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Today in Power & Policy 1 Teen charged with arson over $100k bedroom fire The Advocate · 58d ago 2 Carlingford pedestrian in critical condition after van strike 7NEWS · 58d ago 3 Newcastle councillors push to buy back half of port Newcastle Herald · 58d ago
Teen charged with arson over $100k bedroom fire
Police allege the 16-year-old deliberately lit the fire in his bedroom at Canning Drive, East Devonport, on Saturday night.
Carlingford pedestrian in critical condition after van strike
A 34-year-old was struck by a van on Sunday afternoon in Carlingford. He was trapped beneath it and taken to Westmead Hospital in critical condition. Police arrested a 29-year-old man they believe was responsible.
Newcastle councillors push to buy back half of port
Greens councillors want to buy back Macquarie Asset Management's half of the Port of Newcastle, valued at over $1.5 billion.
One Nation support surges in regional Victoria
One Nation support has hit 24 per cent in south-west Victoria. Voters cite dangerous roads, poor healthcare access, and law and order concerns.
Spirit of Tasmania IV arrives in Devonport for testing before October sailings
A new Spirit of Tasmania ferry arrived in Devonport on Sunday for testing. The first sailings will start in October.
Victorian Liberals plan to split appeals court for tougher sentences
Opposition leader Jess Wilson wants to split Victoria's highest court into two. One would handle criminal cases. Judges on the criminal court would specialise in crime law, with the aim of setting tougher sentences.
Loose grate injures disabled pedestrian in Warrnambool CBD
A disabled person was hurt stepping on loose metal covering on Koroit Street; the council has scheduled footpath renewal later this year.
Farley says One Nation's migration stance 'not too different' from Labor's
On ABC Insiders, One Nation MP David Farley said his party's 130,000 net migration target plus 100,000 extra skilled and agricultural workers made its approach similar to Labor's.
NSW court annuls driving conviction, orders new hearing
Wagga Local Court granted the annulment and set a new hearing for June 2027 after the woman was convicted in her absence.
Apartment residents win tribunal fight to keep balcony heat screens
A tribunal ruled the metal shelving and screens tenants installed to cut heat were barely visible and acceptable to keep.
Teenager airlifted after car and truck crash on Pacific Highway
A teenage woman was flown to John Hunter Hospital with multiple injuries after a car hit a fuel tanker on the Pacific Highway near Karuah early Sunday.
Driver charged after crossing into oncoming traffic on Sulwood Drive
A 30-year-old Farrer man failed to stop for police and drove a white Camry into the wrong lane on Sulwood Drive in Kambah on Saturday morning.
University standards add anti-racism and governance duties
Updated federal standards make provider duties on racism and university governance clearer and enforceable.
TV tonight: a wild French drama about first world war super-soldiers
French television introduces a unique science fiction drama featuring World War I super-soldiers to the evening viewing schedule.
Family allowed into Australia to care for slain woman's children
Federal intervention secured emergency travel visas for a grieving family to enter Australia and care for children following a tragic death.
'Officially out': Saints put a line through Lachie Neale chase
St Kilda has officially withdrawn from the pursuit of Brisbane Lions premiership star Lachie Neale, ending speculation regarding a potential club transfer.
Trump needs a Plan C for Iran because so far nothing has worked
The United States administration faces a strategic impasse regarding Iran, as previous attempts to leverage military threats and oil sanctions have failed.
One dead, three hospitalised after incident at Mount Gambier home
Emergency services are investigating a tragic incident at a Mount Gambier residence that resulted in one fatality and three hospitalisations this morning.
Man dead following incident near Fremantle nightlife strip, two arrested
Police have arrested two men in their 20s following the discovery of an unresponsive man near a Fremantle nightlife precinct overnight.
Passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece
A Ryanair Boeing 737 performed an emergency landing in Greece after a window failure nearly pulled a passenger from the aircraft mid-flight.
Telstra CEO admits GPS timing flaw was 'well-known' before triple-zero death
Telstra knew its GPS timing system was a risk yet cannot confirm it had a backup.
That's life: Derryn Hinch's most memorable media moments
Derryn Hinch, Australia's colourful media personality and former senator, has died at 82.
Roger Cook stared down Labor's powerful factions and won
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has consolidated his leadership by successfully appointing his preferred minister despite significant opposition from powerful Labor party factions.
Kennedy shatters national record in Monaco win
Australian pole vaulter Nina Kennedy has set a new national record, clearing 4.95 metres to secure a victory at the Monaco Diamond League.
Man arrested after former British MP found dead
A 26-year-old man remains in custody following the death of former British Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, triggering a formal murder investigation.
ICE killed a Mexican immigrant in Houston during a traffic stop with no bodycam
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant, was shot dead by ICE officers during a Houston traffic stop, and DHS says agents involved were not wearing body cameras.
Hinch revealed a scenario that seemed too crazy to be true - but he was right
Derryn Hinch, who passed away at 82, leaves a legacy as a polarizing but effective advocate for sexual abuse survivors during decades of silence.
Trump flags more US-Iran talks but maintains ceasefire
Donald Trump has confirmed the United States will continue diplomatic talks with Iran, despite declaring the existing ceasefire agreement officially over.
British ex-minister allegedly murdered
A 78-year-old former British minister, known for her Strictly Come Dancing fame, was found dead at home.
Trump warns of godless communist Democrats as biggest threat since US founding
Speaking at the Faith and Freedom Coalition, Trump labelled Democrats godless communists and the most serious threat to the US since its founding.
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