Weeks after criticising the violence, Moudasser Taleb changed his tune
In just three weeks, everything changed for Moudasser Taleb.
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Winter warmth set fair as high pressure keeps cold at bay
It's meant to be chilly midwinter but forecasters expect the mild spell to continue for a week.
ACT health minister to lobby federal counterparts on PBS failures
ACT health minister Meegan Fitzharris will lobby to make the PBS fairer.
Fernando Paulino found guilty of killing ex-wife
Huge roar fills Supreme Court as family and friends hear Teresa Paulino ex-husband convicted.
'No one could tell who could die': Blood test to predict high-risk flu
In a world first, Australian researchers have developed a blood test that predicts which flu patients will develop potentially life-threatening secondary infections needing urgent medical treatment.
ASX hits skids as banks slam into reverse
The ASX's strong two-day rally came to an abrupt end, as weak oil and the US rate hike proved reason enough for shares to retrace some of their recent gains.
'Bad news for families': Second energy retailer announces price hike
EnergyAustralia has announced it will increase electricity prices in Sydney by 19 per cent - or $346 a year - from July 1.
It's time to take federal donations reform out of the hands of politicians
National political donations reform must be handed to an independent expert
Far from protecting his reputation, Tony Abbott is trashing it
Is Tony Abbott's post-leadership decompensation entering its final stage where the real harm is to his own legacy?
Dramatic gonorrhoea increase in Goldfields region
Since January this year, there have been over 100 cases of gonorrhoea reported in the region, compared to 130 cases for the whole of 2016.
Aussie on a high as rate cut talk fades
The Australian dollar hit a two-month high on Thursday, boosted by positive local jobs data and a fall in the greenback after weak US inflation data.
Monopoly puts Canberra on the map
Canberra is in the red on the new Monopoly board.
Markets Live: Banks slam ASX into reverse
A powerful two-day rally in the ASX came to an abrupt end as banks swung from gains to losses, while a bumper jobs number pushes the Aussie higher.
Dockers no chance of playing finals according to Champion Data
Long-suffering Dockers' nuffies can comfortably book their holidays to Bali in September, with statistical kings Champion Data predicting Fremantle are no hope of playing finals.
Melbourne Rebels coach McGahan to depart
Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan will depart the Super Rugby club at the end of the season.
'Huge inflow of cash' into equities: Coppo
Bell Potter veteran trader Richard Coppleson says by far the "biggest reason" markets are recovering was the positive boost from surging superannuation funds.
It could happen here: Australian buildings cloaked in flammable cladding
It is understood the same type of cladding that fuelled the London highrise fire has been installed on Australian buildings.
New buses to have phone charging ports
Changes are coming to Brisbane buses with some set to get longer and also allow you to charge your phone while on board.
Not a cent paid from government's taxi hardship fund
When the Andrews government announced that it would spend $50 million to help people in the taxi industry in urgent financial need, hire car operator Adam Lust did not hesitate to apply.
Seselja to host drinks for ACL's Lyle Shelton
The ACT senator denied it's a fundraiser, saying it's been a 'tough year' for the ACL.
Report shows the extent of the government gender pay gap
Would a "gender lens" help close APS pay gaps?
The world of reptiles it is not so simple, UC research finds
Temperature is a key factor in sex determination in reptiles, a new study has found.
Paper trail leads to $10k fine for Perth illegal dumper
A dumped filing cabinet filled with tell tale paperwork has led WA's environmental watchdog to catch and fine a Perth man $10,000 for illegal dumping.
Boyd's move to centre provides more questions than answers
Nobody doubts Darius Boyd's quality as a footballer but his move to left centre shows how high the stakes are for the Maroons as Kevin Walters tries to engineer an upset at ANZ Stadium.
I can quit with a little help from my friends
The larger your non-smoking social network the higher chance you'll be able to quit smoking.
Man charged with attempted murder after alleged abduction
A Cairns man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly abducted a woman from her home.
'It's still in my neck': ABC journalist hit by bullet in besieged Marawi
ABC journalist Adam Harvey been hit in the neck by a stray bullet while working in the Philippines.
'This is outrageous': Liberals rush to defend colleagues facing contempt charges
Members of Malcolm Turnbull's cabinet have rushed to the defence of their ministerial colleagues over remarks about the judiciary that have landed them in court and facing possible contempt charges.
Speed planting for singles: plant the seed of a new relationship this weekend
Sick of online, speed, blind dating? Here is something completely different for Canberra singles to try.
Firefighters union seeks to block release of bullying inquiry
The firefighters union has launched an extraordinary attempt to block the release of an investigation into workplace bullying, sexism, discrimination and harassment in Victorian firefighting services.
Facing possible $1 million fine, Belle Gibson 'thumbs her nose' at court
Facing a possible $1m fine, disgraced blogger has again failed to turn up to court for her own case.
These rescued puppies need a new home: Can you help?
Could these adorable pictures of some recently rescued puppies break the internet? We think they could go pretty close.
Meet Sydney's biggest hippie chick
American artist Shepard Fairey's "Peace Waratah" is the largest art mural ever seen in Sydney.
Man peers out of window as fire engulfs London flats
Seven hours after a ferocious blaze began in west London, a lone man stood at his window watching hundreds of firefighters work.
Unemployment rate beats expectations 'by a country mile'
The number of hours worked by Australians has surged by the most in a decade after the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in four years on Thursday.
Caboolture university campus to switch from QUT to USC
Queensland University of Technology's Caboolture campus will be transferred to University of Sunshine Coast by next year in light of the USC's expansion in the region.
Jelly beans leave sour taste for the TAB
Free jelly beans have left a sour taste for the betting site TAB, which faces hefty fines and legal costs for breaching gambling advertising regulations.
Dogs trained in WA to detect water leaks
Sniffer dogs are being trained in Western Australia to see if they can detect leaks in underground water mains.
Thursday Throwdown: Will the Eagles be a pushover for the Cats?
Our crack(pot) panel returns to look ahead at all the action in Round 13 and most of the chatter surrounds West Coast's clash with Geelong at Domain Stadium on Thursday night.
Man hit by bus in Perth CBD
The man, believed to be in his sixties, has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital under priority one conditions.
United staffer videoed pushing 71-year-old to floor
Less than three months after making headlines for violently dragging a passenger off an overbooked flight in Chicago, United Airlines is in damage control mode again.
O'Dempsey to appeal McCulkin murder convictions
Vincent O'Dempsey will appeal his convictions for the murders of Barbara McCulkin and her two daughters 43 years ago.
How the Grenfell Tower fire unfolded
This is how the fire at the Grenfell Tower, part of a housing estate in London, unfolded.
Parliamentary privilege must be substantiated, MPs say
Independent MP Rob Cairns must be able to back up the sensational allegations of misconduct against former Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale, government MPs say.
Farewell Michael Gordon, a giant of journalism and the most decent of men
It's a rare day when both a prime minister and an opposition leader shower accolades upon a journalist.
Police find missing 14-year-old
ACT Policing held concerns for missing 14-year-old girl.
Cheika picks debutant in Wallabies team to take on Scotland
Queensland Reds winger Eto Nabuli will make his Test debut against Scotland on Saturday on the back of Henry Speight being ruled out with a hamstring strain following his two-try effort against Fiji last week.
Coalition air strikes on Raqqa cause 'staggering' civilian deaths
Air strikes by a US-led coalition have caused a "staggering" loss of civilian life in recent months around Raqqa, Syria.
Elderly man dies after being hit by motorcycle in Bassendean
Police confirmed the man had died as a result of his injuries on Thursday morning.
Out of sorts Goldstein is still No.1 says Brad Scott
North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says Todd Goldstein remains the club's No.1 ruckman and has backed the versatile big man to break out of his form slump against St Kilda on Friday night.