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Man arrested as woman fights for life after suspected carjacking in Queensland
A man has been arrested after a woman was found with critical injuries following a suspected carjacking in northern Queensland.
queensland
Biden and Trump face off in wobbly first presidential debate
The first 2024 US presidential debate has seen the gloves come off between the incumbent Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump.
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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
Former Wallabies star not angry at attackers despite heinous attack
Almost three years on, the two teens responsible for the attack on rugby star Toutai Kefu and his family have been sentenced to less than 10 years in jail.
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'I've got to finish this': Greg Lynn's police tapes revealed for the first time
Missing camper killer Greg Lynn's words have been laid bare for the first time, following the release of parts of his police interview.
A Current Affair
Brave girl reunited with ambos after saving mum in medical emergency
Little Rosalie Tobler may only be eight-years-old, but she's already credited with helping save her mum Telani's life.
A Current Affair
Man with mysterious gunshot wound shows up at Sydney hospital
The 37-year-old man arrived at Bankstown Hospital after 12am today.
Sydney
Housemate allegedly used meat cleaver, sword in alleged murder of Sydney mother
Mother-of-two Annette Kiss, 53, was found dead with multiple serious stab wounds to her upper body at a home in the Inner West.
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
Boyfriend guilty of woman's murder 'got what he deserved'
Toby Loughnane, 44, claimed Maryam Hamka died of a drug overdose in the early hours of April 11, 2021, and his only crime was not calling an ambulance.
Victoria
Convicted murderer Greg Lynn's full police interview released
The three-hour police interview with former Jetstar pilot and convicted murderer Greg Lynn has been released by the Supreme Court.
Victoria
Family of Melbourne schoolboy injured after abduction call for justice
The student was forced into a car and seriously injured after coming out of the vehicle while it was moving.
Melbourne
Couple allegedly broke into apartment before crashing stolen car into caravan
A couple have been charged after allegedly stealing a car and leading police on a chase before crashing in Adelaide's south.
South Australia
Prisoners should be kept 72 hours not 21 days: coroner
The length of time prisoners can be held in watch houses should be drastically reduced, while funding for organisations supporting people in custody should be boosted, a coroner says.
police
Woman convicted of animal cruelty after horses starve on NSW property
A woman has been convicted of repeated animal cruelty offences after a court found that four horses in her care had been left to become severely underweight.
national
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.
money
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
Australians urged to avoid Lebanon as war risk escalates
The government's Smartraveller website issued the warning as cross-border attacks continue.
World
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
Suncorp to merge with ANZ as $4.9 billion deal gets green light
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has approved ANZ's $4.9 billion purchase of Suncorp's banking arm in a major step towards finalising the banking merger two years in the making.
business
Barnaby Joyce 'leaner, sharper' for ditching alcohol after pavement scenes
Colleagues say the former deputy prime minister has never looked sharper since he embraced a healthier lifestyle.
barnaby joyce
Mike Tyson's gruesome act against world champion
Blood in the ring was nothing new for boxing fans, but what happened in the 'Bite Fight' had never been seen before.
history
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
What we know about the Venezuelan men accused of killing Jocelyn Nungaray
Twelve-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was walking to a convenience store in Houston, Texas, when she disappeared, police say; she was found dead in a creek earlier this month.
murder
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
Fire south of Brisbane forces evacuation of dozens of homes
Witnesses saw a "big fireball" shortly after the blaze broke out in Logan about 10pm yesterday.
fires
A month's worth of rain falls in two days over parts of state
The downpour over central and southern WA is set to continue this weekend, bringing rain, wild winds and thunderstorms.
Weather
Residents lash council after almost every car on Brisbane street fined
Residents of a Brisbane street have called their council to use common sense after almost every car was hit with a parking fine.
Brisbane
Energy bill relief, tax cuts to begin
Energy bill relief and tax cuts for all workers are set to begin on July 1.
federal politics
Puppy farm dogs reunited with inspector who rescued them
Oreo and Gizmo were "deformed". The RSCPA inspector who saved them says now she "could cry", "because they are just completely different".
Perth
Convicted child rapist selected to represent Netherlands at Olympics
Hs selection has caused angst given he pleaded guilty to three counts of rape in 2014 and was sentenced to four years in jail.
Olympics
Queensland produces historic victory in first-ever Women's State of Origin decider
The Sky Blues were unable to fight back against a dominant Maroons squad.
sport
'Callous' killer who buried ex-girlfriend alive handed longer prison sentence
A man who kidnapped and buried his ex-girlfriend alive in South Australia's Flinders Ranges has had his minimum sentence increased to 28 years and six months.
courts
Desperate families plead for local access to lifesaving drug
Families impacted by a rare and deadly form of cancer continue to plead with the federal government.
A Current Affair
Electrical supply company accused of ripping off sparkies
Sparkies claim a Queensland electrical supply company has left them in the dark after allegedly taking unauthorised transactions from their bank accounts.
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