Dingo attack led to backpacker’s drowning: coroner
A young backpacker drowned after she was forced into waters by dingoes at a popular holiday destination while on a working holiday, a coroner has found.
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Library loses literary awards after ‘martyr’ blowback
A library has lost its role managing a state's literary awards, after an Indigenous writer was criticised for her comments about a slain Hamas leader.
Flooding forces closure of town’s hospital and schools
The mayor of an outback community forced to close its hospital, schools and courts due to a flood threat says it's been so wet "even the ducks have left town".
‘Players are hostages’: Iran’s women backflip on anthem
Iranian Australians have thrown their support behind the Iran women's football team with one claiming the players would "get rid" of their hijabs if they could.
Anti-Semitism laws banning chants draws mixed reaction
Critics have slammed new laws designed to combat anti-Semitism as overreach, but a last-minute change reduces a minister's extraordinary powers.
Snorkeller airlifted to hospital after shark attack
A man is in a stable condition in hospital after being attacked by a shark on the Great Barrier Reef.
‘Cool off’: mum turned away before murder, inquest told
An inquest for a woman murdered by her husband has been adjourned after a last minute claim that the mother was turned away by police and told to "cool off".
Man shot by police charged with string of offences
A man shot by police has been hit with several offences while recovering in hospital after being accused of pulling a gun on officers following a car crash.
Call to ban kids under 16 riding e-bikes and e-scooters
Children shouldn't be allowed to use e-mobility devices and adults should keep to a 10km/h limit, a state parliamentary committee recommends.
Man shot after allegedly pulling gun on police
A man is in hospital with gunshot wounds after allegedly threatening police with a firearm, the fourth of a spate of incidents in just over a day.
Cops ‘missed chances’ before mum set on fire by husband
Officers incorrectly granted a man bail, wrongly filed a complaint and couldn't open an important file before a young mum was murdered, a coroner has heard.
‘Hotter than the sun’: alleged copper thief in hospital
A man accused of attempting to steal copper from an 11,000 volt cable has been burnt by a fireball "hotter than the surface of the sun".
Cyclone threat firms as far north braces for bucketing
Areas already hard hit by flooding are bracing for another deluge, with a tropical cyclone forecast to cross the coast in coming days.
Punishing storm eases but leaves trail of destruction
An unusually long-lasted and destructive weather system that formed over the Australian desert is weakening as a potential cyclone looms elsewhere.
‘Not appropriate’: killer released by cop before attack
A man who stabbed and set his wife alight after being released by a police officer should have applied for bail in front of a magistrate, a coroner has heard.
Couple on ‘bucket list’ trip before fatal zipline fall
A woman riding a tandem zipline through a rainforest canopy felt a sharp drop but her husband thought it was staff playing a prank, a coroner has heard.
Mum accused of killing son in crash to stay in custody
A woman facing manslaughter and drug charges following her son's death in a car crash has asked a magistrate to split her charges into separate cases.
‘She’s in the sky’: K’gari tragedy teen farewelled
Canadian teen Piper James has been farewelled at a funeral after her death on K'gari, where her body was found surrounded by dingoes.
Syndicate ‘busted’ after drugs seized, dozens charged
Dozens have been charged with hundreds of offences after a nine-month police operation seized more than $3 million worth of drugs in central Queensland.
‘Need to talk to mum’: parents charged with son’s death
Two young parents have been charged with their little son's manslaughter after the boy died at a police station following a horror crash.
Shots fired, police car rammed in dangerous attack
Police have been forced to open fire on a driver seconds before a blue ute allegedly tried to run down officers and rammed a patrol car in central Australia.
Man accused of ‘cowardly’ New Year attack seeks bail
A young man on bail for alleged violence in NSW is accused of punching a man as he walked away from a confrontation hours into the new year, a judge has heard.
Alleged axe attack victims ‘terrified’ over bail bid
A man allegedly attacked and injured his neighbours with a tomahawk after a series of "mundane" disputes over noise and street parking, a judge has heard.
Record flooding to wash over outback natural wonder
Weeks of monsoon rain and flooding across central Australia could lead to record flooding at one of the country's natural wonders.
Alleged newborn murder victim had ‘myriad’ injuries
The police case against a father accused of murdering his newborn son involves extensive medical evidence and multiple agencies, a magistrate has been told.
‘Do better’: family’s powerful message after DV murder
The loved ones of a woman murdered by her ex-partner in a jealous rage have challenged men to do more to combat domestic violence.
Childcare workers on ‘ick’ alert after abuse scandals
Childcare centre staff have been urged to report uncomfortable incidents as the industry reels from sexual abuse scandals and child-safety concerns.
Call for more action after synagogue gates rammed
Urgent and stronger action is required after a utility was reversed into the gates of Brisbane's main synagogue, Jewish community leaders say.
Jewish leader condemns ramming of city synagogue
A Jewish leader has called for the passing of contentious laws targeting antisemitism after a man was charged for an alleged attack on a synagogue.
Golly: what an incredible lifetime of devoted service
Police have gathered in their hundreds to farewell one of the nation's leading police officers on his final day before retirement after a battle with cancer.
Club stabbing accused asks for time to prepare defence
A kitchen hand who allegedly stalked and repeatedly stabbed a co-worker and two others has finally fronted court after undergoing medical treatment.