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Pavarti Shallow wins Survivor Australia V The World, claims $250k prize and second title
American contestant Pavarti Shallow won Survivor Australia V The World with near-unanimous jury vote, earning $250,000 prize and becoming rare two-time Survivor winner after 16-day competition
Erin Patterson mushroom murder case: triple killer faces life sentence in historic live broadcast
Erin Patterson, convicted of triple murder using poisonous mushrooms, awaits sentencing Monday, September 8, in Victoria's Supreme Court. The mushroom murder case will be broadcast live in a state first, with Patterson facing life imprisonment without parole
Man crushed to death at Sydney Airport freight handling terminal; probe launched, cops examine crime scene
The man's head and chest were crushed by heavy machinery at the Sydney Airport. Emergency services arrived at the spot at around 10.30 am on Sunday (September 7, 2025) following the reports that a freight handler had been struck by a vehicle at the terminal. An investigation was launched into the matter.
Melbourne horror: Two boys stabbed to death in separate incidents, cops call them targeted attacks amid probe
Two boys, a 12-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy, were killed in separate incidents on Saturday night. Police are treating the stabbings as targeted attacks. The 12-year-old was found on Marble Drive, where paramedics tried to save his life through CPR, but failed as he died at the scene. The teenager was also treated but did not survive and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Sydney surfer killed after being bitten by a ‘large shark,’ at beach; here’s what happened
A man from Sydney died after he was attacked by a shark at a beach. The shark was suspected to be a ‘large’ one. The police, in a statement, said that the man had been pulled out of the morning surf onto the shore at Long Reef Beach, but he "died at the scene."
Loxley on Bellbird Hill, historic NSW wedding venue, goes up in flames, leaving couples struggling to find alternative option weeks ahead of marriage; efforts on to douse flames
A historic wedding venue, Loxley on Bellbird Hill in NSW, was destroyed by a fire on Friday evening, leaving numerous couples in a frantic search for alternative locations just weeks before their weddings. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, and a man was hospitalized with minor burns sustained while trying to extinguish the flames.
Jalen Hurts powers Eagles past Cowboys in NFL season opener despite Carter ejection
Philadelphia Eagles defeated Dallas Cowboys 24-20 in NFL season opener despite Jalen Carter's ejection. Eagles unveiled championship banner while Cowboys struggled without Micah Parsons in divisional rivalry matchup
Estêvão leads Brazil to World Cup qualifiers victory over Chile at Maracaná
Brazil secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Chile in World Cup qualifiers action at Maracaná Stadium. The Brazilian national team dominated possession and created multiple scoring opportunities while maintaining a clean sheet against Chile in the South American qualifying campaign
AFL Coach Mick Malthouse injured, stabbed fighting off home invaders at Melbourne apartment, attackers on loose
AFL coach Mick Malthouse, 72, sustained minor injuries after confronting three masked home invaders at his East Melbourne apartment Thursday morning, September 4. The former premiership coach chased the armed intruders down four flights of stairs before they escaped. Police are investigating the break-in attempt
Australian government agrees to record $548.5m Robodebt settlement, total payouts reach $2.4b
Australia's federal government settled the largest class action in national history with $475 million in additional robodebt compensation. The settlement brings total financial redress for the automated Centrelink debt recovery scheme to $2.4 billion following royal commission findings
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Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights adaptation stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Valentine's Day 2026 release
Emerald Fennell directs Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in an erotic adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights, featuring provocative content and controversial casting decisions. Warner Bros. secured distribution rights for $80 million after Netflix's higher bid was rejected
Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20Is, says 'this is my best way forward'
Mitchell Starc, Australia's premier white-ball pacer, has retired from T20 internationals to prolong his Test and ODI career. The 35-year-old aims to remain fresh for upcoming Test tours, Ashes series, and the 2027 ODI World Cup. Starc, who debuted in T20Is in 2012, leaves as Australia’s leading pace bowler in the format with 79 wickets.
Russian Consulate in Sydney attacked, authorities struggle to arrest man who slammed car into the building
A white Toyota SUV rammed into the Russian consulate in Sydney's Woollahra. The incident occurred around 8 am local time. Police arrested the 39-year-old driver after he allegedly drove through the gates. Officers used batons to break the car window. The driver is now assisting investigators at Surry Hills Police Station.
Australia ‘rejects’ The Reject Shop as all shops, most likely under Dollarama rebranding amid major acquisition
Dollarama, Canada's leading retailer for items $5 or less, is expanding its presence by rebranding Reject shops in Australia, aiming for 700 stores by 2034. This expansion, backed by Bain Capital's 2004 acquisition, involves modernising leased spaces and building landlord trust. However, challenges remain in balancing variety and quality to compete with established retailers like Kmart
Jelena Djokovic, high school sweetheart, wife, and pillar of Novak Djokovic; the woman behind the success of tennis’ all-time GOATs
The Djokovics from Belgrade, Serbia, have certainly a cathartic relationship of sorts, as their relationship grows stronger day by day through humility, humanitarian values, and pure, innocent love. Jelena, the, long-time high school sweetheart of Novak, enshrines her role in shaping the personality behind the tennis superstar
Another Aussie ‘Outback’ celebrity or conspirator behind cold case? Uncovering judgements of Matt Wright, the Nat Geo nemesis, found guilty in Willow Wilson helicopter crash
Matt Wright, star of 'Wild Croc Territory,' has been found guilty on two counts of perverting the course of justice related to the 2022 helicopter crash that killed co-star Willow Wilson. The case initially focused on pilot Sebastian Robinson's recklessness, but allegations arose that Wright asked Robinson to falsify flight hours and maintenance records
