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Four men convicted of raping woman at her home in Sydney after Tinder date
The woman gave evidence during a three-week trial that the men entered her bedroom one after the other and raped her.
courts
Half of Australians are not using adequate sun protection
New data has revealed only half of Australians are using three or more forms of sun protection when exposed to the sun during peak UV times
national
Airbnb hits out at Victorian government over 'damaging' new rental levy
The policy is designed to free up housing by encouraging investors to change some of the estimated 50,000 short-stay properties.
Victoria
New job trend could 'completely reshape' the workday
"Chrono-working" is spreading quickly across the UK, and a leading expert thinks Australia could be next.
jobs
Senator tried to help Lehrmann in rape trial, lawyer tells court
Linda Reynolds tried to help Bruce Lehrmann during his criminal trial for allegedly raping Brittany Higgins, a defamation trial has been told.
courts
Cafe Gloria Jean's trials cashless payments in some shops
The company will no longer accept cash from later this month at the shops it owns, it said.
finance
RAM trucks recalled over fears airbags won't deploy
A manufacturer's defect in the welding on the steering column could fail to send a signal to the airbags, which could stop them from deploying in a crash.
national
'Escaped' pet python found behind stranger's front door
Illawarra Snake Catcher Glen Peaco*ck said abandoned or on-the-run pet snakes tended to come in batches.
snakes
Trampoline found in paddock as storm clean-up begins
The powerful gusts have left a trail of destruction, with efforts now underway to clear fallen trees, and repair damaged buildings.
Weather
Sailors rescued from stranded yacht off NSW coast
The rescue had to be suspended overnight due to rough conditions in the sea.
national
Man who allegedly scalded baby in Brisbane park at large a week later
The boy is in hospital and almost 30 officers remain on the case after the attack last Tuesday.
crime
Movements of man wanted over scalding attack in Brisbane park revealed
The boy will be monitored in hospital as he continues to recover from burns to his face and chest.
crime
'Very grim' survey shows half of Aussies run out of money before payday
More than half the respondents said they scrape their bank accounts dry before their next paycheck lands.
money
Man charged after threatening driver with machete while pushing pram
The ordeal was captured on dashcam.
Western Australia
Higgins' lawyers label Reynolds 'an unreliable witness'
Senator Linda Reynolds is an unreliable witness using a defamation lawsuit to besmirch Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz over her political demise, a court has been told.
courts
Jetson thought he was taking pill to help sleep, but it killed him
A dad has revealed his "living hell" as authorities brace for a wave of deaths from new drugs.
Victoria
Beloved Mowerman gears up for 15th straight charity fundraiser
He's known around Australia as "The Mowerman", but Claude Harvey has traded in his trusty clipper for a different set of wheels.
Gold Coast
How doctors are using TikTok to battle skin cancer
TikTok has been known to do more harm than good, but research shows so-called 'skinfluencers' may be having a positive impact on skin cancer rates in Australia.
health
Family's plea after dad-to-be shot dead in his car 'for no apparent reason'
The distraught pregnant partner and parents of a tradie gunned down in Melbourne have pleaded for help to find his killers.
Melbourne
Woman dead after tree falls on holiday cabin
A 63-year-old woman has been killed and her husband rushed to hospital after a tree fell on their cabin as they slept.
Victoria
Dodgy landlords could face $78k fines with proposed new body
"We desperately need a national body with teeth to fight in their corner and enforce stronger renters' rights."
Cost of Living
Bus driver jailed after dozing off and killing woman in horror Victorian crash
A minibus driver will spend 12 months in jail after he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed, killing a woman and injuring 11 other passengers.
courts
How mum got attention of search crews after almost 24 hours lost in the bush
A Logan mum who spent the night lost in the Gold Coast hinterland has recounted the unique method she used to alert search and rescue crews to her location.
queensland
Strong winds fell trees, cut power and delay flights in NSW
A woman has died as Sydney and other parts of the state are being smashed by winds of up to 110km/h.
Sydney
Brisbane childcare rapist unseen for years in 'broken' system
A former childcare worker has pleaded guilty to more than 300 child sex offences including 28 charges of rape as well as ongoing sexual abuse and making child exploitation material.
courts
Head of $180m Ponzi scheme jailed for at least seven years
Iervasi paid himself millions in his client's money for gambling, to lease luxury cars and properties, and to fund his holidays.
courts
NSW government proposes harsh new bail laws for DV offenders
A crackdown on bail laws will see harsher penalties for domestic violence offenders in NSW, the Minns government today announced.
domestic violence
Leading builder in administration weeks after saying 'we are thriving'
Grandeur Homes is on the verge of collapse weeks after claiming it was "thriving", putting construction work on more than 100 projects on hold.
national
Five people share in $2.5M TattsLotto jackpot, but winners remain unknown
Each member of the syndicate received $508,599.26.
Melbourne
Potential breakthrough found for incurable prostate cancer
Researchers at Flinders University and the University of South Australia have unveiled a new treatment strategy for aggressive forms of prostate cancer.
cancer
Star Entertainment Group suspended from trading by ASX
The beleaguered business failed to post financial results after receiving a copy of the Bell inquiry's findings.
Casino
Treasurer says RBA is 'smashing the economy' with interest rate hikes
Chalmers made the remarks on Sunday after weeks of whispers of dissent between the RBA and federal government.
finance
Australian woman dies on Bali dive trip
The woman surfaced several minutes after the dive began, before collapsing on the boat.
Bali
The NSW areas hardest hit by rent hikes
Rents keep rising during the housing crisis in NSW, making even traditionally affordable areas harder to live in.
PROPERTY
Five million people to receive boosted pension payments and rent assistance
More than five million people will receive more money in their pocket when a range of government support payments like pensions and rent assistance are boosted by indexation on September 20.
money
Peter Brock Holden touring car on verge of being sold
There was fierce bidding for a piece of Australian motorsport history raced by an iconic figure that went under the hammer. Here is a close-up look at the famous car.
motoring
Bluey coin collection lands at Australia Post
The cartoon pup and her friends and family are featured on a special 10-coin set.
money
Worker threatened with knife during supermarket robbery in Melbourne
Officers believe the pair broke into an alcohol cabinet and stole several bottles of spirits.
Melbourne
Surfer's dramatic helicopter rescue caught on camera
The 21-year-old had been pushed against the rocks by the swell before his friends were able to call for help.
Surf
Tasmanians near major rivers told to evacuate
Homeowners were warned their properties could be isolated or even inundated by flooding.
Weather News
Victorians urged to stay home as worst weather of year intensifies
Victorians are being warned to brace for one of the worst weather events of the year - equivalent to a category three cyclone.
Victoria
Snorkeller launched into air by whale off Gold Coast
Some snorkellers got a little too up close and personal with a group humpbacks. The victim's reaction was just as unexpected.
whales
Man accused of machete attack allegedly posted videos on Snapchat
The young man police say was responsible allegedly filmed himself during the alleged attack in Caroline Springs, before hiding inside his home.
Melbourne
Hikers airlifted to safety after phone GPS 'put them on the wrong path'
The group of four was spotted frantically waving for help trapped halfway up a 420-metre cliff face after one woman was knocked unconscious by a falling rock.
queensland
Police probe if Sydney factory fire was lit on purpose
9News understands CCTV on hard drives seized by police show three men with jerry cans at the property.
Sydney
Bondi stabbing hero speaks about ordeal for first time
When six people were killed at Westfield Bondi Junction in April, Scott shot dead the attacker, Joel Cauchi, stopping his terrifying stabbing spree.
sport
Albanese's message to banks amid rising cost of living pressures
While the small surcharge might not seem like much at the time, experts say it can add up - especially as Australians struggle with rising cost of living pressures.
Cost of Living
Two people jailed for installing card readers inside ATMs in multiple states
The thin metal devices were inserted into the card reading slots of the ATMs by the pair and used to clone the credit card information of their victims.
crime
Fiance grieving after Australian man dies in Bali motorcycle accident
Thomas Cossins and his partner Jasmine had travelled to Bali for a friend's wedding and had later gone for a ride when he came off his motorcycle.
Bali
Queensland man who allegedly assaulted airline worker charged
The 45-year-old man allegedly became aggressive at Perth Domestic Airport last night.
courts
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