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Thousands shiver through coldest morning of the year
Thousands of Aussies have shivered through the coldest morning of the year so far as a polar air mass which brought freezing winds to the east coast continues to linger.
Election boss warns over misinformation
The man in charge of running the federal election has sounded the alarm on the growing problem of misinformation on social media.
‘War criminal’: Treasurer’s awkward question on Netanyahu
Jim Chalmers thought he would be spruiking his budget during a TV appearance, but then he was asked an awkward question about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Details after dad, 2yo son found dead
A man and his two-year-old son have been found dead in their home in northern NSW, police have confirmed.
Hundreds charged in high-risk DV blitz
Cops say anyone committing the heinous' crime of domestic violence can expect police at their house as hundreds of alleged offenders are rounded up.
Dirty tricks used to trap Aussie teens
As parents of lost teens like Jessica Cleland call for change, social media's like" button is being blamed for mental health disorders - and there is an even darker side preying on our kids.
Update after cop stabbed in head
A man charged with stabbing a police officer in the head in broad daylight will remain behind bars on remand until July.
‘Pulling knives on parents’: Kids’ addiction out of control
Some Aussie teens are so addicted to social media and gaming they are pulling knives on their parents, while others are throwing screaming matches. Sign our petition to change the law.
Update after man’s alleged drunken mid-flight act
A man who allegedly tried to open an emergency door in the middle of an international flight into Australia has faced court for the first time.
When Apple, Microsoft and SpaceX mandated a return to the office post-Covid, they copped serious consequences
Bosses who forced their workers to return to the office after Covid-19 have had that mandate backfire big time.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wins bid to appeal against US extradition
The Australian WikiLeaks founder has had a significant victory in his ongoing battle against extradition to the United States.
‘Dosen’t make sense’: Albo goes nuclear
The prime minister has lashed out at the opposition for failing to reveal where nuclear power plants after extensive' polling was done in potential electorates.
ADF on standby to help stranded Aussies
Australia's Foreign Minister says the Australian Defence Force is ready" to help Australians stranded on New Caledonia amid the exploding political unrest.
Leaders unite in bid for ‘action’ on social media harming our kids
Anthony Albanese has led a chorus of politicians declaring it time to take strong action" to protect young Australians from social media harms, throwing his support behind an age limit with effective" enforcement.
Council urged to remove rapist’s mural from the Rocks
An online petition is calling for a famous mural in the Rocks in Sydney to be pulled down after the artist faced court this week on rape charges.
Cop stabbed in the head at Sydney park
A police officer has been stabbed in the head while working near an inner-city park.
Woman allegedly stabbed outside Westfield
A woman was standing at a bus stop outside the shopping centre when she was allegedly stabbed.
PM mum on drug claim in soldier’s death
The Prime Minister has refused to comment on claims defence personnel tested positive for illicit drugs days before a special forces soldier's death.
‘Ghost town’: Video shows iconic Australian island looking deserted
A sad video has revealed just how much a once thriving Aussie island tourist destination has changed.
6 arrests after cops, protesters clash
Police arrested six people following tense scenes after pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters converged in Melbourne's CBD.
How you can help save our kids from social media
Australian children are suffering at the hands of social media giants who put profits before people- but there's a way you can help protect
Dutton’s ‘$40bn’ budget hole
The Treasurer said the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's plan to slash migration would cause major damage to the Australian economy.
New push to save kids from toxic social media
Australian children are facing an unprecedented health crisis. Now, experts and parents are calling for change. Sign our petition.
Mercury plummets to monthly low despite sunny reprieve
A sunny break has brought a welcome reprieve from wet weather, but the mercury is staying down across southeastern Australia.
Police accused of ‘taking it too far’ as footage of response to alleged fight emerges
A Victorian Police officer has been accused of going too far" after footage emerged of the officer repeatedly using a baton to hit a man outside a pub.
Star enters trading halt amid takeover bid
Star confirmed it had entered a trading halt after receiving multiple takeover bids, as the beleaguered casino giant continues to face scrutiny over its ability to operate a casino licence.
Man’s alleged drunk mid-flight act
A man has been charged over an alleged drunken act where he tried to open an emergency door in the middle of an international flight into Australia.
Labor conference to continue after Palestine clashes
Labor delegates will meet again on Sunday for the Victorian state party conference after pro-Palestine protesters sent the venue into lockdown.
Let Them Be Kids: Save our teens from social media scourge
The age limit that children can access social media should be raised to 16 as Australian kids face the worst humanitarian crisis of a generation. JOIN THE LET THEM BE KIDS CAMPAIGN
Man fighting for life after alleged daylight stabbing
A man is fighting for his life after allegedly being stabbed multiple times in broad daylight on a suburban street.
Tragic way these 10 young Aussies are linked
These are just some of the faces of young Australians whose lives ended because of social media, which in some way contributed to their deaths.
Sydney Uni boss ‘sorry’ for protest camps, but won’t call the cops
University of Sydney vice-chancellor Mark Scott has apologised to the community for an encampment of pro-Palestinian activists was making students and staff feel unsafe". However, he outlined why he was not involving police.
Nathan Brown sued by player agent over “unpaid debts”
The Manly star is facing a whopping $200,000 payment over unpaid fees" to his former player agent.
Aussie injured in deadly Afghanistan shooting
An Australian tourist has been injured in a deadly shooting incident in central Afghanistan.
New hope to find missing cult members
The uncle of missing cult members Chantelle McDougall and her daughter Leela who disappeared from a small rural town in 2007 is raising funds to launch a new investigation to find them.
Dad’s ‘genius’ garden hack
An Aussie dad's ingenious solution for trimming his towering front yard hedge has captivated online attention as the ultimate example of efficiency over effort.
Protesters call to end trade with Israel
Hundreds of people march through the streets of Sydney in support of Palestine calling for the government to end trade with Israel.
Huge safety hazard found in kids toys
A line of popular baby toys and accessories sold across multiple Australian stores and online have been recalled after major safety hazards were found in the products.
Man charged with stabbing cop in head
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a NSW Police officer was allegedly stabbed in the head multiple times near Hyde Park.
‘Hard to survive’: Sad reason Australia is seeing an influx of New Zealanders
Kiwis are relocating to Australia in droves, with young people the driving force behind the mass exodus - and experts predict it will only continue to ramp up.
State on alert after measles case reported
Health authorities in one state are on high alert after a new case of measles - the 10th this year - was reported at one of Australia's busiest airports.
Unexpected job offering $50 per hour after just one week of training
A well-paid job requiring just one week of training and no uni degree has been revealed - but Aussies think 95% of people" don't have what it takes to do it.
Wild scenes erupt at Labor state conference
The Victorian Premier has blasted the actions of protesters who stormed the Victorian Labor Conference on Saturday.
Author charged with grooming 13yo girl
A well-known children's author charged with the alleged grooming of a teenage girl online has been identified.
Thug faces deportation after sickening attack
A man set to be deported after viciously attacking another man allegedly behaved appallingly while in prison, including one sick act involving urine and milk.
ADF on standby to help stranded Aussies
Australia's Foreign Minister says the Australian Defence Force is ready" to help Australians stranded on New Caledonia amid the exploding political unrest.
Why northern Australia will be ‘unliveable’
Northern parts of Australia will suffer from lethal heat' in the coming decades, making it fatal to be outside for more than a few hours, experts warn.
The problem with Chris Dawson’s murder charge
A single phone call has emerged as one of the key claims in wife killer Chris Dawson's appeal trial as the former teacher fights to have his murder charge overturned.
Ex-immigration detainee sues Commonwealth
A former immigration detainee, who was freed from indefinite detention after a High Court ruling, has lodged a writ to sue the Commonwealth for false imprisonment.
Texts, fake cheques show extent of grandmother’s ‘elaborate’ scam
The victims of a woman who faked cancer and the death of her mother to fleece $400,000 from her friends have called for her to be deported.
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