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LifestyleYahoo News AustraliaAussie woman shocks with how she handles kangaroo: 'Looks weird'
The video has sparked a discussion about the correct way to hold a joey. Watch what the wildlife carer does.
NewsAustralian Associated PressClive Palmer eyes $300b damages claim over mine project
Clive Palmer's pursuit of almost $300 billion in damages over a stalled iron ore project will be fought "vigorously", the federal government says.Mr Palmer's lawyers have filed a notice of arbitration targeting the Commonwealth under international trade law.
NewsAustralian Associated PressInmate charged with WA prison murder of Ashley Bropho
An inmate has been charged with murder over the death of convicted child sex offender Ashley Bropho at Perth's Hakea Prison.West Australian police launched a homicide investigation after Bropho, 40, was found unresponsive in his cell on March 9.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussie schools ban new Prime drink after wild supermarket scenes
The 'potentially dangerous new trend' has caused some schools to take swift action against the popular drink. Find out why.
NewsAustralian Associated PressFlood-ruined WA bridge to be rebuilt six times stronger
A bigger, stronger bridge will be built over the Fitzroy River after once-in-a-century-flooding in Western Australia's Kimberley washed away its predecessor, cutting a key transport route.WA Minister for Planning Rita Saffioti says the new bridge on the Great Northern Highway at Fitzroy Crossing would be 100m longer and twice as wide as the old one, with piers about double the depth.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAccused murderers in court over Indigenous teen's death
Four people accused of fatally bashing Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey as he walked home from school in Perth have returned to court.Cassius, a 15-year-old Noongar Yamatji boy, was allegedly chased down and attacked with a metal pole as he was walking with friends on October 13, 2022.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWoolworths shoppers in frenzy to get hands on cult drink Prime
Crowds of teenagers have been scrambling under Woolworths' doors to get their hands on cult drink Prime. See video of the buying frenzy.
NewsAustralian Associated PressDrug searches at WA border zones under new police power
West Australian police will be handed extraordinary and permanent powers to search for drugs at almost two dozen entry zones into the state.The McGowan government will amend laws to create 22 search areas around airports, ports and road and rail border crossings in a bid to replicate the dramatic fall in meth consumption when WA shut its borders to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTradie warns swimmers after 'monster' find in Aussie lake
A tradie got more than he bargained for when out fishing in a lake. Find out what he caught.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTruth behind Bunnings customer's viral TikTok criticising charity running sausage sizzle
The matter the concerned customer brought up has now been fully investigated by Bunnings. Find out what happened.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSafeguard deal won't affect Scarborough gas: McGowan
A federal climate deal struck between Labor and the Greens won't impact major gas projects such as Scarborough, Western Australia's premier says.Laws enabling an overhaul of the safeguard mechanism are expected to pass parliament this week with the backing of the Greens and crossbenchers.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAustralian solar power production goes through the roof
Rooftop solar systems supplied more electricity to Australia during last summer than brown coal, setting a record, the Clean Energy Council says.The systems also provided more energy to the grid than all other renewable sources, including grid-scale wind farms and solar farms.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressWA financial planners plead guilty to dishonest conduct
A financial planning business has admitted intentionally providing false information to AMP on clients' insurance applications, putting them at risk of having their policies cancelled.Fong Financial Planners pleaded guilty in the Perth Magistrates Court to three charges of dishonest conduct, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission said on Monday.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHorror find at Aussie puppy farm: 'We need masks'
A man has been handed penalties exceeding $140,000 after facing court this week. Read more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussie woman's dream home turns into sinkhole nightmare: 'It's not right'
The 57-year-old said she could've been 'buried alive' and is now forced to live on unsafe land with her hopes of building her dream home shattered.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaPolice make wild discovery under backyard spa after suspect's Uber Eats order
A six week manhunt has come to a dramatic end after an ill-fated Uber Eats order tipped off authorities.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussie couple 'distraught' after $4,000 puppy stolen from their home
The popular dog breed is a desirable target for thieves – as calls grow to impose harsher sentences in states being left behind.
NewsAustralian Associated PressThird man found on esky off WA coast charged over drugs
A third man left clinging to an esky off the Western Australian coast has been charged over the alleged importation of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine after he was found hiding under a home spa with a gun.Three men were rescued after they were plunged into the ocean off Albany early last month when their boat capsized while they were supposedly fishing.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMan in hospital after being bitten by shark in WA
A man has been transferred to hospital after being bitten by a shark off the coast of northern Western Australia.Authorities have confirmed that a man received non-life-threatening injuries from a shark near Delta Island in the Pilbara region.
NewsAustralian Associated PressBreeder banned after 39 labradoodles found in filth
A 60-year-old man has been banned from breeding animals after 39 labradoodles were found living in filth at his home.A member of the public raised the alarm after she went to his house in Western Australia's southwest to buy a puppy for $5000, then refused to go ahead with the sale after seeing the dogs' living conditions.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaJetstar passenger 'violently' tasered on flight after switching seats
The 30-year-old dad was travelling from Perth to Melbourne when the flight took a 'humiliating' turn. Watch the footage.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSafeguard offsets plan won't change a thing: Forrest
Billionaire Andrew Forrest has spoken out against the federal government's safeguard mechanism legislation which would allow big polluters to offset their emissions.The mining magnate and green hydrogen proponent has urged Australia to take bold steps to transform its energy sector after the United Nations warned "warp speed" action was needed to prevent a climate catastrophe.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressPerth Mint 'co-operating' with financial crime auditors
Perth Mint is learning from "past mistakes" and co-operating fully with an investigation by the financial crime regulator, its chair says.The WA government-owned corporation is being audited by AUSTRAC, having acknowledged instances of historical non-compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCommunity 'traumatised' after abseiling instructor dies in front of students
The 53-year-old was a 'well-known and well-respected' husband and dad, locals said. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaThe 'stunning' photo Tourism Australia was forced to pull from Instagram
Find out what led to this spectacular photograph being removed from Tourism Australia's Instagram account.
