Australia would have 60 days' worth of fuel supplies in reserve under an $800 million Coalition proposal it says the government should match.
A toddler in Phoenix, Arizona, was declared dead after a backyard pool drowning, only to be found breathing hours later in the hospital morgue. Police are recommending negligence charges against the parents.
Liberal MP Moira Deeming has admitted 'distractions' have hampered her party's work, following her Supreme Court bid to retain candidacy. She apologized for the disruptions over the past 3.5 years, stemming from a dispute with former leader Matthew Guy.
Jack Gibson-Burrell, 22, was arrested after allegedly climbing and painting a "cartoon bird" on the Bolte Bridge pylon. He faces over 200 other charges related to graffiti and is accused of causing over $700,000 damage.
Former UOW chancellor Michael Still told ICAC he didn't link discussions with incoming VC John Dewar to KordaMentha conflict-of-interest concerns. The firm secured $3.8M contracts after a review, with questions raised about Dewar's early involvement.
Rough sleepers in Wagga Wagga have defied an eviction deadline at Wilks Park, stating they have nowhere else to go. The move-on orders were part of a NSW government response to a homelessness crisis, prompted by an infant's death. While authorities claim support is offered, some residents and advocates question the suitability and availability of housing.
A parliamentary committee report recommends considering the removal of NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling SC, accusing her of authorizing a media leak to discredit a judge and falsely denying it during an inquiry. The report, which faced dissent from some members, has been called the "worst" by Attorney-General Michael Daley, who expressed full confidence in the DPP and will review the findings.
