New police tasers to be introduced in troubled NT community
ABC News Australiaby Tilda Colling3d ago
In short: Northern Territory Police will introduce 750 long-range "Taser 10" tasers over the next five years.
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top 88%Photo forced Lamarre-Condon into 'damage control', court told
ABC News Australiaby Jamie McKinnell3d ago
In short: A police officer who worked with accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon has told a Sydney court he became obsessive and paranoid about alleged victim Jesse Baird.
'Bike boy' admits to carjacking with young kids in back
PerthNowby William Ton3d ago
'Bike boy' admits to carjacking with young kids in back A man suing former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has admitted to a brazen carjacking and has been refused bail to a rehab facility.
Costs and labour shortage a double blow for regions
PerthNowby Luke Lay3d ago
Costs and labour shortage a double blow for regions Labour costs and a skills shortage are among the key pressure points for regional businesses as confidence in the economy drops, a report says.
Who’s pitching what on migration
PerthNowby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer3d ago
Migration slashed, visa overhauls: Australia’s major political parties migration policies explained Labor, the Coalition and One Nation have now all put out plans to slash migration as polling...
The death of a Russian plague researcher, explained by a microbiologist
The Conversation Australiaby Thomas Jeffries, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Western Sydney University3d ago
Conflicting information about the death of a lab worker at a Russian plague research institute has fuelled fears about the possibility of pneumonic plague spreading.
Former American Idol singer gets life in prison for wife's murder
ABC News Australia3d ago
In short: Former Ohio music pastor and American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering his wife.
Sam Wood sacked from fitness empire
PerthNowby Kate Stephenson3d ago
Fitness brand 28 cuts all ties with Sam Wood amid domestic violence charges Sam Wood, accused of serious domestic violence, will no longer be welcome at the fitness company that shares his name...
Traffic delays expected for Bathurst 1000 with major highway still shut
ABC News Australiaby Hamish Cole and Xanthe Gregory3d ago
In short: Spectators are being warned of major travel delays to and from the Bathurst 1000 while a major highway from Sydney remains shut.
The Coalition’s migration changes would slash international student enrolments
The Conversation Australiaby Andrew Norton, Professor of Higher Education Policy, Monash University3d ago
On Tuesday, the Coalition announced three migration policy proposals that directly affect international education. Two of these overlap with recent federal government changes.
Here's how Labor, the Coalition and One Nation's migration cuts compare
ABC News Australiaby Jake Evans3d ago
The Coalition's long-awaited migration plan has been revealed, completing the set of competing policies being offered by the government, the opposition and One Nation, who have risen in the polls...
‘Put your t*** away’: Vile letter to WA café owner
PerthNowby Zosia Melanczuk3d ago
Young WA café owner reveals customer sent letter with bizarre list of tips including, ‘put your t*** away’ A WA café owner has made waves online after revealing the bizarre hand-written letter...
'Last straw': Remote clinic shut down amid unrest, staff threats
ABC News Australiaby Abbey Halter3d ago
In short: The health clinic in Alpurrurulam, also known as Lake Nash, has been shut down after staff had to be evacuated amid threats and community-wide unrest.
Aussie job listings ‘lag’ tight economy
PerthNowby Blair Jackson3d ago
Job ads rise 2.2% in September, ANZ-Indeed index finds One of Australia’s key job vacancy number reports shows the number of jobs on offer rose 2.2 per cent in September.
The US has seen a spike in executions — how often are they botched?
ABC News Australiaby Brianna Morris-Grant3d ago
As death row inmate Christa Pike remains in hospital following a failed lethal injection, we take a closer look at the track record for botched executions in the US.
Parents, signs and ageism: Hobart's council race turns ugly as voting begins
ABC News Australiaby Monty Jacka3d ago
In short: Hobart's council election has been rife with personal attacks between candidates. A former lord mayor has described some of the behaviour as "juvenile". What's next?
Shark tagging boost to keep swimmers safe after attacks
PerthNowby Allanah Sciberras3d ago
Shark tagging boost to keep swimmers safe after attacks More drones will take to the skies as funding for shark tagging doubles, following a fatal attack.
Separatists win Quebec vote in blow to united Canada
PerthNowby David Ljunggren3d ago
Separatists win Quebec vote in blow to united Canada A separatist party has narrowly won Quebec's election, a result that could make it tougher for Prime Minister Mark Carney to maintain national...
Cross River Rail worker tells inquiry he 'saw red' in brawl with CFMEU members
ABC News Australiaby Will Murray3d ago
In short: A Cross River Rail worker says a brawl at a Dutton Park worksite began when CFMEU members pushed a female member of his team.
Housing protests erupt in Barcelona after Spain calls early election
ABC News Australia3d ago
In short: Tens of thousands of people have marched in Barcelona to demand housing relief after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early election.