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Three teenagers arrested after 14-year-old boy shot dead in south-east London
17+ hour, 1+ min ago (229+ words) Boys aged 14 and 16 and 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting in Woolwich Police have launched a murder investigation after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Woolwich, south-east London. Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of…...
House prices fall in Sydney and Melbourne as interest rates and Iran war fallout spook buyers
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (581+ words) Data shows slowdown in price growth across the country after consecutive RBA cash rate hikes House prices in Sydney and Melbourne are falling as interest rate rises and economic uncertainty caused by conflict in the Middle East saw buyers leave…...
Melbourne girl, 13, allegedly shouted antisemitic remarks, threw eggs and swerved car towards Jewish families
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (572+ words) Jewish families "narrowly escaped being struck by the car" after girl swerved towards them in Ripponlea, police say A 13-year-old Melbourne girl has been charged with 52 offences including allegedly shouting antisemitic remarks, throwing eggs and swerving a stolen car towards…...
The arguments for and against making public transport free as Australian fuel costs soar
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (800+ words) Victoria and Tasmania are trialling free public transport as a way to drive down demand for petrol. But will it work " and who will benefit? Governments are looking for ways to help Australians cope with the soaring cost of fuel,…...
‘Succulent Chinese meal’ speech added to Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (542+ words) Jack Karlson's rallying cry of "democracy manifest' added to national collection of sound recordings that hold historical, cultural and aesthetic significance Thirty-five years ago, when Jack Karlson was hauled into a police car outside a Chinese restaurant in Queensland, he…...
Victorians get free public transport for a month in bid to ease surge in fuel demand
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (399+ words) Allan government says measure is temporary as energy shock from Middle East conflict sees petrol prices soar Public transport will be free in Victoria for a month, in an effort to encourage people to switch from driving and alleviate the…...
Auction clearance rate slumps to 57% nationwide as interest rate hikes prompt Australians to sell
1+ week, 1+ day ago (639+ words) Homebuyers lose confidence amid higher rates and Iran war-linked price rises across the economy, buyers agent says Surging numbers of homes are being passed in at auction as higher interest rates weigh on demand and the number of properties for…...
Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell to stand trial after allegedly leading attack on Melbourne Indigenous camp
1+ week, 1+ day ago (350+ words) Sewell pleaded not guilty to five charges over alleged group assault on Camp Sovereignty last year Neo-Nazi figure Thomas Sewell has been committed to stand trial after allegedly leading an attack on an Indigenous protest site in Melbourne last year....
Mark Simmons: ‘A lot of brilliant comedy shows tackle world issues – that’s not what this is!’
1+ week, 2+ day ago (178+ words) The comedian on learning from Stewart Lee, forging gags from chats with friends and his niche joke about Magic FM How would you describe your style of comedy?I do one-liners. I'm a joke teller. A gagsmith. Any standout gigs…...
Afternoon Update: ABC staff strike; Australia opposes Israel occupation in Lebanon; and the perils of a crammed Test cricket summer
1+ week, 2+ day ago (454+ words) Good afternoon. At 11am, more than 2,000 ABC staff around Australia walked off the job for 24 hours, forcing services across television, radio and digital to use BBC content and repeat programming. "I've seen too many sensational journalists, sensational producers leave not because…...