National News
The pain of living credit card free
David and Libby Koch IT MAY seem responsible to live credit card free and only spend what you have, but as one couple found out, it can work against you
Alleged NT stabber charged with murder
A man has been charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of a French tourist in the Northern Territory.
10-year-old dies playing basketball
A 10-year-old boy has collapsed and died at a basketball tournament in Perth, after paramedics tried desperately to revive him.
Drug arrests at Subsonic festival
TWENTY people have been charged after police found amphetamines, LSD, ketamine, ecstasy and cannabis at the Subsonic music festival.
Five people hospitalised in heatwave
IN A dramatic start to summer, five people have been hospitalised with heat-related complaints as the mercury climbs.
Outback stabbing ‘random and obscure’
THE man accused of the stabbing death of a French tourist remains in hospital under police guard.
Body+Soul Ultimate December What’s On guide
IT’S time to enjoy the summer weather, make a splash and kickstart the Christmas festivities. Here’s your ultimate What’s On in December guide.
Body+Soul How to kickstart your day without any caffeine
IT’S HOW most of us start the day, but chugging coffee isn’t the only way to put a spring in your step. David Smiedt finds out the best chemical-free energy boosters.
School closures School’s out ... forever
AS the 3.15pm siren sounds at the end of the day, the nine children from Edithburgh Primary laugh and play as they make their way out on to the school grounds. In 12 days, it will be for the last time.
Footy fan Port Adelaide’s oldest supporter
IN her 107 years, Thelma Pope has lived through five British monarchs, two world wars, 25 prime ministers and the Great Depression but one thing hasn’t changed – her love for Port Adelaide Football Club.
Victoria
Gun laws States and PM unite on Adler shotgun ban
AUSTRALIA’S import ban on the lever-action Adler A110 shotgun can be lifted next year with a national agreement on a new D licence, limiting it to a handful of professional shooters.
Festive season Where are Melbourne’s best Xmas lights?
SOCIAL media and FOMO is driving a double-barrel boom in extravagant Christmas light displays as crowds flock to see them across Melbourne.
Supervised contact Dad tells judge his ex-wife is a witch
A FATHER trying to get unsupervised access to his children accused his ex-wife of being a witch and told the Family Court she used sorcery to make their kids sick.
OPEN SKIES Air deal with China boosts tourism
A HISTORIC new “open skies” pact between Australia and China will be unveiled today in a multi-billion dollar boost for tourism and trade.
Rookie heroes The kids who save lives on Perth beaches
IF you find yourself struggling in the surf this summer, the hand reaching out to save you could be a teenager’s. It's a huge burden for these youngsters.
Skydive simulator Come fly with me... without leaping
EVER wanted to fly but didn’t like the thought of leaping out of a plane?
Sea Shepherd Vessel opens to the public
MORE than 1000 curious visitors have taken the opportunity to get a glimpse of what life is like on board a state-of-the-art anti-whaling vessel.
Australia’s best kept beach secret is out
ONLY one Tasmanian beach made the cut and an unknown beach has taken out the top spot in a new list that ranks the cream of the country’s spectacular coastline.
Million dollar abode The odd little shack on Darwin’s prestige row
Rick Trippe has the distinct honour of owning the smallest house on Darwin’s millionaire's row
Brazen attack Third Darwin cabbie assaulted in a month
ANOTHER Darwin taxi driver has been assaulted by thugs
Chilling email: ‘I’ll stab you’
A PREVIOUSLY convicted woman-basher has been jailed for another two months for threatening via email to kill a woman.
Thunderstorms headed for the Coast
PARTS of the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales are expected to be lashed by another summer storm today.
“Coward” jailed for roadside attacks
A MAN who attacked two strangers leaving both with long-term injuries, has been slammed as a “serious violent coward”.
Hampton has moving words
THE newest North Queensland Toyota Cowboy recruit knows all too well how daunting making a big move can be.
