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Fri, 06 May 2022 19:00:48 +1000
Man charged following dramatic police chase through north-west of Melbourne
A 24-year-old man that allegedly led police on a wild chase through Melton and Bacchus Marsh over the weekend has been charged by police.

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:00:00 +1000
Restaurant and bar owners take a punt on the CBD’s revival
A rash of new restaurants and bars are opening up in Melbourne’s CBD defying concerns about the revival of the city centre after the coronavirus pandemic. 

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:57:02 +1000
Pensioners face the biggest rise in living cost in the past 16 years
Pensioners are facing the biggest rise in living cost in the past 16 years with many saying they are struggling with day to day expenses.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:51:55 +1000
Grave fears for Queensland mum after child found abandoned in Mexico
A Queensland family is raising funds to go to Mexico in search of missing mum and sister Tahnee Shanks.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:51:52 +1000
Family's relief as Queensland toddler left on child care bus on road to recovery
A three-year-old child left on a bus outside a Queensland childcare centre is making a recovery in Brisbane, just days after being given a five per cent chance of survival.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:51:48 +1000
Scammers target Queensland families searching for rentals
A Facebook post targeting desperate renters has scammed at least 10 people as more people turn to online platforms in search of a home.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:51:38 +1000
Man dead, another hospitalised in Brisbane crash
A man in his 40s has died and another is in hospital after a car crash in Brisbane's west this morning.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:46:54 +1000
Multiple people charged and money seized during police raids across Melbourne
Six people have been charged after police seized hundreds of thousands of dollars, an imitation firearm and suspected cocaine during raids across Melbourne's south-east.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:46:53 +1000
Women 'covered in blood' in police custody following double homicide investigation
A woman seen covered in blood following the brutal killings is being questioned by homicide detectives.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:46:46 +1000
'Stop the buses': Commuters brace for disruptions as strike action hits Melbourne
The public transport network has been thrown into disarray, after more than 1500 bus drivers walked off the job over pay and conditions.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:46:43 +1000
Premier Daniel Andrews reportedly grilled in secret by IBAC for a second time
The Premier has reportedly again been grilled in secret by anti-corruption investigators.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:41:56 +1000
Sydney mum's song will be official anthem for Royal Platinum Jubilee
A Sydney mum's song has won a competition to become the anthem for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:38:15 +1000
Experts warn common medications can share side effects with old age or worsening conditions
Experts are warning some very common medications have side-effects which can be mistaken for old age or the worsening of their condition.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:36:05 +1000
As it happened: Malcolm Turnbull encourages voters to back independents; Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese continue campaigns across the nation
The Coalition has suffered significant falls in its primary vote in Victoria, NSW and Queensland according to new polling, with former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull encouraging voters to back independents.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:34:42 +1000
Satanist leader faces prosecution over religious education court challenge
A judge believes Robin Bristow, aka Brother Samael Demo-Gorgon, may have lied in his evidence to the Supreme Court.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:31:50 +1000
In Chisholm, candidate forums proliferate, but Gladys Liu not always seen
In the marginal seat of Chisholm, candidates’ forums are proliferating - by election day, seven will have been held. One candidate appears not too keen on them.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:31:03 +1000
Shortages and price hikes mean every rose has a thorny price tag
Despite exponential price rises flowers are still the gift of choice this Mother’s Day. But will there be enough to go around?

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:22:41 +1000
Senior Labor figures rally around Anthony Albanese after NDIS gaffe
Senior Labor figures have rallied around Anthony Albanese as they tried to divert attention away from the NDIS gaffe.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:22:11 +1000
Sydney bus drivers turn off opal card machines during industrial action
Some commuters in Sydney travelled for free today as bus drivers took industrial action.

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:16:16 +1000
Principals meet with NSW government leaders after major teacher strike
School principals from across NSW today met with government leaders to discuss isues impacting classrooms.



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