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LandslidePremiumSinkhole creates traffic nightmare

A sinkhole caused by a collapsed mineshaft has created massive headaches in the Victorian alpine region.

Steve Zemek

NewsPremiumThird man charged over wild police chase

Police have charged a third man over a wild chase through Sydney’s western suburbs during which an officer was stabbed.

Clareese Packer and Emma Kirk

NEWSPremiumKey three minutes before 95yo’s Taser death

A fatal confrontation that lasted less than three minutes has been crucial in the trial of a police officer who fired his Taser at a 95-year-old who was using a walker.

Adelaide Lang

SearchPremiumNew development in anti-Israel attack

Police are hoping to speak to a driver of a white Holden as they probe a car fire and spate of anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney’s eastern suburbs this week.

Steve Zemek

NewsPremiumActivists charged over coal port protest

Three climate activists have been arrested on the water and charged following a protest at the Newcastle Coal Port on Saturday.

Emma Kirk and Steve Zemek

SA NewsPremiumBabysitter charged with child neglect

The police have arrested and charged a teen babysitter after a three-year-old toddler was found with horrendous injuries.

Clareese Packer

WildlifePremiumHeartwarming update in epic penguin journey

There’s been a big update in the heartwarming story of an emperor penguin that swam 3500 km to WA’s southern coastline.

Emma Kirk

NEWSPremiumMan shot by police in remote town

A male police officer was allegedly assaulted while responding to a domestic violence incident, with a firearm allegedly discharged during the altercation.

Clareese Packer

NewsPremiumRecords fall in fresh heatwave hell

Temperatures have soared about 15C above average as a brutal heatwave hits millions of Aussies.

Emma Kirk

NEWSPremiumUrgent safety recall for JB Hi-Fi product

A popular product sold at JB Hi-Fi stores between January and October has sparked serious safety concerns.

Clareese Packer

UpdatedPremiumFresh update in Sydney shooting chaos

Police have confirmed the man who was shot dead in a targeted attack had links to organised crime, with the shooter still on the run.

Clareese Packer

CrimePremiumNine arrested after brutal alleged stabbing

Nine people have been arrested after a man was stabbed and rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries.

Emma Kirk

CrimeTeen in court for allegedly biting cop

The police say two teens damaged a marked cop car parked at a station and then fled to escape arrest, with one of the teens allegedly biting an officer.

Duncan Evans

NewsPremium‘Trust your gut’: Seedy side to Asian hotspot

Laos is best known for its stunning scenery, friendly locals and wild parties. But the poisoning of two Aussie teens in a bar has shown a seedier side.

Alexandra Feiam

NEWSPremiumInjured Bali boy back home on mercy flight

An eight-year-old boy is back home in Australia after a horror quadbike accident in Bali.

Emma Kirk and Clareese Packer

CrimeAlbo scores huge win for Bali Nine prisoners

The remaining members of the notorious Bali Nine drug smuggling ring could soon return home to Australia following a diplomatic breakthrough.

Duncan Evans

EXCLUSIVEPremiumPlea as vulnerable Aussies in ‘crisis’

Vulnerable Australians are reaching ‘crisis point’ as experts band together to demand a solution to this ‘unacceptable’ issue affecting millions.

Clareese Packer

Federal PoliticsPremiumAussies hit with billions in ‘illegal charges’

The Albanese government will introduce legislation on Monday to stop government agencies such as the Tax Office passing on debit surcharges on payments from taxpayers.

Joanne Williamson

HEALTH CommentsPremiumHealth Department under pressure to overhaul data management

The total cost of emergency department services has skyrocketed over the past five years, according to a fresh audit that has put the Health Department under pressure to overhaul its data management.

Jake Dietsch

BREAKINGTragic update in Laos drink poisoning

A second Australian woman has died after drinking a cocktail allegedly containing methanol at a hostel in Laos, taking the death toll to six.

Aisling Brennan

LETHAL COCKTAILSVideoSecond teen dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Thailand

Holly Bowles was on a dream holiday with her best friend when she fell critically sick.

Cassie Zervos and Bryce Luff

CourtPremiumPop star’s big legal win over Aussie

International pop star Katy Perry has had a big win in her long-running legal battle with an Australian designer.

Steve Zemek

Animals‘Fantastic’ update for lost emperor penguin

An emperor penguin that took a wrong turn and ended up in Western Australia is now ready to make the 3,500km journey home.

Aisling Brennan

NSW NewsMan killed in helicopter crash

A man has died and another has been injured after a Super Puma helicopter crashed in remote NSW.

Duncan Evans