Australia

Majority of Australians want a fixed long weekend, not January 26. NewsWire / Brendan Read

What nation really wants for Australia Day revealed

A major poll has revealed exactly what the majority of Australians want when it comes to their Australia Day celebrations.

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Lifeguards will patrol the beaches on Friday. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Huge call on beaches ahead of Australia Day

After several shark sightings and attacks along Sydney’s Northern Beaches this week, a council has made a major call ahead of the Australia Day long weekend.

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A major manhunt is underway for alleged gunman, Julian Ingram, after three people were killed in NSW's Central West.

Suspect named after three people shot dead in small town

A large-scale manhunt is underway for a man accused of murdering three people, including a pregnant woman, and injuring a fourth in NSW’s Central West.

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Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia during the Australian National Day of Mourning, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Thursday, January 22, 2026.

‘I am sorry’: Albanese apologises to Jews for Bondi attack

The Prime Minister has apologised to the Australian Jewish community as thousands gathered across the country to mark the National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bondi terror attack.

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Nestle has recalled a baby formula sold in Australia.

Recall issued for baby formulas amid toxin fears

The formulas could contain a toxin that causes vomiting and diarrhoea.

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Police have rushed to Lake Cargelligo following a shooting.

Three dead in NSW town shooting, gunman on the loose

Two women and one man have been killed in a shooting. It is understood police have not apprehended the gunman yet.

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The shark is seen in the video leaping from the river and twisting mid-air before splashing back into the water.

Wild moment shark leaps out of Sydney river near students

Footage shows the shark leaping from the river and twisting mid-air.

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Locals have descended on beaches and Sydney Harbour in the wake of multiple bull shark attacks.

Bull shark hunters move in amid multiple attacks

Locals have descended on beaches and Sydney Harbour in the wake of multiple bull shark attacks.

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One of the most recognisable lookout points will close to the public amid growing safety and environmental concerns after going viral online.

Aussie tourist destination closing down after going viral

One of the most recognisable lookout points will close to the public amid growing safety and environmental concerns after going viral online.

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Sepehr Saryazdi, 24, has been charged over  alleged plans to ‘lead a riot on the Gold Coast on Australia Day’ and use Molotov cocktails.

PhD student charged over alleged Australia Day terror plot

An academic working with the CSIRO has been charged with a terrorism offence over alleged plans to ‘lead a riot on the Gold Coast on Australia Day’ and use Molotov cocktails.

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Officers made the shocking discovery after a driver allegedly exceeded the speed limit by more than 40km/h.

Cops’ wild discovery inside man’s car

Officers made the shocking discovery after a driver allegedly exceeded the speed limit by more than 40km/h.

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Pauline Hanson, David Littleproud, Sussan Ley The Nightly

The real reason the Nats are blowing up the Coalition

MARK RILEY: David Littleproud has chosen to split with the Liberals to focus on fighting the threat from One Nation. But in doing so, he’s giving up his party’s biggest advantage.

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Here’s what drivers across Australia need to know before hitting the road this weekend.

Double demerits return for Australia Day weekend crackdown

Here’s what drivers across Australia need to know before hitting the road this weekend.

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A bull shark has been spotted near Coogee Beach in Sydney.

‘Return to shore’: Panic on popular beach as shark nears

Sirens have blared, and swimmers have been told to get out of the water in dramatic scenes at a popular Sydney beach following reports of a bull shark in the area.

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Anthony Albanese has marked the commencement of a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi massacre, saying Australia stands with the Jewish community.

‘Stain on our nation’: PM marks day of mourning for Bondi

Anthony Albanese has marked the commencement of a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi massacre, saying Australia stands with the Jewish community.

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