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‘Malcolm Turnbull’s actions are pathetic’
Gemma Wilson and wires BILL Shorten has slammed the PM over his treatment of Kevin Rudd as he pushed for Aboriginal people to be included in the royal commission into child detention in the NT.
‘This decision is embarrassing’
FORMER Labor foreign minister Gareth Evans has slammed the PM’s decision not to support Kevin Rudd’s UN bid as Rudd released private letters from Turnbull.
Social media brag costing your privacy
TECHNOLOGY has made travel easier in many ways, but it’s also created a new set of security risks travellers may not be aware of when on holidays.
Rising shares many miss out on
A REBOUND on the sharemarket has delivered Aussies strong investment gains, but many mum-and-dad investors are missing out.
MH370 wing part’s crucial clues
THE largest piece of MH370 debris recovered to date could provide vital information about the ill-fated flight’s final moments.
‘Evil 8’ pedophile fights jail sentence
THE “Evil 8” pedophile dad who repeatedly raped and pimped out his daughter is challenging his 22-year jail sentence. WARNING: Graphic.
Detained Aussie arrested over radical ideology
AN Australian resident has been arrested in Singapore for spreading radical ideology linked to terrorism on Facebook.
Prince Harry reunites with orphan pen pal Mutsu Potsane
THE 15-year-old first met the royal a decade ago when Harry was visiting Africa on his gap year. The exchange sparked a longstanding friendship, corresponding regularly ever since.
2016 Sony World Photography Awards
Got a great pic? Why not enter it into the Sony World Photography Awards? Check out the competition from these amazing entries.
- 6:36PM Thousands rally in Aus over juvenile abuse
- 5:56PM Referendum won't happen in May 2017
- 5:47PM Scullion sorry over youth detainee abuse
- 5:01PM Guard attacked in Melbourne court
- 4:47PM Motorcyclist hurt in Perth hit-run
- 4:20PM Alleged Sydney heroin boss bailed
- 4:12PM Man charged over fatal Vic hit-run
- 4:05PM Victims need Aboriginal listeners: Labor
- 3:54PM Grenade link to Dallas police killer
Harriet Wran Harriet’s wake-up moment
AT many turns in her young life, Harriet Wran had a choice. At many of these points Wran, born into a life of privilege and wealth as the youngest daughter of a former NSW premier, knew what she was doing was very bad for her — yet she persisted.
Lambogan Sydney’s Lambogan did it ‘for a laugh’
THE Sydney grandfather who turned heads around Western Sydney when he hooked up a trailer full of goats to the back of his luxury sports car said he was just doing it for a bit of fun.
Breakthrough Anti-obesity push targets 200,000 kids
CHILDREN in some of the most obesity-riddled regions in the state will be targeted as part of an “unprecedented” new strategy aimed at breaking the cycle.
- Dreams take off as house hunting goes global
- Rudd releases letters to ’expose’ Turnbull backflip
- GPs set to legally prescribe pot to patients
- ‘Raw’ milk sales flow at $5 a bottle
- Press Council Adjudication
- No guards aboard Sydney’s future trains
- Man kept behind bars over buggy theft
- Migrant tradies tool up for Oz
- ‘Drunk’ rail victim to sue
- Sexting teens’ phones could be smashed
- ‘Lefty’ issues rule education plan: critics
- Mums forced to ask for breast milk online
Power play ‘Death spiral’ facing our energy future
THE Turnbull Government’s economic advisory arm has warned an ‘equity’ issue for lower-income households is looming as more households turn to solar and battery storage.
Developing Highway closed after car, truck collide
THE New England Highway has been closed just outside of Stanthorpe after a serious traffic crash.
Pick axe ‘They’re armed, they’re threatening’
POLICE have established a taskforce to catch two masked men allegedly responsible for a string of brazen armed robberies across Brisbane.
- Charges laid over Mason Jet Lee death
- Road closed for clean up after crash
- Man charged over cop shop ramming
- The land of the fair go? Hardly
- Should we tighten our green belts?
- How clubs are beating lockout laws
- Surprising home of striking street art
- Catch ‘em if you can
- Our private schools cheapest by far
- Teen’s diary revealed true fears
- ‘I found my true love at the Ekka’
- Bernie’s back fanning the flames
Elizabeth Grove Mosque vandalised with Nazi symbols
VANDALS have targeted a mosque in Elizabeth Grove, spray painting backwards swastikas and other hateful messages to its worshippers.
Peaceful protest Hundreds rally against youth detention scandal
ABOUT 300 people attended a rally outside of Parliament House on Saturday to protest against the treatment of indigenous youth being kept in detention.
Live review Review: The Cure’s epic musical masterclass
THREE hours, four encores, 34 songs — and a glorious celebration of one of the world’s most unique rock bands. Our reviewer says The Cure’s concert was one of the best gigs Adelaide will see this year.
- Man in Toyota Starlet arrested after pursuit
- Bikie’s motorcycle shop up in flames
- Banker’s relative riches revealed
- Rewarding SA’s outside thinkers
- Cathay ramps up Adelaide service
- At-risk children spend months in accommodation limbo
- Banana Girl ‘copies, then deletes’ rivals in lucrative online war
- A colourful sky to warm the heart
- No slumming it as Hollywood hits SA
- Kiss and tell with Mr Rose-mance
- The boy with an incredible heart
- Will robotic surgery replace doctors?
Pay gap What do you consider rich or poor?
IT’S the great debate, what’s rich and what’s poor. Everyone looks at their pay packet and wonders if they are doing it tough. Now economists are saying we determine our status by comparing our own wealth to our friends.
Little earners Mini models raking in big bucks
MELBOURNE’S top child models are earning up to $5000 for a single day’s work — and the most popular aren’t just the prettiest.
Facebook ban Custody row judge bans cyber-sledging
A DISGRUNTLED dad is under court orders to stop sniping at his ex-girlfriend on social media after calling her “bat sh-t crazy” on Facebook.
- Families angered by proposed road ramps
- Man faces court over hit run death
- Man killed in wood cutting accident
- Clues reveal hipster shift of Melbourne suburbs
- Melburnians taking property search abroad
- US Secret Service taste Melbourne’s nightlife
- ‘He always shaves in his jocks’
- Adult Muggles prepare for new Harry
- Tourism vital to the state
- Tigers do a roaring trade at zoo
- Former champs to front Olympic coverage
- Perfect’s creative genius a cut above
Scandal Patient safety ‘priority’ for Kids’ Hospital
PATIENT safety is the “key priority” in the opening of Perth Children’s Hospital, says Health Minister John Day.
Anti-racism rally ‘Muslims welcome, racists are not’
POCKETS of small but vocal protesters descended on Murray Street Mall in Perth on Saturday afternoon at an anti-racism rally.
Quick response Driver snaps power pole in Balga crash
AN elderly driver has escaped serious injury after ploughing into a power pole at a Balga shopping centre on Saturday.
- Police probe Balga house fire
- Two men charged over pharmacy robbery
- Cape Leeuwin belted by 130km/h gust
- Man charged with child sex offences
- South Hedland cop charged with assault
- Pensioner dies after being struck by car
- Man charged over 6PR building fire
- WA pair lose appeal over brutal murder
- WA juror claimed he was threatened
- Court stress weighed on homicidal mother
- Plea for Irishman’s release from detention
- Punch victim’s family share pain of loss
Rangers Day to recognise devotion to our parks
SEVEN Mile Beach field ranger Peter Feil says his job is full-time and year-round but he wouldn’t change it for the world.
Health plan Big hikes in cigarette selling fees, fines
TASMANIANS selling cigarettes to children will face the equal highest penalties in the nation, under a plan aimed at cutting smoking rates.
TasWeekend Why rescuing animals takes such a toll
EMMA Haswell of Brightside Farm Sanctuary is a voice for the voiceless and provides a haven for an endless stream of unwanted creatures – but at what personal cost?
- Progress being made at flooded Myer site
- Swift parrot nesting trees cut down
- Cloud seeding not to blame: Hydro
- Kettering basks in global glow
- Braaap boss: We did nothing wrong
- Fond farewell for North Hobart institution
- Ram raiders hit Sorell surf shop
- Acclaimed chef mentors from the kitchen
- Two teens charged over New Norfolk fire
- Recovery effort ‘too big for council’
- Young chefs cook up medal-winning meal
- Former AMA boss slams smoking age decision
Giles knew Chief Minister admits seeing Don Dale footage
CHIEF Minister Adam Giles yesterday admitted seeing footage of youths being tear-gassed at Don Dale before it aired on 4 Corners on Monday night — despite earlier denying that he had done so
Simone’s memory honoured Fallen Cup jockey’s epic tribute
SIMONE Montgomerie would have looked down from above and smiled
- Candidate defends gun, kids video
- Get your hand off it, Nathan Barrett
- Agent’s $3.9m show of faith in Top End market
- A sister’s heartache
- NT Government counter-sues Don Dale boys
- Outgoing Tollner unilaterally pushes through rural area changes
- Pitch Black 2016 begins
- Indigenous organisations reject Royal Commission terms
- Potential conflict for NT royal commissioner
- Gunner’s one-horse race for NT poll
- NT has no permanent Corrections Commissioner
- Teens on run after businesses ram-raided
Rezoning allows homes on prized site
ABOUT 400 new homes are expected to be built on the fringe of a town on the Bellarine Peninsula after the farming land was rezoned.
Man rammed cop shop over tax refund
UPDATE: A Bonogin man allegedly rammed his car into the Mudgeeraba Police Station in anger at not receiving his tax refund.
Police release CCTV footage
NEW footage involving the terrifying attack on a woman on an Innisfail footpath has been released as police ramp up efforts to catch the culprit.
Waiting for Harry is a cursed time
A TOWNSVILLE bookshop has taken delivery of the latest instalment in the Harry Potter series.