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NEWSMan‘s ‘really stupid’ Sydney Harbour stunt

A man who climbed the ropes of a cruise ship in Sydney Harbour thought it was bound for Europe when he carried out the “really stupid” stunt.

Clareese Packer

The Northern Territory government is set to increase its safety measures by allowing the public use of pepper spray for self defence in a 12-month trial.

NewsNT’s drastic move in law and order crisis

The Northern Territory will soon allow the public to carry around pepper spray for self defence as part of a 12-month trial.

Alexandra Feiam

CourtGuy’s email revealed in manager trial

Details of how Guy Sebastian negotiated his exit from his contract to join Titus Day have been heard by a jury as the pop star’s ex-manager stands trial.

Steve Zemek

The two convicted murderers were executed within an hour of each other.

THE NIGHTLYUS performs double execution day for rapist, murderers

Witnesses have described a gruesome scene with two murderers dealt the ultimate penalty within an hour of each other, as authorities in America carried out a double execution day.

Matt Shrivell

FootballArnold secures first win with Iraq

Graham Arnold is confident he can lead Iraq to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification after tasting his first win as coach of the Lions of Mesopotamia.

Marco Monteverde

Bullets' Jo Scott takes a shot in her 200th game.

Netball wrap Magpies notch second win after dodging Bullets’ fightback

The Magpies dodged the Bullets to register their second win of the season, triumphing by eight goals in the Albany Netball Association’s A1 competition at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

ASICPalmer claims legal win to plead ASIC case

Royalties billionaire Clive Palmer has set the scene for more legal fights over a Federal investigation and charges linked to allegedly dodgy dealings more than a decade ago.

Neale Prior

Wissam Haddad said Christmas greetings were worse than congratulating someone for murder. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimeMuslim preacher denies delighting in Xmas controversy

An Islamist cleric being sued over allegedly anti-Semitic sermons has been accused of courting controversy after likening Christmas greetings to serious sins.

Adelaide Lang

newsAlbo to get $14.5k pay rise in weeks

Politicians are set to increase their annual salary by thousands from July 1, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pocketing a boost of nearly $15,000.

Jessica Wang

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaUS performs double execution day for rapist, murderers

Witnesses have described a gruesome scene with two murderers dealt the ultimate penalty within an hour of each other, as authorities in America carried out a double execution day.

Matt Shrivell

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11, 2025: Former NRL player Teui 'TC' Robati outside the Brisbane Supreme Court where he was standing trial on two counts of rape. Tertius Pickard

CrimeEx-NRL player not guilty after rape trial

The rape trial of an ex-NRL player has ended with him found not guilty before he admitted to a different sexual offence which the judge described as “creepy”.

Andrew Hedgman

NAB East Maitland branch member Tiffany Bailey and manger Vanessa Kruger stopped a customer from losing her life savings. Supplied

Crime‘Spineless’: Act that reduced 89yo to tears

Alarm bells rang at a NAB branch when staff noticed a “spineless” scammer instructing a customer on how to increase her internet banking limit.

Emma Kirk

Rio Tinto is facing grade issue at some of its existing projects in the Pilbara.

Iron oreFalling Pilbara iron ore quality sparks benchmark tweak

The iron ore industry’s key pricing benchmark for seaborne cargoes will be lowered as the quality of supplies from biggest exporter Australia worsens.

Katharine Gemmell

Leisl Smith was last seen alive getting into a white ute at Tuggerah railway station in mid-2012. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)

CrimeAlleged killer's verdict could remain sealed forever

A detective has called for law reform after an accused killer ended his life on the eve of his verdict being delivered, robbing his victim's family of closure.

Rachel Jackson

James Sicily was feeling the heat before an injury break. Michael Klein

AFLWhat break has done for under-fire Hawks skipper

Hawthorn captain James Sicily was under the pump as the Hawks slumped, but his coach is adamant an injury lay-off is the perfect circuit breaker.

News Corp Australia

Qantas Group has announced it is closing Jetstar Asia.

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Jobs gone as Qantas announces shock closure of Jetstar Asia

Qantas Group has given the final call for Jetstar Asia, announcing a shock closure, confirming flights will be grounded due to a ‘strategic restructure’ and copping a $175m blow to the bottom line.

Daniel Newell and Max Corstorphan

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Emily Watt

RnB Soul Train will perform at Wilson’s on Saturday night.

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

Here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

Albany Advertiser

Before she was allegedly murdered, a woman told friends how she feared her partner and flatmate. (Peter Rae/AAP PHOTOS)

Crime'Living in fear': woman's texts prior to alleged murder

A woman allegedly murdered by her ex-partner told a counsellor she wanted to leave the relationship but felt guilty because he was financially dependent on her.

Miklos Bolza

Scientist have concerns about the implications melting Arctic ice has for weather around the world. (AP PHOTO)

EnvironmentClimate crisis sees world record second-hottest May

Climate change played a key role in the record-breaking heat wave in Iceland and Greenland in May causing Greenland's ice sheet to melt much faster than normal.

Kate Abnett

Opening the conference, Professor Fiona Stanley delivered a keynote speech on the importance of community-controlled initiatives in education and wellbeing.

“Culturally Connected Schools”Fiona Stanley opens Broome Cluster Schools Conference

Five Broome cluster schools, Kimberley Engagement Centre and La Grange Remote Community School came together for the 2025 Broome Cluster Schools Conference on May 30.

Cain Andrews

Three retailers have been fined for allegedly making false claims about their Black Friday sales. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimeWatchdog bites over dodgy ads during Black Friday sales

Michael Hill Jeweller, MyHouse and Hairhouse Warehouse Online have been hit with fines for allegedly making false claims over their Black Friday sales

Aaron Bunch

MiningMore PLS! Pilgangoora’s lithium orebody gets bigger

More lithium has been added to Pilgangoora’s mineral inventory as PLS pushes ahead with expansion plans at the Pilbara mine despite a torrid market.

Adrian Rauso

A Matso’s Brewery staff member died at the venue in Broome on Tuesday night.

Regional WAEmployee dies at Broome’s popular Matso’s Brewery

Brewery staff have been left shocked by the sudden death of a co-worker at the popular Broome hot spot.

Natasha Clark