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6th August 2024

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Barricades, sniper hides, mirrors: Why Train trio had ‘tactical advantage’

Large logs, a metal barricade and deliberately lit horseshoe shaped fires helped give the trio of religious extremists an upper hand in the shootout with police. FOLLOW DAY 7 LIVE

‘Dumbest policy by a Qld premier’: Savage criticism of Labor petrol price plan

The state Opposition has slammed the government’s proposal to introduce state-owned fuel stations and cap petrol prices as ‘economic vandalism’ that would wipe out small businesses...

US troops injured in rocket strike; Iran attack on Israel ‘imminent’

Multiple US personnel have been injured in a rocket attack in Iraq as Joe Biden met with his national security team amid fears Iran will strike Israel within hours.

‘A lot of shock’: Doctor identified as crocodile attack victim

A doctor who specialised in pediatrics and loved fishing with his kids has been identified as the NSW man taken by a 4.9m crocodile after he slipped from the banks of a Queensland ...

Olympic silver for Robinson as local star shines in surfing final

Jack Robinson’s historic run at the Olympics has ended with a silver medal as French athlete Kauli Vaast, who grew up surfing the world famous break of Teahupo’o, claimed gold.

Five things you missed in Paris while you were sleeping

It’s gold for Australia and the promise of more on the way as our athletes have a day out on day 10 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Police fire two shots at man who allegedly stabbed woman

A video has surfaced online of the moment armed police can be heard firing shots at an allegedly armed man at a North Toowoomba address Monday night.

Former soldier fends off knife-wielding youth in Brisbane CBD

A former Australian special forces leader says he was attacked by a knife-wielding mugger after teaching a self defence class.

ASX up after S&P 500 plunges 3pc in global rout

Local shares rise after a wobbly start, with Nikkei clawing back some of Monday's huge losses. Wall Street bled overnight amid a global sell-off. Treasury Wines books $290m impairm...

‘No stranger’: O’Keefe’s latest court drama

Disgraced TV host Andrew O’Keefe hopes his life is “up from here” after pleading guilty to a driving offence.