Australia

“We are not the excuse of the Liberals”: Joyce to boost leadership at the Victorian Nationals Conference

Joyce has repeatedly rejected criticism that it was toxic to the Liberal Party brand in metropolitan areas, which he says is evidenced by the fact that he was asked to campaign in various Liberal seats in NSW and Queensland. Joyce is expected to use his party’s best performance at the polls than the Liberals in …

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Child sexual abuse survivor says Tasmanian law is a step forward but will not offend

A child sexual abuse victim-survivor has welcomed plans to create a new criminal offense to punish people in positions of power for failing to protect young people from sexual abuse. Key points: Legislation creating a new crime for not protecting children from abuse will be presented to the Tasmanian parliament this year The state penal …

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Tourists thrown overboard, seriously injured in WA horizontal waterfalls

Three other RFDS doctors are providing coordination and telephone assistance from an operations center in Jandakot, a suburb south-east of Perth. The first group of patients with minor injuries (cuts and scratches) were transported to Broome by seaplane for further evaluation and treatment at Broome Hospital. Horizontal Falls, in Kimberley, WA. Credit: Tourism WA About …

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The state government is once again banning fishing to protect the Australian giant cuttlefish

The South Australian government has re-imposed a ban on fishing for Australian giant cuttlefish in the Gulf of Spencer, north of Arno Bay and Wallaroo. Key points: The state government has imposed a temporary ban on fishing for Australian giant cuttlefish in the upper Gulf of Spencer. Every year, Australian giant cuttlefish migrate into the …

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Doctors give evidence at Darwin shooter Benjamin Hoffmann’s sentencing hearing

A sentencing hearing against the man who killed four people during a shooting in Darwin three years ago has heard mixed opinions about whether he was in a drug-induced psychosis at the time. Key points: Benjamin Hoffmann has pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and one count of manslaughter He faces a mandatory life …

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“He was my child”: father says he pushed for Hiyaan Kapil, five, to stay in hospital before tragic death

The father of a young Queensland child who died hours after leaving hospital has said the family pressed for Hiyaan Kapil to receive more treatment before he died. The five-year-old was suffering from stomach and leg pain when his father, Uttam Kapil, took him to Logan Hospital’s emergency department on Monday. He was discharged four …

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