Alleged Aussie terrorist Neil Prakash ‘refuses’ to appear in court
A Melbourne-born alleged Islamic State fighter has again refused to appear in court, claiming he “does not attend court”. Neil Prakash, 32, was due to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday afternoon, but a prison officer appeared on…
Australia records disturbing uptick in Murray River encephalitis
A deadly mosquito-borne disease that kills about one in five of those who catch it is rising across Australia. State health agencies from Queensland to Western Australia have recorded a troubling uptick in Murray River encephalitis cases, a rare but…
Man accused of hitting boys playing in driveway ‘unfamiliar with driving’
A driver accused of crashing into two children playing in a laneway behind their grandparents’ home was unfamiliar with driving a car and had only been in Australia for six days. Ngoc Thanh Vo is charged with dangerous driving over…
Cyclist fighting for her life after collision with Porsche in Melbourne
A Queensland man has been charged in Melbourne over a collision that left a cyclist fighting for her life. It’s alleged a Porsche struck a cyclist near the intersection of St Georges Road and Park Street in Fitzroy North at…
Man suffers serious burns in alleged assault in Newcastle
A man has suffered serious burns after he was set on fire in Newcastle this morning. NSW Police were called to a fast-food restaurant on King Street when the 23-year-old suffering from serious burns on his body sought help at…
Chaos unfolds after Western Sydney shooting, man and woman suffering injuries
Chaos has unfolded on a Sydney street after a shooting in the city’s west, with police now searching for a multiple attackers. Police were called to Esme Ave in Chester Hill at about 4:30pm on Thursday after hearing reports of…
Anthony Albanese says Aussies can care about Voice and cost-of-living pressures at the same time
Anthony Albanese says he does not believe cost of living challenges will drive Australians to vote no at the upcoming referendum. The Prime Minister was keen to stress his government was focused on addressing Australians hip pocket pain while also…
Major army shake-up to brace for future China threats
About 800 Australian Defence Force troops are being moved from the nation’s south into northern regions to pre-empt escalating tensions between the US and China. The Albanese government announced the plan on Thursday to move about 800 troops from Adelaide,…
Anthony Albanese’s rock star treatment alongside Hoodoo Gurus at Yes event
Anthony Albanese has teamed up with Australian rock royalty to rally for the Voice to Parliament just weeks before voters head to the polls. The Prime Minister was joined onstage at the West Says Yes event held at The Factory…
Tradie who faked kidnapping to repay police after widespread search
A man who admitted to faking his own kidnapping to spend New Year’s Eve with his mistress has been ordered to compensate police for the expansive search they undertook to find him. Paul Iera was sentenced at Wollongong Local Court…
