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Britain's MI5 spy service issues alert to MPs over Chinese espionage threat
MI5 has warned that Chinese agents attempt to collect information and influence activity, posing the latest spy threat to the nation. Source link
Report says hospitals waste $1.2b a year as funding stoush simmers
A new report recommends Australia’s public hospitals stop wasting money and adopt efficiency measures seen in other countries amid governmental tensions over a new funding deal. Source link
Doctor from Franklin River rescue named 2026 Tasmanian of the Year
Four Tasmanians are recognised for their services and bravery at a ceremony for the 2026 Australian of the Year awards. Source link
Fears over alleged offender released without monitoring device
The former partner of a man accused of raping and strangling her says she fears for her life after he was released on bail without a GPS tracking device. Source link
P-plater in unregistered and unroadworthy vehicle jailed over fatal crash
A P-plater in an uninsured, unregistered and unroadworthy vehicle hit and killed a cyclist last year. Today, he was jailed. Source link
Woman jailed for 'vicious' stabbing of AFP officer with pen
A woman who stabbed a federal police officer at Perth Airport with a pen in a “vicious” attack is sentenced to more than two years in prison. Source link
Lawmakers consider America's most restrictive abortion bill
Restricted IUDs, IVF and decades of imprisonment for having an abortion could become the reality for some women living in South Carolina if the legislation passes. Source link
Senator calls on prime minister for support amid torrent of online abuse
After the man who threatened her life via email was sentenced in court earlier this week, Senator Fatima Payman is being targeted by online abuse. Source link
Supreme court hears narrow scope of disagreement in murder trial
Dimboola woman Jodie Hill’s murder trial has begun in the Supreme Court over the death of John Hunter. Source link
Police tap Westfield shopping centre cameras to track criminals
Cameras that record the number plates of all the vehicles that enter one of Perth’s biggest shopping centres are being used to track criminals, WA police have revealed. Source link