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Bail laws crack down halts court as arrests explode

Bail laws crack down halts court as arrests explode

Police have made 31 arrests in 24 hours after major changes to bail laws, causing courts to grind to a stop, leaving authorities scrambling for solutions.

PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour

PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour

PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour

PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour

The prime minister is using a multi-state blitz to launch new offensives against the coalition's nuclear energy policy as the federal election looms.

Supernatural scammers swindle elderly over evil spirits

Supernatural scammers swindle elderly over evil spirits

Supernatural scammers swindle elderly over evil spirits

Supernatural scammers swindle elderly over evil spirits

An elaborate scam where a group of people claim they can rid the elderly of evil spirits has fleeced $200,000 from their victims.

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Home building to pick up in 2025, but only modestly

Home building to pick up in 2025, but only modestly

Housing construction is expected to ramp up this year but labour shortages, builder insolvencies and higher global inflation pose headwinds.

Murder-accused was defending family from woman: lawyer

Murder-accused was defending family from woman: lawyer

One of two men accused of shooting dead a young woman was acting in self-defence and the alleged victim had a firearm, a defence solicitor has claimed.

Consumer confidence starts year with a bang

Consumer confidence starts year with a bang

Consumer confidence has bounced higher and is expected to keep improving as rising real wages and rate cuts support household incomes.

Canadian PM blames party infighting for early exit

Canadian PM blames party infighting for early exit

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to step down as leader of his governing Liberal Party after nine years in power.

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US urges push to get Gaza truce deal over 'finish line'

US urges push to get Gaza truce deal over 'finish line'

US urges push to get Gaza truce deal over 'finish line'

US urges push to get Gaza truce deal over 'finish line'

US officials are urging Israel and Hamas to agree on a deal for a truce in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages within the next two weeks.

US Congress certifies Trump election victory

US Congress certifies Trump election victory

US Congress certifies Trump election victory

US Congress certifies Trump election victory

Vice President Kamala Harris has presided over Congress as it certified president-elect Donald Trump's November election victory.

Kyrgios set for shock Davis Cup return after five years

Kyrgios set for shock Davis Cup return after five years

Kyrgios set for shock Davis Cup return after five years

Kyrgios set for shock Davis Cup return after five years

Nick Kyrgios has been named in the line-up for the Davis Cup qualifier in Sweden, with the prospect of him playing for Australia for the first time since 2019.

Fighting rages in Russia, Kremlin claims Ukraine gains

Fighting rages in Russia, Kremlin claims Ukraine gains

Fighting rages in Russia, Kremlin claims Ukraine gains

Fighting rages in Russia, Kremlin claims Ukraine gains

Russian forces say they have captured the stronghold of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine as officials in Kyiv push a new offensive inside Russia's Kursk region.

Men charged over alleged fatal shooting of woman

Men charged over alleged fatal shooting of woman

Men charged over alleged fatal shooting of woman

Men charged over alleged fatal shooting of woman

Police have arrested and charged two men wanted for the alleged shooting murder of a woman on a suburban street.

Kyiv security guarantees depend on US: Zelenskiy

Kyiv security guarantees depend on US: Zelenskiy

Kyiv security guarantees depend on US: Zelenskiy

Kyiv security guarantees depend on US: Zelenskiy

Ukrainians are counting on US President-elect Donald Trump to force Russia to end its war after he takes office, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

The Brutalist, Emilia Perez triumph at Golden Globes

The Brutalist, Emilia Perez triumph at Golden Globes

The Brutalist, Emilia Perez triumph at Golden Globes

The Brutalist, Emilia Perez triumph at Golden Globes

The Brutalist and Emilia Perez have won top honours at the Golden Globes, while Australia stars missed out in Hollywood's star-studded start to awards season.

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Man accused of raping airline crew member denied bail

A Fijian man accused of sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day could make a bid for freedom when he next faces court.

Infants 'ate food scraps off floor of childcare centre'

A childcare centre will remain closed after allegations of infants eating off the floor, staff scrolling on their phones and other serious issues were aired.

Heavens open, bringing relief from heat and fires

Wet and cooler conditions across much of southeastern Australia have provided relief from the heat and a bushfire burning for three weeks.

Canadian PM expected to announce resignation as leader

Justin Trudeau reportedly plans to quit as Canada's prime minister within days as his Liberal Party faces a heavy election loss to the Conservatives.

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PM hits the road to an election with multi-state blitz

The election year has begun with the prime minister making his first major promise as he embarks on a whirlwind cross-country crusade.

Tech fears overpower hiring woes as top business worry

Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and other technology issues are keeping business leaders up at night, with labour shortages now a lower-priority concern.

Rough road ahead despite record-breaking new car sales

Aussie motorists bought a record number of new vehicles during the year but experts warn the path ahead is rocky as momentum is already slowing.

'It's bulls***': Crowe denies wanting out of Souths

Hollywood actor Russell Crowe has denied he is interested in selling his share of NRL club South Sydney, despite media reports to the contrary.

New Orleans attacker recorded video with smart glasses

US officials believe the former US Army soldier responsible for the deadly truck attack in New Orleans was inspired by the Islamic State militant group.

Hamas and Israel wrangle over talks amid Gaza strikes

A renewed push is under way to reach a ceasefire in the 15-month war between Israel and Hamas, and return Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza.

Winter storm won't delay Trump election certification

The wild winter weather lashing the US will not hamper the certification of Donald Trump's election as president, the House speaker has promised.

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