Court hears sand found in car of man accused of Toyah Cordingley’s beach murder
The Supreme Court in Cairns has heard Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of the 24-year-old’s 2018 murder, first came to the attention of police because of his blue car, which they later searched. ⌘ Read more

Councillor resigns for personal reasons after ‘accidental’ strip club visit
A City of Joondalup councillor, who lodged an expense claim for a drink he bought at a strip club, resigns from the council citing “personal reasons”. ⌘ Read more

NACC chief executive apologises to parliament for inaccurate evidence
National Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Philip Reed writes to parliament apologising for inaccuracies in evidence given during Senate estimates. ⌘ Read more

China Launches An Emergency Lifeboat To Bring Three Astronauts Back To Earth
China launched an uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to serve as an emergency lifeboat for three astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station after a docked return craft was found to have a cracked window likely caused by space debris. “A Long March 2F rocket fired its engines and lifted off with the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft, … ⌘ Read more

Socceroos placed in second pot for FIFA World Cup draw
The Socceroos, by pot luck, have avoided some of the sport’s strongest nations for the 2026 World Cup pool stage. ⌘ Read more

Taiwan announces $61 billion defence budget to defend itself against China
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says the budget was introduced for the country to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China. ⌘ Read more

‘Deluded’ parents jailed over criminal neglect of twin boys
Murray Bridge parents of young twins who suffered dozens of rib fractures and injuries have each been jailed, after previously being found guilty of criminal neglect. ⌘ Read more

The ‘ghost stores’ defrauding Australians ahead of Black Friday spend-a-thon
With Australians expected to spend billions this Black Friday, the consumer watchdog is warning of a growing number of ‘ghost stores’ targeting unsuspecting customers and posing as local businesses promising premium goods, when in reality they’re shipping fast fashion from overseas. ⌘ Read more

Wallabies unveil 2026 Tests as new coach begins with Japan matches
Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss will launch his tenure against Eddie Jones’s Japan, Australia’s 14-Test schedule for 2026 shows. ⌘ Read more

Social media ban for under-16s challenged in High Court
Australia’s social media age ban is being challenged in the High Court on the grounds it restricts young teens’ implied right to freedom of political communication. ⌘ Read more

Labor accused of turning blind eye to Nauru corruption allegations
Greens senator David Shoebridge reads what he alleges to be extracts from a secret AUSTRAC report that has not been made public, in the Senate late on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more

Parents seek answers after baby dies at maternity hospital
A WA family has been devastated by the death of their newborn son at Perth’s premier maternity hospital, and are desperate for answers on how the delivery of their fourth child went so tragically wrong. ⌘ Read more

Perry Kouroumblis to stand trial over Easey Street murders
The 66-year-old accused of killing two Melbourne in 1977 will stand trial over the murders, but has had a rape charge dismissed. ⌘ Read more

Police union warns Labor ‘austerity’ drive would undermine security
An apparent request across the public service to find and suspend low priority spending would undermine security if applied to the AFP, according to its union. ⌘ Read more

Backlash prompts midnight NYE Sunshine Coast fireworks backflip
Sunshine Coast Council has caved to public pressure and will resurrect its Mooloolaba midnight fireworks display, bringing the region into line with other Queensland towns. ⌘ Read more

Man accused of severing father’s arm with samurai sword has charge dropped
Prosecutors drop an aggravated grievous bodily harm charge against a 20-year-old man earlier accused of cutting off his father’s arm with sword. ⌘ Read more

What has changed in the year since the NT’s landmark DV inquest?
A year after NT Coroner Elisabeth Armitage handed down 35 recommendations from a landmark domestic violence inquest, those on the frontline say things are going backwards. ⌘ Read more

Amanda’s husband seemed able to read her mind. Then she learnt why
Amanda’s husband always seemed to just know things. When fiddling around with her social media settings, she discovered how he had been using technology to gaslight her. ⌘ Read more

Government proposes crackdown on financial abuse, coercive control
The federal government is consulting on major reforms to reduce financial abuse, including making it harder for directors to be appointed without clear consent. Economic abuse is estimated to cost the economy nearly $11 billion a year ⌘ Read more

Heather Croall reflects on 11 years leading Australia’s biggest arts festival
After returning from the UK to direct the Adelaide Fringe in 2015, Heather Croall has seen the festival’s ticket sales pass the 3-million mark and box office sales reach nearly $30 million. ⌘ Read more

Grandfather allegedly killed in one-punch attack remembered as ‘kind, loving’
A 32-year-old man faces court charged with unlawful striking causing death, after an alleged one-punch attack outside a Gold Coast club. ⌘ Read more

75,000 without power as ‘ferocious’ storms lash NSW
A man suffers multiple injuries in a wild storm that brings down trees and powerlines and cuts electricity to tens of thousands of people in the NSW Central West. ⌘ Read more

Chinese power in Asia rising as US influence falls
The latest Asia Power Index shows Australia slipping behind Russia for influence, while the region remains dominated by the US and China. ⌘ Read more

Affordability crisis triggers surge in outback NSW land values
The combined value of land in NSW passes $3 trillion for the first time, as the affordability crisis sees property prices skyrocket in remote towns. ⌘ Read more

Britain Plots Atomic Reboot As Datacenter Demand Surges
The UK is seeking to fast-track new atomic development to meet soaring energy demands driven by AI and electrification. According to a new report published by the government’s Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce, excessive regulation has made Britain the most expensive place in the world to build nuclear projects. The report is calling for a sweeping overhaul to accelerat … ⌘ Read more

How millennials are rewriting the rules of Australian politics
Millennials are bucking trends, becoming an increasingly progressive voting bloc and rewriting the long-held rules of politics, writes Isabella Higgins. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: No new evidence found as police conclude fourth search for 4yo Gus Lamont
Police say they have found no new evidence of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont as they conclude their fourth search for the boy today — a day earlier than previously planned. ⌘ Read more

3D-printed firearms, cash, drugs, silencers seized during Tasmanian raids
Tasmania Police say they have discovered 3D printers, several 3D-printed firearms and silencers, cash and a quantity of methylamphetamine during three searches. ⌘ Read more

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Adolescence goes into your 30s, new study on the brain shows
The data showed there is “non-linear change across development” in the brain, suggesting it does not continue on one steady progression throughout your life. ⌘ Read more

UNAIDS says Trump’s cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine
The United Nations body charged with fighting the spread of HIV says the Trump administration’s cuts to the US foreign aid budget have sent the global aid response into “crisis mode”. ⌘ Read more

Plex Is Now Enforcing Remote Play Restrictions On TVs
Plex is beginning to enforce new restrictions on remote streaming for its TV apps, requiring either a Plex Pass or the cheaper Remote Watch Pass to watch media from servers outside your home network. How-To Geek reports: Plex is now rolling out the remote watch changes to its Roku TV app. This means that you will need a Plex Pass or Remote Watch Pass for your … ⌘ Read more

Matildas prepare to face New Zealand with one eye on Asian Cup
Ahead of two friendlies against their trans-Tasman rivals, the Matildas are mindful they cannot waste any time in the build-up to next year’s Asian Cup. ⌘ Read more

Steady rise in occupational violence incidents at Canberra’s hospitals
They were treated as “heroes and angels” during the pandemic years, but the number of occupational violence incidents against healthcare workers and staff working in Canberra’s Health Services is steadily increasing, new documents reveal. ⌘ Read more

NSW Police ordered to pay $24k after woman pepper sprayed, dog tasered
The woman had sued NSW Police after officers pepper sprayed her and tasered her dog during a mental health check in Western Sydney in 2021. ⌘ Read more

Sydney mural of Tony Abbott marrying himself painted over
Possibly the longest ever wedding ceremony is now over for former prime minister Tony Abbott, after Scott Marsh’s mural was painted over. ⌘ Read more

HP To Cut About 6,000 Jobs By 2028, Ramps Up AI Efforts
HP plans to cut 4,000-6,000 jobs by 2028 “as part of a plan to streamline operations and adopt artificial intelligence,” reports Reuters. From the report: HP’s teams focused on product development, internal operations and customer support will be impacted by the job cuts, CEO Enrique Lores said during a media briefing call. “We expect this initiative will create $1 billi … ⌘ Read more

Inflation jumps to 3.8pc in October, up from 3.6pc in September
Inflation jumps to 3.8pc in October, up from 3.6pc in September, according to new complete monthly data from the ABS. ⌘ Read more

Warner Music Group Partners With Suno To Offer AI Likenesses of Its Artists
Warner Music Group has reached a licensing deal with Suno that will let users create AI-generated music using the voices and likenesses of artists who opt in. WMG says participating artists will have “full control” over how their likeness and music are used. “These will be new creation experiences from artists who do opt in, … ⌘ Read more

Police search powers in Melbourne CBD criticised as ‘gross invasion’
Melbourne’s CBD will become a designated area from this weekend, giving police the power to search people and vehicles for prohibited weapons. ⌘ Read more

Australians with dementia urged to revisit the past like Hemsworth family
Helena Popovic took her father on a trip home to Serbia after he was diagnosed with dementia and believes its reminiscence therapy slowed the condition’s progress. ⌘ Read more

The river is life for these remote communities, but no-one will swim in it
For months, people in remote Indigenous communities have been reporting skin rashes after going in the water, and a report confirms something is wrong with the river. ⌘ Read more

Google Maps Will Let You Hide Your Identity When Writing Reviews
An anonymous reader quotes a report from PCMag: Four new features are coming to Google Maps, including a way to hide your identity in reviews. Maps will soon let you use a nickname and select an alternative profile picture for online reviews, so you can rate a business without linking it to full name and Google profile photo. Google says it will m … ⌘ Read more

Family sues Geelong Hospital over alleged medical negligence
Court documents allege the hospital breached its duty of care while caring for Port Fairy woman Jennifer Buchanan. ⌘ Read more

‘To be childlike is admirable’: The artists embracing their inner child
Whether it’s enormous puppets, interactive bunny installations or handmade ceramics, these artists are embracing joy, whimsy and silliness to help people connect to their inner child. ⌘ Read more

Mental health beds closed in Hobart due to rat infestation
A rat infestation has forced the temporary closure of Peacock House, one of Tasmania’s few public inpatient mental health facilities. ⌘ Read more

Merrett gives up Bombers captaincy after failed Hawks trade
Zach Merrett steps down as Essendon men’s captain after his failed trade request to Hawthorn left his position untenable. ⌘ Read more

Poland Probes Apple Again Over App Tracking Transparency Rules
Poland has launched a new antitrust investigation into Apple’s App Tracking Transparency rules, questioning whether Apple misled users about privacy while giving its own apps a competitive advantage over third-party developers. AppleInsider reports: On November 25, Poland’s UOKiK has started another investigation into App Tracking Transparency, and w … ⌘ Read more

Minister urged to heed expert advice to avoid more Banksia Hill trouble
For most, the absence of youth detention from the headlines after years of chaos would have been an indication things were working well — but Monday’s troubling disturbance shows just how much still needs to be done. ⌘ Read more

Voters rate Dutton worst leader in decades and prefer Labor on economy
The results of Australia’s most prominent election study show Peter Dutton was the least popular leader in four decades. ⌘ Read more