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Canberra decriminalises drugs in Australian first

Canberra becomes first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in radical shift from punishment to public health focus.

Disabled man died naked in cell with spit hood

A coronial inquest has heard shocking details of a disabled Northern Territory man's death while naked, handcuffed and wearing a spit hood in a Darwin police cell, raising serious questions about custodial care practices.

Boy, 11, dies in Darwin River quad bike tragedy

A community mourns as an 11-year-old boy loses his life following a devastating quad bike crash in rural Northern Territory, sparking fresh safety concerns about off-road vehicles.

Russian military blogger dies after criticising Ukraine war

Exclusive: A prominent Russian military blogger known for criticising Moscow's war strategy has been found dead in his Nizhny Novgorod apartment under mysterious circumstances, raising questions about Kremlin silencing tactics.

Record heatwave to hit Queensland and Northern Territory

Meteorologists warn of unprecedented October heat sweeping across Queensland and Northern Territory, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting potentially the hottest October on record as extreme weather conditions intensify.

Family farm faces seizure in tribal land claim battle

A Richmond farming family's century-old homestead is threatened with compulsory purchase after a tribal court ruling recognised the land as ancestral Native American territory, sparking a bitter property rights dispute.

Putin's Goddaughter Flees Russia for Spain

Maria Putina, Vladimir Putin's goddaughter, has reportedly abandoned Moscow for Spain, joining a growing exodus of Russians seeking freedom from the Kremlin's tightening grip.

Schoolboy critically injured in crocodile fishing attack

A teenage boy faces life-threatening injuries after being mauled by a crocodile while fishing in a remote Northern Territory location. The 16-year-old was airlifted to hospital in critical condition following the brutal attack.

Canberra childcare worker in paedophile abuse case

A Canberra childcare worker stands accused of horrific child sexual abuse offences against a young boy, with police revealing disturbing details of the alleged crimes that have shaken the community.

Three arrested in UK over Russian spy links

Three individuals have been arrested across England on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence services in covert operations against UK targets, as counter-terrorism units launch major investigation.

Three arrested in London for suspected Russian espionage

Three individuals have been detained in a dramatic counter-espionage operation across London, suspected of gathering intelligence for Russian intelligence services. The Metropolitan Police confirms ongoing investigations into this serious national securit

Christmas Island population plummets to record low

Exclusive census data reveals Christmas Island's population has dropped below 1,400 residents, marking a dramatic exodus from Australia's remote Indian Ocean territory and raising concerns about its future sustainability.

UK surrenders Chagos Islands to Mauritius amid China fears

British MPs have signed a secretive agreement returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, raising national security concerns as China invests £30 billion in Mauritian infrastructure, potentially compromising a crucial UK-US military base.

Trump's secret Ukraine peace plan revealed

Exclusive details emerge about Donald Trump's controversial peace proposal that would involve Ukraine ceding territory to Russia in exchange for NATO membership freeze.

Ballet Protest Echoes Soviet Dissent Against Putin

A daring ballet protest by a Gen Z ballerina during Swan Lake has drawn comparisons to Soviet-era dissent, sparking debate about whether youth-led resistance could challenge Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule.

School principal convicted of violent assault

Yipirinya School principal Gavin Morris found guilty of aggravated assault after attacking a man during a dispute over school access in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

Inside Tristan da Cunha: World's Most Remote Island

Journey to the edge of the world with our exclusive look at Tristan da Cunha, a volcanic British Overseas Territory where 238 residents live in spectacular isolation amid penguins and towering peaks.

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