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Labor backing unclaimed money bill
Labor will accept a reversal of its laws imposing a three-year deadline before money from dormant bank accounts is seized by Treasury coffers. Continue reading »
Three states open doors to Syrian refugees
Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia have asked the federal government to send Syrian refugees their way. Continue reading »
6PM NEWS
Police hunting man who sexually assaulted intellectually disabled woman at Sydney train station
Police are hunting a man who sexually assaulted an intellectually disabled woman outside a train station in Sydney’s west. Continue reading »
Cruise company rethinks new ship plan
A cruise ship operator says he can't emphasise enough the difficulties Australian ships will face in competing with foreign ships with low-wage crews. Continue reading »
6PM NEWS
WA police hunt for victim run over by car in Perth
Police in Western Australia are seeking help from the public to solve a mystery attack with a twist in Perth's northern suburbs. Continue reading »
6PM NEWS
Legendary racehorse trainer Bart Cummings farewelled at state funeral
Anthony Cummings, the son of the late Australian racehorse trainer Bart Cummings, has broken down while delivering a eulogy at a state funeral for his father, saying he was always "in awe" of him. Continue reading »
QUEENSLAND
Brisbane father charged with murder of six-year-old daughter
A Brisbane father has been charged with the murder of his six-year-old daughter and the attempted murder of his eight-year-old daughter today. Continue reading »
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Start with helping 10,000 Syrians: Barnett
The Abbott government should help more Syrian refugees, starting with an extra 10,000 people, WA Premier Colin Barnett says. Continue reading »
QUEENSLAND
Alex Bernhardt @ABernhardt9
BREAKING: Police have just charged 52 year old father with the murder of his 6 year old daughter at Kedron. @9NewsBrisbane View on Twitter
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Man charged with SA CCTV camera thefts
A South Australian man has been charged with theft, accused of focusing a little too heavily on CCTV cameras. Continue reading »
NEW SOUTH WALES
Thousands at refugee candlelight vigils
Thousands of people have attended candlelight vigils around Australia calling on the federal government to open up the nation to more refugees. Continue reading »
6PM NEWS
Ex-employee claims Clive Palmer owes him almost $5 million
A former friend and employee of Clive Palmer is suing the mining magnate and MP for $4.6 million in damages for an alleged breach of his contract. Continue reading »
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Darwin teen dies after stolen car crash
One of the teens involved in a two-car crash has died in a Darwin hospital, while another remains in a critical condition. Continue reading »
A CURRENT AFFAIR
Failed by the system, victim of predator father makes lifelong struggle public
A month before authorities uncovered Josef Fritzl's northern Austrian house of horrors in March 2009, Australian authorities had uncovered a virtual carbon copy of the nightmare scenario occurring in inner Melbourne. Continue reading »
6PM NEWS
Two Thai nationals accused of Melbourne Good Samaritan killing deny carrying knives
A jury is expected to retire tomorrow to consider its verdict in the case of Luke Mitchell, a Good Samaritan allegedly murdered after stepping in to help a stranger in Sydney Road, Brunswick six years ago. Continue reading »
6PM NEWS
Victorians gather for candlelight vigil calling for more help for Syrian refugees
A candlelight vigil is underway in the Melbourne CBD, calling for more to be done to help Syrian refugees, as both sides of the state government join calls to offer more help to the displaced. Continue reading »
6PM NEWS
Prime Minister urged to increase Australia’s refugee intake as migrant crisis continues
Prime Minister Tony Abbott is facing calls from both sides of politics to increase Australia’s total refugee intake in the wake of the European migrant crisis. Continue reading »
VICTORIA
Court order didn't stop Vic teen killer
A man who killed a 17-year-old schoolgirl in Melbourne was subject to a supervision order at the time, newly released court documents show. Continue reading »
6PM NEWS
VIDEO: Police appeal for help to find missing toddler William Tyrrell
More clues have emerged in the search for missing toddler William Tyrell, with police revealing they're trying to track down four cars seen in the area where the toddler disappeared. Continue reading »
WORLD
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off Fiji coast
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 6.1 has reportedly struck south of the Fiji Islands. Continue reading »
