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Thunderstorm asthma warning for NSW
AUTHORITIES have warned that thunderstorms predicted for this afternoon in NSW could trigger serious breathing problems.
Why the Melbourne Cup is cruel
TODAY’S tragedy is just the latest in a string of racehorses to fall victim to the race that stops the nation — and the controversy dates back as far as 1861.
Video of gangster’s assassination
A GREEK newspaper has published shocking CCTV footage of the assassination of Sydney crime figure John Macris in Greece.
US names new ambassador to Australia
TWO years after the last US ambassador to Australia vacated his post, Donald Trump has finally named someone to take the position.
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‘Tragic’: Cycle safety advocate killed in ute crash
CAMERON Frewer spent years tirelessly campaigning to improve safety for Aussie cyclists. His death on the roads has been called “truly tragic and ironic”.
Ad the US media refused to air
AMERICAN media outlets have pulled a major Trump campaign ad ahead of the midterm elections, saying it seriously crossed the line.
Croc found in backyard swimming pool
JUST when you thought your backyard swimming pool was safe from crocodiles, this happens in far north Queensland.
PM responds to playlist uproar
SCOTT Morrison faced a backlash from music fans last night after producing a Spotify playlist that snubbed Australian artists. Now he’s responded.
US names new ambassador to Australia
TWO years after the last US ambassador to Australia vacated his post, Donald Trump has finally named someone to take the position.
PM responds to playlist uproar
SCOTT Morrison faced a backlash from music fans last night after producing a Spotify playlist that snubbed Australian artists. Now he’s responded.
PM shoots down drastic election idea
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has shot down the idea that voters could be forced to vote in two federal elections next year.
Hanson blasts land rights ‘bandwagon’
ONE Nation leader Pauline Hanson has fired up, accusing the indigenous community of “milking” the issue of land rights.
Important changes to visa rules
THE Government is about to announce crucial changes to Australia’s visa rules, letting travellers stay here longer.
Video of gangster’s assassination
A GREEK newspaper has published shocking CCTV footage of the assassination of Sydney crime figure John Macris in Greece.
Crazy mistake homeowners make
IT’S one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and your belongings, but millions of us fail to do one simple thing.
Mum charged after Woolies ‘mix-up’
A MUM has been dragged to court by Woolworths, and is now facing criminal charges. She blames the self-service check-outs.
Dad dead after giving mate a lift
A YOUNG father is dead after he was allegedly involved in an altercation with a man he gave a lift home to after a party in Brisbane.
Police seize secret drug lab worth $5.2m
POLICE have arrested and charged a man over the clandestine drug lab he kept on the rural property.
Mum charged after Woolies ‘mix-up’
A MUM has been dragged to court by Woolworths, and is now facing criminal charges. She blames the self-service check-outs.
Witness X comes forward in Rush trial
A BID to introduced “vital evidence” from a surprise new Witness X at the Geoffrey Rush defamation trial is being considered.
Pastor talked his wife into suicide
A RELIGIOUS fanatic who convinced his wife to take her own life has been jailed for 10 years in a legal world-first conviction.
Thunderstorm asthma warning for NSW
AUTHORITIES have warned that thunderstorms predicted for this afternoon in NSW could trigger serious breathing problems.
Angry’s son died being a good mate
ANGRY Anderson’s son Liam was known for being a good mate. But one selfless act to allegedly help a friend cost him his life.
Lisa’s touching slug death tribute
AFTER meeting Sam Ballard last year, Lisa Wilkinson has penned a tribute to the “remarkable” Sydney man who died after eating a slug.
‘Tragic’: Cycle safety advocate killed in ute crash
CAMERON Frewer spent years tirelessly campaigning to improve safety for Aussie cyclists. His death on the roads has been called “truly tragic and ironic”.
Shark attack warning: ‘Don’t swim at all’
TOURISTS have been warned to stay out of the water after a man died following the third savage shark attack at a holiday hotspot.
Croc found in backyard swimming pool
JUST when you thought your backyard swimming pool was safe from crocodiles, this happens in far north Queensland.
Rain leaves VIP party deserted
IT’S usually littered with celebs, oozing glitz and glam but the Birdcage enclosure at Flemington is a sorry sight this year.
Man’s violent road rage attack with pickaxe
A WOMAN who survived a violent road rage attack involving a pickaxe said she is unable to escape her post traumatic stress and fears for her life.
Melbourne Cup’s loosest moments
REMEMBER the girl in the blue dress? These are the people who made Melbourne Cup so memorable, for all the wrong reasons.
What’s on in Adelaide: Events, Shows and Festivals in November 2018
FROM festivals and fashion to art, play and family fun — we have your essential guide to all the events happening across Adelaide.
Bail for woman who allegedly helped boyfriend flee shooting
A WOMAN who allegedly helped her boyfriend flee after he shot a man twice in a dispute over a watch at Morphett Vale is expected to be released on home detention bail, a court has heard.
Firebug link in northern Adelaide fires
Police are seeking public help to find a firebug believed to be linked to five arson attacks in the past 12 months.
Massive snake halts Northam racing
ONE day before the race that stopped the nation, there was the stubborn snake which stopped a greyhound race meet.
Vet guilty of ‘using’ animal drugs
A MANDURAH vet has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct for self-medicating with Diazepam meant for animals.
Where tsunamis are most likely
YOU might not think Australia could be hit by a tsunami, but new research has pinpointed which cities are most at risk of a disaster.
NT to splurge $3.5m on The Cup
TERRITORY punters are expected to splurge $3.5 million on the Melbourne Cup today as preparations for Cup Day celebrations ramp up for another year in pubs and clubs across the Top End
Two more deaths as road toll soars
CARNAGE has hit Territory roads overnight, with two people dead in four separate incidents
Jabiru must not be allowed to die
THE tiny Kakadu township of Jabiru is dying a slow death and its dwindling population is pleading with Prime Minister Scott Morrison to save the town
Replace faulty airbags or risk deregistration
TASMANIAN motorists who still have vehicles fitted with potentially lethal Takata airbags risk will have their registration suspended unless they get them fixed.
War claimed rising sport star
There was deep regret in a small New Zealand community when Tasmanian soldier John Watchorn was killed at Pozieres in World War I.
Cold snaps put Tassie in the frame
THE chilly weather may have kept most people indoors, but braving the cold has paid off with a stunning snap from Tasmanian photographer Leanne Osmond.