Gang Rape Convictions Overturned on Appeal in NSW
Three NSW men have had their convictions for gang raping three teenagers overturned. Two will face a retrial, while a third is acquitted. Read the full legal details.
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System failed to stop Queensland childcare predator
A damning report reveals a Queensland childcare worker's predatory abuse could have been halted on five separate occasions by authorities. Read the full investigation.
Farage reported to police over election spending claims
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces a police report alleging he breached electoral spending limits in Clacton by failing to declare an armoured vehicle and a themed bar. Read the full details.
Farage Denies Breaking Electoral Law in Clacton
Reform UK denies claims Nigel Farage falsified election expenses in Clacton. Police are reviewing allegations from a former campaign member. Read the latest.
Firefighter dies in NSW amid 'foreboding' bushfire season
A national parks firefighter has died after being struck by a tree in Bulahdelah, as NSW Premier Chris Minns warns of a dangerous start to the bushfire season following significant property losses.
Farage urged to apologise for school racism claims
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces calls to apologise for alleged racist and antisemitic behaviour at school from the outgoing head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
NSW Bushfires: Disaster Declared, 12 Homes Lost
A natural disaster has been declared in parts of NSW as bushfires destroy homes. Over 300 firefighters battle blazes. Get the latest updates and safety information.
Disaster declared as NSW battles 20 uncontained bushfires
A natural disaster is declared in NSW after bushfires destroy at least 16 homes. Prime Minister Albanese warns of a 'difficult' summer as crews brace for strong winds.
NSW bushfires destroy homes; child repatriation refusal criticised
Emergency aid is announced for NSW Central Coast bushfire victims as up to 16 homes are lost. Meanwhile, the federal government faces pressure over its refusal to repatriate Australian children from Syrian camps.
31 Reforms Proposed for Victoria's Anti-Corruption Watchdog
A parliamentary committee calls for a major overhaul of Victoria's IBAC, including a broader definition of corrupt conduct and stronger oversight of police. Read the key recommendations.
First summer heatwave hits NSW east coast
The first major heatwave of the summer has struck New South Wales, with Sydney's CBD hitting 37.8C. Bushfire warnings are in place as firefighters battle blazes. Read the full afternoon update.
Ex-Downing Street aide says 'too much briefing' in government
Sir Keir Starmer's former communications director, Matthew Doyle, says excessive media briefing harms government decision-making. He also did not deny reports of a potential peerage.
Australia heatwave hits 40C as bushfires threaten properties
Parts of Australia face severe heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 40C in New South Wales, while bushfires in Tasmania threaten properties. Follow the latest weather warnings and safety advice.
Meet Reform UK's Record £9m Donor Christopher Harborne
Christopher Harborne, a UK-born businessman living in Thailand, has made the largest single donation from a living person in UK political history to Reform UK. Discover his story and political funding.
Record £9m Donation to Reform UK from Ex-Tory Donor
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has secured a historic £9 million donation from former Conservative supporter Christopher Harborne. Explore the implications for UK politics ahead of the 2026 elections.
Sydney faces extreme 40°C heatwave, warnings in place
Sydney is under an extreme heatwave warning with temperatures forecast to hit the 40s. Authorities urge residents to take precautions and stay cool. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
FCA lifts motor finance complaints pause ahead of schedule
The City watchdog has ended the freeze on motor finance complaints earlier than planned. Discover the new deadlines and the multi-billion pound implications for lenders and consumers.
Sydney Crime Raid: $12m Assets Seized, Six Arrested
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
Trump's drug boat strikes face war crime probe and legal complaint
A deadly US strike on a suspected drug vessel triggers bipartisan anger and a war crime investigation. The family of a Colombian victim files the first formal complaint. Explore the escalating fallout.
Colombian family files complaint over US airstrike killing
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s set to widen
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
Report: UK Gas Security Risk Buried in Budget
A new report reveals a critical risk to UK gas security was omitted from Budget Day documents. Experts warn of potential supply shocks. Read the full analysis.
NSW to halve e-bike power after fatal collision
New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.
Victoria's Voting System Faces Overhaul
Victoria remains Australia's last state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system criticised for undemocratic outcomes. Could 2026 bring change?
F1 Ground Effect Co-Inventor Peter Wright Dies Aged 79
Peter Wright, the engineer who co-created F1's revolutionary 'ground effect' chassis for Lotus, has died. His later safety work saved countless lives. Read his remarkable story.
Four Charged in International Child Abuse Ring
NSW Police uncover an international satanic child sex abuse material ring, charging four Sydney men. Learn the shocking details of the investigation.
Sydney Waste Facility Erupts in Huge Fireball
A massive fireball exploded at a waste facility in Sydney, sending flames 150m high. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read the full report.
NSW bans 670+ pokies venues from 24/7 gambling
New South Wales government ends 20-year exemptions allowing 673 pubs and clubs to operate poker machines after 4am following research showing increased gambling harm overnight.
UK detective links Milat to 1971 murder case
Retired Met Police detective Hugh Hughes believes serial killer Ivan Milat murdered his cousin in 1971. NSW parliamentary inquiry investigates unsolved cases from 1965-2010.
Sydney recycling plant explosion rains concrete debris
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
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