Family of man who died in freeway crash has victim statements redacted
The daughters of a man who died in a truck crash at the bottom of the South-Eastern Freeway in 2014 have their heavily redacted victim impact statements read aloud in court, more than 11 years after their father died. ⌘ Read more

Melbourne teenager accused of killing Dau Akueng denied bail
A teen charged with the stabbing murder of a 15-year-old boy in Melbourne’s west will remain in youth custody. ⌘ Read more

Money laundering charge over sizeable ‘sly grogging’ operation
The man allegedly bought large quantities of beer, champagne and rum in Darwin before selling it in WA’s Kimberley region. ⌘ Read more

Woman found dead in police car park ‘believed she was being stalked’
According to her father, Kirsten Moriarty had lodged a stalking report prior to her body being found in a car outside a NSW police station. ⌘ Read more

Rap musician tells court of pain and flashbacks after being set alight
Newcastle rapper Taison Brockbank tells the court he nearly died after being set on fire during an attack in inner-city Newcastle in 2023. ⌘ Read more

Collapsed luxury caravan manufacturer’s staggering debt revealed
Zone RV plunged into administration last week, leaving customers, suppliers, employees and taxpayers in a $40 million hole. ⌘ Read more

Defence issues brief on Chinese flotilla but ‘final destination’ unknown
Australian Defence officials have been briefing Pacific nations about the formidable capabilities and weaponry of a Chinese naval flotilla in the region, which the ADF is continuing to monitor closely. ⌘ Read more

Children as young as 10 to be fitted with ankle monitors under proposed laws
The legislation removes the requirement for either the child, or their parent or guardian, to consent to wearing the device. ⌘ Read more

Tasmania’s bushfire fire danger arrived suddenly. Here’s how to prepare
Tasmania’s bushfire season has suddenly arrived, with two catastrophes within days of each other. Here is how to prepare if one comes your way. ⌘ Read more

Gold Coast man jailed for nine years over one-punch attack
Alexander Rasic pleaded guilty to unlawful striking causing the death of Michael Hayes on the Gold Coast in June, 2023. ⌘ Read more

WA opposition blames police shortage for slow emergency response
The WA Liberals say a slow police response to a violent incident involving St John Ambulance officers in the Goldfields is due to understaffing but the claim has been rejected by the police minister. ⌘ Read more

Why finally defending UFC gold at home is a new beginning for Alex Volkanovski
Alex Volkanovski hoses down retirement rumours ahead of his first hometown fight in almost a decade with Australia’s greatest ever UFC fighter aiming for another lengthy run defending the featherweight title. ⌘ Read more

Luigi Mangione’s alleged notes to self: ‘Pluck eyebrows’, ‘Keep momentum’
A to-do list and travel plans shed light on the steps the 27-year-old may have taken — or planned to take — to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing last year. ⌘ Read more

The terror and beauty of being Australia’s official war artist
Australia has been sending artists to the frontline since World War I, with more than 50 local artists taking part since then. But what’s it actually like to head into war armed with a paintbrush? ⌘ Read more

‘Food and Fossil Fuel Production Causing $5 Billion of Environmental Damage an Hour’
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: The unsustainable production of food and fossil fuels causes $5 billion of environmental damage per hour, according to a major UN report. Ending this harm was a key part of the global transformation of governance, economics and finance required “before col … ⌘ Read more

Sitting in his car while saltwater rains down, Paul has stayed to defend his home
As a bushfire rages on Tasmania’s east coast, bayside resident Paul Worsteling shelters in his car, charging his phone while saltwater rains down on the roof. ⌘ Read more

Childcare worker sentenced over assault of three-year-old
A woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting a three-year-old at a childcare centre in the NSW central west. The worker pleaded guilty to dragging and then throwing a child onto a mattress. ⌘ Read more

Three more teenagers charged over Ellenbrook school stabbing
Three more teenagers are charged over an alleged premeditated gang attack at Ellenbrook Secondary College on Monday that left a student with stab wounds. ⌘ Read more

Fallen CFS firefighter remembered as ‘man of great courage’
Peter Curtis, who died at a bushfire ground on SA’s Eyre Peninsula last month, has been remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a firefighter who “led from the front” and was a “bloody good bloke to have around”. ⌘ Read more

Police arrest teenager wanted over fatal Melbourne stabbing
Homicide detectives have arrested a 16-year-old boy three days after a 40-year-old man was found with stab wounds in Melbourne’s north. ⌘ Read more

Melbourne influencer died from haemorrhage after freebirth, court hears
A coroner’s court has heard Melbourne nutrition influencer Stacey Warnecke died from a postpartum haemorrhage following a freebirth in September. ⌘ Read more

Taliban detains men for Peaky Blinders-inspired costumes
Morality police in Afghanistan detain several influencers who have gone viral for dressing up as 1920s gangsters in the style of BBC series Peaky Blinders. ⌘ Read more

‘You have to fight’: Timor-Leste marks 50 years since Indonesian invasion
Survivors still have clear memories of the invasion by Indonesia, as Timor-Leste this week commemorates the beginning of a brutal 24-year occupation. ⌘ Read more

WA’s ailing health system turns to AI in bid to free up doctors, nurses
A trial of artificial intelligence at Royal Perth Hospital is announced in an attempt to help health workers focus on patient care, as new data reveals WA’s emergency departments are among the most stretched in the nation. ⌘ Read more

Mother shares victim impact statement after 13yo son died in house fire
The mother of a teenager who was killed in a deliberately-lit house fire has told a Sydney court her son taught her “life is so precious” and she longed to be with him again for the rest of her days. ⌘ Read more

OpenAI Joins the Linux Foundation’s New Agentic AI Foundation
OpenAI, alongside Anthropic and Block, have launched the Agentic AI Foundation under the Linux Foundation, describing it as a neutral home for standards as agentic systems move into real production. It may sound well-meaning, but Slashdot reader and NERDS.xyz founder BrianFagioli isn’t buying the narrative. In a report for NERDS.xyz, Fagioli writes: Ins … ⌘ Read more

Queensland family living in a tent says they’re not considered homeless
Simone Owen is living in a tent with her husband and two children, but she says they are not considered homeless and do not qualify for crisis accommodation. ⌘ Read more

What we know about the smuggling balloons disrupting air traffic in Lithuania
The balloons have been causing disruptions with air traffic since October. Here’s what we know. ⌘ Read more

Crucial koala corridors dwindling in Sydney, conservationists warn
Key wildlife links between two of Sydney’s major rivers are under threat from land clearing for housing, according to a koala conservation group. ⌘ Read more

Netflix Faces Consumer Class Action Over $72 Billion Warner Bros Deal
Netflix’s $72 billion bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery has triggered a consumer class action claiming the merger would crush competition, erase HBO Max as a rival, and hand Netflix control over major franchises. Reuters reports: The proposed class action (PDF) was filed on Monday by a subscriber to Warner Bros-owned HBO Max who said the p … ⌘ Read more

Beekeepers pay for imported honey testing to uncover hidden additives
Australian beekeepers are funding their own investigation into the authenticity of imported honey, with tests showing other products are being added. ⌘ Read more

Ask Slashdot: What Are the Best Locally-Hosted Wireless Security Cameras?
Longtime Slashdot reader Randseed writes: With the likes of Google Nest, Ring, and others cooperating with law enforcement, I started to look for affordable wireless IP security cameras that I can put around my house. Unfortunately, it looks like almost every thing now incorporates some kind of cloud-based slop. All I really want i … ⌘ Read more

Liverpool boss says ‘everyone makes mistakes’ after win amid Salah spat
Liverpool coach Arne Slot picks up a crucial win against Inter Milan with his tenure on shaky ground amid a public fallout with his star winger Mohamed Salah. ⌘ Read more

Wooden toy stallholder retires after 53 years at Salamanca Market
Loretta Olsen, 86, is saying goodbye to Salamanca Market after more than half a century of selling goods at the Hobart attraction. ⌘ Read more

Wells says ‘gut reaction’ to travel claims fair but she has ‘upheld’ rules
Communications Minister Anika Wells accepts her taxpayer-funded travel claims have prompted a “gut reaction” in people, after a week of scrutiny over her expenses. ⌘ Read more

Cummins’s return made official as Aussies name squad for Adelaide
Australia’s captain is poised to make his return for the Ashes as Australia names its squad ahead of the third Test at the Adelaide Oval. ⌘ Read more

Dancing gorilla wins funniest wildlife photo of the year
The winning images pair talented nature photography with humour that often relies on capturing a moment at just the right time. ⌘ Read more

More People Crowdfunded Basic Needs In 2025, GoFundMe Report Shows
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Fast Company: More and more people are turning to GoFundMe for help covering the cost of housing, food, and other basic needs. The for-profit crowdfunding platform’s annual “Year in Help” report, released Tuesday, underscored ongoing concerns around affordability. The number of fundraisers started to he … ⌘ Read more

SA prisons remain locked down indefinitely, as home detention officers step off job
The union representing correctional officers has voted to strike indefinitely, while officers who monitor 1,500 people on home detention will stop work for 24 hours ⌘ Read more

Congress Quietly Strips Right-To-Repair Provisions From US Military Spending Bill
Congress quietly removed provisions that would have let the U.S. military fix its own equipment without relying on contractors, despite bipartisan and Pentagon support. The Register reports: The House and Senate versions of the NDAA passed earlier both included provisions that would have extended common right-to-r … ⌘ Read more

A Kim Kardashian deepfake appears in new exhibition exploring art and AI
Can you tell what’s real and what’s fake online? Data Dreams: Art and AI at the MCA looks at truth, art and history in the AI age. ⌘ Read more

AerynOS 2025.12 Brings Many Package Updates
AerynOS 2025.12 is available today as the latest installment of this from-scratch Linux distribution originally known as Serpent OS… ⌘ Read more

Houses destroyed as bushfire near St Helens upgraded to emergency level
At least two properties have been destroyed in an emergency-level bushfire burning near St Helens, on Tasmania’s upper east coast. ⌘ Read more

Millions of Australian Teens Lose Access To Social Media As Ban Takes Effect
Australia’s world-first ban blocking under-16s from major social platforms has come into effect. The BBC is live reporting the reactions “both from within Australia and outside it.” From the report: I’ve been speaking to 12-year-old Paloma, who lives in Sydney and says she is “sad” about the ban. She spends between 30 minu … ⌘ Read more

A rare brain illness couldn’t stop Milly from making country netball history
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day. ⌘ Read more

Spurs under fire after moving rainbow flag for Champions League clash
Tottenham moves a rainbow flag inside its stadium following a request from Czech side Sparta Prague ahead of the two teams’ Champions League meeting. ⌘ Read more

NFL team turns to retired grandfather to play quarterback due to injury crisis
The Indianapolis Colts reportedly sign Philip Rivers to play at quarterback, four years after he retired from the NFL. ⌘ Read more

Complaint filed over FIFA’S ‘egregious abuse of power’ with Trump award
A human rights organisation files an official complaint to FIFA over its peace prize awarded to US president Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s Slow AI Pace Becomes a Strength As Market Grows Weary of Spending
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Shares of Apple were battered earlier this year as the iPhone maker faced repeated complaints about its lack of an artificial intelligence strategy. But as the AI trade faces increasing scrutiny, that hesitance has gone from a weakness to a strength – and it’s showing up in th … ⌘ Read more

Firefighter rocked by cancer battles ‘outdated’ scheme for compensation
Matthew Petch says firefighters like him are being left behind by an outdated compensation scheme and a lack of health screening. ⌘ Read more