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Dead fish, foam seen on metro beaches despite overall low algal levels
Authorities say metropolitan testing shows Karenia algal levels remain low compared with last month, despite thick foam and fish deaths seen on some beaches in recent days. Source link
Son accused of killing father with crowbar had mental issues, court told
A NSW court is told heard Milenko Snjegota had limited capacity for reason when he allegedly murdered his 74-year-old father in their home near Wollongong. Source link
NZ launches inquiry into case of father who hid children in forest for years
Tom Phillips disappeared with his children in late 2021, in a case that drew global attention for his ability to evade arrest. Source link
Gold Coast mayor defends third business trip to Europe in two years
Mayor Tom Tate plans to travel to Italy in February next year to take part in the Winter Olympics torch relay. Source link
P-plater avoids jail for hit-and-run
A 21-year-old woman has been sentenced for being the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident which killed Albany woman Bronwyn Clark in July. Source link
ABC Classic's curated Christmas list has music for everyone
ABC Classic’s Christmas music selection has everyone covered, whether you’re a fan of choirs, orchestras, Christmas movies, operas, musicals or video games. Source link
Anderson expects England to pick same side for second Ashes Test
England are unlikely to tinker with their side for the second Ashes Test against Australia starting in Brisbane next week despite being thumped in the opening match, former fast bowler James Anderson has said. Source link
Man charged with murder of woman and girl in outback Queensland
A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 30-year-old woman and 10-year-old girl after a crash in the remote community of Doomadgee. Source link
Killer who dumped woman's body in South Fremantle harbour jailed for 20 years
A Perth man who stabbed a woman multiple times in a “ferocious attack” before dumping her body in the ocean is sentenced to 20 years in prison. Source link
Cold drinks, beach dips and ice rinks: Queenslanders battle rising heat
After days of relentless heat and storms, temperatures have jumped sharply again today. Source link