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Who is Australia's new top diplomat in the UK?
Australia’s next high commissioner to the United Kingdom’s time in politics was defined by consultative leadership, pizza politics and a gatecrashed press conference. Source link
A leaked memo brought down two senior BBC bosses — here's what it said
A leaked memo to the BBC’s editorial standards board has dominated headlines in Britain and led to the resignations of two board members. Here’s a look at what has happened and how the bosses responded. Source link
Woman and child drown in Dandenong Creek in Melbourne's south-east
Police believe a woman went to the aid of a child drowning in the creek, before also getting into difficulty on Monday afternoon. Source link
If your child wants an e-bike or e-scooter, this is what you need to know
E-bikes and e-scooters might sound like an exciting gift for a teenager or child, but experts say there are several things to consider before buying one. Source link
Police investigate death of one-year-old boy in Ballarat
Detectives from the homicide squad have spoken to two adults following the death of a one-year-old boy in regional Victoria. Source link
WA Stolen Generations redress scheme opens to right 'insidious' past
Survivors of the Stolen Generations in Western Australia can now apply for $85,000 in compensation as part of a government redress scheme. Source link
Reports of person armed with machete at Alice Springs shopping centre
Northern Territory police are responding to multiple reports of a person armed with a machete at the Yeperenye Shopping Centre in Alice Springs. Source link
E-scooter rider's crash death reopens road rule debate in SA
Changes to road rules allowing e-scooters to be used on some public roads in South Australia are the subject of renewed debate, following the death of a man using one of the devices. Source link
Canberra man jailed after being found guilty of child sexual offences
Canberra man Shegu Bobb has been sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court for a series of sexual offences against an 11-year-old girl, after a jury found him guilty earlier this year. Source link
Spirit of Tasmania operator was 'insolvent,' audit says, but board disagrees
A report by Tasmania’s auditor-general pointing out the financial challenges facing TT-Line show the ferry operator was insolvent in August, despite a $400 million increase in its borrowing capacity. Source link