3 h. ago 208 arrests a day: Youth crime soars again as police apprehend record number of offenders

Police say they are arresting more people – and seizing more edged weapons – than at any point in their history.

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8 h. ago Chappo didn’t like Shakes when they first met. Now, they’re ‘like brothers’

Since meeting in year 7, James “Chappo” Chapman and Caleb “Shakes” Mills have been there for each other, physically and emotionally.

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8 h. ago ABC makes cameo appearance in celebrity cavoodle legal drama

Journalists from the public broadcaster’s investigations team won access to documents related to an ongoing legal stoush involving the “million-dollar” dog.

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18 h. ago Perth boys jailed over series of violent ‘premeditated’ attacks on gay men

Five men aged between 19 and 33 were lured to secluded areas, thinking they were meeting a person from dating app Grindr, before they were attacked by the gang.

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18 h. ago Demons board blocks incoming CEO on Caulfield plans, parts ways with Pert

Paul Guerra won’t officially report for duty at the Demons until early September. Until then, the club has barred him from working or meeting with others about their plans for a potential new home at Caulfield Racecourse.

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19 h. ago Sunnier weather to give talented Like Lukey a chance to shine

An overdue run of clear weather can pave the way for a talented albeit wayward mare to return to her very best at Thursday’s Gosford meeting.

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19 h. ago Schools boss signed off on $67,000 ‘fungus bench’ that was flagged as biosecurity hazard

The former schools building boss has denied showing favouritism, despite his “communications fairy godmother” writing the brief for a tender her company won.

Technology

20 h. ago As Trump mulls next steps, rifts in his MAGA universe explode into public view

Many of Trump’s MAGA supporters oppose another US mission in the Middle East, but hawkish Republicans are putting pressure on Trump to step in.

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22 h. ago Australia races to lock in new meeting with Trump to avoid second snub

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may now change his plans and attend next week’s NATO summit – if a face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump can be locked in.

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23 h. ago Trump goes to ground after National Security Council meeting on Iran

The US President has also spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but Trump unusually refrained from posting about it on social media.

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25 h. ago Trump left the G7, and Albanese, in the lurch. The PM may have new chance to meet the US president

Anthony Albanese may now change his plans and attend next week’s NATO summit - if a face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump there can be locked in.

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25 h. ago Optus to pay $100 million fine over sales to vulnerable customers

Optus has agreed to pay $100 million in penalties after landmark legal action from the consumer watchdog for “unconscionable conduct”.

Economics

32 h. ago My boss is secretly recording our staff meetings. Is this even legal?

It’s not just unethical, but recording meetings without gaining consent of staff may be breaking the law, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

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32 h. ago Taxpayers fork out almost $500m to shield Metro Trains from pandemic fallout

Victoria is paying Metro Trains to offset lower passenger revenue, ensuring the private rail operator records bumper profits despite patronage falling as a result of work-from-home habits.     

Economics

32 h. ago The verdict on Hamilton Island’s first new hotel in 18 years

Former staff accommodation has been changed into a luxury escape that fills a gap in the holiday island’s offerings.

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41 h. ago Crisafulli flags budget infrastructure spend ‘like never before’

On top of a record infrastructure splurge, the premier is “sublimely confident” he can soon reach an Olympic funding deal with the federal government.

Economics

42 h. ago They led Iran’s military and hid its nuclear secrets. Israel annihilated them

Israel has struck a deep blow to the Iran’s military and scientific elite, with a string of major generals and scientists killed.

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43 h. ago ‘Who would kill these kind people?’: Defence says lack of motive shows mushroom deaths were accidental

After an eight-week trial, Erin Patterson’s legal team found something to agree with prosecutors on – that her lunch guests were lovely people.

Events

43 h. ago Innocent kebab shop worker saved by boss during underworld shooting

An innocent kebab shop worker who was shot in the torso was saved by her boss after masked gunmen stormed the Auburn takeaway store.

Events

49 h. ago WA news LIVE: Site but no date on Yanchep hospital; Fresh legal challenge levelled at Woodside

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