Before roads and vehicles, teams of donkeys used to haul huge loads across remote parts of Western Australia. But the beloved animal became a declared pest that even the meat trade couldn't save.
A Melbourne businessman faces trial for rape and sexual assault, accused of attacking a former personal assistant at his home in 2023 after a night of drinking and cocaine. The defense claims the woman's credibility is a major issue and alleges false accusations.
Bondi Beach terror attack victim Arsen Ostrovsky is outraged at YouTube for keeping a video on its platform that questioned his injuries and suggested the attack was a "false flag". YouTube policy manager Rachel Lord stated the video did not breach hate speech policies, sparking criticism from Jewish community leaders.
Victoria Police have arrested seven men in connection with an alleged fraud investigation at the Greater Shepparton City Council and a local business. The council referred the allegations internally, leading to the arrests of men aged 36-55, who were later released pending further inquiries.
Essendon forward Emily Gough details her challenging ACL recovery, including a specialized five-day intensive rehabilitation program at a center in Doha, Qatar, highlighting the disparity in resources for women's sports.
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers approved the $100M+ sale of Tasmania's Rushy Lagoon farm to UK's Gresham House. The deal, involving a large pine plantation, was deemed in the national interest after FIRB review, despite concerns over transparency and market distortion.
Telstra's nationwide outage on Wednesday was caused by malfunctioning "nodes" managing time synchronization in data centers, affecting millions of Australians. The root cause remains unknown, but the telco is working to restore services, with nearly 90% of calls and data now flowing.
