Village secures $70m to weather storm
Village Roadshow has secured further funding from the Queensland Government to help cover the operational costs of its business for the next year.
Four dead after drinking hand sanitiser
Fifteen people across two states in the US were hospitalised after ingesting hand sanitiser with a “toxic” ingredient. Four of them did not survive.
Shock trend emerges in latest car sales
Australians have been buying four-wheel-drive utes in record numbers for the past few years but now there’s a new top dog in the carpark.
WATCH: Police dog in dramatic arrest
Video footage shows the moment a Queensland police dog found a man behind a string of alleged break-and-enters in a creek bed.
Where investors are spending their money
Cashed up property investors once dominated the housing market in many capitals but their buying habits have changed in recent years, with COVID-19 steering buyers to new markets.
How COVID-19 is changing buyer wish lists
With the COVID-19 pandemic making many Aussies rethink their home priorities, a new survey has revealed what features are in growing demand among new home seekers.
Property ‘panic buying’ at last-minute auctions
It “almost felt like panic buying” as bidders desperately tried to secure properties at online auctions before stage four fully hit — with one home soaring $171,000 beyond reserve. Here’s the latest.
Towns set to cash in on Qld border closure
With the Queensland border set to close to most southerners by the end of the week, these spots are hoping to cash in as a sunny seaside alternative.
Dugan reflects on rollercoaster to 200th NRL game
Josh Dugan reflects on his rollercoaster journey from an immature skinny fullback to a senior player who has learnt from his mistakes ahead of his 200th NRL game on Sunday.
Why A-League shouldn’t be scared of NRL or AFL
Based on the A-League over the past month, the evidence, according to Mark Bosnich, is overwhelming. Forget competition from other codes. Football is a game that was meant to be played in the winter.
Virus survivors losing hair ‘in clumps’
A survey has found more than a quarter of people who survive COVID-19 are reporting hair loss with many saying their hair fall is “severe”.
Victoria may have already peaked
Victoria’s coronavirus outbreak may have already peaked, new analysis provided to news.com.au suggests. There’s hope the state has passed the worst.
‘Selfish’ star stood down over breach
An NRL star has been stood down and forced into two weeks of isolation after breaching the league’s strict COVID-19 protocols.
NBA superstar brushes off Trump blast
Lakers superstar LeBron James isn’t sad the NBA has lost Donald Trump as a viewer after the US President raged at players kneeling during the national anthem, saying the players ‘could care less’.
Fitzy’s plea to 17yo sporting prodigy
After weeks of speculation, Joseph Suaalii has reportedly made a call on his playing future, but Peter FitzSimons wants him to reconsider.
Couple’s ‘repugnant’ bestiality of dog
Cops found 16 videos in a computer folder labelled “do not view”. What was inside has been described as “morally repugnant”. WARNING: Confronting
‘Not time for protests’
Queensland premier keeping her options open on a planned mass protest on the Story Bridge on Saturday.
Livid NRL boss lashes COVID breachers
NRL boss Peter V’landys has delivered a spray to a legend of the game and a star player after they broke the league’s strict protocols.
Top art adviser lists Surry Hills warehouse apartment
Top art adviser Mark Hughes lists Surry Hills warehouse apartment; Lend Lease chief sells in mid-$9m range and mum’s the word for fund manager in Rose Bay.
Extent of industry’s slump laid bare
Latest statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show just how badly bushfires and the coronavirus have affected the tourism industry.
Brown: I feared the worst
Kangaroos forward Ben Brown has his fingers cross after scans on an injured knee with his future beyond this season also up in the air.
All roads lead to Bathurst as V8s consider dream finale
It’s long been considered Supercars ‘Grand Final’, but this year’s COVID-ravaged season has thrown up the potential for the championship to be decided at the biggest race of the year at Mount Panorama.
The ultimate country escape
The new owners of this countryside estate will never want to leave, with all the bells and whistles expected of a dream home at their fingertips.
‘Deteriorating fast’: China takes aim at PM
Chinese state media says Australia’s coronavirus crisis is “deteriorating fast” in a scathing attack piece on Scott Morrison.
Shocking cost of Victoria’s new lockdown
The Prime Minister has revealed a shock new forecast for Australia’s economy as a result of Victoria’s lockdown that’s much higher than initially predicted.
Photos reveal extent of blast destruction
Shocking new aerial photos show many buildings with little left behind after the explosion in Beirut.
Australia targets ‘sewer of the internet’
Australia will employ 100 new cyber detectives to hunt down paedophiles and other online criminals who operate on the dark web.
‘Neglected’ woman sat in chair for a year
A woman has been being charged with the manslaughter of a cerebral palsy sufferer who allegedly died in circumstances of extreme neglect.
Gruelling reality of Bach in Paradise
One of this season’s stars has lifted the lid on what it’s actually like filming the show – and it’s hardly the cushy holiday we’ve seen on TV.
’Cashmere’ house smashes price expectations
A Richmond house with interiors so luxurious that life there is “like wearing cashmere” has changed hands in a massive sale on the brink of Melbourne’s stage four business shutdown.
76ers provide update on Simmons scare
After landing awkwardly on his left leg, Ben Simmons turned and immediately walked off the court in Thursday’s game against the Wizards.
How virus has made life hell for retail staff
Abuse towards retail workers during the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically increased with staff suffering and turning to bad habits as a result.
Buying limits on the cards amid shortage fears
Major supermarkets are considering new purchasing limits on food amid fears Victoria’s stage four lockdown could cause mass food shortages.
Horror cycling crash sparked by ‘criminal act’
Dutch cyclist Dylan Groenewegen has been condemned for ‘dangerous behaviour’ after a shocking incident on the Tour of Poland left Fabio Jakobsen fighting for his life.
Huge ammonium nitrate stockpile in NSW
Newcastle could be annihilated by an ammonium nitrate stockpile that is four times the size of Beirut’s – and just 800m from residents.
No new cases for Queensland
Queensland has recorded no new COVID-19 cases as investigations continue into the “confusing” results of a 68-year-old on Wednesday.
New Vic lockdowns to cost nation $9b
New harsh lockdowns announced in Victoria this week will cost the nation up to $9 billion, the Prime Minister has revealed.
‘Erotic’ new TV show’s limp execution
It promised eroticism, sexual delights and hedonistic pleasures. But the reality of this Anais Nin adaptation was quite different.
Trump account banned from Twitter
US President Donald Trump’s official campaign account was banned from Twitter after it violated rules on “COVID-19 misinformation”.
‘Ridiculous’ buzzer-beater stuns NBA powerhouse
Devin Booker hit one of the most magical buzzer-beaters in recent NBA history over Paul George and Kawhi Leonard as the Phoenix Suns stunned ANOTHER playoff team in Orlando.
Kocked for Six! Simmons suffers fresh injury blow
Ben Simmons has gone down injured in the NBA bubble, with things looking grim for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Man’s proposal goes horribly wrong
A man who spent two weeks planning the perfect proposal accidentally destroyed his home when things “didn’t go as planned”.
Virgin boss points to more cuts
Following a day of job cuts and announcing Tigerair will be no more, Virgin Australia boss Paul Scurrah says more losses could be on the horizon.
AFL star ‘manhandled’ Prince Harry in Vegas
An AFL great has revealed a wild scene in a Las Vegas nightclub that saw him moved along by Scotland Yard for attempted unbuttoning.
‘I don’t know the answer’: Dan Andrews grilled
As expected, Daniel Andrews’ press conference has descended into a testy back-and-forth with journalists over the hotel quarantine issue.
City’s extreme way to enforce quarantine
As NSW enforces new quarantine rules for travellers from Victoria, Singapore has announced strict new measures of its own.
Mum pinned down in virus rule arrest
Dramatic footage has emerged of a Melbourne mum being pinned to the ground by three police officers after she allegedly broke lockdown rules.
‘Criminal act’ leaves cyclist fighting for life
Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen is in a coma after being thrown over a barrier and colliding with a photographer during a sickening crash at 80km/h.
Coroner to probe St Basil’s deaths
The five deaths at St Basil’s aged care home, which has recorded one of Melbourne’s biggest coronavirus outbreaks, will be investigated.
Unusual way frequent flyer cheats COVID
A business traveller who’s taken dozens of flights throughout the pandemic has revealed how he avoided catching coronavirus every time.
Victoria records 471 virus cases
Victoria has recorded 471 new cases and eight more deaths on Thursday, 24 hours after the state recorded its deadliest daily total.
Smith has unfinished Ashes business
Aussie batting dynamo Steve Smith left England last year with a mammoth 774 runs in four Ashes Tests and the urn retained. But the drawn series left him disappointed.
12 new COVID cases in NSW
There have been 12 new cases of coronavirus in New South Wales overnight, out of more than 28,000 tests, and one patient has been moved to intensive care.
Radio stars defend Ellen’s ‘mean’ behaviour
Kyle and Jackie O have dismissed some of the claims about the alleged toxic work environment on Ellen’s show, insisting: “It’s normal.”
Teen allegedly abused cops, refused mask
An Adelaide teen has been arrested after he allegedly “became abusive” when police questioned him about flying in via Victoria.
‘Confusing’ virus results in mystery case
An Ipswich woman who tested positive to COVID-19 is perplexing scientists after follow-up tests showed differing results.
Brown reveals wild Vegas night with Prince Harry
Hawthorn premiership player Campbell Brown has revealed details about a wild night he had with Prince Harry in Las Vegas, including how he “manhandled” him, bringing an end to the night.
Fears of Beirut-style blast on Aussie soil
Four times the amount of chemical responsible for the Beirut blast is being stockpiled at a NSW plant, and concerned residents are calling for it to be moved.
New look Kmart stores revealed
Target shoppers were saddened by news earlier this year of major changes to the brand. Now the transformation has begun.
JWH scores big sale in just five days
Sydney Roosters star Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and wife Chelsea will be on the hunt for a new nest after selling their Mosman home in just five days. Find out what it sold for.
Man’s pub crawl puts city on high alert
An urgent warning has been issued for Newcastle after a COVID-positive man visited five pubs and a stadium over the weekend.
Kyrgios thrown under the bus on live TV
Australian tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios was left red-faced after Today host Karl Stefanovic stitched him up with a direct inquiry.
Revealed: Health danger in our seafood
New research reveals high levels of plastic contamination in a variety of seafood, with a popular pantry item recording the highest amount.
Wealth group’s shock CEO resignation
The chief executive of one of Australia’s oldest financial institutions has abruptly resigned from the group’s top job.
