Saturday, November 16, 2024

World

Drones used to photograph homes of released detainees, minister confirms

In short: Labor minister Murray Watt has clarified the government is using drones to capture images of the accommodation of 151 released detainees subject...

US teen caught attempting to smuggle 26kg of meth into Australia

A teen from the United States has been stopped by Australian Border Force after attempting to smuggle 26 kilograms of methamphetamine through customs at...

US teen caught attempting to smuggle 26kg of meth into Australia

A traveller from the United States was stopped at Sydney Airport on Wednesday after attempting to smuggle 26kg of methamphetamine into Australia.The teen, aged...

‘We need to bring him back’: Senior Liberals’ plea for Frydenberg to return

“He can’t decide, months after the preselection, that now it looks better for him and he wants to throw his hat in the ring,”...

Shocking photos reveal damage caused by powerful storm

A ‘vigorous’ storm that hit WA on Saturday prompted more than 200 calls to emergency services as roofs were ripped off venues and trees...

Police launch murder investigation after woman, 78, found dead

Jasper Lindell joined The Canberra Times in 2018. He is a Legislative Assembly reporter, covering ACT politics and government. He also writes about development,...

Inside the push to steal – and keep – Victoria’s businesses

She says taxes are the biggest constraint on her members, citing WorkCover premiums that had in some cases doubled and “crippling” hikes to land...

US teen charged over alleged attempted import of $24m of meth at Sydney Airport

A United States teenager has been charged after he allegedly tried to bring more than 25 kilograms of meth into Australia in suitcases. The...

Woman dies after being found unresponsive at home

A woman has died after being found unresponsive at a Northern Territory home.The 36-year-old woman was reported unresponsive at the Coconut Grove home —...

‘It’s not what adults do’: Marles hits back at Dutton over China criticism

Defence Minister Richard Marles has hit back at Opposition Leader Peter Dutton over accusations the Albanese government is "weak" on China, slamming the Coalition...

‘Does anyone seriously believe that?’: Paterson defends Dutton’s record amid Direction 99 furore

James Paterson has defended Peter Dutton’s record as the minister for home affairs as “very strong” while the government attempts to deal with the...

Popular WA pub damaged as freak storm smashes State

Wild weather has wreaked havoc across WA, with powerful winds destroying a popular pub and flooding forcing major roads shut.The severe thunderstorm — which...

Latest news