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Train passengers face delays and cancellations amid ongoing industrial action

NSW Premier Chris Minns has rejected the proposal from the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU). The organisation previously offered…

7 hours ago

5 Aussie hometown murder stories that stopped the nation

Among some of the crime cases that Australia will never forget, are murders that unfolded in the quiet corners of…

7 hours ago

Former AFL player Aaron Shattock fighting for life after excavator accident

Former AFL premiership player Aaron Shattock is in critical condition after being crushed by an excavator on the Gold Coast. …

8 hours ago

Last RAAF repatriation flights bring another 118 Australians home from Vanuatu

The final two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) repatriation flights evacuated 118 Australians from earthquake-stricken Vanuatu overnight, bringing the total number…

10 hours ago

Woman airlifted to hospital after mid-air collision on Sunshine Coast

A woman in her 50s was airlifted to hospital on Sunday afternoon following a mid-air collision while paragliding on Noosa…

11 hours ago

Here’s what you need to know on Christmas trading hours across Australia

As Australians prepare to celebrate Christmas, many shops and services will adjust their trading hours. Here’s what you need to…

13 hours ago

Refunds for flight delays and cancellations proposed by new charter

The Federal Government released the draft Aviation Customer Rights Draft today, setting out expectations for fair treatment by airlines and…

14 hours ago

“Giving coal for Christmas”: Government slammed for mine expansions

The federal government is being slammed as “despicable” after approving the expansion of operations at four coal mines while declaring…

4 days ago

Raygun the musical to go ahead after legal threat backfired

Raygun the musical by Aussie comedian Stephanie Broadbridge will go ahead despite early legal threats from Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn…

4 days ago

Victorian driver pulled over on Melbourne freeway for car covered in Christmas lights

A Melbourne driver dodged a $790 fine after police pulled over his Christmas-lit BMW on the Monash Freeway on 30…

4 days ago

NASA astronauts face further delay in return from ISS

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are now expected to remain aboard the International Space Station (ISS) until at…

4 days ago

NSW approves drug testing trial to ‘reduce harm and save lives’

After years of pushing from pill-testing advocates, the NSW Government has confirmed a trial will start early next year. The…

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