Assange's father says it's time to put 'serious' pressure on UK, US to bring home 'son of the Australian soil'
As the world waits for the verdict on whether the WikiLeaks founder will be extradited to the US, his father John Shipton says Australia should consider imposing "not too brutal" restrictions on our allies.
Independent inquiry launched into fatal Taipan army helicopter crash
The fatal crash off the coast of Queensland last year killed four defence personnel.
'Devastated' Brayshaw retires from AFL following concussion in finals collision with Brayden Maynard
Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw's AFL career is over, after the 2021 premiership player is ruled out of playing football due to neurological testing following his concussion in last year's qualifying final.
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analysis:Australia could get the world's most expensive anti-sub warship, but the numbers are as complex as shipbuilding
Getting in early with cutting-edge and developmental military programs can yield huge benefits, and involves expensive gambles, but recent global events have shown the option of deploying surface vessels without humans could prove invaluable, writes Andrew Greene.
Russian linked to Medibank hack reportedly detained for alleged cyber crimes
Russian man Aleksandr Ermakov, who was named responsible for the 2022 Medibank hack, has reportedly been detained in Russia over alleged cyber crimes.
Comedian Eric André brings 'anarchy’ and 'big, bombastic jokes' to the stage for his Australian tour
You might know comedian Eric André from his painfully funny celebrity interviews, now he's bringing his house of mirrors to Australia.
Australian Capital Territory
WorkSafe ACT identifies 70 cubic metres of asbestos-ridden mulch at Canberra site
Mulch laced with bonded asbestos is discovered at a residential complex in Canberra, as one landscaping company describes learning their products contain the material as "a major kick in the guts".
ACT prisoner who helped start major riot over cigarettes and dessert sentenced to three years in jail
Canberra prisoner George George has been sentenced to three years' jail over his involvement in a major prison riot at the Alexander Maconochie Centre in 2020 which caused more than $1.6 million in damage.
Police officer won't face criminal charges over arrest in which protester suffered serious injuries
An Australian Federal Police officer will not be charged over the arrest of a protester who suffered serious injuries, after the conclusion of an internal investigation into the incident.
Western Australia
WA man on trial for alleged damage to Aboriginal dreaming site in landmark test of state's new heritage laws
The trial will hear arguments as to whether every change to the physical landscape constitutes damage to an Aboriginal spiritual site.
Outback bushfire closes main freight link between WA and eastern states
Bushfires have closed the Eyre Highway for the second time this summer, with no confirmation of when the critical road route will reopen.
WA's domestic gas export policy no longer fit for purpose, report says
A report into WA's domestic gas reservation policy declares it is no longer fit for purpose, is unlikely to mitigate gas shortfalls and could threaten thousands of jobs.
Victoria
North Melbourne sacks Tarryn Thomas, AFL hands down 18-week suspension
The AFL has handed Tarryn Thomas an 18-week suspension amidst allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women, while North Melbourne has cancelled his contract for behaviour "not compatible with the club's or the team's values".
Assange's father says it's time to put 'serious' pressure on UK, US to bring home 'son of the Australian soil'
As the world waits for the verdict on whether the WikiLeaks founder will be extradited to the US, his father John Shipton says Australia should consider imposing "not too brutal" restrictions on our allies.
Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January
Australians are still suffering from budget airline Bonza's unreliability issues, one year after its launch.
Tasmania
Premier stands by candidate whose COVID comments are called 'dangerous' and 'misleading' by medical body
Dr Julie Sladden has been a vocal opponent of COVID-19 vaccines — now she's a Liberal candidate in the Tasmanian election. The AMA says it's "untenable", but the premier is backing her.
Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January
Australians are still suffering from budget airline Bonza's unreliability issues, one year after its launch.
Tasmanian Labor says stadium can't be built at Macquarie Point, but AFL boss says it's 'pivotal' to the deal
Labor insists it will "negotiate a better deal" on Tasmania's contract with the AFL, believing a stadium cannot be built at Macquarie Point — but that comes as news to the AFL's boss.
South Australia
Second person charged over death of SA mum allegedly murdered before house set on fire
A woman is charged over the death of South Australian mother Krystal Marshall, who was allegedly murdered before the house in which her remains were found was set alight.
Outback bushfire closes main freight link between WA and eastern states
Bushfires have closed the Eyre Highway for the second time this summer, with no confirmation of when the critical road route will reopen.
Keith Yandle pleads not guilty to murder but admits killing victim found in underground bunker
A man charged over the death of Steven Murphy, whose remains were found in an underground bunker at a property in Adelaide's north, has pleaded not guilty to murder but has admitted to killing the victim.
Queensland
Large ship banned from Australia after sitting stranded in busy port for months during cyclone season
Bulk carrier KMAX Leader broke down in a Queensland port in October last year, prompting safety concerns as mechanical issues kept it there for months.
Gold Coast surf life saver and former police officer jailed over child exploitation material
Prominent Gold Coast surf life saver and former police officer Graeme John Maxwell Byrne, 74, will spend the next five months in prison after being found with images and videos in Interpol's most serious category of child exploitation material.
Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January
Australians are still suffering from budget airline Bonza's unreliability issues, one year after its launch.
Northern Territory
Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January
Australians are still suffering from budget airline Bonza's unreliability issues, one year after its launch.
'They poop on cars, they poop everywhere': Feral peacocks wreak havoc on outback town
If you find yourself in need of a pet peacock, the tiny outback town of Elliott can help. Locals have found a unique solution to deal with about 30 fine-feathered fowls running wild in the town.
Zachary Rolfe argues to narrow Kumanjayi Walker evidence, days before scheduled inquest appearance
As the coronial inquest into the shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes today, lawyers for former NT Police officer Zachary Rolfe have foreshadowed a series of objections he will raise when he takes the stand.
New South Wales
No plan in place to move Lismore flood survivors into permanent housing, report finds
Two years after major flooding in NSW, an auditor-generals's report outlines how hundreds of survivors are still waiting to move into temporary accommodation.
Blood found at two sites as police search for former TV host and partner
Police believe former Network 10 host Jesse Baird can help over the disappearance of his 29-year-old partner, whose possessions were found in a Sydney skip-bin.
Developers are approaching areas mooted for rezoning. What should you do if you're made an offer?
With more than 30 locations in Sydney potentially set to be rezoned for higher density housing, developers are reportedly approaching residents and offering to buy their homes.
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