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Crazy find in dead fox’s stomach
Wildlife researchers are used to finding unusual things in animals’ stomachs but this fox left them “blown away”.
One infected family sparks school closures
Two Melbourne schools closed today after four students tested positive for COVID-19 – and they’re all from the one “very large” family.?
‘A new low’: Liberal Senator sparks fury
A Liberal Senator is in hot water after she seemingly invoked the dying words of George Floyd in a “vile” political attack on live TV.
Statue vandals face tough new penalties
A second statue of Captain Cook has been attacked by vandals, as the NSW Premier warns she’s considering tough new penalties.
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Big question about secret Labor sting
A federal Labor figure has been drawn into the explosive saga involving a secretly recorded Victorian MP, in a political hit job that has rocked the ALP.
Fresh child abuse charges for former MP
Disgraced former NSW Labor minister and convicted sex offender Milton Orkopoulos has been charged with more than a dozen alleged sexual assault offences in the 1990s.
Everything you are now allowed to do
States have accelerated the lifting of restrictions across the country as coronavirus infections slow. Here’s the latest announcements.
'Murdered' girl's bones found
Police have confirmed human remains found in a Queensland dam are those of three-year-old Kaydence Mills.
‘A new low’: Liberal Senator sparks fury
A Liberal Senator is in hot water after she seemingly invoked the dying words of George Floyd in a “vile” political attack on live TV.
Big question about secret Labor sting
A federal Labor figure has been drawn into the explosive saga involving a secretly recorded Victorian MP, in a political hit job that has rocked the ALP.
Labor MP’s shocking insults at colleagues
A senior Victorian government minister has been accused of branch-stacking amid accusations he called the Minister for Women a “b*tch”.
Anger at defaced Howard, Abbott statues
Australia’s trade minister has taken aim at vandals who have defaced statues of Australian prime ministers Tony Abbott and John Howard.
The lie white Aussies tell themselves
A common remark in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests around Australia shows many of us are still missing the point about race and inequality.
Aussie on China’s death row a TV star
The Australian man facing execution for drug smuggling 7.5kg of ice in China acted on Blue Heelers, and in The Man From Snowy River.
Sydney Captain Cook statue defaced
Two women have been charged after the Captain Cook statue in Sydney was defaced with spray paint, and busts of Australian prime minister have also been targeted.
Toddler found eating noodles off floor
A three-year-old boy suffered “heinous and vile” abuse from his mother and her girlfriend, with police finding him severely malnourished.
Matriarch of infamous gun feud clan dies
The matriarch of the Darwiche family, whose infamous shooting feud with another western Sydney family resulted in 10 murder convictions, has died.
Childcare rorter loses $3.6m scam appeal
A childcare fraudster who was convicted over a brazen government benefit scam and labelled “a bogan” by jurors has lost her appeal.
Learner caught seven times over limit
A learner driver from Melbourne is facing court after police alleged he was driving erratically and was almost seven times over the limit.
Aussie on China’s death row a TV star
The Australian man facing execution for drug smuggling 7.5kg of ice in China acted on Blue Heelers, and in The Man From Snowy River.
Hadley racial slur claim in bullying case
Ray Hadley called a producer’s girlfriend a “curry muncher” and tried to ensure a witness was dropped from a bullying case, it was alleged in court.
Statue vandals face tough new penalties
A second statue of Captain Cook has been attacked by vandals, as the NSW Premier warns she’s considering tough new penalties.
Fresh child abuse charges for former MP
Disgraced former NSW Labor minister and convicted sex offender Milton Orkopoulos has been charged with more than a dozen alleged sexual assault offences in the 1990s.
Date set for nightclubs to re-open
People will finally be able to get back on the dancefloor with one state flagging a date for nightclubs to re-open.
'Murdered' girl's bones found
Police have confirmed human remains found in a Queensland dam are those of three-year-old Kaydence Mills.
Qld border reopening could happen sooner
Queensland’s chief health officer hasn’t ruled out reopening the border early after stage two of easing restrictions was also fast-tracked.
Missing man’s body found in bushland
The body of a 34-year-old Brisbane man who was last seen riding his dirt bike on Saturday afternoon has been discovered in bushland.
Daniel Andrews’ government in chaos
A second minister of the Victorian Labor Government has quit over the corruption scandal – and more heads could roll.
Big question about secret Labor sting
A federal Labor figure has been drawn into the explosive saga involving a secretly recorded Victorian MP, in a political hit job that has rocked the ALP.
One infected family sparks school closures
Two Melbourne schools closed today after four students tested positive for COVID-19 – and they’re all from the one “very large” family.?
Your chance to help charities keep food on the table
Charities across the country have experienced massive jumps in the number of people needing help this year. Now, it’s our chance to help the charities. SEE THE VIDEO
Stars join forces to get crowds back in stadiums
Australians are being urged to download the COVIDSafe app to help get crowds back at major events via the star-studded Let Us Play campaign.
Animal bait found in popular park
West Torrens Council has put up a CCTV camera at Thebarton Oval after a dog walker discovered green pellets on the ground, sparking fears beloved pets could be maliciously poisoned.
Green fireball lights up Pilbara sky
Pilbara residents have been treated to an astronomical spectacle overnight after a meteor lit up the night sky. WATCH it here. Warning: Strong language.
‘So much blood’ in Northbridge glassing
A young woman is lucky to have escaped serious damage to her eyes after having a glass smashed in her face while she was out at the Brass Monkey Hotel celebrating her birthday with friends.
Historic Perth BLM protest draws huge crowd
A crowd of at least 10,000 attended Perth’s historic Black Lives Matter protest today which organisers have promised is just the beginning in their fight to improve Indigenous lives and end racism.
Mum ‘begged’ police for baby before death
An Indigenous woman whose baby girl who died while she was in police custody “begged” cops not to separate them, a neighbour said.
Aboriginal baby dies while mum in custody
Indigenous community leaders are demanding answers after a four-month-old baby girl died while her mother was in police custody.
Reporter narrowly escapes croc attack
A Darwin news reporter has revealed it’s true what they say about never smiling at a crocodile, narrowly escaping the reptile's jaws.
Enviable lifestyle can be yours
This Sandford home has got it all — sleek entertainment areas, luxurious bathrooms, abundant space and big water views.
Grave concerns for missing man
Tasmania Police, SES and volunteers on the ground and in the air have spent two days searching for a man reported missing in the state’s North-West.
Front row seat to magical mountain views
From its Art Deco curves to its lavish space and enviable position, this Sandy Bay home is an absolute beauty.
