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Alleged wife-killer Francesco Dimasi has been ordered to stand trial, even as he struggles with dementia and his lawyer acknowledges the elderly man likely does not understand what is happening to him. Police have accused Mr Dimasi, 91, of stabbing his wife Maria Dimasi, 85, to death in Adelaide in December last year. He has […]

Shoppers say they are “bloody sick of dogs and their owners” browsing the aisles at Bunnings after customers have been forced to dodge dog poo left on the floor by “lazy” dog owners. In a photo posted to Reddit by a furious customer, a number of dog droppings could be seen scattered down a Bunnings […]

A man who made videos lighting fires and pledging himself to Islamic State has been placed in isolation in prison after authorities alleged he was radicalising other inmates. Aran Sherani, 22, was found guilty of doing acts in preparation for a terrorist attack at trial late last year. Prior to the trial he pleaded guilty […]

EXCLUSIVE Brittany Higgins’ legal team has dropped objections to media outlets accessing Linda Reynolds’ explosive statement of claim in her defamation case, but urged the media to properly report Ms Higgins’ defence to avoid one-sided and “selective reporting” in the matter. The WA Supreme Court has declined initial requests from news.com.au and The Australian to […]

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called out Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi for failing to say if terror organisation Hamas should be dismantled, during a confusing TV interview on ABC’s Insiders. The Greens deputy leader on Sunday repeatedly refused to say whether Hamas should be disbanded, instead saying while the Greens would not change its listing […]

Two of Australia’s top athletes have delivered a stern warning to parents about the dangers of smartphones and social media, saying digital distractions are pulling kids away from the glories of sport. Speaking after a special meet-up with children at Allianz Stadium on Tuesday, retired Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell and Paralympic racer Rheed McCracken said […]

A Gold Coast father accused of leaving his three children alone in a car overnight allegedly turned up at a pub “highly intoxicated” and with no money after parking his vehicle outside a 7-Eleven servo. The chilling allegation against the Paradise Point man – who cannot be identified due to legal reasons – follows a […]

Australians are being urged to stay vigilant as the number of criminals targeting victims of previous scams by promising financial recovery is on the rise. The National Anti-Scam Centre issued a caution to Australian victims of scams amid a rise in reports of scams with a money recovery element. Victims are typically promised their losses […]

Rangers managing some of the nation’s most pristine bushland are fed up with handling a “crappy situation” and have urged visitors to national parks to “stop leaving surprises in the bush”. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) rangers are forced to pick up what people put down during their routine patrols and maintenance work. The […]

A petition has been launched for a Melbourne laneway to be dedicated to Aussie pop icons Kylie and Dannii Minogue. Diehard fan Eliza Day set up a petition on Monday to rename a Melbourne laneway “Minogue Lane” after the pop sisters. The Minogues are “undeniably pivotal figures in pop culture”, Ms Day said, with naming […]