The Editorial Team

Liz is news.com.au’s deputy editor. She began her career in magazines at The Australian Women’s Weekly, going on to work in newspapers before joining news.com.au. She started as a senior reporter in 2014 before becoming news editor and then deputy. Liz has appeared on national TV and radio as a commentator discussing news stories, politics and social issues.

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Social Media

A disturbing post was published to the popular Facebook group Australians Filming Police. Picture: Facebook

Facebook threat: ‘Heads on sticks’

FEDERAL police are looking into a shocking threat against cops published by a “verified” Facebook page with more than 17,000 followers.

Books

Books for your summer reading stack

LOOKING for honest reading recommendations from regular people? Here are our favourite reads from 2017.

ExplainerMind

AT LEAST 12 pedestrians have been struck by an out-of-control car on Flinders St between Elizabeth and Swanston streets in the heart of Melbourne this afternoon. The driver of the car has been arrested by police. Commuters were making their way to and from the city’s main train station around 4.40pm when the white SUV collided with pedestrians.

Driver’s ‘mental health plan’ explained

THE GP-issued treatment plan the Flinders St driver was on is a frequently misunderstood tool for managing mental health problems.

VIC

Accused Flinders Street rampage driver Saeed Noori leaves Melbourne West Police Station after being released from hospital. Picture: Mark Stewart

Driver’s ‘missed appointment’

THE driver in the Melbourne attack had a history of mental illness, and had missed a medical appointment that day. He’s left hospital, is in custody, and has been interviewed by police.

Entertainment

App for My week:Podcasts app, free for iPhone and iPad

Our picks for the best podcasts

This year storytelling took over music in the earbuds of commuters. Here are the best podcasts to listen to over the holidays.

North America

Australian woman, Justine Ruszczyk Damond, killed by MPLS police officer, Minneapolis. Picture: Supplied MUST CREDIT Stephen Govel

The promise the cops didn’t keep

THE father of the Australian woman shot and killed by a US policeman says he’s “deeply concerned” the a probe into her death has been mishandled.

Careers

Close-up Of Businessman Reading Resume With Tea Cup On Desk

How Aussies can survive robot takeover

MILLENNIAL jobseekers already have to fight for a shrinking number of jobs. Soon they’ll have to fight against machines.

Christmas

Proof we’re a nation of slackers

AUSTRALIA, you bunch of lazy b**tards. Figures from the national postal provider show we should be ashamed of ourselves.

Asia

An Australian man, Isaac Emmanuel Roberts, was brought into a media conference today in Bali wearing a black balaclava over his head and bright orange prisoner shorts and shirt. He and two other suspects sat on chairs behind officials, guarded by two officers also wearing balaclavas and carrying rifles. He was arrested in Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali, after arriving from Bangkok by Thai Air allegedly bringing drugs. Picture: Lukman Bintoro

Why Aussie was in a balaclava

A SUSPECTED Australian drug mule complained about the “ridiculous” stunt he endured in Bali — but there was a good reason for it.

Drinks

Booze prices could go through the roof

ALCOHOL prices could skyrocket under a drastic new strategy to curb Australia’s drinking problem.

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