The arrest of three Australian women linked to the Islamic State group sparks anger and frustration inside the Syrian refugee camp where they had lived for years.
A cover of Madonna's 1989 hit 'Like a Prayer', produced by Australian DJ Josh Fawaz, has reached number one on Australian charts, overshadowing Madonna's new album. Critics suspect AI was used, raising concerns about copyright and fair compensation for artists.
South Australia's police chief stated there's no evidence linking a regional hospital death to a Telstra outage, after an investigation. The woman's partner and neighbor successfully used Telstra phones to call Triple Zero for an ambulance, which arrived promptly. The suggestion of a connection has caused distress to the family.
Temporary "no parking" signs for a hospital redevelopment in Mount Barker, South Australia, were vandalized and thrown into a creek by unknown individuals. Council staff are retrieving the signs, and police are investigating the criminal offense.
A man in his 20s lost his hand in a workplace accident while cleaning a sewer pit at the Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre in Princetown, Victoria. He was airlifted to Alfred Hospital in Melbourne in a serious condition. WorkSafe is investigating the incident, and the worksite has been shut down.
Derryn Hinch, the "human headline" known for his outspoken journalism and political career, has died at 82. Hinch, who served as a senator, was twice jailed for naming sex offenders and had a career marked by controversy, health battles, and a rags-to-riches story.
Human remains were discovered during the search for missing 13-year-old Layla Jeffery in Donald, Victoria. Police are treating the death as suspicious and have executed a warrant at a local property as the investigation continues.
