National News

Wed 14 Aug 2019

Sydney stabbings crate heroes celebrated with memes

Sydney stabbings crate heroes celebrated with memes

The heroes of the Sydney stabbing have been celebrated online, after they were able to subdue a lone knifeman terrorising bystanders.

‘A disaster for Hong Kong’: Utter chaos

‘A disaster for Hong Kong’: Utter chaos

Wild scenes have broken out at Hong Kong’s airport, with protesters detaining several people — including a journalist — and all flights cancelled.

'A BIT WEIRD': Friends describe Sydney knifeman

'A BIT WEIRD': Friends describe Sydney knifeman

School friends and neighbours of the man accused of unleashing “terrifying carnage” in a stabbing rampage in Sydney’s CBD have described him as a quiet loner.

Sex worker stabbing: Police comb messages for clues

Sex worker stabbing: Police comb messages for clues

Police are studying messages between the alleged attacker and a woman found dead in Sydney, as another woman recovers from stab wounds in hospital.

Hero brothers followed ‘trail of blood’

Hero brothers followed ‘trail of blood’

The heroes who stopped a Sydney knifeman in his tracks have described the moment they realised what was happening and how they followed blood drops to find him.

Tue 13 Aug 2019

‘Best meteor shower of the year’ tonight

‘Best meteor shower of the year’ tonight

The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the sky tonight and it’s considered to be one of the best shows of the year.

ABC's Catalyst searches for secrets to a long life

ABC's Catalyst searches for secrets to a long life

Those keen on discovering the secrets to longer life should tune in to ABC's Catalyst show this evening.

Couple ‘heartbroken’ over Virgin mistake

Couple ‘heartbroken’ over Virgin mistake

A Queensland couple have been left devastated and desperately seeking help after an Australian airline lost their beloved pet.

Girl dead after swim turns into tragedy

Girl dead after swim turns into tragedy

A NINE-year-old girl’s afternoon swimming with her mates in Queensland has ended in tragedy, despite an incredible rescue effort.

‘Miracle’: Abandoned baby mystery ends

‘Miracle’: Abandoned baby mystery ends

Long after the police case went cold and more than 14 years since she was left at a Sydney hospital as a newborn, Jessica has found her birth mother.

‘Embarrassing’: Student lashes TV host

‘Embarrassing’: Student lashes TV host

A student who was assaulted at his university took aim at the Q&A host for his “embarrassing question”, comparing him to President Donald Trump.

Mon 12 Aug 2019

How we dodged online scammers

How we dodged online scammers

RETIREE John Jones said he felt “like a fool” after a scammer remotely accessed his home computer. These are the ways you can protect yourself.

This Chinese ute could be destined for the Aussie bush

This Chinese ute could be destined for the Aussie bush

Chinese cars are on the improve with sales increasing in Australia. And now one of the most successful is building a dual-cab ute to battle our favourite cars.

Shock moment Tesla explodes after system failure

Shock moment Tesla explodes after system failure

A man and his two children have been left horrified after an ‘autopilot failure’ in their Tesla led to a shocking crash.

HAVE YOUR SAY: Waiting times targeted by NDIS review

HAVE YOUR SAY: Waiting times targeted by NDIS review

THE laws and rules guiding the National Disability Insurance Scheme will go under the microscope, in an effort to reduce wait times for participants.

Canadian killer’s final message to father

Canadian killer’s final message to father

The father of suspected Canadian highway killer Bryer Schmegelsky has said his son was “angry” but he won’t say what the rest of the world is thinking.

Sun 11 Aug 2019

Drivers warned to stay off the road

Drivers warned to stay off the road

New South Wales commuters have been warned not to get behind the wheel as heavy snow and 90km winds make for dangerous driving conditions.

Grim warning over ‘terror’ risk

Grim warning over ‘terror’ risk

Dozens of innocent people were killed in the US last weekend. And there’s a terrifying reason why we’re not immune to a similar tragedy.

Sat 10 Aug 2019

Investigation into 'Pell prison letter'

Investigation into 'Pell prison letter'

A letter apparently written by disgraced Cardinal George Pell to supporters while in prison is being investigated by the Victorian Department of Justice.

Boss unleashes on ‘pathetic’ workers

Boss unleashes on ‘pathetic’ workers

Young Aussies are turning their backs on jobs with salaries of up to $17,000 a week because they're too lazy to put in the hard yards, a boss claims.

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