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Where Australia Day means ‘thankyou’
PAUL TOOHEY in ARNHEM LAND WHILE some denounce Australia Day as Invasion Day, an Aboriginal clan from Arnhem Land uses it to welcome doctors, nurses, teachers, police to their land and to thank them.
One in two Aussies looking for work
A NEW job is on the New Year to-do list for about half of all workers – and it’s not because they’re depressed about the end of summer holidays.
‘Take it off, you Muslim terrorist’
A WOMAN has been caught on camera allegedly abusing a Muslim university student, screaming out ‘f**k you! Take it off’.
‘The bail system is broken’: Calls for reform
VICTORIA’s top cop Graham Ashton and Premier Daniel Andrews have expressed frustration over the state’s bail laws.
Families remember CBD victims
LATEST: FAMILIES have paid tribute to their loved ones killed in the senseless violence in Melbourne’s CBD on Friday.
Melbourne rampage accused’s home town in shock
JUST a few weeks ago, Dimitrious “Jimmy” Gargasoulas was knocking about Coober Pedy. Now the locals have been left reeling.
Life in the Whitehouse by Obama’s chief photographer
HE spent eight years with the Obama’s and now, as they leave, we bring you some of the best moments captured by Whitehouse photographer Peter Souza.
Violent protests break out near Donald Trump parade route
VIOLENT protests have broken out in a pocket of Washington DC, with bins being lit on fire, windows smashed, cars vandalised and rocks pegged at police officers.
Tragic victims Tears, tributes for our ‘bubble of joy’
BEAUTIFUL Jessica Mudie, described by her family as “an inspiration” and “a bright bubble of joy” was excited as she strolled through Melbourne on Friday. Seconds later, she was dead, mowed down by a maniac in a speeding car.
Study shock Nine out of 10 Sydney pools could kill
AS many as nine out of 10 backyard swimming pools in Sydney are failing safety inspections, with one council recording a noncompliance rate as high as 98 per cent.
Blaze Arson suspected after car fire
A SOUTHEAST Queensland resident has spoken of hearing a ‘loud explosion’ before finding a car on fire in a suburban street.
Public service State bureaucracy keeps on growing
MINISTERIAL and executive staff, media spinners and government managers are the fastest growing occupations in the Palaszczuk Government’s ballooning bureaucracy.
Health news Immaturity mistaken for ADHD, report finds
A LANDMARK report linking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis to birthdate indicates the youngest children in a school class are most likely to be given medication, due to their immaturity being mistaken for mental disorders.
Tour Down Under Last day’s race a thriller in the city
SOME came from as far away as the Gold Coast, Newcastle and Perth while others converged on city streets from Golden Grove, Holden Hill and Seacliff Park.
Family speaks CBD driver’s mum: ‘I’m ashamed of him’
THE mother of the accused CBD rampage driver has apologised to the families involved and says she is ashamed to be his mum.
Formal complaint Accused’s behaviour became more erratic
FRUSTRATED police made a formal complaint about bail being granted to accused Melbourne CBD killer Dimitrious “Jimmy’’ Gargasoulas by a bail justice six days before the Bourke St massacre.
Fringe World Barbu 'kooky, camp, daring and dazzling'
Barbu may well be the runaway hit of Fringe World 2017.
Fire Patients evacuated from Mt Lawley hospital
PATIENTS were briefly evacuated from St John of God hospital in Mt Lawley this afternoon after a fire broke out in the building.
Member exclusive From the editor’s desk
EDITOR Matt Deighton gives our subscribers direct access to the newsroom.
Facilities upgrade Boom town to get welcome relief
A SHORTAGE of public toilet facilities is a testament to Campbell Town’s success at enticing travellers to stop there, the town’s Mayor says.
Australia Day All welcome on Jan 26
WHILE some denounce Australia Day as Invasion Day, an Aboriginal clan from northeast Arnhem Land uses it to welcome doctors, nurses, teachers, police and the community to their land and to thank them for their contributions
Free meat tray Long lines for NT News Australia Day meat tray
THERE were hundreds of happy, meat-eating NT News readers yesterday who flocked to Beta Berrimah Butchers
Centrelink sends heavies after debtors
A GEELONG man has slammed Centrelink for unnecessarily sending a debt collector to get back the $150 he was overpaid.
Passengers stuck on SeaWorld ride
PASSENGERS on the Storm Coaster ride at Sea World were stuck for about 15 minutes in what the theme park have called a “routine ride stoppage”.
Cairns could host Trump visit
QUEENSLAND may be the first Australian state to host new US President Donald Trump with one city a potential base for Air Force One during nearby APEC meetings.
Lawnmowers race to glory
Townsville rev heads have taken their passion for motorsport to the next level turning ride-on mowers into racing machines.
