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Years-long trade deadlock with EU may be nearing breakthrough
A breakthrough in long-stalled negotiations over a free trade deal between Australia and the European Union could come as soon as this weekend, sources have told the ABC. Source link
MP Georgie Purcell details sexual harassment in Victorian parliament
The Animal Justice MP detailed her own experiences during a debate over legislation to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment cases. Source link
Ten schools to remain at least partially closed in the ACT
Two schools are completely closed, and another eight have partial closures as the clean-up of coloured sand products continues. Source link
Aquaculture company fined $300k for illegally stocking farm with barramundi
The company was sentenced to pay the fine, with the chief executive also given a $60,000 penalty as well as payment of court costs for the environmental breach. Source link
Heartbroken draftee retreats to room in tears, misses moment he is picked
Archie Ludowyke goes to his bedroom thinking he is not going to get his AFL dream realised, only to to hear an eruption from his living room as his name is called out by the Adelaide Crows. Source link
Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI's most wanted list
Ryan Wedding once represented Canada at the Winter Olympics. Now he’s one of the FBI’s most wanted people. Source link
Shark activity raises concerns from locals ahead of summer
Vision of sharks off the Esperance coastline ahead of its busy tourist season has some locals concerned and conflicted about solutions. Source link
Anti-corruption police raid APY Lands administration office
South Australia police say several searches have been carried out on multiple premises in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands, including the administration offices in Umuwa. Source link
'Huge outrage' as Tasmanian students grapple with exam issues
A senior secondary teacher says an error like the one found on the Tasmanian Certificate of Education legal studies exam paper “is really bad”, as the education minister moves to assure students the errors would not affect end-of-year results. Source link
Alleged violence within CFMEU a 'cancer', inquiry hears
The CFMEU administrator has revealed plans to expel ousted Queensland, Victorian and New South Wales leaders, describing alleged violence within the powerful union as a “cancer”. Source link