“It was unbecoming, it was cynical and it was just weird that this has occurred, and Australians will be scratching their heads.” Admittedly, this style of attack requires some revision of Labor’s constant criticism of the former prime minister for not taking enough responsibility, weaponized by relentlessly repeating Morrison’s lamentable excuse about “not holding a…
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Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation telehealth obstacle prevents house-bound from accessing service
On his heyday, Alan Clark was a gun centre-forward who left everything on the field. Footy was in his blood. He earned best and fairest accolades at almost every suburban club he played for and as a player-coach proudly led the Frankston reserves to a gritty grand final showdown in 1971. They lost to the…
Somerton Man photo search focuses on Swinburne junior football snap from 1921
Amateur sleuthing has produced potentially tantalizing new evidence in the hunt for a photo depicting the mysterious Somerton Man when he was alive. Key points: Last month, Somerton Man researchers identified engineer and instrument maker Carl Webb as the unidentified figure A photo of Swinburne Technical College’s 1921 under-16 football team lists a “C Webb”…
Amneh al-Hazouri was sole provider for Lebanon family, sister says
The family of a woman who died after being shot by an unknown gunman in south-west Sydney on Saturday night says she was the innocent victim of a dispute in which she had no involvement, and had been the sole provider for her family in Lebanon. Hairdresser Amneh al-Hazouri, 39, known as Amy, and mother-of-two,…
BOM warns wet spring and summer could see more Queensland floods
Queenslanders are being warned to expect spring and summer conditions similar to the La Niña event that brought widespread flooding to parts of the state in February. Key points: The bushfire season is expected to be mild to moderate this year Meteorologist Laura Boekel says “quite a bit of flooding” is expected across Queensland Emergency…
NRL player Manase Fainu taken into custody after being found guilty of stabbing
On Monday, Judge Nanette Williams granted a detention application by crown prosecutors, rejecting a bid by Fainu to remain out on bail until a sentence hearing on October 7. Defense barrister Margaret Cunneen SC argued that the 24-year-old should temporarily retain his freedom for reasons including the mental health impacts of the trial, his desire…
Coronial inquest into three Indigenous women’s deaths linked to rheumatic heart disease in Doomadgee continues in Cairns
A coronial inquest examining the deaths of three Indigenous women in the north-western Queensland town of Doomadgee has begun its next stage in Cairns today, with family members saying “systematic, ingrained racism” was a contributing factor. Key points: Family members of one of the women said she regularly took her medication before becoming ill A…
Woman faces court charged with child abduction as Darwin girl Grace Hughes, 5, and mother remain missing
A woman charged with child abduction in relation to the disappearance of five-year-old Grace Hughes has faced court, as police continue to search for the Darwin girl. Key points: Juliet Oldroyd, 50, has faced court in Darwin charged with child abduction Police allege the charges relate to the disappearance of Grace Hughes, 5, who was…
Woman found dead in Bluewater bushland was in relationship with man arrested over her death, Queensland police say
Detectives say a man arrested over the death of a woman in north Queensland had been in a relationship with the victim for several months. Key points: Police say there were no domestic violence orders in place between the pair Autopsy results are set to be released tomorrow Authorities say the man was arrested at…
Fears person and dog were swept away in flooded Victorian creek
Police are calling for the public’s help following a report a person and a dog were swept away in a flooded creek in Victory‘s east early this morning. A person and a small dog were seen walking down Whittakers Road in Traralgon about 5.30am, before the person appeared to stop to roll up their trousers…