Young man bashed with metal stick at Sydney McDonald's

Young man bashed with metal stick at Sydney McDonald's

A man has been attacked after coming to the aid of a woman who was being harassed at a CBD fast food restaurant. Full story »

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VIDEO: Britain to turn tide into power

In a world-first, Britain is about to turn the power of the tide into electricity. Full story »

6PM NEWS

Boy with rare heart condition heading home after months in Sydney’s Westmead Hospital

A two-year-old boy with a “one in a million” heart condition has been given the okay to return home after seven months of treatment in Sydney’s Westmead Hospital. Full story »

6PM NEWS

Louvre to re-open 24 hours after machete ‘terrorist’ attack

The Louvre in Paris is set to re-open 24 hours after a soldier patrolling the museum shot a machete-wielding attacker, believed to be an Egyptian man who entered the country on a tourist visa a week ago. Full story »

NATIONAL

Tirade against Australia Day posted on navy personnel's Facebook page

The Department of Defence is investigating whether a member of the Royal Australian Navy posted anti-Australia Day comments on social media, including threats to burn the national flag. Full story »
CRIME

Staff 'spooked' after man’s body found in carpark of Melbourne shopping centre

Workers have spoken of their “shock” after a man was found with a reportedly slashed throat in the staff carpark of a Melbourne shopping centre yesterday morning. Full story »

CRIME

Australian golfer Steven Bowditch arrested for 'super extreme' drink driving in Arizona

Australian golfer Steven Bowditch has been arrested for "super extreme" drink driving while playing at a PGA tour event in the United States. Full story »

WEATHER

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for NSW Mid North Coast, Hunter and surrounds

The storm is expected to hit this afternoon. (Supplied)

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of New South Wales this afternoon. Full story »

GOOD NEWS

Last refugee family to arrive in Utah welcomed with cheers

The last refugee family likely to arrive in Utah after US President Donald Trump’s “muslim ban”, have been welcomed with cheers. Full story »

VICTORIA

Turnbull government pledges $13.5 million to Victoria’s Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Minister for Health Greg Hunt announced the funding at Peter McCallum Centre this morning. (9NEWS)

The federal government has pledged $13.5 million to aid research at Peter MacCallum Centre in Victoria. Full story »

WORLD

Hong Kong doll maker creates replica of US President Donald Trump

The President follows in a line of other limited edition figures including Vladimir Putin. (DiD.co)

A Hong Kong doll maker with a history of creating figurines of controversial world leaders has launched a replica of US President Donald Trump. Full story »

QUEENSLAND

Majority of Queenslanders call for more smoking bans, survey reveals

More than half of Queenslanders want more smoking bans, a new survey has revealed. (AAP)

More than half of all surveyed Queenslanders have voted to support banning people born after 2001 from buying or smoking tobacco, according to Cancer Council Queensland. Full story »

YOUR SAY

VOTE: Should people born after 2001 be banned from buying or smoking cigarettes, in order to phase out smoking?

NATIONAL

Actor impersonates friend of injured Bourke Street victim

A former Neighbours and Underbelly actor rang Melbourne hospitals pretending to be the friend of patients injured in the Bourke Street tragedy in a sick trolling effort. Full story »
POLITICS

Seattle judge blocks Trump's travel ban

President Donald Trump.
The White House says its refugee ban is "lawful and appropriate" and the Department of Justice will file an appeal against a judge's ruling against it. Full story »
QUEENSLAND

Queensland Premier rules out One Nation coalition

Annastacia Palaszczuk has ruled out joining forces with One Nation to form government. (AAP)

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has ruled out joining forces with One Nation to form government.

 

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US

White House press secretary holds his ground on calling the PM 'Trumble'

Last week the White House was telling the world about "alternative facts". Now it seems they might be steering us into believing in an alternative prime minister. Full story »
WORLD

UK Prime Minister Theresa May pledges $49m aid for refugees

UK Prime Minister Theresa May. (AAP)

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged a $49 million (GBP$30 million) aid package to protect refugees.  Full story »

CRIME

Police officer punched while arresting vandal in Melbourne

A police officer has been punched while arresting a man who was allegedly vandalising a building in Richmond overnight. Full story »

CRIME

Police investigate suspicious car fires in Adelaide

Three cars have been destroyed by suspicious blazed in Adelaide overnight. (9NEWS)

South Australia police are investigating three suspicious fires after cars were destroyed in Adelaide’s northern suburbs overnight.  Full story »

6PM NEWS

Powerful bushfire controlled at Diggers Rest in Melbourne

Firefighters have controlled a fast-moving bushfire burning north-west of the Melbourne CBD.

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