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Major flooding has hit small towns in rural Queensland. Jundah Roadhouse

NewsOutback swamped as year’s worth of rain falls

Towns have copped more than a year’s worth of rain in as little as a week, with warnings even more is on the way.

Alexandra Feiam

Keep the Sheep protestors in convoy.

WA News‘Keep the Sheep’ truck convoy takes over Perth roads

Hundreds of cars and trucks took to the streets of Perth this morning to show their support for farmers and protest the Albanese Government’s plan to ban live sheep exports.

Cally Dupe

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead at a Werribee home. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMurder accused in court after body found in backyard

A man has been remanded in custody after facing court charged with the murder of a woman known to him, who was found dead from stab wounds in a backyard.

Emily Woods

ACCC commissioner Anna Brakey said the partnership would boost international capacity with little to no public impact and help to bring down airfares. 

AviationCommentsACCC clears runway for Virgin and Qatar take-off

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have been cleared for take-off with a partnership that will double the number of weekly flights between four key national gateways and Doha in the Middle East.

Daniel Newell

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BREAKINGPremiumChildren hit by stolen car near school

Two students have been seriously injured after they were struck by an out-of-control stolen car as it veered off the road.

Emma Kirk

Spencer Shumski could be released from jail next year after fatally stabbing a man outside a pub. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMan jailed for killing man celebrating wife's birthday

Convicted killer Spencer Shumski has been sentenced to a maximum six years behind bars for manslaughter outside a regional pub.

Tara Cosoleto

New laws would provide "simpler and streamlined" approval for developments at sacred sites. ((A)manda Parkinson/AAP PHOTOS)

Indigenous Australians'Arrogance': Indigenous ire at sacred sites amendments

Amendments to sacred site legislation have attracted the ire of traditional owners, who have expressed frustration and alarm with the 'fast-tracked' process.

Keira Jenkins

Four convoys left sites at Bedfordale, Mundijong, Neerabup and Fremantle at 7.30am and will crawl through the city to rally against the $80 million industry shutdown.

WA NEWSComments‘Keep the Sheep’ trucks descend on Perth roads

Hundreds of farmers and truckies are moving through Perth’s major arterial roads as they protest against the Federal Government’s live sheep export ban. 

Jessica Evensen and Cally Dupe

The investigation found the pair’s content included sustained vulgar graphic sexualised descriptions

BreakingPremiumMajor blow for Kyle and Jackie-O

Following listener complaints against shock jock hosts Kyle and Jackie-O, the Australian Communications and Media Authority have dealt the pair a major blow.

Alexandra Feiam

President Vladimir Putin says Russia is worried about NATO's activities in the Arctic. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsPutin sends US chilly warning on Greenland push

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the US will continue to advance its military-political and economic interests in the Arctic.

Vladimir Isachenkov

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NRLPremiumThe simple message Latrell must follow

The Rabbitohs are in a better spot than anyone could have predicted, and master coach Wayne Bennett is about to unleash his best player with Latrell Mitchell tipped to return against his former side next week.

Martin Gabor

A 38-year-old motorcyclist has died after colliding with a car in Mandurah.

Disaster and emergencyPremiumMotorcyclist, 38, dies after crashing into car

A 38-year-old motorcyclist has died after colliding with a car in Mandurah.

Jessica Evensen

A 32-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing a man with a machete outside Midland Gate Shopping Centre.

Crime PremiumMan accused of Midland machete attack behind bars

Police allege the man got out of his car at the shopping centre’s carpark on Great Eastern Highway before slashing a 41-year-old man’s left arm several times about 8.05pm on Wednesday.

Jessica Evensen

A 38-year-old prisoner has died at Casuarina Prison after being found unresponsive in his cell.

CrimePremiumPrison inmate dies after being found ‘unresponsive’

A 38-year-old prisoner has died at Casuarina Prison after being found unresponsive in his cell.

Bethany Hiatt

eter Dutton has made his case to Australians on why he should be the country’s next Prime Minister.

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‘Albanese too weak, Labor too incompetent’: Dutton attacks

LIVE UPDATES: Peter Dutton has made his case to Australians on why he should be the country’s next Prime Minister, launching a brutal attack on Anthony Albanese and Labor.

Max Corstorphan

Since 1979, Arctic sea ice's winter peak has shrunk by about the size of Pakistan. (AP PHOTO)

WeatherPremiumArctic sea ice hits record low for usual growth period

Scientists say the Arctic region is warming four times faster than the rest of the world.

Seth Borenstein

Buckingham Palace has revealed the King was hospitalised and has cancelled his scheduled duties in the midst of his ongoing cancer treatment.

The NightlyKing Charles taken to hospital amid cancer treatment

Buckingham Palace has revealed the King was hospitalised and has cancelled his scheduled duties in the midst of his ongoing cancer treatment.

The hotly-anticipated election is expected to be dominated by cost of living. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

livePremiumDutton’s pitch to be ‘cost of living’ PM

Peter Dutton has kicked off his election campaign with scalding criticism of Anthony Albanese as “too weak” to lead the country.

Ria Pandey and Jessica Wang

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newsPremiumWhat Albo, Dutton will do for your budget

With cost-of-living shaping to be the dominant election issue, here’s what the major parties are promising to help ease your budget bottom line.

Jessica Wang

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newsPremiumSeven-day deadline as election called

The starting gun for the 2025 Federal Election has finally been fired, sparking a crucial seven-day deadline every Australian should know about.

Hannah Moore

Britain's King Charles was forced to cancel a trip to Birmingham on Friday. (AP PHOTO)

Human InterestKing taken to hospital after treatment side effects

Buckingham Palace says King Charles was hospitalised for observation after experiencing "temporary side effects,'' related to a scheduled cancer treatment.

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A man has been charged with the murder of a 42-year-old woman in Werribee. 9News

NewsPremiumMurder charge after woman fatally stabbed

A 32-year-old man has been charged with killing a woman who was found dead in the backyard of her home.

Alexandra Feiam

The scene where an e-bike rider was killed in a collision with a police car. (HANDOUT/7 NEWS)

road accidentPremiumIndigenous e-bike rider dead after crash with cop car

An Indigenous man has died in an early morning collision with a police car after an officer tried to pull him over.

Farid Farid and Luke Costin

An e-bike rider has died after colliding with a police car. Nine

BREAKINGPremiumE-bike rider killed in horror police car crash

A man in his 40s has been killed after his e-bike collided with a police car in a major city.

Alexandra Feiam