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Man accused of killing elderly mother faces court

Man accused of killing elderly mother faces court

A 55-year-old man, who police allege was his elderly mother's carer, has been accused of murdering her in their home.

Kangaroos bounce Bulldogs, Crows open AFLW account

Kangaroos bounce Bulldogs, Crows open AFLW account

Kangaroos bounce Bulldogs, Crows open AFLW account

Kangaroos bounce Bulldogs, Crows open AFLW account

AFLW powerhouses North Melbourne and Sydney are unbeaten after three rounds, while Adelaide logged a first win of the season.

State gun ownership cap on the cards, if numbers align

State gun ownership cap on the cards, if numbers align

State gun ownership cap on the cards, if numbers align

State gun ownership cap on the cards, if numbers align

A state is expected to soon debate a proposal to restrict the number of guns a person can own as part of reforms sparked by the Bondi mass shooting.

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'Overlapping errors': tourist's last wilderness moments

'Overlapping errors': tourist's last wilderness moments

An investigation has shed more light on the final movements of a 31-year-old tourist from Belgium who went missing on a wilderness track in 2023.

Date set for start of jumping castle tragedy inquest

Date set for start of jumping castle tragedy inquest

An inquest into the deaths of six children in a primary school jumping castle incident has a confirmed start date after years of delays.

Court rules terminally ill woman can access payout

Court rules terminally ill woman can access payout

A court order preventing a child sexual abuse survivor from accessing $1.4 million in compensation has been lifted despite opposition from state lawyers.

AI data centre approved despite community concerns

AI data centre approved despite community concerns

One premier hopes guardrails on AI technology aren't too tight, after a controversial data centre was approved by council.

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Convicted murderer's media 'gag order' lifted

Convicted murderer's media 'gag order' lifted

Convicted murderer's media 'gag order' lifted

Convicted murderer's media 'gag order' lifted

A parole condition order prohibiting Susan Neill-Fraser from directly or indirectly contacting the media has been removed.

Skull found near beach identified but questions persist

Skull found near beach identified but questions persist

Skull found near beach identified but questions persist

Skull found near beach identified but questions persist

Extensive testing has helped confirm the identity of remains discovered accidentally by a farmer in a gully near a picturesque beach.

Tasmania Devils aim high in maiden VFL finals series

Tasmania Devils aim high in maiden VFL finals series

Tasmania Devils aim high in maiden VFL finals series

Tasmania Devils aim high in maiden VFL finals series

The Devils locked in a top four spot after two crucial late season victories and have set their sights on doing some damage in the upcoming finals.

'My worst years': bullying inquiry calls for changes

'My worst years': bullying inquiry calls for changes

'My worst years': bullying inquiry calls for changes

'My worst years': bullying inquiry calls for changes

An inquiry into school bullying has made dozens of recommendations for reform and found transgender or gender-diverse students are not adequately supported.

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Easter Sunday will become a public holiday in every Australian jurisdiction after a state parliament vote that has been hailed as a win for workers.

Alleged false death certificate case to be investigated

Alleged false death certificate case to be investigated

Alleged false death certificate case to be investigated

Alleged false death certificate case to be investigated

A state health department tried to have an elderly woman's death excluded from an investigation into alleged hospital wrongdoing.

'Real fears' for major smelter without new power deal

'Real fears' for major smelter without new power deal

'Real fears' for major smelter without new power deal

'Real fears' for major smelter without new power deal

One of Australia's big four aluminium smelters is without a long-term power deal, with stalled negotiations raising questions about its future.

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Ex-BBL cricketer jailed for abusing teenage fan

A former professional cricketer who has been jailed twice for child sexual offences used his prominence as a sportsperson to gain access to young people.

Electoral Commission backs off Tasmania name change

A backlash which included Aboriginal groups and former prime minister Tony Abbott means Tasmania will not get a first indigenous-named electorate.

Premier defies parliament's AFL stadium cost request

Calls for an updated cost estimate for Hobart's $1.13 billion waterfront stadium won't be heeded as a premier declares it could damage the bidding process.

Devils nab development guru to boost AFL build

The Tasmania Devils, who will enter the AFL in 2028, have signed a former premiership-winning midfielder as their first head of development.

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Debate over expanded Daniel's Law child safety proposal

The parents of a teenager who was murdered by a pedophile want the public to have greater access to information about child sex offenders.

Watson boots five as high flying Hawks beat gritty Roos

Despite trailing at three-quarter time, Hawthorn has gotten past North Melbourne by 16 points with Nick Watson starring with five goals.

Car wreck-inspired work wins 'other' $100k art prize

Robert Fielding has won the $100,000 Hadley's Art Prize for landscape, with an painting of a pile of wrecked cars. He says it's 'mission accomplished'.

Young gun thriving as Hawks fly on and off the field

Connor Macdonald loves that Hawthorn have become a destination club and is shining in a new role that has helped the Hawks reach third on the ladder.

Neil the seal's beachside visit and damage bill tallied

A local council spent tens of thousands of dollars managing crowds and protecting Neil the seal on his most-recent stay in Tasmania.

'Real action': historic step for Aboriginal land return

A capital city council has voted to support the return of parkland to the Aboriginal community, in what could lead to the creation of a cultural centre.

Jumping castle maker queries inquest involvement

An inquest into a primary school jumping castle tragedy that left six children dead is moving closer to a start, almost five years after the event.

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