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Iran escalation brings fresh diesel blow to Aussie drivers as petrol price stabilises

Despite the best efforts of Australian authorities, further escalation overnight in the Iran war has sparked another price spike for some drivers.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:39:04 GMT

‘Never going to find me’: How Dezi Freeman dodged the cops for so long

The double cop killer and sovereign citizen has joined a list of infamous fugitives who managed to escape the grasp of police for months. Here’s how he did it.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:12:15 GMT

Perth Zoo animals go wild for Easter treats as keepers swap chocolate for enrichment fun

While the rest of us are preparing to nurse a cocoa-induced coma, the keepers and a dedicated army of volunteers have been busy playing Easter Bunny for some of the Perth Zoo’s most iconic faces.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Uganda: Horror as four toddlers stabbed to death while at Ggaba daycare, police arrest suspect

A community has been left devastated after a machete-wielding man allegedly killed four children.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:54:29 GMT

Nasal spray flu vaccine rolled out in Australia to boost child vaccination rates

A major change could be key to Australia’s battle against increasing influenza cases and a rapidly declining vaccination rate.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:38:28 GMT

Nine charged in alleged multi-tonne drug import plot

When a commercial trawler sank off Victoria with four crew members needing rescuing, police became suspicious about an alleged drug trafficking operation.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:27:02 GMT

Australians warned to brace for more encounters with deadly venomous snakes

Australians have been warned as the world’s most venomous snakes move closer to Aussie homes.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:15:08 GMT

Cuba releases prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups

More than 2000 prisoners are slated ‌to be released as part of what Cuba's state-run media calls a "sovereign and humanitarian" gesture.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:07:27 GMT

Cop killer not the first fugitive drawn to 'wild west'

A century before double murderer Dezi Freeman set foot in the isolated Upper Murray, another fugitive killer also sparked a statewide manhunt.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:32:18 GMT

Century-old farming dynasty ends with one last harvest

The Carberrys have been cotton farming pioneers for nearly 60 years but this season's harvest will be the last for the family's 97-year-old patriarch.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:02:12 GMT

Bunnings partners with Google to deploy AI-powered shopping ‘Buddy’, promising to ‘revolutionise’ Aussie DIY projects

Bunnings has unveiled one of its biggest projects to date, that will revolutionise how Aussies will shop.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:02:59 GMT

Artemis II astronauts capture earth's blue beauty

NASA has released photos of earth taken by astronauts on the Artemis II mission as they prepare to swing around the moon.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:19:51 GMT

Chinese politburo member Ma faces corruption probe

A Chinese government anti-corruption watchdog says it is investigating politburo member Ma Xingrui.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:06:40 GMT

States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms

One state government's parliament already had a motion banning in-stadium gambling advertisements on the books, beating Canberra to the punch.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:33:28 GMT

Why you notice daylight saving changing less and less

From secretive government labs to the phone in your pocket, an army of tech nerds is literally giving you the time of your life.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:32:26 GMT

Cost-cuts to reduce scale of proposed Christ Church Grammar School Performing Arts Centre

The lavish three-storey centre will be facing some scaled-back revisions after it was found that the projects costs were ‘significantly over budget’ following approval in August last year.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:21:00 GMT

Two US planes shot down over Iran, crew member missing

Two US fighter jets have been shot down ‌over Iran and the Gulf, with a search operation ‌under way while one crew member is missing.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:59 GMT

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation'

Russian missile and drone strikes have bombarded Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he signalled openness to a potential Easter truce.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:19:53 GMT

China moves to regulate digital humans amid AI boom

Cyberspace regulators in China plan to tighten rules for digital humans, mandating clear labels and banning addictive services for children.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:34:30 GMT

Traffic chaos as Melbourne servo gives away $100,000 worth of fuel, cars bumper-to-bumper as police shut down event

Insane scenes have captured drivers queuing bumper-to-bumper after an Aussie servo announced a $100k fuel giveaway before it was shut down by police.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:26:47 GMT

Fuel prices: West Australians choose to holiday locally this Easter as hip pockets continue to tighten

More West Australians are choosing to holiday locally this Easter, to reduce the hit to hip pockets from petrol prices that remain above the two dollar mark.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:56:58 GMT

‘Crazy’: Sydney University student claims she was fined $200 despite having valid Opal concession card

An Aussie university student has slammed a ‘crazy’ fine she was handed for travelling with a concession card – despite claiming she presented a government-issued entitlement card.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:39:04 GMT

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president

Myanmar's parliament has made junta boss Min Aung Hlaing the country's president, five years after he orchestrated a coup against the elected government.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:14:45 GMT

Shock footage captures moment beachgoers push wounded beaked whale back to sea in dramatic rescue

Shocking footage has captured the moment beachgoers rallied to rescue a wounded whale which washed ashore at Bondi Beach.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:26:28 GMT

Anthony Albanese sends joyful Easter message, completely ignores nation’s fuel crisis

Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to catch up with family and friends and take it easy on the roads over Easter, but made no mention of the fuel crisis that is cutting some holiday plans short.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:16:22 GMT

Violations found at largest US migrant detention camp

Of the 14 immigrant deaths in US detention camps thus far in 2026, at least two took place at Camp East Montana in Texas.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:26:10 GMT

Report completed almost a year after death in custody

An external police review of the use of force by officers who held down a young Aboriginal man just before he died is completed ahead of a decision on charges.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:42:55 GMT

Free fuel giveaway shut down by police amid traffic chaos in Truganina, Melbourne

Thousands of drivers flocked to a servo offering $100,000 worth of fuel at no charge.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:17:51 GMT

Police praised after swimming out to rescue woman who fell in Swan River

The officers have been recommended for a medal for their bravery after a woman fell into the city’s major river in the early hours of the morning.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:05:43 GMT

Australia backs cheaper medicines in face of US levies

The government says it won't back down or negotiate the pharmaceutical benefits scheme despite pressure from the Trump administration following new tariffs.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:24:34 GMT

US strikes on Iran could amount to war crimes: experts

More than 100 international law experts say the conduct of ⁠US forces raises serious concerns about violations of international human rights law.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:21:32 GMT

More teen boys charged over violent extremist material

Two more teenage boys have been charged with possessing violent extremist material after another 15-year-old from the same rural town was arrested last month.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:12:14 GMT

Trump White House ballroom project given final approval

Donald Trump says his $US400 million ballroom will be a defining addition to the White ‌House and a lasting symbol of his presidency.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:09:12 GMT

Kaori Patterson-Moore: Seven-month-old baby shot dead in Brooklyn, New York

A family has been left heartbroken after a seven-month-old baby was shot and killed while in a pram. WARNING: Distressing content.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:58:33 GMT

Teens accessed ‘extremist material’, ballistic vest seized: police

Two teenagers are behind bars on remand after a ballistic-style vest and extremist literature was seized at a remote rural town.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:56:34 GMT

‘Let me go!’: Today weather reporter hospitalised after painful on-air gaffe with crab

A Today weather presenter was bitten by a giant crab live on air this morning.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:44:41 GMT

Piazza palooza: New owner Bronwyn Owen shares creative vision for historic Freo spot after years of disuse

The future of a once-vibrant piazza is brimming with potential after its sale to a private buyer late last year.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

'Ohhh ...': Trump mocks UK's Starmer as weak-willed

Donald Trump has mimicked UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer, using a pathetic-sounding voice to sniggers from the audience at a private Easter lunch.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:59:50 GMT

Tiger Woods' arrest: Police body and car-cam footage show golf star in shock after Florida car crash

Police have released body and car-cam footage of Tiger Woods in handcuffs and appearing to fall asleep in a police cruiser after failing a roadside DUI test in Florida.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:46:59 GMT

Blake Lively's harassment claims against actor tossed

Actress Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni have been tossed by a New York judge.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:20:43 GMT

Embarrassing Gmail address? Now you can change it

The option to change Gmail addresses is now available for all Google Account users in the US, but no details yet on when it will be available elsewhere.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:36:36 GMT

Son accused of stabbing father to death in DV incident

A son has been charged with murder after his father was found with multiple stab wounds in what police believe was an act of domestic violence.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:08:28 GMT

Global Streets Festival in Bentley: Perth punters to get a taste of the world at foodie event

The sights, sounds and flavours of cultures from around the world will come alive at this foodie event.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:40:00 GMT

A month into war, Lebanon's PM says no end in sight

"Lebanon has become a victim of a ‌war - one whose outcomes and end date no one can predict," Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:18:15 GMT

Man with machete kills four children at Uganda nursery

A man has been taken into custody after four children were killed at a nursery in the capital of Uganda.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:18:05 GMT

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney-general

Pam Bondi's ouster could lead to a shake-up in strategy at the US Justice Department and potentially a renewed push against Donald Trump's targets.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:55:59 GMT

World's oldest tortoise alive despite death rumours

An online post stating that Jonathan the tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal, had died has been denied.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:45:46 GMT

UK and allies discuss how to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Forty countries have discussed ways to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz ‌at virtual talks hosted by the United Kingdom.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:16 GMT

Python blood could pave way for new weight-loss drugs

A molecule that is found in python blood could be the key to creating new weight-loss drugs.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:07:42 GMT

Teenager can ‘time travel’ thanks to extraordinary memory

A 17-year-old girl known as TL can vividly recall experiences from her life because she has a rare condition known as hyperthymesia.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:07:39 GMT

Ancient golden helmet stolen from Dutch museum found

Dutch authorities have recovered an ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:41:02 GMT

Muslim-majority nations slam Israel's death penalty law

Pakistan, ⁠Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have condemned Israel's new death penalty measure as a "dangerous escalation".

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:32:32 GMT

Mouse plague threatening Western Australia’s billion-dollar grain crop as numbers explode

An animal nearing plague-level numbers in one Aussie state is putting a billion-dollar industry under threat – with calls for urgent action.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:05:15 GMT

‘David v Goliath situation’: Aussie swimwear brand locked in trademark battle with rapper Eminem

An Aussie swimwear brand locked in a trademark battle with US rapper Eminem has likened it to a “David v Goliath situation” as the case moves forward.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:47:08 GMT

Violent man chokes ex-girlfriend unconscious and threatens to kill

A woman was left fearing for her life when her ex unleashed a violent rage, unable to accept their short-lived romance was over.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:41:56 GMT

Countries plot ways to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Thirty-five countries - but not the US - will meet to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, weeks after the key shipping route was closed by the Iran war.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:17:40 GMT

Murder accused 'attacked' by man with knife, jury told

Video has been shown to a jury of a murder accused yelling at detectives and saying he was defending himself after a man came to his home wielding a knife.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:06:31 GMT

Cross River Rail faces 12-month delay amid Queensland Rail and ETU wage dispute

A critical Easter construction window for one state’s massive rail project is hanging in the balance as strike action threatens to halt works.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:47:58 GMT

Liberal Party boss to quit after key by-election test

After almost a decade in the role, the administrative head of the Liberal Party has decided it's time to step down.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:08:00 GMT

Liberal Party boss Andrew Hirst will step down after nine years in job

A key figure in the Liberal Party has announced he will step down at “right time”, after nine years in the top job.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:41:42 GMT

Chilling echo of beef Wellington murders as mum Antonella Di Ielsi, daughter Sara Di Vita poisoned with ricin

A mother and her teenage daughter have died in a chilling case echoing Australia’s infamous beef Wellington poison murders — with investigators saying the deadly toxin ricin was used.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:41:31 GMT

Perth grandma accused of producing and distributing child exploitation material in connection with acclaimed author

A grandmother has been charged with producing and distributing child exploitation material in connection with an acclaimed author.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:30:27 GMT

Health alert as Cicada Covid variant spreads worldwide

Medical experts say it’s not time to panic despite a new strain of the Covid virus detected in other countries landing on Australian shores.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:21:27 GMT

Peter Michael Walbrun: Video captures moment innocent man is shoved in front of incoming train

He was standing on the platform scrolling on his phone as he waited for his train when the unthinkable happened.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:51:10 GMT

Neo-Nazi forced offline after alleged threats to MPs

A neo-Nazi has been ordered to stay off social media and away from two female federal politicians after allegedly targeting them in online posts.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:46:34 GMT

TV gambling ads to be capped, radio ads banned during school times, Albanese reveals

Anthony Albanese says Labor will undertake the “most significant” ever crackdown on gambling ads.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:09:50 GMT

Donald Trump: Five biggest takeaways from US president’s address to the nation about Iran war

Donald Trump made some wild threats and big claims during his White House address to the nation. Here’s what you need to know.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:00:35 GMT

Job vacancies hit 14 month high as tight labour market worries RBA

Australian employers’ need for workers has jumped in the three months until February, but it is unlikely to stop further interest rate pain.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:54:32 GMT

Punt on gambling reforms fails to hit support jackpot

Restrictions on gambling ads have drawn pointed criticism from harm reduction advocates, who say there are too many loopholes that will still hurt Australians.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:36:12 GMT