hackers ripped hundreds of thousands of dollars from Australian superannuation accounts, a security expert warns.

05/04 Swimmers swept out to sea at Point Lonsdale

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

05/04 Trump tariffs spark five-year AUD low

The Australian dollar has hit a five-year low as China hits back against Donald Trump’s trade war.

05/04 Gangland boss spotted after release

Infamous organised crime figure Tony Mokbel has been spotted on his first day of freedom for two decades, out and about in suburban Melbourne.

04/04 Silver lining in Trump tariff plan

Mortgage holders and young superannuation members could get a leg-up due to US President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies.

04/04 PM’s pledge to flood smashed regions

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will fly to flood-affected areas of western Queensland on Saturday to announce further aid, after usually bone-dry outback towns were smashed this week by up to 100mm of rain in just a day.

04/04 Aussie mum suspected murdered overseas

Investigations by Australian police are reportedly underway following the suspected murder of Queensland mother-of-five Rehana Parvin in Bangladesh last year.

04/04 Why Australia’s ‘best’ chicken shop closing

The Sydney shop behind what’s been praised as the “best” Korean fried chicken in the country has announced it will close its doors in May.

04/04 Ex-detainee in violent court outburst

A former immigration detainee who was shot after allegedly charging at police with a metal pole has reacted violently after he was refused freedom.

04/04 Tributes flow for ‘champion’ former MP

Tributes have begun to flow for “champion” former MP Petro Georgiou, who died at the age of 77.

04/04 Enrolment deadline for May 3 election

Time is running out for Aussies to get their election admin tasks sorted, or else cop a fine from the Australian Electoral Commission.

04/04 Mayors’ bed tax to stay the night

Four Queensland mayors have proposed a new bed tax for tourists, slugging visitors an additional levy for every night they spend in their towns.

04/04 Two states shaken by earthquake

Residents in southern NSW have been rocked by a 3.7 magnitude earthquake.

04/04 Black beach ball mystery solved

The mystery of Sydney’s black beach balls may have been solved, with authorities announcing they likely came from sewage plants.

04/04 Shocking images of horror bus crash

A bus driver has been seriously injured after their vehicle crashed into a tree near the Tea Tree Plaza Interchange in Adelaide’s northeast.

04/04 Major update on missing mum of three

Police have made a “breakthrough” in their search for missing mum Tayla Spies, who has not been seen for more than two months.

04/04 School evacuated after bomb threat

Students and teachers at a Sydney school were evacuated after an anonymous bomb threat was made on Friday morning.

04/04 Pics show grim reality of devastating floods

Footage from NASA’s Earth Observatory has shown the widespread and ongoing flooding affecting Queensland’s Channel Country that has ballooned twice the size of Victoria.

04/04 Court rules on Mokbel’s freedom plea

Convicted drug trafficker and underworld big shot Tony Mokbel will be freed for the first time in almost two decades after a court found his case was “clearly exceptional”.

03/04 Major update after body buried in paddock

A second person has been charged in connection to the alleged murder of a man whose remains were found in a shallow grave in Sydney’s northwest.

03/04 Fake ozempic seized at Aussie border

Aussies have been warned to think before they jab, with more counterfeit Ozempic-labelled products seized at the border.

03/04 Warning after measles case visits busy pub

One Australian state is desperately trying to contain a measles outbreak, with infected people visiting 53 locations in just over three weeks, including a busy pub.

03/04 Aussies urged to get flu vax after cases surge

Australians have been urged to get a flu vaccination as cases surge across the country, almost doubling in one state.

03/04 Man charged after alleged antisemitic threats

A man has been charged with stalking and intimidation after allegedly making antisemitic comments at a hospital in southern Sydney.

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 ‘Game on’: ABC chair hits back at Dutton

ABC Chair Kim Williams has hit back after Peter Dutton refused to rule out cuts to the national broadcaster’s funding as part of an election pledge to scrutinise “wasteful spending”.