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Dozens arrested as Australia child abuse network busted

Cracking an international cloud-based platform, used to access and share child abuse material, has led police to bust an Australian network with 700 alleged offenders.

Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

Former Australian test cricketer David Warner after his last test in 2024. Photo: Getty Images

Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

One of Australia's greatest batsmen was both foolish and reckless when he drove after sharing a few glasses of wine with friends on Easter Sunday, his lawyer says.

Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation

'Sick of all the red tape and s***': Wealthy Aussie donors switching to One Nation

Encouraged by billionaire Gina Rinehart, some of Australia's wealthiest voters are shifting support from the Liberal-National coalition to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.

Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre

Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre

Diesel prices in Australia could surge above $4 a litre in coming months, spelling a much more severe economic fallout than forecast by the Reserve Bank.

Teens admit roles in Australia's largest cocaine bust

Nearly two tonnes of cocaine was seized from a boat stranded off the coast of K'gari in 2024. ...

Teens admit roles in Australia's largest cocaine bust

Two teenagers will be the first sentenced over the largest cocaine bust in Australia's history after they admitted trying to collect two tonnes of the drug from an offshore boat.

Books banned from schools after author admits child exploitation charges

The once-popular books of Australian writer Craig Silvey will not return to school library shelves in his home state after he admitted to child exploitation charges.

Fresh charges for Bondi terror accused

Police officers stand guard outside Bondi Pavilion following the attack at Bondi Beach in...

Fresh charges for Bondi terror accused

A man accused of unleashing Australia's deadliest terror attack has been hit with fresh charges six months after the Bondi Beach massacre.

Nightclub firebombed as Melbourne 'grog wars' escalate

Police are investigating a firebombing at a Melbourne nightclub as the number of arson attacks increases in the so-called "grog wars" plaguing the city.

Three dead after yacht rescue mission goes wrong

Three dead after NSW yacht rescue mission goes wrong

Two marine rescue volunteers have died as they sought to assist a stricken yacht in a deadly rescue mission.

Hearing begins into Bondi Beach shooting

Hundreds of flowers lay on the ground at the memorial next to Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach in...

Hearing begins into Bondi Beach shooting

Australia began public hearings on Monday into the Bondi Beach mass shooting in December.

Man charged with murder of 5yo Alice Springs girl

Man charged with murder of 5yo Alice Springs girl

A man has been charged with sexually assaulting and murdering a five-year-old girl after she vanished from her outback home.

Three dead after attack at Sydney home

A man is in custody after three people were killed in a suspected domestic violence incident in a quiet Sydney cul-de-sac.

Australia mouse plague prompts food supply fears

Australia's government said on Saturday it was worried about a plague of mice in the west and would keep working with industry to curb its impact on food supply.

Outback town regroups after girl's death sparks riot

An outback town is exhausted and heartbroken after a young girl's death and a chaotic night triggered an accused murderer's evacuation, an Elder says.

Alleged killer of Alice Springs five-year-old relocated after riots

Protesters gather in the streets of Alice Springs following the arrest of 47-year-old Jefferson...

Alleged killer of Alice Springs five-year-old relocated after riots

A man arrested over the killing of a five-year-old girl has been flown out of an outback town after a crowd angry at the accused murderer clashed with police.

'Outrageous': Rebel denies dumping phone in film feud

Rebel Wilson heading to court in Sydney. Photo: Getty Images

'Outrageous': Rebel denies dumping phone in film feud

Australian actress Rebel Wilson has rejected an "absolutely outrageous" accusation she dumped her phone to avoid handing over key communications in a defamation case.

Machine-knitted puffer like no other

Just in time for winter, up-and-coming designer Alberta Bucciarelli has created a puffer like no other.

Rebel calls herself 'champion of women' in co-star feud

Rebel Wilson on her way to court in Sydney. Photo: Getty Images

Rebel calls herself 'champion of women' in co-star feud

Aussie A-lister Rebel Wilson has denied mistreating the star of her directorial debut, describing herself as a champion of women in her defence of a defamation suit.

Outback manhunt expands as fears grow for missing girl

Five-year-old Sharon Granites has been missing for more than two days. Photo: Supplied / NT...

Outback manhunt expands as fears grow for missing girl

A desperate outback search for a missing girl has entered a third day amid fears the five-year-old has been abducted by a recently released prisoner.

Actor claims she was 'mocked' by Rebel's wife amid feud

Charlotte MacInnes (centre) with lawyer Sue Chrysanthou. Photo: Getty Images

Actor claims she was 'mocked' by Rebel's wife amid feud

A rising star suing Rebel Wilson says she felt mocked by the Hollywood actor's wife appearing to reference her testimony in a social media post.

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