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Ash clouds cancel Bali flights
UPDATING: A restless Indonesian volcano on the island of Lombok has again spewed clouds of ash into the air — causing Australian airlines to cancel flights to and from Bali.
Govt compromises on backpacker tax
THE Federal Government has bowed to pressure and lowered the rate of its planned backpacker tax from 32.5 per cent to 19 per cent.
Abbott’s PM bid ‘dead, buried cremated’
FORMER prime minister Tony Abbott has ruled out a return to the leadership, as the Coalition’s popularity takes a battering.
Court wades into Timor Sea row
AUSTRALIA has been dealt a blow in its feud over access to oilfields in the Timor Sea after an international court ruled to take up East Timor’s case.
Position, punches are key for Connor
BALI police have again grilled Australian woman Sara Connor over her role in the death of an officer, focusing on her precise positioning and whether or not she saw him punched.
Two hairs vital in alleged killer trial
A MAN charged with the murder of a nurse who has not been seen in more than 30 years violently raped another three women, DNA evidence indicates, a trial heard today.
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.
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Cold case Charges 30 years after nurse’s murder
YOUNG nurse Mary Louise Wallace was last seen getting into Robert John Adams’ car in 1983. Her body has never been found. More than three decades later, Adams has been charged with her murder.
Fly in style Qantas unveils new first class pyjamas
PASSENGERS flying at the pointy end of Qantas planes will now sleep in even more luxury, with the company unveiling new Martin Grant-designed first class pyjamas.
Editorial Fear of Greens stops NSW acting on sharks
PUBLIC safety is a right and the fact there has been yet another shark attack on an unprotected NSW north coast beach is evidence of the need for urgent action.
Loophole ‘Groomer’ left free to mix with kids
A BLUE Card loophole has allowed a child sex offender to mix openly with kids at a Gold Coast surf club.
Trainer’s wife SA Jockey club sued over high-heel fall
THE WIFE of a prominent horse trainer is suing the South Australian Jockey Club after breaking her hip when her high heel became wedged between pavers.
Local options Councillors blow stack over interstate carbon credits
BUYING carbon credits interstate has been all but abandoned as the Adelaide City Council moves to explore options closer to home.
Gang war fears Man charged over carpark execution
UPDATE: A MAN has been charged with murder over the daylight execution of a man at a northern suburbs car park amid fears of a gang war.
Grand gesture Fan’s plea: Turn Swan St into Bulldog St
A WESTERN Bulldogs fan is pushing for Richmond’s Swan St to be renamed Bulldogs St to mark the clubs first AFL Grand Final for 55 years.
Body-in-suitcase Police finish Mosman Park home probe
FORENSIC police have finished scouring the Mosman Park home of murdered Perth woman Annabelle Chen.
Cancelled trips Ash cloud halts Perth flights to Bali
FLIGHTS to Bali have been cancelled due to a volcanic ash cloud from Mt Rinjani.
Rivulet collapse Myer site audit reveals concerns
THE owner of Hobart’s Cat and Fiddle Arcade says he is “deeply disappointed” by information revealed in the paperwork surrounding the collapse of the building.
Tourism Airbnb remains a work in progress
AN accommodation expert says the State Government is “coming to terms” with the sharing economy, with indications it is willing to reconsider the Airbnb threshold.
Funding discussions Gunner asks advice on Independents
CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner has asked the Remuneration Tribunal how to resource the five independent MLAs to better scrutinise his government
Nirvana robbed Popular Larrakeyah restaurant broken in to
A POPULAR restaurant in Larrakeyah is the latest victim in a string of boozy break-ins
Car smash closes major highway
HEAVY traffic delays are expected on the Princes Highway after a car crashed into a power pole and into the side of a fast food restaurant.
Excavator flips into Coast building
AN EXCAVATOR crane has flipped into a low-rise apartment building at Rainbow Bay on the Southern Gold Coast this morning.
Time to treat for ticks Blood-sucking insects moving in
CANINE owners have been urged to check their best friends for bloodsucking vermins as warmer weather has brought an early start to the tick season.
