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Jewish leaders attend Melbourne synagogue for anniversary of firebombing
Leaders of international Jewish communities have walked through the debris of an Melbourne synagogue a year after it was firebombed as two accused men faced court. Source link
Major incident causes traffic chaos, train problems ahead of AC/DC concert
A serious crash on one of Perth’s major freeway’s brings train services to a halt and caused traffic chaos in the city’s south. Source link
Arthur Higgins, broadcaster who covered Moon landing and 9/11, dies aged 85
A sports aficionado whose baritone voice earned him the nickname “Big Daddy”, Higgins read the news on Channel Nine, the ABC and a slew of Australian radio stations over the course of his 57 years in the media. Source link
Tasmanian minister censured for 'vindictive' withdrawal of footy club's funding
Tasmanian parliamentarians have censured a minister for breaking his word to a local football club after it attended an election campaign media event with the opposition. Source link
Canberra man sentenced to 10 years in jail for manslaughter of partner
A Canberra man is sentenced to 10 years in jail for manslaughter, after the ACT Court of Appeal overturned his murder conviction for the death of his partner. Source link
Motive 'immaterial' in deciding if Toyah Cordingley's accused killer guilty
The judge presiding over the trial of Rajwinder Singh, accused of the 2018 murder of Toyah Cordingley, is summing up the case before the jury goes out to deliberate. Source link
Put baby bonus back on agenda, urges Costello, as birth rate slides
With Australia’s fertility rate at a new low and concerns about the economic impact on the future, the ex-treasurer behind the early 2000s baby boom says all options should be on the table to encourage more children. Source link
Locals called it 'Paedophile Island' but for Epstein it was 'perfect'
Little St James is commonly referred to “Epstein Island” and according to attorneys for his accusers, the island was the site of many crimes committed against underage girls. Source link
Global drug syndicate leader sentenced after striking 'unusual' deal
An international drug kingpin once described as “Asia’s El Chapo” is sentenced after an “unusual” deal between a former Australian attorney-general and Dutch authorities. Source link
Neo-Nazi protester leaves Australia after having visa revoked by minister
The South African neo-Nazi who sparked controversy during a protest outside NSW parliament has left Australia after his visa was revoked. Source link