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Thu, 26 May 2022 19:00:00 +1000‘Son of Satan’: Man jailed for 25 years for depraved attacks on women
Police sources have described a man jailed on Thursday as one of the worst perpetrators of sexual and family violence the state has seen.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:57:06 +1000"We're only interested in the safety": Pilots raise concerns over new Brisbane flight path proposal
A battle over airplane noise in Brisbane has some pilots criticising a proposal to move incoming flight paths over Moreton Bay, which they say might endanger pilots.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:57:04 +1000Four men arrested in connection with murder of Omar Elomar in 2020
Four young men have been arrested in connection with the murder of 18-year-old Omar Elomar in 2020.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:52:29 +1000Vivid Sydney begins on Friday night after two year hiatus
Vivid is returning to Sydney tomorrow night after a two year hiatus because of COVID-19.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:52:01 +1000Macca's to fill 5000 vacant positions in one day across Victoria
In just minutes, Victorians may secure themselves a new job as part of a push from McDonald's to fill 5000 vacant positions in the space of one day.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:51:59 +1000Teen given suspended sentence after assaulting elderly man in his home
A teenager who attacked an elderly man in his Brisbane home has been given a suspended sentence, whilst the man suffers permanent injuries in a dementia ward.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:48:11 +1000Electricity prices set to rise from July
Households and small businesses are expected to be hit when electricity prices rise in July.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:48:03 +1000Lynette Dawson’s friend claims she had bruises prior to vanishing
Lynette Dawson’s friend has claimed the mother had bruises and was desperate for company before vanishing.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:47:31 +1000Coroner hands down inquest findings into the deadly stabbing rampage in Melbourne's east
A coroner has held back tears while handing down the findings of an inquest into a deadly stabbing rampage in Melbourne's east in 2020.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:47:01 +1000Penny Wong launches charm offensive in Pacific
Australia's Foreign Minister launches a charm offensive in the Pacific in a bid to counter influence from China.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:44:11 +1000Questions raised over gun control after Texas classroom massacre
As a day passes since the Texas classroom massacre the community and lawmakers are questioning gun control
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:43:56 +1000New $175 cost of living rebate available for Queenslanders
Queensland's Palaszczuk government has announced a new $175 power bill rebate, as the price of power is predicted to jump 11 per cent.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:42:07 +1000Driver 'reversed 30 metres' on busy road before hitting pedestrian in Melbourne's CBD
A pedestrian is fighting for life after she was hit by a car in Melbourne's CBD this morning.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:36:46 +1000Rideshare vehicle damaged with hammer in violent incident in Melbourne
A man has been arrested after he allegedly smashed the windows of an Uber car with a hammer in Melbourne's east this morning.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:33:40 +1000Teachers back 2 per cent pay rise and cut to classroom hours
About six in 10 Victorian government school staff have voted yes to the new workplace agreement.
Thu, 26 May 2022 17:52:23 +1000‘Epitome of courage’: Coroner lauds woman’s bravery in stabbing rampage
A coroner has become emotional as she commended the bravery of a woman who tried to save her partner in a stabbing in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in 2020.
Thu, 26 May 2022 17:35:21 +1000How we conducted an experiment and chronicled a revolution in Goldstein
The so-called “ground game” is crucial in elections - and particularly in this one, and even more so in the teal seats. The Age covered it from the start.
Thu, 26 May 2022 16:57:33 +1000Man murdered with knife to the heart after car park argument
A Brisbane Supreme Court jury found Alex Robert Smart, 29, guilty of murder after an eight-day trial.
Thu, 26 May 2022 16:56:40 +1000Drunk driver who mowed down daughter in Sydney avoids jail
A drunk driver who mowed down her daughter in Sydney's south has been spared jail time.
Thu, 26 May 2022 16:51:36 +1000Foreign Minister Penny Wong visits Fiji today to try and curb influence of China
Australia hopes to persuade Pacific nation from signing security deal with Beijing.