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Court lifts block on Trump mail-in voting restrictions

The US Supreme Court has lifted a temporary block on plans to tighten rules for mail-in voting, just...

'Extremely concerned': Warilla worker fears for safety after violent unit siege

Two men are in hospital, one under police guard, after the alleged violent siege.

Two men charged after CFMEU headquarters, homes raided

The office of Victoria's scandal-ridden construction union was among six addresses raided by detectives probing kickback allegations.

Figtree character cottage auction sees fast-paced, two-way bidding

The bidding jumped $150k in one go for the sought-after family home.

Zelenskiy details rift with dismissed defence minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he believes holding an election during the war would be a huge risk...

Suspect found dead after five bodies discovered in US

A quintuple murder suspect has been found dead, a day after the bodies of five people were discovered...

A wife's diagnosis inspires $1.5m gift to Wollongong research into incurable disease

The Parkinson's Research Foundation has funded equipment to the tune of $1.5 million.

Iran says sanction threats by 'desperate' US will fail

US Treasury Secretary Scott ‌Bessent has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, but Tehran...

US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric before new sanctions

Iran has lashed out at looming US sanctions targeting Tehran and its trading partners that Washington promises will...

Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch

Seeking a historic fourth term, a state Labor government is trying to woo voters with an Australian-first plan...

US to make a dent on its multi-billion UN debt

Despite relentless criticism of the United Nations, the Trump administration is to pay more than $A1.2 billion of...

Looking for a Book Week costume? These high school students might give you ideas

Keira High School students have dressed up for primary school judges.

From opioid prescription to dealing meth: Woonona man's drug spiral

Police surveillance caught the 52-year-old in the act.

Trump vows 'crushing economic operation' against Iran

On his social media site, US President Donald Trump has promised "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented...

'Off the cards': $25k in the way of this Illawarra teen's LA28 dream

Jack is grateful, but there's still a long way to go.

Whistleblower David McBride walks free from prison

He served his full non-parole period.

Thai school shooter had watched violent online content

Police say a Thai youth involved in a school shooting had watched violent content online before his killing...

Helicopter battling US wildfire crashes, fears for crew

Authorities say a heavy-lift helicopter battling a wildfire in Utah in the US northwest has crashed with two...