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Police at the scene on Sunday.

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Crime

Teen girl fighting for life after ‘horrific’ drive-by shooting possibly ‘innocent bystander’

Four people were shot, with the local community "scared".

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Check opened at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) at 8am for domestic service JQ362 set to take off for the Gold Coast at 11am.

Travel News

History made as first passengers take off from Australia’s newest airport

Australia’s newest airport is officially open for business, with Jetstar operating the very first flight.

Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett during a hearing with the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 13 January 2026.

Federal politics

MP reveals threats made against his kids, electoral office

“We’ve seen a dehumanisation of politics and politicians, particularly online,” he said.

Rain has derailed the final race at the island.

Motorsport

Heavy rain derails MotoGP swansong for sold-out Phillip Island crowd

A sold-out crowd could miss out on giving MotoGP their farewell.

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NSW

NSW is the only jurisdiction in the world which restricts average speed cameras to heavy vehicles.

Sydney

Millions of Sydney drivers could soon be fined under average speed camera system

The suspect, 26-year-old Jan Kwazc, touched down at Sydney International Airport .

Crime

Man charged with murder after being extradited from Poland

A Sydney plastics manufacturer who pivoted his business to make face shields during the COVID-19 pandemic says he is still out of pocket more than $800,000

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Health

Sydney plastics manufacturer out of pocket $800k after COVID bungle

Jessica Zrinski was declared dead by a coroner.

Courts

Chilling question after woman vanished into thin air

VIC

NSW Police have launched a critical incident investigation after a man was killed by a garbage truck.

Missing person

Body of missing kayaker found in Avalon

Indi MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition.

Politics

Helen Haines condition improves after alleged car attack

Mother and child found dead outside Melbourne apartment building

Tragedy

Mother and daughter found dead outside Melbourne apartment building

Annie Huynh’s son, Ethan, was stabbed to death in 2023.

Court Case

Mum’s merciful message to son’s ‘cowardly’ murderers

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QLD

Police at the scene on Sunday.

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Crime

Teen girl fighting for life after ‘horrific’ drive-by shooting possibly ‘innocent bystander’

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Chaos erupted at the gates of the Gold Coast 500 on Friday night after an alleged out-of-control driver ploughed into two pedestrians.

Car Crash

Alleged out-of-control driver ploughs into two pedestrians at Gold Coast 500

Authorities say the driver was rescued by being pulled from his vehicle by his hair.

Emergency

Driver pulled from sinking car by his hair as flood warnings sweep south east Queensland

A severe storm dumped almost three times more rain than what the Bureau of Meteorology had forecast for Thursday in just a few hours.

Extreme weather

Record-breaking Queensland deluge moves south, putting NSW in firing line

SA

The alleged attempted saw officers make an arrest the following night.

Crime

Man accused of Adelaide abduction freed on home detention

Police are investigating the death of a baby found in an Adelaide motel room.

Crime

Parents charged after infant son found dead at Adelaide motel

The 22-year-old jumped into the waterway while allegedly trying to escape questioning after a brawl in Adelaide’s CBD, only to realise he couldn’t swim.

Police

Police rescue drowning suspect who jumped into a river before realising he can’t swim

Police are investigating the death of a baby found in an Adelaide motel room.

Tragedy

Infant found dead at Adelaide hotel after welfare check

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WA

Anthony Godin was struck to the head, allegedly by a man with a golf stick in hand, as he sipped his coffee in Perth’s CBD.

Crime

Perth father lucky to be alive after random attack while sipping birthday coffee in CBD

Donna Nelson’s daughters visit her at Bandyup Women’s Prison.

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Court Case

WA grandmother jailed in Japan returns to Australia in prison transfer arrangement

The WA couple had diligently saved for retirement and were hoping to make the transition in 2024.

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Superannuation

Pete and Heather lost over $1.2 million in retirement savings. They’re expecting just $150,000 in compensation

WA MP Hannah Beazley.

Courts

Man accused of MP threats with ‘nunchucks’ faces court

ACT

Sheep are raised on a carbon positive farm in Tasmania.

Crime

Man, teens charged after four sheep killed in rural Canberra break-in

Multiple sheep were injured, with two dying as a result.

Crime

Two sheep killed after burglary at Canberra property

The Federal Government is alone over its new $5000 limit on health services for veterans, after politicians across other parties overwhelmingly rejected the move.

Health

‘Scrap the cap’: Backlash against Federal Government limit on veteran health services

Helen and Rob Goddard apartment in Canberra

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Property market

Helen and Rob downsized to an apartment. Then a $15 million bill arrived

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TAS

Three elephant seals at Macquarie Island station.

Animals

Deadly bird flu reaches remote Australian wildlife sanctuary

Federal and state governments have forked out $200m to keep the Bell Bay aluminium smelter open until 2031.

Jobs

Smelter future secured after $200m rescue package, saving hundreds of jobs

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame hit rock bottom and feared for her life after learning of “disturbing” social media posts allegedly directed at her by her childhood abuser.

Court Case

Grace Tame feared for life after abuser’s alleged posts

Mother of Zane Mellor, Georgie Burt (centre right) is seen outside the Devonport Magistrates Court in Devonport in June 2025.

Tragedy

Hope jumping castle tragedy inquest can deliver reform

NT

Dozens of vigils were held around Australia to honour the life and memory of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

Crime

Child protection failures revealed in review after death of Kumanjayi Little Baby

Brendan Hannam, 28, was killed during a training exercise in the Northern Territory.

Defence

Australian soldier killed in training exercise identified as ‘much-beloved’ father of two

Northern Territory Police Force is investigating the crash.

Death

Young boy dies after climbing into drainpipe in NT

The body Dominic O’Connell, 61, has been found after he went missing at a national park north of Katherine, NT.

Missing person

Body of man missing in NT national park found

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The Olympic champion has bid an emotional farewell to her home of six years.

Property

Simone Biles in tears over million-dollar deal

The Olympic champion has bid an emotional farewell to her home of six years.

The now-demolished home sold for $2.36 million just years ago, but plans for a new house caused backlash.

Property

Empty patch of dirt hits the market for staggering $1.95m

The now-demolished home sold for $2.36 million just years ago, but plans for a new house caused backlash.

By the end of the year, home values in the city are tipped to reach their lowest level since 2021.

Property

Melbourne’s median house price set to fall below $1 million

The property market is finally softening, with prices on the way down.

Property

The most frustrating part of buying a house in NSW to be axed

Ronan Keating’s $6.3m Sydney ‘treehouse’ to be demolished

Property

Ronan Keating’s $6.3m Sydney ‘treehouse’ to be demolished