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Teenager shot dead in Sydney home invasion

A quiet Sydney suburb is reeling after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot during a suspected home invasion in Riverstone, with police launching a major investigation into the tragic incident.

Australian town offers £200k salaries to lure workers

Discover how a remote Australian mining community is paying staggering six-figure salaries to attract essential workers, creating unprecedented opportunities in one of the world's most isolated regions.

WA police officer faces NZ extradition over sex crimes

A serving Western Australia police officer from Perth has been arrested and faces potential extradition to New Zealand concerning serious historical sexual offence allegations dating back to the 1980s.

Mining expansion pushes Baudin cockatoo to extinction brink

New research reveals that planned mining expansions in Western Australia will destroy crucial feeding habitats, leaving the endangered Baudin black cockatoo with no path to survival without immediate government intervention.

Missing 4-year-old girl in Australian outback search

Emergency services launch massive land and air operation to find Cleo Smith, who vanished from remote campsite in Western Australia. Police fear she may have wandered into bushland as community joins search effort.

Met Police officer arrested after BBC racism probe

A serving Metropolitan Police constable has been suspended and arrested following a shocking BBC investigation that captured him using vile racist language and making threats while on duty.

FIFO worker Courtney Jane found dead in WA bushland

The heartbreaking discovery of 29-year-old FIFO worker Courtney Jane's body in remote Western Australia has left the mining community in mourning as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her tragic death.

Qld police helicopter pilot's £183k salary revealed

A senior Queensland police helicopter pilot's staggering £183,000 annual salary has ignited controversy, raising questions about public sector spending and transparency in aviation operations.

Met Police Racism and Violence Scandal Exposed

A bombshell BBC Panorama investigation reveals disturbing racism, misogyny and violent behaviour among officers at Charing Cross police station, raising serious questions about Metropolitan Police culture.

Tourist killed in shark attack off Perth beach

A tourist has died following a catastrophic shark attack off a popular Perth beach, marking Western Australia's first fatal incident in nearly two years and sparking urgent safety reviews.

Melbourne sewage farm becomes bird haven for 300 species

Discover the remarkable transformation of the Western Treatment Plant in Melbourne from a utilitarian sewage facility into a globally significant sanctuary for over 300 species of birds, rivalling some of the world's most famous wetlands.

Bailey Smith Explicit Video Scandal Rocks AFL World

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is at the centre of a social media storm after an explicit video, appearing to show him touching himself, was leaked online, leaving fans and the AFL community in disbelief.

Wiltshire Police and Paramedics Arrested Over Deaths

Two Wiltshire Police officers and three South Western Ambulance Service paramedics have been arrested in connection with the deaths of two individuals following police contact. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is leading the investigation.

Virgin Australia to Allow Pets in Cabins from 2025

Virgin Australia is set to revolutionise air travel by allowing pets in cabins on select domestic routes from 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the new policy, including costs, eligible animals, and how it will work in practice.

Perth's rental crisis: $1,000-a-week for Swan home

A basic brick-and-tile house in Perth's Swan region, described as being in the 'middle of nowhere', is being offered for a jaw-dropping $1,000 per week, highlighting the city's severe rental crisis and soaring property costs.

AFL State of Origin Series Confirmed for 2026 Return

The AFL's iconic State of Origin series is officially returning in March 2026, pitting Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia against each other in a thrilling revival of football's greatest interstate rivalry.

WA's Double Public Holiday Bonanza After AFL Win

Western Australia's Premier Mark McGowan gifts Perth and Peel residents two surprise public holidays following the West Coast Eagles' historic AFL Grand Final victory, sparking celebration and economic debate.

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