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CourtStar witness in blackmail trial admits using cocaine and lying

The key witness against veteran crime reporter Steve Barrett has made some shocking admissions about his own character.

Natalie O’Brien

New questionsWhat is the name of Han Solo’s spacecraft in Star Wars?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.

Brydon Coverdale

PicturesShare your tribute: Prince Philip’s best Aussie moments

More than 20,000 Australians have signed a condolence book for Buckingham Palace within days of its launch following Prince Philip’s death.

Maria Bervanakis

VIC NewsPublic space at heart of Caulfield Racecourse revamp

Fresh details have emerged in a long-running plan to revitalise one of Melbourne’s premier race tracks.

Matt Johnston

CourtsPorsche driver slams ‘impossible’ claims

Richard Pusey has fronted court again, this time over allegations he dragged a woman from a bedroom and was involved in a shocking 2019 traffic incident.

Caroline Schelle

AUSTRALIA POST SCANDALHolgate lashes out: PM humiliated me

The PM called for Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate’s head in front of the nation. But the government is refusing to say what role he played in her departure.

Finn McHugh

Shock accusationsAussie NBA star’s sister accuses half-brother of abuse

Ben Simmons is embroiled in an ugly family feud after his sister’s shock claims that their half-brother — who is also the NBA star’s manager — molested her from a young age.

Jackie Epstein

NSWMajor development after 7 killed in blaze

A new inquiry is being considered into the fatal fire that killed six boys and one adult in the ghost train at Sydney’s Luna Park.

Anthony Piovesan

‘Sick of it’Neighbours star’s passionate BLM rally speech

Former Neighbours star Meyne Wyatt has addressed large crowds at a protest demanding justice for Aboriginal people who have died in custody, saying he is ‘sick of f**king talking about’ racism.

Anthony Piovesan

Off with a bangHigh-ranking Perth bikie shot in Melbourne

A high-ranking member of a violent West Australian bikie gang was shot after expanding his crew’s criminal operations into Melbourne, a court has heard.

Paul Shapiro

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Kara Irving

UpdatedToddler pulled unconscious from water

The young boy was taken to hospital after being pulled from the water by bystanders.

Anton Nilsson

New questionsVespa is the Italian word for what insect?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.

Brydon Coverdale

Instant coffee controversyMeghan’s brand’s ‘human rights abuse connection’

Meghan Markle’s ethical instant coffee company uses ingredients sourced from a Chinese state accused of genocide, according to a report.

Staff reporter, New York Post

ExclusiveAstraZeneca blood clot cases: What we know and what’s next

Countries around the world have acted upon serious concerns regarding the link between the AstraZeneca jab and deaths from blood clots. Here’s what you need to know about the vaccine.

Merryn Johns

Updated‘You can’t stop us’: Meghan and Harry’s plot before Megxit

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly called the shots and clashed with the palace as they planned their escape from royal life, according to sources.

Merryn Johns

Iso no-noBreacher forced into hotel quarantine after ‘sickie’

A Kelmscott woman who reportedly faked being stuck on the toilet with gastro while breaching home quarantine will have an electronic ankle band fitted for the rest of her isolation in a Perth hotel.

Caitlyn Rintoul

James CampbellOur COVID success could hinder vaccine program

The odds of catching COVID in Australia are basically zero, so people may decide the tiny chance of an adverse reaction to the vaccine is not worth the risk, writes James Campbell.

James Campbell

BreakingAussie fashion icon Carla Zampatti dies

Perth-raised Australian fashion icon Carla Zampatti has died following a horror fall at Sydney outdoor opera La Traviata last Friday night.

Annette Sharp

ExclusiveAussie families missing out on $1000 worth of free dental care

Aussie families are missing out on free dental care, as one dentist said she had to remove a five-year-old’s 18 teeth. See if you are eligible for the benefits.

Sue Dunlevy, National Health Editor

Coronavirus crisisBlood clot fears spark urgent COVID vaccine report

WA’s Chief Health Officer will receive an urgent report tomorrow from the Therapeutic Goods Administration on the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine after a blood clot scare involving a Victorian man.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Blake Antrobus