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Sydney fans get to play new game Star Wars Outlaws before release
Cloé Hammoud, an Associate World Designer on the project, can't wait to see what players think.
Tech
Tree planted by Tony Abbott vandalised for a second time
The local council will move to install CCTV to prevent or catch the vandals from striking again.
Tony Abbott
Aussie music festival's announcement after slew of cancelled events
Beyond the Valley is returning in 2024 with a bang.
music
Places where you're most likely to win the lottery
With $100 million up for grabs on Thursday, lottery bosses have revealed some secrets to winning.
lotto
Big fast food chains fined by environmental watchdog
Victoria's environmental watchdog said three individual outlets in Melbourne had been busted for bad behaviour.
environment
Victoria's top cop states 'child crime' is primary focus
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton remarked that "notoriety" was a rising factor behind under-18 offending across the state.
Victoria
Baby left alone inside daycare prompts investigation, staff stood down
The daycare centre said the safety and wellbeing of the children is its top priority and are taking the matter very seriously.
Perth
Man charged weeks after police shooting in Queensland hospital
He is accused of wielding a knife and threatening officers at the hospital.
queensland
Mine fire sped up lung age by almost five years, study finds
Residents exposed to the smoke had chest tightness, chronic coughs, and poor asthma control even years later.
health
'Heartbeat' of community destroyed in devastating fire in Victoria
More than 70 firefighters worked tirelessly to control the blaze, that started just after midnight.
Victoria
Aussie man critically injured, in coma following moped accident in Bali
The tradie has been left with a fractured skull, bleeding in the brain, blood in his lungs and severe brain damage.
Perth
Online betting operator hit with record fine over advertising
The NSW gaming watchdog said it found 33 illegal ads on the operator's website.
gambling
Thieves drive off with car and caravan with family inside
The couple and three young children were able to make a swift escape.
queensland
Aussie teen unexpectedly dies while on gap year in the UK
The 18-year-old has been remembered as loved, caring and friendly by his friends and family.
national
US comedian Eric Andre claims he was racially profiled at Melbourne Airport
American comedian and actor Eric Andre says he was racially profiled at Melbourne Airport when he was searched there by sniffer dogs.
Melbourne
Blast of warm weather to farewell winter
The mercury is forecast to soar by the weekend, bringing welcome spring-like conditions in capital cities.
Weather News
Man sought over sexual assault at sex services premise in Melbourne
A man assaulted a woman at the business early in the morning of May 3, police say.
crime
Incredible supermoon shot was minutes from being impossible
A Sydney snapper nailed this stunning picture. It was his last chance to do so for more than a decade.
Supermoon
Fresh lifeline for WA families affected by construction delays
In a lifeline for WA families waiting to get their keys to their dream home, the state government has extended its Builders' Support Facility to help firms caught up in construction delays.
finance
Flames threaten historic former ferry in Sydney Harbour fire
The grand old boat arrived in Sydney in 1938 and carried out the Manly ferry run until the 1970s.
fire
'See you dead' threat to NSW cops before Wieambilla shootings
NSW Police saw deadly threats from one of the men who went on to fatally shoot two Queensland officers at least five hours before the killings, a coroner has heard.
Wieambilla
Queenslanders racking up less credit card debt amid rise of buy now, pay later
To compete with the rise of buy now, pay later services, financial providers are offering a slew of deals to encourage borrowing.
national
Adelaide librarians take social media by storm
A pair of Adelaide librarians has gone viral online for a hilarious series of videos, drawing in more than 3.1 million views in a week.
Adelaide
Drug dealer accused of killing debtor in western Sydney home invasion
A drug dealer is standing trial accused of breaking into a house and killing a man over a debt.
crime
'Maybe I'm the next one to go': Melbourne's iconic shopping strips suffer
Business owners in once-thriving shopping precincts say sky-high rents are driving them to the wall, sparking fears of the death of the suburban shopping strip.
Melbourne
Experts' warning as one in three Aussies turn to social media for financial advice
Experts warn that the rise of "finfluencers" — or financial influencers — could negatively impact how young people interact with money.
national
'Tragic': Victorian driver jailed for killing brother, cousin in Easter crash
Rory Teiffel visited church on Easter Sunday before taking his brother and cousins for a drive. He lost control nine minutes later.
Melbourne
CFMEU to be placed into administration after government strikes deal
Shadow Attorney-General Michaelia Cash stated that the Coalition would "provide passage" of the legislation, which will put the CFMEU into administration for at least three years.
national
'Wrecked the town': Locals call for action over escalating youth crime
Goondiwindi as the crow flies, four and a half hours west of Brisbane. Close to 6000 call it home, but many of them say they live in fear and are being held hostage by youth criminals.
queensland
Underworld figure's home set alight amid series of arson attacks
Firefighters were kept on their toes as blazes erupted around Melbourne.
crime
Beloved Melbourne sports club hit with $59K rent hike
The club assured that this would not mark the end of the club, pledging to work hard to keep it afloat.
Melbourne
How Australia's lotto winners spent their cash
In 2023, 500 division one lotto winners picked up a collective $1.5 billion in prize money. Here's what they did.
lotto
Rodney is one of only a few Aussies with same condition as Celine Dion
Rodney Beilby admits whenever he tells them what condition he has, they immediately mention singer Celine Dion.
health
Shops and service stations targeted in burglaries across Melbourne's east
Up to four or five offenders are on the run following the crime spree.
Melbourne
Sydney man handed $1.8 million fine after posing as fake accountant
Australia's Federal Court has imposed its largest civil penalty to date on a Sydney man for illegally preparing thousands of tax returns over a four-year period.
national
Long COVID cost Australian economy $10 billion in a single year
The staggering figures shows the conditions should be a health priority, authors of a new study say.
Long COVID
Booktopia rescued after owner of online camera store swoops in
DigiDirect's Shant Kradjian intends to hire 100 extra staff after taking over the online bookstore.
business
Teen boy killed by falling branch in Tasmania
It's understood the 17-year-old boy was felling trees with his father, who was also injured.
accidents
Zali Steggall doubles down on calling Peter Dutton's policies 'racist'
Independent MP Zali Steggall says she has no regrets about telling Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to "stop being racist" in parliament.
federal politics
The Weeknd announces new Australian tour dates
The revelation comes months after the star's initial visit was first postponed, then cancelled.
entertainment
New Sydney Metro trains start after a decade of work
The new trains offer high-speed travel between north Sydney and the CBD.
Transport
New poll spells dire news for government
Minority government is looming ever-closer, according to the numbers on a new political poll.
federal politics
All the winners of the 2024 Logie Awards
There've been tears, laughs and plenty of well-deserved awards on television's night of nights in Sydney.
Logies
Teen accused of killing motorcyclist, 19, in stolen car given bail
The teenager accused of being behind the wheel of a stolen BMW when it hit and killed a 19-year-old motorcyclist in Melbourne has been granted bail.
Melbourne
Police investigate brawl at Sydney under-17s football match
The Granville Football Association had to pull the pin on the Under 17s finals match after the brawl erupted.
Sydney police
Fisherman rushed to hospital after being whacked by whale's tail
A 40-year-old fisherman has been taken to hospital with spinal injuries after he was knocked unconscious by a whale.
whales
Woman hurt after alleged drug driver crashes into multiple cars in Adelaide
A woman has been left injured after an alleged drug driver allegedly crashed into several cars in broad daylight in Adelaide.
South Australia
TV stars shine on Logies red carpet
Australian TV's annual night of nights has arrived, with the 64th TV Week Logie Awards tonight at 7pm AEST.
awards
PM's call to 'cherish' multiculturalism as Gaza refugee fight drags on
Anthony Albanese says he continues to back ASIO's security measures that vetted Palestinian refugees.
federal politics
NSW Liberals threaten legal action amid council election fiasco
The party has demanded the Electoral Commission extend the nomination deadline after it failed to put up dozens of candidates.
Politics
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