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Child Protection failed baby boy, South Australian coroner finds
The death of an 11-week-old boy in a squalid home could have been prevented if the Department for Child Protection had acted on multiple reports that he and his siblings were at risk, the SA coroner has found.
South Australia
Man with mysterious gunshot wound shows up at Sydney hospital
The 37-year-old man arrived at Bankstown Hospital after 12am today.
Sydney
Health warning for Aussie travellers heading to Bali
Western Australians travelling to Bali over the coming school holidays have been warned to remain alert following a surge in dengue fever cases in the region.
Travel
More than 8600 drivers snapped on phone detection cameras in a week
In just one week, the South Australian cameras had detected as many drivers as police on the side of the road would see in an entire year.
South Australia
Man charged after gunshots fired on Melbourne street
Specialist police and the dog squad swarmed the suburb of Tarneit before arresting a 43-year-old man.
shootings
'It's been tough': Jarryd Hayne speaks after remaining rape charges dropped
The former NRL star has claimed vindication after his rape charges were officially dropped.
Jarryd Hayne
Premier responds after 'preventable' death of intoxicated man
The man's death has brought new state laws into the firing line.
Melbourne
Teary-eyed Albanese alleges teen charged with terror offence threatened his family
The 19-year-old has been charged with doing an act in preparation for a terrorist attack.
Anthony Albanese
Call for SA drivers to have to be re-tested on road rules every 10 years
South Australia's peak motoring body is calling for a mandatory road rules test for drivers every 10 years before their licence can be renewed.
South Australia
AFL great to fight historical child sex abuse charges
Australian rules football champion will fight allegations he sexually assaulted an underage girl in the 1980s.
Victoria
Sydney site 'significantly contaminated' as gas emissions detected
The environment authority, however, said the risk to the public is very low.
Sydney
Blackmail and extortion rates surge 122 per cent in New South Wales
A cyber security expert said victims are being blackmailed with their data, internet browsing history or explicit images and videos.
New South Wales
World Vision Australia backpays $6 million it underpaid staff
World Vision has back-paid more than $6 million to staff after the charity self-reported underpayments to the Fair Work Ombudsman in 2019.
charity
Legendary 'swan dollar' to soar again this year
First privately minted in 1967, the Aussie coins have fetched tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Sydney Jewish Museum reopens after police operation
The building in Darlinghurst, in the city's CBD, had been briefly evacuated, although both the Museum and NSW Police say there was no threat to the public.
New South Wales
Police officers and workers injured after alleged robbery in Melbourne
Victoria police allege one was in "possession of an edged weapon".
Melbourne
Former Aussie PMs hit by new Russian sanctions
The pair are among 37 prominent Australians singled out by the Kremlin over what's described as an 'anti-Russia agenda'.
Russia Ukraine
Man arrested over 'evil twin' fake wifi networks, AFP says
The man allegedly lured unsuspecting victims into signing over their personal details.
crime
Warning over 'true blue' texts from supposed 'mate'
Yeah, nah thanks - scammers are trying to mimic Australian slang to trick phone users, Telstra reckons.
scam
Home owners entering mortgage arrears hits eight-year high
Persistent inflation and high interest rates are putting many households' finances in a vice grip.
Albanese hunts Brisbane gold with record Olympic sport funding boost
The federal government is set to announce a record Olympic and Paralympic sport funding package in an attempt to boost the medal haul in Brisbane, as well as Los Angeles 2028.
Olympics
Multiple arrests as police sweep through Sydney suburbs
Investigators are hoping to disrupt arson, home invasions, and shootings linked to organised crime.
crime
Leaked email from hospital CEO urges staff to 'turn lights off' amid budget cuts
The Alfred Hospital chief executive admitted to staff today, the hospital's budget was "significantly less" than what they planned for.
Victoria
Uber driver terrifies passengers during alleged road rage incident
The driver allegedly tailgated and overtook a motorist who cut him off before coming to a stop in the middle of a busy tunnel.
Sydney
Family of man injured in random attack meet with hero who protected him
MMA fighter James Williams ran to help Linda's 39-year-old son Jay when he was targeted by a stranger at Nambour bus station on Sunday.
queensland
Young pilot dies in light plane crash in remote South Australia
Investigations are underway after the 22-year-old died in the crash.
South Australia
Perth man in court over alleged plot to murder father-in-law in India
Indian Police opened an investigation after a 65-year-old man was attacked with a machete before being shot in the back of the head in Punjab last year.
Western Australia
Lehrmann 'closer to bankruptcy' after court orders him to pay $2m
The former Liberal staffer's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending his failed defamation case.
national
Body found in car submerged in dam in Perth's eastern suburbs
A car and body have been recovered from a dam in Perth's eastern suburbs after neighbours called emergency services distressed
Perth
Driver fronts court after minibus rollover kills two migrant workers
Two passengers, who were Samoan nationals died at the scene, about 36km from Mildura.
Victoria
Mushroom gummies recalled after presence of 'unapproved novel food ingredients'
Two varieties of Uncle Frogs mushroom gummies are being recalled due to the presence of unapproved novel food ingredients.
national
Grandmother tells how she punched man during attempted car theft
"I (was) screaming but he still wanted to steal the car, that's why I punched him," she told 9News.
Melbourne
Dodo fined $82,500 for breaching electricity price caps
Energy retailer Dodo has been fined $82,500 after breaching the electricity code of conduct by exceeding price cap regulations.
national
'I cannot forgive': Family speaks about 'troubled' teen charged with terror offence
The 19-year-old faced court today after allegedly showing up to Tim Crakanthorp's office dressed in tactical gear and armed with knives.
crime
Woolworths introduces purchase limit on eggs amid bird flu outbreak
Woolworths has joined Coles in restricting customers to two egg cartons each.
Bird Flu
'Controlling, jealous' man jailed for trying to kill wife, murdering her partner
A Tasmanian judge has praised the "brave and desperate" actions of a teenager who intervened to save his mother.
courts
Shein pop-up event announced in Perth after sudden cancellation
The pop-up will showcase Shein's "newest collections" across Autumn and Winter selections.
Perth
Sexual assaults reach highest level in Australia's recorded history
The number of sexual assaults reported to police has risen for the 12th straight year, pushing the rate of victim-survivors up to a level never recorded in Australia before.
crime
Former Australian Olympic rower pleads guilty to hitting woman
Burgess slapped a woman to the head multiple times and punched a hole in a bedroom plaster wall, according to court documents.
courts
Fake Melbourne marriage celebrant sentenced for performing five 'weddings'
The 31-year-old pretended to be an authorised celebrant while he defrauded five couples of between $700 to $1000 each for marriage services.
courts
Teenager found lying on road with serious injuries south of Brisbane
The 17-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital.
Brisbane
How much another rate rise increase will hurt homeowners
August's RBA meeting could see the unthinkable happen after new data showed inflation rising again.
interest rates
How to check if your phone will survive the 3G shutdown
A new online tool will help you figure out if you need to upgrade your phone before the networks close.
phones
Woman claims she won a 'MrBeast car' only to have the prize snatched away
An Australian woman says she is devastated after she was told she won a car in a giveaway competition run by YouTube star MrBeast, but was then disqualified after being accused of having a "fraudulent" Woolworths receipt.
social media
'You are not alone': How PTSD is openly discussed among police officers
The accomplished police officer had previously dealt with heavily traumatic call-outs and largely thought "he was doing okay". But he wasn't.
national
Polar blast to bring snow, rain and wild winds
A looming Antarctic airmass is forecast to extend the chilly weather into next week.
Weather News
Two arrested over death in Melbourne's south-east
One of the men will face court after a badly injured 30-year-old man died in Frankston earlier this month.
crime
Placid island setting for Assange's last battle left bemused by fuss
It was a peculiar setting to the final act in a legal drama that has now spanned the globe: a rural Western Pacific island, where visitors are usually tourists.
Julian Assange
'Saved my life': Assange needs time after long-awaited return
Supporters expressed their delight he was home but warned his prosecution and eventual guilty plea for publishing a trove of classified documents set a "dangerous precedent".
Julian Assange
Grandma punches man in face to stop him stealing car with baby inside
A 63-year-old grandmother has been praised for fighting off a would-be car thief in Melbourne.
Melbourne
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