Spies waged a secret war on the streets of Canberra, author of new book on ASIO says
It was a secret war waged in Canberra's bars, parks and streets that makes today's spy thrillers look "pale by comparison".The third and final volume of the explosive history on ASIO, The Secret Cold War has revealed the extent of the espionage in the nation's capital in the late 1970s to mid-1980s in many places Canberrans will recognise. Dr John Blaxland co-wrote The Secret Cold War:The Official History of ASIO 1975-1989. Photo: Jamila Toderas Australian National University academic Jo..>> view originalDreamworld ride's 'fatal flaw'
Queensland police update the media on the Dreamworld incident2:41Queensland Police want anyone who rode the Wild River Rapids rides on Tuesday or has any info to contact police. A member of the public lays flowers at a floral tribute today. Picture: Patrick Hamilton/AFPA FORMER Dreamworld employee who worked on the ride where four people were killed said he believed it had a “potentially fatal flaw.”Jon Armstrong worked as a ride operator on Thunder River Rapids on a casual basis for around six..>> view originalWrong person left in George Brandis v Justine Gleeson row
The resignation of Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson is another sign of the weakness of Malcolm Turnbull ("Solicitor-General quits over Brandis", October 25).Attorney-General George Brandis's weasel words about the definition of "consultation" were merely an attempt to obfuscate the fact he misled the Senate. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Xenophon: George Brandis 'stuffed-up' VCE English exam verdict A dairy farmer's plea to the governmen..>> view originalSophie Collombet murder: Benjamin Milward jailed for life for raping, killing French student in Brisbane
Sophie Collombet murder: Benjamin Milward jailed for life for raping, killing French student in Brisbane Updated October 26, 2016 17:03:17 Benjamin James Milward has been jailed for life for the rape and murder of French student Sophie Collombet, whose body was found in an inner-city Brisbane rotunda in 2014.Milward, who pleaded guilty to the charges in Brisbane's Supreme Court earlier this month, attacked the 21-year-old business student in South Brisbane on March 27, ..>> view originalMan shot twice by police at Dandenong after fleeing traffic stop, trying to hijack car
Man shot twice by police at Dandenong after fleeing traffic stop, trying to hijack car Updated October 26, 2016 21:19:41 A man was shot twice in the body after a fleeing from police during a traffic stop at Dandenong in Melbourne's south-east.The 26-year-old man, who was known to police, was shot after pointing a weapon at officers in the area around Studd Road and Anne Road.The drama unfolded when police intercepted a car around 4:00pm and the man, who was a passenge..>> view originalRate of Aboriginal children being placed in out-of-home care 'concerning'
Rate of Aboriginal children being placed in out-of-home care 'concerning' Updated October 26, 2016 19:53:25 Systemic failures are contributing to a "concerning" rate of removal of Aboriginal children from their homes, a landmark Victorian inquiry has found. Key points:There was a 60 per cent increase in number of children entering care between 2013 and 2015Family violence, alcohol, substance abuse the main factors in a child entering careVictorian Government accepts re..>> view originalVatican finance chief George Pell questioned by Australian police in Rome over historic sex assault claims
Vatican finance chief George Pell has been interviewed by Australian police in Rome over sexual assault claims, authorities said Wednesday, but no charges have yet been laid. It follows explosive allegations against Pell, Australia's most senior Catholic cleric, aired by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in July, which he strongly denied. Victoria state police said in a statement that three officers "travelled to Rome last week where Cardinal George Pell voluntarily participated in an int..>> view originalFamily First senator Bob Day may face legal challenge to prevent his ABCC vote
Family First senator Bob Day could face a rare High Court injunction preventing him from supporting the Turnbull government's union-busting and same-sex marriage bills after he delayed his resignation to be present for the votes.If successful, that unprecedented legal course could be enough to stop the legislation dead, forcing the government to its plan B: a special post-double dissolution joint sitting to get the legislation through. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide ..>> view originalNational compensation scheme needed for victims of forced labour and slave trade: new report
Forced labour, forced marriage and other forms of human trafficking and slavery should be compensated in Australia under a national scheme, according to a new report by legal and anti-slavery groups.Fiona McLeod, SC, president-elect of the Law Council of Australia, said a national compensation scheme for survivors of human trafficking and slavery was needed to fill the void in Australian law that provides inadequate redress for victims. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide ..>> view originalWestern Power sale future investment fund, not election war chest, says WA Treasurer
Western Power sale future investment fund, not election war chest, says WA Treasurer Updated October 26, 2016 18:52:42 The Barnett Government will attempt to persuade voters to back the privatisation of Western Power with a promise to spend the billions of dollars in proceeds on critical new infrastructure. Key points: Liberal Party wants to sell Western Power to pay off state debtNationals flagged support but want money used to create jobsLabor has vowed to fight the..>> view original
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