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Bus driver sacked after Melbourne schoolboy dragged through streets
A bus driver has been sacked after dramatic CCTV footage emerged showing a 12-year-old boy pinned to the outside of a moving public bus for about 350 metres, with the child now traumatised.
Statewide airfare blitz for holiday spots
Virgin Australia has announced a massive sale, with 500,000 economy fares to holiday destinations in one Aussie state for just $55.
Major CGT, gas tax call amid ‘worsening’ crisis
A group of leading community organisations want a tax shake-up, arguing changes to gas, housing and mining could raise billions to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
6.2 million to get $1k instant tax deduction
Aussies will finally be able to claim a $1000 tax deduction without receipts under the big changes.
Pedestrian killed by car while walking dog
Witnesses said they saw the man walking his dog before trying to cross the road when he was fatally hit by a car in the city’s south.
Man allegedly kicks dog, slashes owner
A man has been hospitalised and the health of his dog is unclear after the pair were allegedly attacked by a man with a steak knife out the front of a popular Sydney pub.
7-year-old boy run over by neighbour’s car
A 7-year-old boy from Melbourne’s outer-west has died while riding his scooter after he was run over by his neighbour’s car.
Major changes for Aussie blood donors
The new rules are expected to unlock up to 20,000 extra blood donations per year in a major milestone for inclusivity.
Lost divers spotted after mammoth search
A desperate 20-hour search has ended in relief after two missing divers were found alive after surviving overnight in rough seas.
Hint of major changes to super laws
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Albanese government will shortly reveal a new approach to a key part of the superannuation system.