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Rugby UnionPremiumBrothers to meet in Reds-Brumbies battle

Brothers Treyvon and Kadin Pritchard will renew their sibling rivalry when the Reds host the Brumbies on Saturday night.

Marco Monteverde

The accused killer of a five-year-old girl has been brutally bashed as riots grip Alice Springs.

NEWS WORTHYVideoCommentsRiots in Alice Springs after accused child killer bashed

In today’s episode, Kristin Shorten has the latest from Alice Springs following an outbreak of violence after the accused killer of a five-year-old girl was brutally bashed before being taken into custody.

Ben O'Shea

Two teenagers are fighting for life and eight other are seriously injured after an unlicensed 14-year-old allegedly caused a multi-car crash in Queensland. Supplied

NEWSPremiumTwo critical, 8 injured in horror crash

Two teenagers have been left fighting for life and eight others have been injured in a horror car crash, allegedly caused by an unlicensed 14-year-old driver.

Harvey Constable

Alice Springs residents place flowers on the gates at the Old Timers Camp before joining a procession to the home of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.

AustraliaVideo‘How did this happen?’ Town camp tragedy sparks fury

From a desperate search to violent unrest, how the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has exposed deeper failures.

Kristin Shorten

Tony Burke has accused the Opposition Leader of “ugly” attacks against new arrivals to Australia. 

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‘Immigration the answer, not the problem’: Burke

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has praised Australia’s growing Indian population and declared ‘getting the right immigrants’ is part of the solution to the country’s housing crisis. 

Andrew Greene

Perth gran Glenda Joy McGregor and author Craig Silvey are facing child exploitation charges. Image: Supplied

COURTCraig Silvey’s co-accused expected to plea

A court has been given an update on the case involving a grandmother facing child exploitation charges, who is linked to author Craig Silvey’s own court case.

Emma Kirk

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ELECTIONSPremiumOne Nation, Libs face tight race for key seat

Victoria’s new Liberal leader faces her first major electoral test on Saturday as polls reveal One Nation is within striking distance of seizing a key Victorian seat.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

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COURTPremium‘Hey mum’: Son’s note to alleged killer

New details regarding a mysterious note addressed to a mother accused of killing her son have been revealed in court.

Kate Stephenson

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NEWSPremiumRego costs in Aussie state slashed by 20pc

Drivers in one Aussie state are tipped to save up to $372 on car registration as part of a government rebate slashing costs by 20 per cent.

Harvey Constable

A passenger onboard a Virgin flight has been left repulsed by another traveller’s vile act onboard a domestic flight.

AustraliaCommentsPassenger slammed for vile act on domestic flight

A passenger onboard a Virgin flight has been left repulsed by a fellow traveller’s ‘gross’ act. 

Chloe Maher

Matthew De Campo is alleged to have driven his vehicle to the front gates of a synagogue. Supplied/ Facebook

COURTPremiumMan accused of ramming synagogue

A man accused of deliberately ramming a Jewish synagogue was “nonsensical” during a police interview, a court has been told.

Kate Stephenson

Showers are forecast for Melbourne over the weekend. NewsWire/Ian Currie

WEATHERPremiumMillions of Aussies brace for cold front

Millions of Aussies are bracing for a cold front over the country’s southeast this weekend, after weeks of unseasonable autumn warmth.

Ike Morris

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NEWSPremiumMore rail chaos to rock state’s train network

Commuters in one Aussie state are bracing for widespread rail disruption as hundreds of train services are slashed under a major timetable overhaul.

Andrew Hedgman

The two children were found dead inside their Blue Mountains home in September 2024. Facebook.

COURTPremiumReason mum won’t be guilty of killing sons

A woman who allegedly stabbed her sons to death inside their Blue Mountains home will be found not guilty, a court has been told.

Steve Zemek

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CrimePremiumMissing man’s remains found after 5 years

The remains of a man who has been missing for five years have been discovered in bushland south of Adelaide.

Emma Kirk

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended spending on intelligence agencies. NewsWire / Nikki Short

POLITICSPremiumAlbo defends intelligence spend amid counter-terror cuts

Intelligence agencies are spending less on counter-terrorism compared with five years ago despite getting more funding.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s partner Reza Adib has been charged.

RAIDVideoEx-premier’s boyfriend facing rape charges no longer accredited surgeon at hospital

He is accused of sexually assaulting a younger woman at a Gold Coast apartment.

Demi Huang

The NSW Net Zero Commission has recently released its report into extreme heat conditions in NSW. Josie Hayden / NewsWire

ENVIRONMENTPremiumSilent Aussie killer ‘quietly taking lives’

A natural disaster that leaves “very little visible destruction” is killing Australians in droves, and things could potentially get worse.

Jack Nivison

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COURTPremiumRebel swarmed by fans as trial comes to close

Rebel Wilson has been swarmed by fans as she arrived as her star-studded defamation trial in Sydney comes to a close.

Clareese Packer

A poliovirus strain has been detected in Australian wastewater for the first time, triggering a surge in testing for the potentially debilitating disease. Image: Supplied

HealthPremium‘Significant’: Poliovirus detected in Australia

Wastewater testing has detected poliovirus for the first time in one Aussie state, prompting authorities to ramp up testing.

Emma Kirk

Australian woman Denise Williams was reported missing on April 28.

NEWSPremiumAussie hiker vanishes in Canada

Police have launched a large-scale search for missing Australian hiker Denise Ann Williams after she vanished while hiking in a Canadian national park.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

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NEWSPremiumNew clues as cops probe deadly ambush

The investigation into a deadly daylight shooting of a man outside a suburban home has taken a significant turn.

Andrew Hedgman

Anthony Albanese has called for the Alice Springs community to ‘come together’ after Kumanjayi Little Baby’s body was found. NewsWire / Nikki Short

UPDATEDPremium‘Anger’: Albo speaks on Kumanjayi Little Baby

Anthony Albanese has made a plea to the people of Alice Springs after riots rocked the city overnight following the discovery of a missing five-year-old girl.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Simon Helmot led the Melbourne Renegades to a title in 2024. Martin Keep/Getty Images

CRICKETChampion coach quits for ‘new opportunity’

The Melbourne Renegades are searching for a new coach after the sudden resignation of championship mentor Simon Helmot.

Tyler Lewis