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The injured officer was taken to hospital with facial injuries after the alleged altercation. Supplied

NEWSPremiumBrutal cop bashing sparks calls for reform

A Queensland police officer is recovering from a fractured jaw as the police union calls for harsher punishment for attacks on officers.

Andrew Hedgman

The Empire Hotel, Gordon Hotel and Southern Railway Hotel all shut at the same time in Goulburn.

NEWSPremium‘A lot of jobs’: Historic pubs close overnight

The sudden closure of three historic pubs has left a regional NSW city reeling, as pub closures become an increasing trend across the country.

Andrew Hedgman

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MARKET WRAPPremiumASX jumps to two-month high on US blue wave

Technology stocks soared more than 10 per cent as the ASX 200 closed at its highest level in two months, after a decisive Democrat election win rattled global markets.

Cameron Micallef

RBA deputy governor warns of short-term pain for long-term gain. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

ECONOMYPremium‘Pain today’: RBA calls for trust despite hikes

RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser had a sobering message for households as the central bank looks to get on top of Australia’s inflation woes.

Cameron Micallef

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CourtsPremiumTwist in ex-soldier’s murder conviction

Jailed for 32 years for a park execution, a former soldier now argues the jury got it wrong and he was merely there to clean up someone else’s crime.

Liam Beatty

Alan Jones is standing trial in the NSW Local Court which has heard evidence from reporter Kate McClymont. NewsWire/Nikki Short.

CrimePremium‘Tell her everything’: Twist in Jones trial

The journalist who first reported serious allegations against Alan Jones has told a court about a “bizarre” coincidence between her and one of the veteran broadcaster’s accusers.

Steve Zemek

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson will argue her case in the High Court. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSPremiumHigh Court to hear Pauline’s racism challenge

The country’s top court will hear a years-long racism row between Pauline Hanson and Australia’s first Muslim senator.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

A teenage boy was bashed in a suburban park while other youths filmed and shouted abuse, in a disturbing attack now under investigation by WA Police.

CRIMEPremium‘Strip him naked’: Boy bashed as youths film

Disturbing footage has emerged of a teenager being punched, kicked and threatened with a knife while other youths filmed and urged attackers to “strip him naked”.

Andrew Hedgman

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COURTPremium‘Difficulty’: Doubt over wife’s mower accident

A pathologist has claimed marks found on the wife of a pilot accused of her murder could be caused by strangulation, saying he had “great difficulty” reconciling the injury with a mower accident account.

Kate Stephenson

Retired admiral and former defence chief Chris Barrie is a commissioner on the inquiry. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

MILITARYPremiumPaterson slams ‘sham’ AUKUS probe

A senior Coalition senator has blasted a “sham inquiry” after it put out a report calling for Australia’s nuclear submarine program to be axed.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Etuners Motorsport, in Springvale Google Maps

NEWSPremiumSecond attack on luxury garage within days

A leading Victorian detective issued an exasperated plea to youths finding themselves amongst organised crime after the suspected firebombing of a luxury garage.

David Hannant

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CRIMEPremium72yo arrested after woman found dead

An elderly man has been arrested and taken to hospital under police guard, after a woman was found dead in a home on the NSW Mid North Coast.

David Hannant

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Behind barsPremiumNew blow for disgraced former councillor

Disgraced former councillor Salim Mehajer allegedly stole his fiancee’s gold jewellery and threatened to ‘bash’ her when she asked for it back.

Naomi Toy

F1 legend Alan Jones has died at the age of 80. Contributed.

BREAKINGPremiumAussie F1 legend Alan Jones dies

Australian Formula 1 world champion Alan Jones has died aged 80.

Marco Monteverde

View of the front door of Mr Baird’s house. Court exhibit.

UPDATEDPremium‘Not a little creep’: Cop watched ex have sex

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has told a jury in his murder trial he saw one of his alleged victims having sex with another man.

Clareese Packer

The first player taken as the No.1 draft pick in the AFLW, Nicola Barr, is calling for AustralianSuper to divest from Whitehaven Coal. Supplied

UPDATEDPremiumFooty star calls out fossil fuel investments

A footy champion is among those calling for Australia’s biggest super fund to dump shares in a major coal miner.

Blair Jackson

More than $1000 worth of tuna was allegedly stolen from a supermarket in Sydney's north west.

NewsPremium‘A lot of tuna’: Police hunt fishy duo

Police are hoping to speak with two men allegedly caught on CCTV walking away with thousands of dollars worth of tinned fish.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

Tasmanian miner Todd Russell, left, who was rescued from the Beaconsfield mine collapse in 2006, has revealed he will soon die at home after a lengthy stay in hospital. AFP PHOTO/POOL

NewsPremiumBeaconsfield hero’s heartbreaking goodbye

A man whose rescue from a collapsed mine in Tasmania gripped Australia in 2006 has revealed he will soon die at home surrounded by family after a lengthy stay in hospital.

Blair Jackson

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UPDATEDPremiumShelves stripped as brands exit David Jones

David Jones shoppers are already spotting bare shelves and disappearing luxury brands, with photos from stores across the country pointing to a retailer unravelling in real time.

Cameron Micallef, Tia Clarkson-Pascoe and Andrew Hedgman

Victorian Labor has released an AI attack video on the Coalition. Instagram

POLITICSPremiumPremier under fire over AI deepfake video

Victorian Labor has deployed AI-generated doppelgangers of its rivals in the fight for this month’s state election – and the Premier is defending it.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

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POLITICSPremiumOne Nation’s quiet move after Trump wipeout

One Nation is scrambling to distance itself from US President Donald Trump following the devastating midterm results, as Australian politicians react.

Ike Morris and Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

NAB has recorded a $13.7bn profit for the 2026 full-year. Gaye Gerard/ NewsWire

UPDATEDPremiumBig 4 bank’s huge profit revealed

One of Australia’s big four banks has posted its full-year profit, with its chief executive declaring business divisions are “getting stronger” despite a challenging environment.

Cameron Micallef

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UPDATEDPremiumAlleged Greens senator’s stalker faces court

A woman accused of stalking and extorting Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has had her identity suppressed by a court.

Ike Morris and Emma Kirk

New NSW rules now ban the sale of nitrous oxide to anyone under 18. Liam Kidston

NEWSPremium‘Psychosis at 19’: Nang crackdown begins

Tough new restrictions on nitrous oxide sales - commonly known as nangs - are now live in one state as authorities move to curb the harm linked to their misuse.

Andrew Hedgman