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20 arrested at pro-Palestine rally
A Brisbane protest has become the first major test of Queensland’s new hate speech laws, with police arresting 20 people after banned slogans were chanted.
State unveils new plan to ease fuel crisis
Days after a fire left one of Australia’s last two oil refineries damaged, one Aussie state has unveiled plans to help alleviate the nation’s fuel crisis with their own home-built solution.
Daughter sees mum kill brother: court
Maree Mavis Crabtree is accused of killing her son Jonathan with fruit juice laced with a lethal dose of oxycodone.
Prisoners sue Govt over inhumane conditions
Six prisoners are suing the WA Government over the allegedly inhumane conditions they endured inside Hakea Prison.
Russian media mocks Anthony Albanese as country reaps billions in oil profits from Iran war
Anthony Albanese has been ruthlessly mocked by Russia over an announcement about securing 100 million barrels of diesel.
Aus’ papal praise after Trump tirade
A senior minister has joined the ranks of those defending Pope Leo XIV after US President Donald Trump’s criticisms.
By-election called after MP’s shock death
Voters will head back to the polls in just a few weeks after a Queensland MP was found dead in his home.
Pair charged over alleged 1000L fuel heist
Two men have been arrested and charged with the alleged theft of more than 1000 litres of petrol from a rural construction site.
Bleak outlook ahead for Aussie renters
Australia’s rental crisis has slammed back into overdrive, with new figures revealing tenants are being squeezed harder than ever.
Millions to face ‘coldest night’ of 2026 so far
Parts of Australia have been waking up to sub-zero temperatures as experts warn the icy cold weather will generate the chilliest night of the year so far.