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Cruise tragedy sparks calls for tighter safety rules on Great Barrier Reef
The death of an 80-year-old woman who was left on a remote tropical island after a cruise stop has reignited debate over passenger safety standards on the Great Barrier Reef. Source link
Vic gov agencies flying blind on server security, audit finds
Improved IT asset managed called for. Source link
Man jailed for ramming car through gates of Russian consulate in Sydney
Confronting body-worn footage showing the incident was played in court during the sentencing of 40-year-old Rimi Abraham. Source link
Man jailed over theft of Virgin van driven on Canberra Airport tarmac
A man who drove through the airport’s perimeter fence three times in 2023 has been sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court. Source link
Police find suspected human remains during search of rural property
Police divers, cadaver dogs and SES have been searching a property at Cressbrook Creek, north of Toowoomba, as they investigate the alleged murder of Paul Woods. Source link
Some alleged Kununurra child offenders 'belong in detention', WA minister says
Children accused of being involved in a crime spree in Western Australia’s north “belong in detention”, the state’s Corrective Services Minister says. Source link
Canberra father allegedly threatens daughter and friends with axe outside school
The man is warned that he came close to being remanded in custody, with the magistrate saying he is on a “knife-edge”. Source link
How Hurricane Melissa defied hurdles to become the 'storm of the century'
Dubbed the “storm of the century”, Hurricane Melissa shook off three different meteorological conditions that normally weaken major hurricanes. Source link
Fifita makes Bennett reunion official by joining Rabbitohs after Titans exit
After flirting with exits from the Titans previously, David Fifita makes his move official, joining the South Sydney Rabbitohs on a deal for the next two seasons. Source link
Fake admiral peddling 'bogus' scheme found a year after vanishing
Peter Cowell’s whereabouts have been unknown since July 2024, but the ABC has tracked him down to suburban Perth. Source link