Brad Scott parts ways with North Melbourne, takes dig at Kangaroos great
Brad Scott is stepping down as North Melbourne coach after almost 10 seasons in charge and he did not hold back in lashing out at one of his critics, Kangaroos legend David King.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 8:12 pm
Police appeal for information after a woman's body is found in Melbourne park
Victoria Police are appealing for members of the public to come forward with information after a woman's body was found in a park in Melbourne's inner north.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 5:03 pm
Tigers beat Bombers in Dreamtime at the 'G, Cats survive Suns scare
The Tigers beat an injury-hit Bombers in their Dreamtime at the 'G fixture and the Cats get past the Suns, after Brad Scott guides the Kangaroos to a win in his final match as coach, and the Eagles and Hawks enjoy victories.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 3:14 pm
Tigers beat Bombers in Dreamtime at the 'G, Cats survive Suns scare
The Tigers beat an injury-hit Bombers in their Dreamtime at the 'G fixture and the Cats get past the Suns, after Brad Scott guides the Kangaroos to a win in his final match as coach, and the Eagles and Hawks enjoy victories.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 3:14 pm
Woman found dead in Melbourne park
Victoria Police are investigating after a woman's body was found in Parkville in Melbourne's inner north this morning.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 2:44 pm
20yo man shot dead by police officer in Adelaide's west
The fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man by police at Seaton in Adelaide's west will be formally investigated, after the man allegedly got out of a car armed with a knife.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 1:40 pm
'Horrendous': Hunt for 'perpetrator' after woman found dead in Melbourne park
A homicide detective says a woman whose body was found by dogwalkers among logs in a Melbourne park was the victim of a "horrendous crime" and police will not stop until they find the perpetrator.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 1:33 pm
'It's a fine line': The LOLs are only part of the strategy for the AFP on social media
If you've been following the AFP's Facebook page for a while, you might have participated in their Game of Thrones poll or laughed at their Justin Timberlake post — but the LOLs form part of a much bigger strategy.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 10:52 am
Beyond terracotta warriors: Artist provides antidote to simplistic, 'exoticised' idea of China
Cai Guo-Qiang, known for his epic 'explosion events' and gunpowder paintings, has created new works to complement NGV's major exhibition of precious cultural artefacts.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 10:46 am
Pixie O'Harris exhibition set for 2020 after missing paintings from 1950s mysteriously reappear
More than 20 Pixie O'Harris artworks are being restored for an exhibition after the final paintings, which had been missing since the 1950s, mysteriously turn up without note or explanation.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 10:03 am
How did this remote club become WA's new footy factory?
On a rough oval in far-north WA, the Halls Creek Hawks are nurturing the next generation of football stars.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 9:15 am
Hemp used in housing and health food busts old myths
Since the rise of drug culture decades ago the fast-growing, fibrous hemp plant has been vilified, shunned and prohibited — but now it is finally shedding its undeserved bad rap.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 9:03 am
Mother-daughter duo document Australian floral art
A mother-daughter duo from Central Victoria documents the wide variety of flowers in Australian artwork in a new book.
Source: ABC News | 25 May 2019 | 8:45 am
School strike for climate: Protests staged around the world
From Australia to Europe, school children are skipping classes to call for action on climate change.Source: BBC News - Australia | 25 May 2019 | 4:12 am
How Sydney's pools became the envy of the world
Sydney has more ocean swimming pools than any other city - a product of "unique" historic factors.Source: BBC News - Australia | 25 May 2019 | 2:23 am
Julian Assange, Wikileaks co-founder, faces 17 new charges in US
The US is hoping to extradite the Wikileaks co-founder, who is currently in jail in the UK.Source: BBC News - Australia | 24 May 2019 | 10:28 am
Fifty children saved as international paedophile ring busted
Interpol believes 100 more children have suffered abuse and is working to identify them.Source: BBC News - Australia | 24 May 2019 | 3:09 am
Geoffrey Rush: Actor wins biggest ever defamation payout in Australia
Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush is awarded A$2.9m over allegations printed in an Australian newspaper.Source: BBC News - Australia | 24 May 2019 | 3:02 am
Manus Island: Refugee 'suicide attempts' in wake of Australia election
Migrants sent to Papua New Guinea and Nauru are facing increasing despair, refugee advocates say.Source: BBC News - Australia | 23 May 2019 | 5:50 pm
2019 Australia election: Liberal-National coalition secures majority
The majority win for the incumbent government caps off an election which defied predictions.Source: BBC News - Australia | 22 May 2019 | 9:43 pm
'Meteor' captured on camera over Australia
The piece of space dust put on a spectacular show in the night sky of South Australia.Source: BBC News - Australia | 22 May 2019 | 8:45 pm
Christchurch shootings: Mosque attacker charged with terrorism
Christchurch mosque attacker Brenton Tarrant is formally charged with terrorism for the March killings.Source: BBC News - Australia | 21 May 2019 | 7:50 pm
Australian betting company pays out for wrong result
Australia's Sportsbet handed out A$1m to those betting on a Labor win, two days before the vote.Source: BBC News - Australia | 20 May 2019 | 12:22 am
Surfers Ride Waves Along Florida Coast Ahead of Alberto
Subtropical Storm Alberto was due to make landfall along the Florida panhandle on Monday, May 28, but the storm was weakening as it approached land. With a maximum wind speed of 50 miles per hour, Alberto was expected to come ashore in Destin, Florida, in the afternoon, a news report said. Some tropical storm warnings in Alabama had been canceled as the storm approached the mainland. Rough conditions didn’t stop surfers in Navarre, Florida, near Pensacola, from hitting the waves Monday as the storm approached. Credit: Moona Joyner via StoryfulSource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Daughter of ambulance worker shares story about father’s suicide (ABC Q&A)
Kim, an audience member on the ABC’s Q&A program, told the panel on Monday night that her father Tony had recently taken his own life and how she feels like the system didn't do enough to help. CREDIT: ABC/Q&ASource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
RUSH HOUR: Hugging illusion baffles internet
Live: Rush HourSource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Rainbow Shines Over Panama City Beach Before Alberto’s Arrival
A rainbow appeared across the sky as Subtropical Storm Alberto approached Panama City Beach, Florida, on Monday, May 28. The storm was still about 50 miles southwest of the city on Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Tropical storm warnings had been issued across the Gulf Coast ahead of the storm. Heavy rain was expected in Florida, Alabama and Georgia on Monday with the possibility of a storm surge along the coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tornadoes and waterspouts were also possible. Credit: Woody Thornton via StoryfulSource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Energy policy sets Coalition back in latest Newspoll
The latest Newspoll has revealed more voters trust Labor to deliver lower power prices and secure supply than the Coalition. The poll shows 39 per cent trust Labor, 37 per cent back the coalition, while 24 per cent remain uncommitted to keep prices down and secure supply, the Newspoll conducted for The Australian showed. It comes as the federal government has pushed its NEG while facing mutiny in the partyroom over coal-fired power stations, such as Liddell.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Nationals hail shock Senate recruit in Tasmania
The Nationals have hailed a shock Senate recruit in Tasmania. Steve Martin has joined the party, three months after replacing his one-time party leader Jacqui Lambie after dual citizenship forced her to resign. The move marks a boost for the government's numbers in the upper house. Meanwhile, the Tasmanian Liberals will reportedly refuse to let the new National share their Senate ticket.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Man charged for allegedly murdering neighbour with a hammer
A man has been charged with murder in Adelaide after allegedly beating his 74-year-old neighbour to death with a hammer. It is alleged the attack on Dion Hewitt occurred inside his Flinders Park home. His 33-year-old neighbour has been charged and is due to face court today.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Superannuation industry exposed in landmark report
A report by the Productivity Commission has found Australians are losing $2.6 billion a year in fees and insurance premiums on extra superannuation accounts. The landmark inquiry into the super industry has found a third of accounts are unintended multiple accounts. The commission wants people to only be placed in a default fund when they enter the workforce and for Australians to be given a ‘best in show’ list of 10 high-performing funds identified by an independent expert panel.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Neighbour charged after ‘hammer’ attack
A MAN has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his neighbour during a violent attack in Flinders Park.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Killer laughs before pleading guilty
A FORMER Bandidos bikie has been convicted of murder for a second time after he admitted killing Gold Coast father Greg Dufty.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |