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5th November 2024

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Knight’s Choice wins 2024 Melbourne Cup

Knight’s Choice has won the 2024 Melbourne Cup in a fairytale result for trainer Sheila Laxon and jockey Robbie Dolan.

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‘Seven years’: Call on William’s remains

An inquiry into the disappearance of William Tyrrell has heard new evidence on what could have happened to the boy’s bones.

Young Libs face expulsion calls over hazing report stunt

NSW Young Liberals who ripped up a report about sexual misconduct in Australian university colleges are facing calls for their expulsion as an investigation into the incident begin...

Caught on camera: cars set ablaze in Green Valley petrol attack

Household security footage has captured several people pouring petrol over two cars before running from a southwest Sydney driveway as the vehicles are enveloped in flames.

Harbourside residents blindsided by Aboriginal land claim

A Sydney council is vowing to challenge a claim made over a park in one of the city’s wealthiest suburbs, where residents have been caught by surprise.

Surgery to Las Vegas: Numbers behind Cleary’s race to Round 1

Nathan Cleary’s long and arduous journey to play in Las Vegas starts now following shoulder surgery. We break down the Panthers superstar’s rehabilitation timeline.

Sign reveals danger of ‘black spot’ boy went missing

A notoriously dangerous channel on the NSW Central Coast is back in the spotlight as the search resumes for an 11-year-old boy swept out to sea. The channel has a history of tragic...

Teen motorcyclist charged over high speed police chase

A teenage boy is accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit, travelling at double the speed limit on an unregistered motorbike before colliding with another car.

‘Put Kamala in the ring with Mike Tyson’: Trump’s wild claim

Donald Trump has blasted Kamala Harris in a frenzied final day of campaigning as he delivers his “closing message” to supporters in Pittsburgh. Follow live updates.

Police probe possibility rapist prison officer had more victims

NSW Police have established a second strike force to investigate the possibility of further female inmates falling victim to disgraced prison officer Wayne Astill during his time w...

Family’s anguish after private schoolgirl bullied to death

Family and friends of a 12-year-old girl are distraught after she took her own life one term into a scholarship at an elite Brisbane school, following bullying on social media.

Foolproof five-minute guide to the Melbourne Cup

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Ex-treasurer grilled over conflict of interest claims in new jobs

Former NSW Treasurer and energy minister Matt Kean has defended his two new roles after claims of a conflict of interest were raised at Senate estimates.

‘I’m not ducking it’: the 9-month pay brawl wreaking havoc in NSW

Premier Chris Minns says he can’t intervene in an ongoing industrial dispute delaying billions of dollars of NSW public infrastructure projects because the companies involved are p...

‘WTF was that’: Calculation frustration in HSC chemistry exam

Almost 10,000 Year 12 students attempted the HSC Chemistry exam on Monday – some more successfully than others. Try your luck with real questions from the test, and see how student...

‘Love you eternally’: Quincy Jones’ final post before his death

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones shared a heartfelt final post on Instagram just hours before his death.

Foolproof five-minute guide to the Big Dance

Wondering who you should have your money on in Tuesday’s Big Dance at Randwick? Need some handy stats to impress your colleagues? Get your dancing shoes on and look no further.

Huge change at pizza giant announced

The popular fast food chain made a big announcement on Tuesday that could reshape the pizza maker for years to come.

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‘Attention shoppers’: Man’s epic Bunnings proposal

A Queensland man has popped the question in completely unexpected location that some might say makes it the most Aussie proposal yet. SEE THE VIDEO

It’s official – Christmas has become a horrible joke

First came the Elf on the Shelf, then the gifting advent calendar. Now there’s a brand new Christmas trend set to break the festive bank.

Aussie mum's gross find in ALDI pizza

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Singer breaks silence on Aussie move

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Chris Martin’s cricket cameo may have breached rules

The Coldplay star made a brief visit to the MCG to catch part of the Australia v Pakistan game but he appeared to unwittingly breach the Melbourne Cricket Club’s strict dress code.

‘Got me good’: Postie reveals pit bull terror

This cohort of iconic Aussie workers are suffering appalling dog attacks every day, with one postie opening up about his own horror pit bull incident.

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Devastating reason brave mum will never talk, eat or laugh again

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Clip shows common job will soon vanish

Riding in a self-driving Waymo autonomous taxi shows that time is ticking for traditional taxi and ride-sharing drivers.

2am T-bone? Aussie butcher rolls out vending machine

A “genius” move by a Mornington Peninsula butcher is giving customers fresh meat 24/7.

Not very demure: Uncomfortable truth about men’s trend

What we wear is important, and tells others a lot about who we are, writes Tom Bowden.

Hemsworth goes full croc-wrangler in hit Aussie series

Luke Hemsworth is set to star as a rugged wildlife park owner and croc-wrangler in the second season of a hit crime-comedy series.

Shock reveal about one of the most iconic songs ever

One of the most successful singles of all time is set to make a remarkable comeback – 40 years later.

‘Let’s tackle the prince’: William gets competitive on tour

Prince William didn’t hold back during a rugby clinic in South Africa, as Meghan Markle is said to be “incredibly nervous” about a royal family reunion. Watch video.

How much a rate cut could save you

Homeowners with an average mortgage could save $100 a month if the Reserve Bank cuts interest rates today.

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‘What am I doing?’: Star lifts lid on addiction that drives her

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Block flirter’s final insult after walk-out scandal

The woman at the centre of Kylie and Brad’s hasty exit from The Block has given her verdict on the scandal that engulfed the reality show.

Truth behind Melbourne Cup trend revealed

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