The Coalition's preference deals in Farrer could help fracture the Liberal Party's moderate base and invigorate dissatisfied voters.
Three Northern Territory corrections officers have been stood down with pay after prisoner Isaac Thompson, 26, allegedly escaped custody while being escorted to Royal Darwin Hospital. Thompson, linked to the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, was arrested after a 48-hour manhunt. A 45-year-old man was charged with aiding his escape.
Live updates from the AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Sydney Swans. The Swans took an early lead, with Tom Papley scoring the first goal. Both teams struggled with kicking accuracy in the initial stages, marked by numerous behinds and missed opportunities.
A Queensland family is appealing for information after the disappearance of Jana Armstrong, a 30-year-old mother, last seen in Newtown, Toowoomba. Her car was found abandoned, and police are concerned for her welfare.
Three Northern Territory corrections officers have been stood down with pay after prisoner Isaac Thompson, 26, allegedly escaped custody on Sunday night while being escorted to Royal Darwin Hospital. Thompson, an alleged associate of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, was arrested yesterday and charged with escape, assaulting a worker, and theft. A 45-year-old man was also charged with aiding the escape.
An independent review of Tasmania Police found a significant surge in calls over the past decade, with youth crime, family violence, and 'scope creep' of duties placing pressure on the force. Recommendations include addressing administrative burdens and improving inter-agency collaboration.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer known for 1980s power ballads like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75. Her family announced her unexpected passing in a Portuguese hospital due to an unspecified illness, requesting privacy.
