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Mother's anguish as items belonging to slain Melbourne woman stolen
A mother has made a heartbreaking plea to a thief who stole her late daughter's jewellery during a home invasion in Melbourne's north.
crimeIndigenous teen's murder accused to stand trial in 2025
Four people accused of fatally bashing Indigenous Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey will have to wait until 2025 to stand trial for murder.
courtsAll the winners of the 2023 Logie Awards
Australian TV's best have been honoured at the 2023 Logie Awards at The Star in Sydney.
LogiesTradie electrocuted while working in Perth
He was only supposed to be working a half day before knocking off, in what is being called a "tragic event".
Western AustraliaMissing defence force aviators named after Queensland helicopter crash
The crash, one of Australia's worst peacetime military disasters in almost 20 years, has stoked serious safety concerns over the MRH-90 Taipan.
Australian Defence ForceLabor retains Mark McGowan's old seat in by-election
Magenta Marshall has claimed victory in the Labor seat of Rockingham, which was held by the former WA Premier for 27 years.
Perth'Immediately stop using': Recall for Supercheap Auto fire blankets
A recall notice has been issued for a fire blanket sold at Supercheap Auto over fears it doesn't work.
Product recallKerr confirms availability for crucial World Cup clash
She's watched the first two games from the sidelines after suffering a calf injury, but the skipper declared she will be back against Canada
Link in bioSeven youths charged for string of offences in Melbourne's south
Victoria Police allege the young people broke into homes and stole cars and petrol in the Cheltenham, Parkdale, and Rosebud.
VictoriaGas to be banned in all new Victorian homes from January
Victoria has the highest reliance on gas in the country, but now the government is taking drastic measures to turn that around.
powerMusician, activist Sinéad O'Connor dead at 56
The Irish singer-songwriter became a superstar in her mid-20s but was equally known for her uncompromising activism.
celebritiesSamsung unfolds latest flipping and folding smartphones in Korea
Global smartphone company Samsung has chosen its home country of Korea to reveal its latest range of products, including three tablets, two smartwatches and the fifth generation of their foldable smartphone range.
TechElderly resident dead after fire at Victorian retirement village
The resident had only moved into the property with his wife three weeks ago.
firesRemarkable shot of closest star-forming region to Earth
An image of Rho Ophiuchi, the closest-star-forming region to Earth has been revealed by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, which is a year old this month.
spaceTeen went out on Friday night with friends, was never seen again
Rose Howell was just 18 at the time she vanished, and though a coroner found that "it's likely" she died, the circumstances surrounding her death remain unknown.
missing personsRoundabout rule could result in dangerous mistake
The answer might seem obvious, but it could land you in hot water if you're unaware.
road safetyThousands evacuated as wildfire rages on island of Rhodes
Some 19,000 people have been evacuated as bushfires burn for a sixth day on three fronts.
bushfires'Reform needed': Premier flags possible changes to housing
It comes as a senior government source with knowledge of the discussions told The Age that limiting landlords to one rent increase every two years was being considered.
VictoriaToddler dies from brain-eating amoeba in US
State investigators believe the boy might have been exposed to the infection at a popular hot spring.
World'The game was up': Man who stole 200,000 chocolate eggs jailed
A man dubbed "the Easter bunny" by police has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for stealing 200,000 chocolate eggs.
crimeUrgent recall issued for lollipops that come with dangerous toy
An urgent recall has been issued for a type of lollipop which comes with a novelty top.
Product recallTiny downtown LA store sells winning Powerball jackpot ticket worth $1.6 billion
A tiny neighborhood store in downtown Los Angeles sold the winning ticket for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.59 billion, the sixth largest in US history and the third largest in the history of the game.
lotterySpirits manufacturers plead for government help ahead of next alcohol tax increase
Spirits manufacturers and distillers are pleading for the government to step in and help, with the country's tax on spirits set to tip over the $100 per litre mark in coming weeks.
alcoholGunman behind deadly Auckland shooting was under house arrest for family violence
The gunman is believed to be a 24-year-old man who was on house arrest and had previously worked at the site, police said.
shootingsControversial sex book pulled from Big W shelves after staff abused
A controversial book that aims to educate teenagers about sex in a "frank and age-appropriate manner" was written in response to "genuine questions" from adolescents, the book's publisher has said.
sexuality'This land I'm on is amazing': Stranded Aussie sailor returns to shore
After months of eating raw fish, he joked that his first meal on land would be tuna sushi.
missing personsPet dogs found dead after being stolen in central Victoria
Police are trying to work out what happened to two dogs who were found dead a day after they were stolen from their owner in regional Victoria.
theftTrump target of criminal probe into efforts to overturn election
Trump made the claim in a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, saying he received the target letter on Sunday night.
Donald TrumpRegions blast Victoria's decision to axe 'once-in-a-lifetime' Games
Commonwealth Games heads say they were given just hours' notice and slammed cost blowout claims as 'gross exaggeration'.
VictoriaPrison escapee on the run in rural NSW
James White was last seen at the prison in Cooma at about 4.40pm yesterday.
crimeMystery surrounds object washed up on WA beach
Officers are working to figure out what the object is and where it came from, but are certain it's not from MH370.
beachWoman chased into ocean and attacked by dingoes on K'gari
Queensland Parks and Wildlife are investigating the dingoes responsible and will increase patrols of Orchid Beach.
wildlifeCoast-to-coast cold snap looms for Australia
Showers and rain are to be expected as temperatures dip.
WeatherAdelaide man accused of shooting women in driveway
A man has been charged after allegedly shooting a mother dead and seriously injuring her daughter in Adelaide.
Adelaide police'An epidemic': Hundreds charged in NSW DV blitz
Almost 600 people across New South Wales have been charged during a four-day operation to crack down on domestic violence in New South Wales.
domestic violencePolice probe whether gang war is behind 'suspicious' gym fire
Fighters Xpress gym was fully involved in flames when crews arrived on scene, a Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson said.
MelbourneMandatory closing, slower machines in sweeping gambling reforms
Sweeping reforms are expected to be rolled out by 2024.
VictoriaMan behind viral dress charged with attempted murder of wife
A Scottish man who rose to fame after the dress his mother-in-law wore to a wedding sent the internet into total meltdown has been been charged with the attempted murder of his long-term wife.
WorldParents asked to send kids to kinder on Saturdays to ease demand
The controversial move comes as the system struggles to cope with the expanded free kinder program.
childrenPhilip Lowe's replacement as RBA governor named
Michele Bullock will be the first woman to head the Reserve Bank in Australia's history.
Reserve Bank AustraliaWho is Michele Bullock, Australia's next Reserve Bank governor?
Michele Bullock has been named as the next governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), to replace outgoing chief Philip Lowe when his term ends on September 17.
Reserve Bank Australia'Similar to an explosion': Mustang crashes through barber shop
Residents told 9News they heard sounds "similar to an explosion" as the car catapulted through the storefront along The Parade.
road accidentAfter 60 years, huge change coming for soft drift favourite
After 60 years of sporting the green label, synonymous with Sprite's sweet and fizzy allure, the iconic soft drink is transforming its look.
soft drinksRare panda birth the 'first ever' for Asian country
It's the first time that panda twins have been born in South Korea, the resort group said.
zooMillion dollar reward offered over 1984 'execution' of Melbourne dad
Robert 'Jack' Richardson was murdered 'execution-style' in 1984 in Victoria.
cold caseMore doctors, nurse practitioners able to prescribe medical abortion drugs
Nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe the two main drugs used for abortion, under new rules implemented by the Therapeutic Drug Administration.
abortionHow liable are you if your dog attacks someone?
Here we break down when you're liable and the consequences if your dog attacks an animal or human.
DOG ATTACKGenerator sold at Bunnings recalled over electric shock fears
A recall has been issued for a generator sold at Bunnings in Western Australia amid concerns the product could cause a fatal electric shock.
Product recallJack Russell dies after it was mauled alongside owner in Sydney
A woman who was mauled by two dogs as she tried to protect her Jack Russell along a popular walking track in Sydney's south has lost her pet to the injuries it suffered in the attack.
SydneyWhere renters are hurting the most
A new report has identified the toughest rental pressure points across Australia.
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