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Challenges arise in manhunt for accused fugitive killer

Deteriorating conditions and complex terrain will hamper the fourth day of a manhunt for a fugitive accused of shooting dead two police officers.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:35:02 GMT

'No place for hate': leaders condemn anti-migrant rally

Political leaders are speaking out against anti-immigration rallies planned for the nation's capital cities as concerns rise over social cohesion.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:34:00 GMT

Brothers set for Aussie arrival after Pacific quest

Three brothers have raised more than $1.4 million for clean water projects after an arduous journey across the Pacific that culminates in an Australian arrival.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:32:57 GMT

Reality TV star Matt Wright waits as jury deliberates

Reality TV star Matt Wright is waiting on a jury's verdicts after weeks in the dock accused of trying to pervert the course of justice after a chopper crash.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:31:55 GMT

UK, France, Germany launch Iran sanctions process

France, Germany and the United Kingdom have moved to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:02:52 GMT

US Fed governor Cook sues Trump over bid to fire her

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook has sued US President Donald Trump's administration to block her attempted firing.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:35:35 GMT

‘Style is for everyone’: MAFS star Jules Robinson named Big W style consultant

The reality star says busy mums should be able to look stylish without breaking the bank and feeling guilty about doing something for themselves.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:02:50 GMT

Aussie robot rover, ‘Roo-ver,’ is heading into space in a big move to help NASA and future expeditions

The expedition will help NASA establish a human presence outside Earth, marking a first for the nation in Aussie space exploration.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:02:29 GMT

Long-lost postcard returned to sender after 72 years

A postcard lost in the mail for 72 years has finally been delivered back to its sender Alan Ball, offering him a nostalgic glimpse into his teenage years.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:49:02 GMT

Spiky dinosaur discovered

Scientists in Argentina have discovered a new spiky, armour-plated dinosaur species from 165 million years ago, nicknamed the “punk rocker dinosaur".

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:48:59 GMT

Powerball prize jackpots to $80m for next Thursday after no winners

The $50m Powerball jackpot has failed to go off on Thursday night, skyrocketing again to an even bigger prize for next week.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:08:18 GMT

Parts of South east Australia set to be smashed by wind and snow warnings, with the combination to potentially create blizzards

The BoM has issued a severe weather warning as destructive winds up to 130km/hr and snow threaten southeastern states from Friday.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:11:33 GMT

WA Tobacco Wars: Accused gunman denied bail as police reveal alleged link to notorious crime boss

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea provides an update on the accused tobacco store gunman who was denied bail, as police reveal an alleged link to a notorious crime boss.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:50:19 GMT

Dong Qiao Li: Fraudster targeted victims using Grindr across three states

A “very intelligent” fraudster who has admitted to stealing from a man he met on Grindr has victims across three states, a court has been told.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:26:46 GMT

Andres Castro: Wife’s birthday turns tragic after Oregon father suffers heart attack mid-flight

The couple were travelling back home to be with their child when tragedy struck.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:12:59 GMT

Sex worker with gangster Bilal Hamze as he was shot dead ‘really shaken up’

A sex worker who was with gangster Bilal Hamze as he was shot dead was “really shaken up” and “devastated” in the aftermath, a court was told.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:17:19 GMT

WA Meat Marketing Co-operative fined over worker death at Katanning abattoir

The foreign national suffered fatal crush injuries during a daily shutdown procedure.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:41 GMT

Outback Wrangler Matt Wright makes final submissions in chopper crash conspiracy trial

A young paraplegic pilot has been accused of manufacturing a “scandalous fiasco” around his celebrity boss Outback Wrangler Matt Wright after his co-star’s death.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:27:32 GMT

Social media messages sought in Lehrmann rape case

Bruce Lehrmann has demanded copies of Facebook messages his legal team claims were sent by a Network Ten defamation solicitor to an alleged rape victim.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:03:18 GMT

Robotic rabbits deployed in swamp fight against pythons

Wildlife authorities are taking a novel approach to removing pythons from treasured glades, deploying lifelike robotic rabbits to lure the elusive pest.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:35:06 GMT

NSW government doubles staff working on disaster grant applications amid backlog

This action in relation to disaster grants has been taken after it was revealed three-quarters of primary producers are still waiting after almost 100 days.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:08:33 GMT

Collusion allegations aired in reality TV star's trial

Reality TV star Matt Wright visited an injured pilot in hospital out of concern for his welfare not to ask him to doctor flight records, a jury has heard.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:05:50 GMT

Penalty rates protected under new workplace laws

Measures protecting penalty rates for almost three million employees who work public holidays and weekends are set to come into effect.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:00:47 GMT

Freeman manhunt: the modern history of bush fugitives

High-profile modern fugitives have lived in remote areas and bushland to evade police, with accused cop killer Dezi Freeman capable of doing the same.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:50:41 GMT

ATO whistleblower Richard David Boyle avoids jail, handed 12-month good behaviour bond

A man who exposed controversial debt recovery practices at the Australian Tax Office has avoided jail and walked away a free man.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:35:19 GMT

Uber flags national rollout for its targeted service for teens

A service for teenagers looking to use Uber is set to launch in three Australian states on Friday.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:29:48 GMT

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann fail in bid to access privileged police material in Toowoomba rape case: court

Bruce Lehrmann’s legal team has suffered a blow in their bid to access privileged material in his Toowoomba rape case, amid fresh concerns over “destroyed” evidence.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:54:09 GMT

Innocence 'irrelevant' in calculating Folbigg payment

The man who authorised a widely-criticised grace payment to a woman wrongly jailed for 20 years says there's no point meeting with her.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:24:04 GMT

Putin, Kim Jong-un to attend China WWII military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will make a rare trip abroad to attend a military parade in Beijing, North Korean and Chinese state media say.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:18:00 GMT

Test cricket star wants sports betting hit for six

Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja is calling for stronger action on sports gambling, warning of a frightening uptick in betting amongst young people.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:13:58 GMT

WA’s spring blue swimmer crabbing ban begins in September for spawning season

From Monday, the annual three-month blue swimmer crab ban comes into effect from Perth down to the South West.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:35 GMT

Stuart MacGill joins cricket legends at Bob Simpson funeral service

The embattled ex-cricketer joined a former prime minister and other legends of the game to farewell the man who rebuilt Australian cricket.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:57:02 GMT

NSW man charged after allegedly grooming 10-year-old girl through gaming console chat function

The mother of a 10-year-old girl has told police a man allegedly used the chat function of a gaming console to groom her daughter.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:39:40 GMT

Defence minister slams 'conspiracy' over US meeting

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has dismissed claims a high-profile meeting with the US Defence Secretary never took place as a conspiracy.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:18:39 GMT

How farm hand killer Beau Wrigley came undone

A farm hand who murdered a farmer in remote NSW came undone after he made multiple confessions to the brutal killing of Joel Carter.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:53:24 GMT

'You're a racist': Bob Katter raises fist at reporter

Bob Katter has threatened to punch a journalist after being asked about his Lebanese heritage in the lead-up to anti-migration rallies across the country.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:44:27 GMT

‘Transformative year’: Major mobile provider attracts 100,000 rural customers

A phone provider has attracted 100,000 regional customers and posted a $32m profit after partnering with Optus to expand its coverage across Australia.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:32:59 GMT

AFL great Nicky Winmar given positive bail report amid allegations of assaulting woman

AFL hall of famer Nicky Winmar has received an “excellent” bail review as he faces court over the alleged assault of a woman.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:24:32 GMT

Bus user caught up in fatal 'postcode war' stabbing

Graphic details of a fatal stabbing at a city interchange have emerged after one teen was killed and another maimed when ambushed by four people.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:07:12 GMT

European leaders visit Moldova in pre-election support

Leaders from France, Germany and Poland have travelled to Moldova to show support as the tiny nation marks 34 years of independence from Russia.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:55:03 GMT

‘Unimaginable loss’: Milla Killeen killed in Stonehaven bus crash

A girl killed in a horror school bus rollover in Victoria has been remembered for her “vibrancy” and “infectious personality”.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:35:33 GMT

AFL legend fronts court on assault, choking charges

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar has ignored questions from reporters after facing court on assault charges.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:22:45 GMT

Minneapolis school shooting: Fifth grader recounts what happened in church, ‘my friend got hit in the back’

A 10-year-old boy has recounted the horrific events as his friend laid on top of him while a gunman opened fire on his school friends. Warning: Distressing details.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:07:09 GMT

Cardi B testifies she didn't scratch security guard

Cardi B has told a Los Angeles court she did not attack a security guard who is suing her for assault.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:48:24 GMT

Qantas shares hit record high after CEO Vanessa Hudson reports $2.4bn FY25 profit

National carrier Qantas has reported a massive profit haul, raking in more than $2bn in the past 12 months, sending its share price into the clouds.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:23:59 GMT

Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Queensland highway

A major highway has been closed after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a truck early on Thursday.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:06:32 GMT

Bizarre sight as sea foam inundates Aussie beach

Mysterious sea foam has invaded an Aussie beach, sparking fears of links to a toxic algal bloom that has killed thousands of sea creatures.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:05:19 GMT

Trio on people smuggling charge as $300k, vapes seized

Police have seized hundreds of thousands of dollars as well as illegal vapes while investigating a failed people smuggling operation.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:24:00 GMT

Police swoop on home in Porepunkah in search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman

Locals reported seeing police swoop on a property, and remove “five or six” people.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:35:47 GMT

Dezi Freeman: State mourns for fallen officers as manhunt intensifies for alleged cop killer

A search for a heavily armed fugitive accused of the fatal shooting ambush of two police officers is continuing into a third day, as locals honour the fallen.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:50:10 GMT

Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss to Linda Reynolds

Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:49:38 GMT

Locals rally around heritage-listed 110 year-old tree in Bayswater approved for removal by Development WA

The heritage-listed tree will be removed to make way for a residential development.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:30:00 GMT

Robin Westman: Minneapolis school shooting gunman identified, two killed, 17 injured at church

The victims were eight and 10, while the gunman has been identified.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:12:04 GMT

Politicians accused of inflaming fears over crime rates

Two in three Australians are anxious about crime but experts say these fears are being exploited by politicians pursuing populist law and order agendas.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:02:40 GMT

Rural disadvantage deepens as care workers priced out

Workers supporting vulnerable people in regional Australia are being pushed out of the housing market, sometimes vying for homes alongside high-paid miners.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:01:37 GMT

Calls to power up energy workforce as shortfall looms

Australia's clean energy future is at risk if it fails to meet fast-growing demand for energy, gas and renewables workers.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:03:01 GMT

Popular dating apps ban thousands for abuse, harassment

The company behind some of Australia's most popular dating apps has banned or suspended 660,000 accounts as it pledges to strengthen user safety.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:01:59 GMT

Russian barrage kills 18 in Kyiv, damages EU mission

At least 18 people have been killed and buildings damaged including the EU's mission and a British office as Russia pounded Kyiv in an hours-long assault.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:14:50 GMT

Turtle Tracker: City of Cockburn providing information sessions to learn how to protect local wildlife

Training sessions to show people how to help out local turtles will be presented by the City of Cockburn over the next few weeks.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:03:00 GMT

Councillor absences leave South Fremantle residents fighting heritage listings in limbo

A lack of councillors has pushed back a decision on a new heritage area for South Fremantle.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Mid-air plane collision exercise tests emergency response in Fremantle

A simulated mid-air plane collision tested emergency services in Fremantle.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Dangerous terrain hampers search for accused cop killer

Accused police killer Dezi Freeman has been urged to surrender as inclement weather hinders the search for the fugitive in difficult bushland terrain.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:35:41 GMT

Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Hopes of a rate cut have slipped after a shock surge in inflation, but it's not off the cards yet with more data to come before the next Reserve Bank meeting.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:33:36 GMT

Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower's ordeal

Calls to protect whistleblowers are growing after a judge declined to impose convictions or penalties against a former tax office debt collector.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:32:33 GMT

Mt Pleasant residents beg for support in fight against $3.5m childcare centre that will ‘disturb the peace’

Residents have caused a stir around a proposed childcare centre that will ‘disturb their peace’.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

US school shooting kills three, probed as hate crime

US authorities say a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that left two children dead and 17 wounded is being investigated as an act of domestic terrorism.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:47:02 GMT