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Police issue message to Schoolies as celebrations begin
The tens of thousands of young people travelling to the Gold Coast and other parts of Australia for the opening week of Schoolies today are being urged to do two things.
Police investigate stabbing death of father left at hospital
Justin Hennings, 25, was dropped off at the Sydney hospital and later died.
Prime Minister steels for tough fight over industrial relations reforms
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces a crucial week ahead in domestic politics.
Blue Mountains climber killed in freak accident
A climber has been killed by a falling rock in the NSW Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.
Neighbours save Melbourne man from burning apartment with mattress
After hearing screaming and shouts of help me, help me, at 7.30am, South Melbourne residents ran out to help.
Festival-goers left covered in mud as wild weather continues
Warnings of floods, fires, storms and extreme wind have been issued across three states after fierce storms knocked out power for thousands.
Woman arrested after Melbourne man, 61, dies following alleged stabbing
A woman has been arrested today after a man died following an alleged stabbing in Melbournes north-west.
Thousands of South Australian homes without power after storms
Some residents are being warned outages will last until tomorrow.
Victoria Election campaign heats up with six days to go
Three and four-year-old kinder will be free and another 50 new government-owned childcare centres will open under an Andrews Government, if re-elected.
How can you recycle soft plastics in Australia?
With the option to drop soft plastics off at major supermarkets now gone, what should Aussies do with them?
Embers fly as tree burns inside out: Stunning photo wins accolade
Four Australians are included in the winners of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, which showcases the terror and wonder of nature.
Lack of discipline haunts the Wallabies as Ireland avoid shock defeat
Discipline. Its the word that wont go away as the Wallabies lost yet another tight contest on their end-of-year spring tour against Ireland.
With Twitter in chaos, here are some ways to protect your account
Security experts warn drastic job cuts may open the door to bad actors exploiting the platforms vulnerabilities and compromising user accounts.
Julie Bishop warns Australia faces tricky balancing act over China
Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has warned Australia faces treading a tricky fine line in repairing relations with China after Anthony Albaneses meeting with Xi Jinping.
Medibank hacker releases more private health information
After days of silence the Medibank hacker, or hackers, have released more private information on the Dark Web.
Motorbike rider seriously injured after horrific crash in Queensland
Police said the motorcyclist was riding on the Pacific Motorway in Pimpama when he collided with the rear of a vehicle.
Funeral held for first of two Polish men killed in missile blast
A funeral was held for one of two Polish men who died in a missile explosion near the border with Ukraine.
Moment man plucked from crocodile-infested waters
A daring rescue unfolded in the dark after a vehicle became stuck in a flooded river, inhabited by carnivorous reptiles.
LIVE: Rolling coverage of Autumn Nations Series rugby
Australia is eyeing a massive upset ahainst world No.1 Ireland at their Aviva Stadium fortress in Dublin.
Being racist is not a new concept: Kumanjayi Walkers family calls for change
On the night her cousin was killed, Samara Fernandez-Brown waited outside the Yuendumu police station for hours believing he was still alive.
Paralysis ticks putting endangered Australian animal under threat
Ongoing wet weather has led to fears for a misunderstood animal thats a vital pollinator of the rainforests.
Samoa showed plenty of heart, but Australia were too good and cruised to their 12th World Cup.
Victorian MP under fire for calling for Andrews to be red mist
Catherine Cumming insists she wasnt calling for violence against the Victorian Premier when saying the term, which is used to describe someone whos been shot.
English implosion gives Australia ODI series win
The tourists looked set to tie up the three-match series before a stunning collapse sparked by Adam Zampa.
Man spends hours clinging to car in crocodile-infested waters
A 45-year-old man has spent eight hours trapped clinging to his bogged car surrounded by rising crocodile-infested waters in WAs remote Kimberly.
Queensland top cop awaits report into police culture
Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll is bracing for the release of a report into police culture expected to be handed down on Monday.
Two men are in comas in hospital after a violent gang attack in Carlton.
One to stock and one to rock: Why sneaker devotees snap up rare kicks
Jason Vincent Piperno is probably lucky his fiance, Stefney Vannasith, shares his devotion to sneakers
Labor pledges $34 million for live music industry
Labor is promising $34 million to support the live music industry, including cash for artists and new planning approvals to protect venues.
Anti-LGBTQ candidate wont sit in Victorian Liberal party room: Guy
A Liberal Party candidate all but certain to be elected to Victorian Parliament next week despite her virulently anti-LGBTQ views wont sit in the party room, Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has said.
Rates of organ donation falling across NSW
Rates of organ donation are falling across New South Wales but there is a new momentum to reverse the trend.
Top-secret facility is about to be Australias largest indoor vertical cannabis farm
A top-secret location is about to become Australias largest indoor vertical cannabis farm.
Senior lands in hot water over self-published book
When lockdowns and COVID-19-related staff shortages crippled our aged care system, an 86-year-old known by her pen name Barbara Canin put pen to paper and self-published a book on the struggles faced by carers and residents alike.
Aussie man with huge heart collects cans to raise money for those in need
A Queensland project that started with collecting cans has now turned into something far greater.
Out-of-pocket client exposes tradie allegedly caught having sex on the job
Angry, out-of-pocket clients have rallied to bring down a Melbourne-based contract manager.
CCTV shows moment plane crashes into car in Sydney suburb
A pilot who survived a light plane crash in Sydney is a newly-married man who is expecting a child.
Body found in search for missing man in NSW town
A body has been found in the search for a missing Eugowra man Ljubisa Les Vugec.
Melissa Caddicks husband makes claim for watches, jewellery, paintings
The husband of Melissa Caddick has made a filing in federal court to reclaim watches, jewellery and two paintings which are set to be sold to repay the victims of her fraud.
Five men assaulted after arranging to meet a person online
The men were all allegedly assaulted and robbed by a group of teenagers in Evans Head, in five separate incidents over the last two weeks.
Twitter risks fraying as engineers exit over Musk upheaval
Musk ended a very public argument with nearly two dozen coders critical to the microblogging platforms stability by ordering them fired this week.
Disgraceful Beckhams icon status shredded
David Beckhams hard won reputation shredded by one disgraceful decision.
Cyclist dies after being hit by van in Melbourne
Victoria police said the man was yet to be identified and died at the scene.
Storms forecast for NSW central west as emergency continues
Condobolin is expected to have highest flood since 1894 as water levels continue to rise today.
A million soldiers in two spots end the bloodiest battle of all time
The tide of World War II changed dramatically and irrevocably on November 19, 1942, with the beginning of Operation Uranus.
Mates hiking through the outback when worlds most venomous snake strikes
From snakes and spiders, to highly venomous jellyfish, Australia is home to a manner of weird, wonderful, albeit dangerous creatures. But do you know what to do if bitten by one?
CCTV emerges of Commodore racing through red light, hitting boy
Confronting CCTV footage has emerged of the moment an unregistered Commodore sped through a red light and struck a 12-year-old boy in Brisbane.
Pregnant woman allegedly attacked by man
A pregnant woman has allegedly been attacked by a man in Jane Brook on Perths north-east outskirts.
Forever 15: Cassius Turveys heartbroken mum farewells her miracle
The 15-year-old died from injuries sustained when he was allegedly beaten while walking home from school in Perth.
Red-bellied black snake secretly living in womans car for two weeks
An Adelaide woman got the shock of her life when she opened her car to find a red-bellied black snake had taken up residence.
Father reveals how scammers outsmarted him and his bank
Waine Sauermann lost his life savings to scammers who not only outsmarted him, but also his bank.
Neighbours save Melbourne man from burning apartment with mattress
Embers fly as tree burns inside out: Stunning photo wins accolade
Victoria Election campaign heats up with six days to go
How can you recycle soft plastics in Australia?