Warnings downgraded for blazes near Cessnock and Canberra
Emergency warnings issued for fires burning out of control in the Hunter region of NSW and at Sutton, north-east of Canberra, have been downgraded as conditions begin to ease.Residents north of Kurri...
View ArticleTaronga Zoo's tiny red panda cub recovers from neck injury
An adorable baby red panda that suffered horrific neck injuries has a second lease on life, thanks to a plush toy and a Sydney zookeeper.Maiya, a two-month-old red panda cub born at Taronga Zoo, had to...
View ArticleTonnes of potatoes strewn across street after truck rolls in Sydney
A truck carrying multiple tonnes of potatoes has rolled over in Sydney’s west, spilling the cargo onto the side of the road.Police were called to the scene in Britton Street, Smithfield just before 2pm...
View ArticleAdelaide road closed indefinitely due to falling debris
One of Adelaide's busiest roads has been closed indefinitely, affecting tens of thousands of motorists, because of debris falling from an overpass.An inner-city section of the north-south corridor...
View ArticleAllen’s launches national vote to find Australia’s favourite lolly remix
To soften the sourness of canning some of Australia’s best-loved sweets, Allen’s will launch a national vote to determine which lolly ‘remix’ will hit shelves next.Three iconic lollies will be given a...
View ArticleAlanis Morissette's former manager admits he stole $5 million from singer
The manager of rocker Alanis Morissette has admitted to stealing nearly $5 million from the singer and falsely claiming the money was used to grow marijuana.Jonathan Todd Schwartz agreed to plead...
View ArticleJetstar pilots make a shaky NZ landing in gale force winds
A Sydney woman who felt her Jetstar flight "drop out of the sky" said her heart was in her throat as pilots managed to pull off a second attempt at landing during a bout of turbulent weather. Kristy...
View ArticleQueensland police constables under investigation after allegedly stealing...
Two Queensland police constables have been stood down from official duties after allegedly using a police-issued Taser as part of a late-night drinking game. The Atherton-based constables, aged 31 and...
View ArticleLawyer hypnotised female client for sexual pleasure
A police has sting snared a US lawyer who attempted to hypnotise a female client for his own sexual pleasure.Undercover video released on Tuesday showed Michael Fine, who was convicted on multiple...
View ArticleHanson suggests apprenticeship scheme to combat youth unemployment in WA
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson wants to see more apprenticeship opportunities to fight youth unemployment in Western Australia, but has little advice for university graduates struggling to find...
View ArticleMexican cartel violence reaches Cancun
Cancun's pristine white beaches were famous for Spring Break and the debauchery of partying American tourists.But the party atmosphere has gone, replaced with fear as the resort city becomes the latest...
View ArticleKayaker swallowed by whirlpool as mates watch and laugh
A kayaker has been sucked underwater by a swirling whirlpool, with only the tip of his watercraft visible above the turbulence.Video of the dangerous run-in with mother nature shows a trio make their...
View ArticleEnormous gas explosion caught on US police officer's dash cam
A US police officer has watched on helplessly as a massive gas explosion lit up the night sky after a pipeline ruptured alongside a Texas highway. The officer attached to the Spearman Police Department...
View ArticleWet, windy and potentially severe weather spreading over SA and the southeast...
Rain and storms could bring flooding to parts of southern and southeast Australia during the next 24 hours. A trough and complex low pressure system will move from South Australia to the Tasman Sea...
View Article'Lovely accolade': First recorded female Mounted Unit officer awarded...
A former Queensland police officer has been officially recognised as the first female in the Mounted Unit and was awarded for her years of service.After learning to ride horses on her family’s properly...
View ArticlePeter Dutton defends Australia Day billboard
Peter Dutton has shared his support for a controversial Australia Day billboard featuring two Muslim girls shortly after spruiking a push for migrant child deportation. The Immigration Minister, whose...
View ArticleEx-senator Culleton changes official Facebook page to 'gone fishing'
One Nation's embattled ex-senator Rod Culleton has "gone fishing" it seems.More than a week after being stripped of his Senate spot following a Federal Court judge declaring him bankrupt, the defiant...
View ArticleVegan protesters descend on Masterchef filming location
Vegan protesters caused a commotion during filming of one of Australia's most-popular reality television shows in Melbourne yesterday.Masterchef judges and contestants were taking part in an outdoor...
View ArticleBaird says he gave politics ‘everything he’s got’ in exclusive interview
NSW Premier Mike Baird would not comment on whether he retired from politics before he got the “tap on the shoulder”.Speaking exclusively to 9NEWS, Mr Baird said he was feeling very “thankful” for his...
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