ASX slips on geopolitical tensions
A spike in oil and gold producing shares was not enough to lift the ASX200 on Friday as investors fear the fallout from the Iran-Israel crisis.
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Albo defiant against Trump’s AUKUS call
Speaking from Fiji, the Prime Minister knocked back claims the AUKUS defence pact had been derailed after the Pentagon announced a review into the program.
Police catch man alleged to have publicly exposed himself to child
NT Police have arrested a 35-year-old man who allegedly indecently exposed himself to a young girl in Palmerston. Read the latest
Penbo: App-ocalypse now! Why can’t we just watch the cricket?
Modern technology has not made everything better. In fact it’s made trying to watch sport and movies far worse, writes David Penberthy.
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Man faces court over alleged six-year stalking spree
Police allege this 36-year-old North Queenslander stalked three men. DETAILS.
Highway heroics: Gold Coast cops and incredible bravery on M1
From delivering babies on the side of the M1 to putting their own lives in danger, dedicated Gold Coast police officers have been recognised for the commitment to the job. Read their stories.
Drugged-up driver crashes car at high speed, kills passenger
While being followed across Toowoomba by police, a young man ran red lights and hit speeds of up to 150km/h. What happened next claimed the life of his 18-year-old passenger.
Why Demons have been forced into mass changes
North Hobart will face the biggest test in the SFL Premier League when it welcomes Lauderdale on Saturday and the Demons already have their back against the wall at the selection table.
‘Honour of my life’: Alice Springs mayor drops re-election bid
Alice Springs Mayor Matt Paterson will not seek re-election in August. Find out his reason why.
Chief rejects calls for independent death in custody investigation
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro claims politicians’ calls for an independent investigation into a young man’s death in custody are ‘appalling’, despite backing from family and human rights groups.
Tragedies, triumphs … and that ‘Mr Potato Head’ moment
With a lifetime of tragedies behind her, the woman who finally ousted Peter Dutton on her third attempt knows a thing or two about perseverance. Here, she tells her story, and exactly what happened with that ill-fated fundraiser.
Industry inquiry aims to make sugar cane fuel a sweet success
Officials in one of North Queensland’s sweetest industries have welcomed a push by the state government to turn their business into a powerhouse by generating alternative fuel sources.
Model Erin McNaught shares son’s shock cancer diagnosis
Australian model and actor Erin McNaught has shared horror news about her young son Obi, after noticing a “rapid decline” in his health.
Massive call on Higgins’ $2.4m payout
A corruption body has made a major call on the $2.4m payout awarded to Brittany Higgins after she alleged she was raped by Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.
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