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Queensland News

Shark leaves chilling souvenir in surfer's board a week after fatal attack

Christian Bungate says the shark he fell on top of was so big that it "looked like an oil slick". He believes the predator would have torn him to pieces — but instead he escaped with a piece of it.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:37:51 +1000
Father of young man caught up in African group linked to deadly brawl speaks out

Young Brisbane man associated with an African group involved in the deadly clashes at Zillmere is disengaged and 'fading away', says his worried dad.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:01:36 +1000
Dozens of Queensland hotel quarantine invoices yet to be paid

Figures obtained by the ABC reveal dozens of invoices for mandatory hotel quarantine in Queensland remain unpaid, as the state prepares to accept hundreds more overseas arrivals every week.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:57:52 +1000
Lightning, camera, action: Meet two women seeking the perfect storm — one frame at a time

In the male-dominated world of storm-chasing photography, these women travel thousands of kilometres across Queensland chasing the perfect picture.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:43:00 +1000
When the Brumbies last won the Super Rugby, their jerseys had a looser fit and TVs weren't widescreen

It's fair to say it has been a long time between drinks since the Brumbies last won a Super Rugby championship back in 2004. Lots of things have changed — including fashion and high definition TV.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:32:30 +1000

New South Wales News

Dozens fined $1,000 for house party breaching COVID-19 health orders

Police fine 28 partygoers at a house in Bondi Junction after they breached public health orders preventing private gatherings of more than 20 people. Meanwhile health authorities say three new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in NSW.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:52:51 +1000
Shark leaves chilling souvenir in surfer's board a week after fatal attack

Christian Bungate says the shark he fell on top of was so big that it "looked like an oil slick". He believes the predator would have torn him to pieces — but instead he escaped with a piece of it.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:37:51 +1000
RFS urges landholders to prepare now as bushfire danger period begins

It's Get Ready Weekend and landholders are urged to take steps to prepare for fire season amid concerns about higher-than-average rain adding to fuel loads.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 09:53:58 +1000
If it happened to Tony Abbott, it could happen to you: the simple mistakes that could bring you undone online

Cyber security experts say there's plenty you can do to avoid cyber criminals getting hold of your personal data online, including tearing up your plane boarding pass after use.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:06:33 +1000
Remote tech advice service run by volunteers turns over to paid staff

A volunteer program advising on the best telco solutions for regional, rural, and remote homes and businesses is being turned over to paid staff of the National Farmers Federation.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 07:00:42 +1000

Victoria News

Victoria records lowest daily coronavirus increase since late June, seven deaths

Victoria records 21 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more coronavirus deaths overnight, as Melbourne's 14-day average falls to 39.3.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 09:12:48 +1000
Man dies and suspect flees the scene after Melbourne stabbing

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 40s after what is believed to be an altercation in South Yarra overnight.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:37:18 +1000
Three people in hospital as Victorian authorities race to contain Casey coronavirus outbreak

Monash Health says the cluster in Melbourne's south-east is "significant" but local infection prevention teams are working closely with state authorities to stop the outbreak. Three hospital patients linked to the cluster are in a stable condition.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 07:25:29 +1000
Hotel quarantine inquiry reveals a quagmire of blame and lack of responsibility

Even after the Victorian hotel quarantine inquiry grilled a number of key figures, including the Emergency Management Commissioner, it's still no clearer who is responsible for the bungled state hotel quarantine program, write Bridget Rollason and Richard Willingham.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 07:10:04 +1000
Aussie cheesemakers on a roll thanks to COVID-19 lockdown, expensive European imports

Isolation is deepening our love affair for artisan cheese, and a lack of European imports is giving Australian cheesemakers a rare advantage.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 06:30:54 +1000

Western Australia News

WA is having its biggest-ever land rush, and Perth may look different on the other side

On a good day, it would take two hours to drive from one end of Perth to the other — and the city's massive footprint isn't about to shrink.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 06:08:29 +0800
'Does it reflect poorly on us? Absolutely': Juukan blast sends shockwaves through resources industry

A parliamentary inquiry into the destruction of the Juukan caves showed a strong indication of just how badly the incident hurt the reputation of the WA resources industry — so will it be enough to fundamentally change how big miners do business, asks Rebecca Turner.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 06:06:33 +0800
Aussie cheesemakers on a roll thanks to COVID-19 lockdown, expensive European imports

Isolation is deepening our love affair for artisan cheese, and a lack of European imports is giving Australian cheesemakers a rare advantage.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 04:30:54 +0800
Rottnest Island won't be used for quarantine under the new scheme
The WA Government will lift it's cap on weekly international arrivals into the state from the 28th of September. - Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:54:00 +0800
Jail sentence for French backpacker who imported drugs to Kununurra

The 28-year-old who obtained party drugs, including cocaine, through the post will be deported upon his release.
- Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:28:56 +0800

South Australia News

Record rain has outback SA stations rejoicing as SES warns of flash flooding

Rain brings relief to pastoralists who have suffered through another drier-than-average winter, while rain and wind damages trees and properties.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:27:38 +0930
Toddler killed by family car as police investigate Adelaide hit-and-run

Police search for a driver who allegedly hit a pedestrian in Adelaide's CBD, hours after a child was killed by her family's car.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 09:00:47 +0930
Aussie cheesemakers on a roll thanks to COVID-19 lockdown, expensive European imports

Isolation is deepening our love affair for artisan cheese, and a lack of European imports is giving Australian cheesemakers a rare advantage.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 06:00:54 +0930
Former Adelaide politician gets second chance to sue council after tripping over e-scooter

A former Labor minister who admits he saw a Beam e-scooter on the footpath before tripping over it in the daytime last year gets a second chance to sue the Adelaide city council for damages.
- Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:49:42 +0930
Former South Australian magistrate at 'inevitable risk' if sent to prison, court hears

A former magistrate would be placed at "inevitable risk" if he is sent to prison for deception offences, the South Australian District Court has been told.
- Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:02:29 +0930

Tasmania News

Potential swift parrot breeding habitat along Tasman Highway under threat

There are concerns a proposed development on Tasmania's east coast could interfere with the breeding of one of Australia's most endangered birds.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:25:49 +1000
Aussie cheesemakers on a roll thanks to COVID-19 lockdown, expensive European imports

Isolation is deepening our love affair for artisan cheese, and a lack of European imports is giving Australian cheesemakers a rare advantage.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 06:30:54 +1000
Tasmania to consider opening borders to some states before the end of October

Tasmania had held firm on refusing to open its borders until December 1, but now there's a possibility some interstate travellers will be welcome before the end of October.
- Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:57:39 +1000
On Tasmania's isolated West Coast, tourism operators say business is booming

Tasmanians are taking advantage of being stuck in the state during the coronavirus pandemic by exploring the West Coast, with tourism operators in the region reaping the benefits.
- Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:24:45 +1000
On the trail of the ghost mushroom

They spend hours combing the forest floors of Tasmania's north-west in search of new and eye-catching species of fungi. Welcome to the world of the mushroom hunters.
- Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:37:43 +1000

Australian Capital Territory News

NRL fines Raiders player Curtis Scott after charges dropped

Canberra's Curtis Scott can avoid paying the $15,000 fine recommended by the NRL if he completes an alcohol education and counselling program.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 11:19:54 +1000
Construction union officials 'of the highest office' in Canberra fined for Fair Work breaches

The ACT branch of the CFMEU is considering an appeal after a right of entry dispute saw the construction union fined more than $100,000, and individual fines issued to three high-level officials.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:45:55 +1000
When the Brumbies last won the Super Rugby, their jerseys had a looser fit and TVs weren't widescreen

It's fair to say it has been a long time between drinks since the Brumbies last won a Super Rugby championship back in 2004. Lots of things have changed — including fashion and high definition TV.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:32:30 +1000
Queensland is letting ACT residents back in — here's who'll be allowed over the border

By next weekend, people living in the ACT will be allowed into Queensland, but only for fly-in trips. So who exactly is allowed into the sunshine state now and how will it work?
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:29:45 +1000
Stacey's aunt was going to miss her wedding, until Queensland announced it would open its borders

Stacey was filled with anxiety that, having lost her mum, one of her closest remaining family members could not share in her special day — now that has changed.
- Fri, 18 Sep 2020 19:38:09 +1000

Northern Territory News

'That's not a hairclip': Woman wakes to find snake 'chomping' on her forehead

Emily Hinds stayed cool enough during the ordeal to critique her underwear-clad husband's snake-handling technique. Vader, the kelpie, meanwhile, was the only one that got a full night's sleep.
- Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:45:47 +0930
'Highly suspicious' suicide of girl should be referred back to police, NT coroner's court hears

Foul play cannot be ruled out in the death of a girl who was believed to have died by suicide in a remote community, and the matter should be referred back to police, the NT coroner's court hears.
- Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:46:18 +0930
Orphaned echidna puggle that fit on a hand is winning its fight for survival

Ina the orphaned echidna's chances of survival were slim when she arrived at the Alice Springs Desert Park weighing just 112 grams. Thanks to the determination of the mammal keepers, the echidna is moving into a new home.
- Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:03:55 +0930
The memorial bush garden helping to keep Indigenous language alive

Bush medicine plants from across Central Australia have been planted and labelled with their Arrernte and English names to honour the legacy of impassioned Indigenous language teacher, Margaret Smith.
- Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:54:09 +0930
'Sit!': Warning to punters after croc wrangler's close up with 4m saltie goes viral

Outback Wrangler Matt Wright stirs controversy with a video he posted online, getting friendly with a 4-metre crocodile. But one crocodile expert says Mr Wright "knows what he's doing".
- Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:08:20 +0930