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Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:16:12 +0000
An unexpected message from an attractive American doctor was the bait. What came next was an elaborate scam worth millions
When Chamanun received a LinkedIn message from an unknown man claiming to be an American doctor, it marked the beginning of a tangled web of lies that would ultimately lead to Chamanun's arrest for stealing $250 million from her employer, ...

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 21:04:45 +0000
They're Australia's 'silent forgotten people' with no work rights, no Medicare and very little hope
A decade ago these men risked everything when they fled to Australia by boat — leaving wives, children and family behind in a bid to find a safer future for their loved ones. Now, years later, they languish, downhearted and in despai...

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:02:45 +0000
Shinzo Abe's assassination has shattered Japan's sense of safety and left a nation reeling
There is a general feeling of safety in Japan where gun violence is incredibly rare. But the assassination of Shinzo Abe in a brazen attack may change that.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:29:55 +0000
Japan's ruling party set for strong election showing after Abe assassination
Japanese voters head to the polls today for a parliamentary election that may give the ruling Liberal Democratic Party a surge of support after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:29:21 +0000
COVID-19 antiviral treatments to be made available to more Australians. Here's who is eligible
More Australians can receive COVID-19 antiviral drugs from Monday in an attempt to reduce the number of people in hospital.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 01:28:29 +0000
Nick Kyrgios has been the king of clutch at Wimbledon and that's why he can win it
Amid all the negative headlines and the controversies about his behaviour, Nick Kyrgios's tennis game this Wimbledon has been undeniable and he's played the big points and handled the big moments better than anyone, writes Paul Johnson. ...

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 21:44:22 +0000
All you need to know as Nick Kyrgios prepares to play in the Wimbledon final
All you need to know as Nick Kyrgios takes on Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final at Wimbledon. 

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 01:45:38 +0000
Several Queensland towns drop below freezing, as Brisbane City records coldest morning of the year
People in parts of Brisbane have woken to temperatures of about 1 degree Celsius this morning. And around the rest of the state, some areas have seen the mercury drop below zero.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 06:19:06 +0000
Friend, occasional 'matchmaker' and Perth icon: Tricia the elephant memorialised at Perth Zoo
Some considered her a friend, others a "therapist" — hundreds pay tribute to the iconic elephant at the opening of the Tricia Memorial Walk at Perth Zoo.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:10:58 +0000
Australia needs gas. For some Traditional Owners, the price is too high
As Australia faces a gas crisis, Indigenous communities fear their millennia-old sacred sites will be collateral damage in the rush for fresh supplies. 

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 01:56:15 +0000
Indigenous sisters in class action say they were 'treated worse than prisoners' at notorious Catholic mission
Glenys Yarran says she was 12 years old when she was taught how to clean maggots from a sheep's head, to be placed in a big black pot and made into soup for lunch. This week she gave evidence at a class action over stolen wages.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 02:42:06 +0000
'It was 12 years of hell': Native Americans recall horrors of 'Indian' boarding school assimilation policies
Native American tribal elders testify about the hardships they endured at government-backed "Indian" boarding schools, including beatings, whippings, sexual assaults, humiliation and painful nicknames.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:16:13 +0000
Australian governments have spent $20b on assistance for first home buyers, but who has really benefited?
In recent decades, Australian policymakers have distorted the housing market in favour of property owners, writes Gareth Hutchens

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 20:54:40 +0000
As the price of leafy greens soars, data shows some produce items are holding steady
Skyrocketing lettuce prices have capture people's attention but other items in the fresh produce section have remained the same price over the past two years and some have even become cheaper.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:10:05 +0000
Sri Lanka's prime minister and president will resign after protesters stormed their homes. How did it get to this?
Anti-government demonstrations have been going on for months. Here's a timeline that led to yesterday's dramatic conclusion. 

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 22:34:52 +0000
'A highlight of my life': AFP diver Kel Boers recounts the Thai cave rescue saga
Four years after a multi-national team rescued a group of young soccer players from a cave in Thailand, Australian Federal Police rescue diver Kel Boers still cannot believe it was a success.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 23:44:57 +0000
The saga of the former hippie drug smuggler who 'died a couple of times' in jail and wants to return to Australia
Patton Eidson evaded authorities for decades, but the biggest obstacle to his homecoming is not his once-secret criminal past.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 23:37:14 +0000
Porsche-backed company wants to build Australia's first commercial e-fuel plant in Tasmania
Porsche wants 80 per cent of its cars to be electric by the end of the decade, and is developing a synthetic fuel to power those that will still run on liquid fuels. So what are e-fuels and why choose Tasmania as the site to make them? ...

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 02:58:43 +0000
AFL live: Blues lead Eagles in the west, Hawks post win over Crows
The Blues get on top of the Eagles in Perth, while the Hawks claim a 32-point victory over the Crows. Earlier, the Bombers defeated the understrength Lions by 10 points at the Gabba. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, s...

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:43:57 +0000
Baby Broncos outclass Dragons in Brisbane
The Brisbane Broncos turned on the style to score six tries against the St George Illawarra Dragons at Lang Park in a 32-18 victory.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 05:10:50 +0000
Ricciardo says more pace needed to challenge in Austrian Grand Prix
The Australian is coming off a difficult race in Britain last weekend when issues beyond his control took away any chance of finishing in the top 10.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:03:23 +0000
Kerrie bought this iconic anti-whaling ship for $10. She and 'the Admiral' have big plans
The MY Steve Irwin has a new purpose after years of campaigning to protect marine life.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:54:03 +0000
'Rugby is out of control,' says Jones, as England regains control over Wallabies in Brisbane
England coach Eddie Jones says there are too many cards being shown in rugby union internationals and "common sense" needs to come back into the game.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:56:33 +0000
Ukraine partly responsible for attack on nursing home, UN says
A new UN report finds Ukraine's armed forces hold a large share of the blame for an attack on a nursing home that left vulnerable residents trapped in the firing line.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 22:58:09 +0000
Foundation to be set up to honour bride who died on Hamilton Island honeymoon
Friends and family of Marina Hanna Morgan plan to create a foundation in her name to help people in need and spread the "love, joy and kindness" they say was a hallmark of her life.



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