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Aussie charity The Smith Family pays back $5m in wages owed to hundreds of staff after Fair Work finds major breaches

A major Australian charity built on fighting financial inequality has repaid $5m in wages to hundreds of workers it underpaid for almost a decade, following a Fair Work ruling.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:36:07 GMT

Indonesian students slam government amid rising prices

Hundreds of Indonesian students have rallied in anger over food and fuel prices as well as the spending priorities of President Prabowo Subianto's government.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:16:50 GMT

Lake Champlain monster 'caught on camera'

The legendary monster of Lake Champlain in the US has seemingly been caught on camera for the first time by a pair of filmmakers who recorded footage which appeared to show a large beast lurking under the surface of the water.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:06:58 GMT

Big Foot terrorises Canada

Residents in Ontario, Canada have been left terrified following a spate of Big Foot sightings with experts declaring they haven't seen such a frenzy of activity since the mid-1970s.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:06:54 GMT

WA man Shaymus Lilly will remain behind bars in Vietnam for at least three months according to local police

The fate of a WA man who was caught on camera damaging a Vietnam café has been revealed by local police.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:49:03 GMT

‘Pressure cooker’: Crown alleges affair discovery led to Priscilla Brooten’s death

A jury in a murder trial involving a missing U.S. citizen has heard competing accounts of what may have happened after she vanished without a trace.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:41:58 GMT

British economy shrinks as Iran war dampens growth

The UK economy contracted in April for the first time in eight months amid signs that the Iran war is beginning to take its toll on some sectors.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:30:28 GMT

Residents in New York forced to live with nuns as rent prices skyrocket

Renters are turning to convents, but at a price.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:01:12 GMT

Killers learn fate after man dies in botched burglary

Two would-be burglars turned killers, one of whom fatally stomped on a kind-hearted man during a drug-fuelled home invasion, have been jailed.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:46:42 GMT

Double jeopardy: laws to be tested after new DNA found

Prosecutors are seeking to retry a man acquitted of rape after claiming forensic retesting uncovered new evidence following a state's DNA lab debacle.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:43:40 GMT

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Difficulties during negotiations have put the future of Australia's only manganese smelter, which is in administration, and hundreds of jobs in doubt.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:09:04 GMT

Alleged murder victim could still be alive, jury told

A man's lies after his girlfriend went missing show his intent to kill her, prosecutors have told a jury but his defence argued she could still be alive.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:51:02 GMT

'Take a breath': Google tells Aussies to relax about AI

Workers need to stress less about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs, Google's Australian managing director says, and adapt to the disruption.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:48:00 GMT

Venue bins One Nation fundraiser over safety concerns

Several protest groups are still planning to demonstrate outside a Melbourne restaurant despite the venue no longer hosting a One Nation fundraiser.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:44:55 GMT

Veteran airline pilot flew thousands around world for 17 years using fake licence

A veteran airline captain is accused of flying thousands of passengers around the world for 17 years using fake qualifications.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:26:07 GMT

Teen arrested after man fatally stabbed in outback town

Family feuding and riotous behaviour in an outback town have left a young man dead from stab wounds following a series of violent confrontations.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:58:31 GMT

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies in eastern states are alert to what could be an early start to the season as long range forecasts point to warmer and drier conditions than usual.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:55:29 GMT

Premier's legal-saga reply paints a 'far worse picture'

Labor, the Greens and independents have vowed to keep up the heat on Tasmania's premier over his handling of a minister accused of misleading parliament.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:54:26 GMT

Murderers learn fate over assassination of bikie Yusuf Nazlioglu

Two men have been jailed for decades over their roles in the assassination of a Lone Wolf bikie who was killed in front of his wife.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:23:31 GMT

'Blue Pacific': US targets Oceania's illegal activities

The United States Coast Guard says it's doing its bit to build Pacific cooperation to counter illicit drug running and other criminal activities across Oceania.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:10:11 GMT

Boy saves grandfather in heroic rescue after kayak capsizes on holiday in Wales

The boy and his grandfather had to be rescued after getting into difficulty kilometres off shore.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:01:37 GMT

Former private school swim coach Jayden Brian to stand trial over child sexual abuse charges

A swim coach trusted with children at one of Melbourne’s most prestigious schools will stand trial over 10 child abuse charges.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:29:44 GMT

Young woman Crystal Johnston found safe on a Kookynie station after going missing for a week

The 24-year-old had become separated from the car she was a passenger in after it stopped on Goldfields Highway.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:26:06 GMT

'Smokescreen': Labor hits out at One Nation fundraising

Labor is painting One Nation as the party of billionaires, pouring scorn on claims the minor party has raised millions of dollars from grassroots supporters.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:24:30 GMT

Abusive parents banned from school grounds in new laws

It will be easier for principals to ban abusive parents from school grounds under expanded laws, including those who target teachers through social media.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:57:36 GMT

Woodside to pay $320m for greater stake in gas project

Woodside Energy is moving to increase its stake in the proposed $49 billion Browse gas field by pre-empting a sale by one of its joint venture partners.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:36:04 GMT

Australian police help bust global $542m laundering racket believed to have run for years

Australian police have helped dismantle a major global money laundering network allegedly serving cyber criminals worldwide.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:35:11 GMT

Private school in Tarneit plunged into lockdown as teen, 15, arrested over alleged burglary

Dramatic footage has captured the moment police arrested a teenager in a rideshare vehicle following an alleged burglary, as a nearby private school was plunged into lockdown.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:32:55 GMT

Heiress Cinzia Dal Pino sentenced to 18-years house arrest after running over alleged bag snatcher

A socialite who repeatedly ran over and killed an alleged mugger with her luxury SUV to get back her ‘stolen‘ handbag has learnt her fate.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:41:10 GMT

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma

The 47-year-old collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:38:55 GMT

Two dead, 10 injured in Ukraine attack on Russia border

A series of Ukrainian attacks have hit targets near the border with Russia, part of Kyiv's efforts to keep taking the fight to Vladimir Putin's forces.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:09:09 GMT

David Williams James: Mum of son abused by childcare worked speaks of ‘horror and fear’

A mother has told a court of the ‘horror and fear’ she felt when discovering her child had been abused by a childcare worker.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:38:32 GMT

Unmasked firefighter boss to fight corruption report

A firefighter union boss has been named as the person trying block a report looking into a government's negotiations with his union.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:25:54 GMT

Oil slides on peace hopes, as all eyes on SpaceX debut

European and Asian stocks have gained and oil has fallen as Donald Trump touts that an Iran deal is looming, while investors await the historic SpaceX IPO.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:52:45 GMT

Grandparent of missing Gus Lamont bats away questions after conviction

A grandparent of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont has ignored questions from journalists after a firearms conviction.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:39:00 GMT

North Korea's Kim voices full support for Russia

North Korea's Kim Jong-un has reiterated his country's ties to Russia by sending a letter to Vladimir Putin on Russia's ‌National Day.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:22:31 GMT

'Very happy': victim's joy over pedophile's appeal fail

One of Australia's worst pedophiles may be extradited interstate to face more charges after his bid to reduce a life sentence for years of sex offences failed.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:13:28 GMT

Belfast hero Maitiu Mág Tighearnán breaks silence after helping stop Stephen Ogilvie stabbing attack

The 32-year-old was dubbed a hero after intercepting in the alleged knife attack which kickstarted violent protests across the country.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:06:16 GMT

Premier Chris Minns vows to lock up ‘thugs’ after Sydney home linked to Coconut Cartel associate firebombed for second time

The premier has vowed to lock up “thugs” behind Sydney’s escalating gang violence scene, after the home of an alleged Coconut Cartel associate and son of former NRL star Matt Utai was attacked again.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:23:25 GMT

‘Tragic’: Sad detail after remains found in search for Nadire Sensoy, 72, missing from Sydney home since 2018

The grandmother was last seen in December 2018, with her “suspicious” disappearance sparking a major search and leading to a shock arrest.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:38:43 GMT

British defence secretary’s resignation will have “no effect” on AUKUS: Ayres

A senior Albanese government minister has revealed whether the UK Defence Secretary’s shock resignation will have a tangible impact on the AUKUS deal.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:29:26 GMT

Man charged with murdering his mother as police desperately search for her body

The relationship between a man and the woman he allegedly killed has been revealed by investigators.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:20:59 GMT

After record IPO, SpaceX faces test in market debut

SpaceX has made history after raising $106 billion to become the biggest IPO ever. Now the market is set to find out the strength of the stock's "Musk premium".

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:13:18 GMT

'Estranged' son charged with murdering his missing mum

A man has been charged over the alleged kidnapping and murder of his mother, whose body is yet to be found.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:25:49 GMT

Four dead as car hits school group in the Netherlands

Three children and an adult have been killed in the Netherlands when a car struck a group of cyclists who were on a school camping trip.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:17:45 GMT

Female founders to gain access to new financial backing

Female founders will have greater access to venture capital funding under a new program designed to help tackle the gender gap in start-ups.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:02:37 GMT

The small stretch of country road causing huge problems

The indefinite closure of part of a highway built by convicts is causing shocks across regional economies, health care and maybe even influencing politics.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:05:48 GMT

UK minister quits before Australian counterpart meeting

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed regret after defence minister John Healey stepped down in protest at what he says is too little military spending.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:38:44 GMT

Canadian officer killed amid US consulate attack probe

An officer has been fatally wounded during a house search in the Canadian city of Toronto in a probe linked to shots fired at the US consulate in March.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:11:37 GMT

Teens' mental health worsening due to social media

Young girls face the greatest psychological risk of all adolescents from using social media for extended periods, a decade-long Australian study has found.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:03:35 GMT

World Bank expects weakest global growth since pandemic

The World Bank has cut its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5 per cent due to the war in the ‌Middle East.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:49:27 GMT

NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry

State leaders, stakeholders and the opposition are hardening their criticism of NDIS reforms with just weeks to go until the government hopes to pass them.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:39:51 GMT

Online criminals snaring the naive to do the dirty work

Police powers have not kept pace with the slippery methods used by organised crime groups who increasingly exploit criminal services offered for sale online.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:34:40 GMT

Ryanair: UK consumer watchdog investigates budget carrier for charging parents to sit with their kids

A consumer watchdog is investigating the major airline’s policy of making parents pay to sit with their children on flights.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:02:14 GMT

Doctor shares two budget-friendly solutions to post-festival fatigue

According to Dr Amos Ogunkoya, one of the things you need to stock up on is baked beans if you're struggling with post-festival fatigue.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:02:46 GMT

'Spare Human Syndrome' causing havoc among dog owners

A whopping 56% of people in new research saying that they play second fiddle to their other half in their dog’s affections, despite more than 80% saying they’re the one who gives the dog their dinner.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:01:29 GMT

UK defence minister Healey quits over defence spending

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, telling Prime Minister Keir Starmer the government's spending plans fall short of what's needed at this time.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:33:41 GMT

Stinky scents lead to one in 10 refusing second date

According to new research from Aldi, a staggering 40% of people would - with nearly one in 10 admitting they’ve even gone as far as ending a relationship because of their partner’s scent.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:26 GMT

Man charged over foul email to royal commission witness

Police investigating a report about offensive emails say they found weapons, instructions on making explosives and a copy of Mein Kampf at a man's home.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:13:06 GMT

Miss Universe fashion designer cleared of blackmail

A wildly successful designer and beauty pageant veteran has successfully defended accusations stemming from a family feud with her cousin and ex-husband.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:57:36 GMT

Protesters' mega hearing to target alleged police abuse

Examining whether authorities unlawfully cracked down on demonstrators will form part of a huge planned court hearing for at least 24 Herzog visit protesters.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:36:33 GMT

World must not turn its back on migrant deaths: Pope

Pope Leo XIV has travelled to the Canary Islands, a migration hotspot where he has appealed to world leaders to treat humanely those fleeing war and poverty.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:22:45 GMT

Royal Daylesford Hotel’s outdoor dining permit had expired by the time of crash that killed five

An inquest into a horrific pub crash which killed five people and left many others injured has heard shock new evidence surrounding the hotel’s permit.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:12:43 GMT

Fraudster Melissa Caddick’s ex Anthony Koletti fronts court to fight assault allegations

Melissa Caddick’s widower claims officers intimidated him during an interview with police over allegations he barged into a 73-year-old woman.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:48:29 GMT

Caddick's widower 'shoulder-barged' elderly dog walker

Missing fraudster Melissa Caddick's hair-stylist husband has denied an allegation he knocked over a 73-year-old woman during an evening coastal park walk.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:21:54 GMT

Interest rates: Minimum wage rise sparks warning of two more hikes by RBA

Millions of Aussie workers are in line for a 4.75 per cent pay rise from July 1 – but there are warnings interest rates could hike as a consequence.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:15:17 GMT

Victoria Police release new images of escaped prison inmate Orijol Rukaj

Police have released new CCTV images of an escaped prison inmate in the hope of boosting the search for him.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:02:45 GMT