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Police charge 19-year-old after young man run over while sleeping in swag
Police charge a man after an investigation into an incident at a WA rodeo that left an 18-year-old with a collapsed lung and broken ribs. Source link
School sorry for 'unacceptable' Charlie Kirk costume at Halloween event
A school investigation has been launched after an Adelaide teacher allegedly dressed up as slain US conservative activist Charlie Kirk for Halloween, with the school’s principal slamming the decision to wear such a costume as “completely unacceptable”. Source link
Trailer for Michael Jackson biopic released a year behind schedule — with a glaring gap
Antoine Fuqua’s movie was meant to be released months ago, but was delayed twice because of reshoots and eventually pushed back to April 2026 — a whole year behind schedule. Source link
With India's World Cup victory, women's cricket is forever changed
In a short period of time, women’s cricket in India has travelled from uneven, dusty grounds to floodlit stadiums packed with roaring fans. The team’s upset victory promises yet more investment in the women’s game from the world’s most fanatical cricketing nation. Source link
'I super appreciate it': How Elon Musk lined up a trillion-dollar payday
Shareholders at Tesla’s Texas factory chanted “Elon, Elon” as they overwhelmingly approved the largest-ever CEO compensation package for the company’s controversial boss. Source link
Ley won't bite on leadership talk fuelled by 'good senator' Sarah Henderson
Sussan Ley has refused to bite on speculation about her leadership, after a Liberal colleague suggested she was losing the support of her party. Source link
Fears proposed EPA job cuts will leave environment unprotected
Conservation groups warn proposed job cuts to the NSW environment watchdog will leave the state vulnerable to waste dumping and illegal logging. Source link
Weatherald's 'pinch-yourself moment' as potential Ashes debut looms
Jake Weatherald feared playing for Australia was out of reach when dropped by South Australia, but a move to Tasmania has him on the verge of a Test debut. Source link
Can Kyrgios beat the best female player in the world? He thinks so
Nick Kyrgios insists he won’t be taking Aryna Sabalenka lightly but nor is he ready to be rolled by the women’s world number-one in their Battle of the Sexes clash. Source link
NAB employee charged over alleged role in $200m bank fraud syndicate
Police will allege the man used his position as a bank employee to assist the syndicate in applying for approximately $10 million worth of business loans. Source link