Magistrate commends ‘noble’ NSW activist after Woodside protest

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A high-profile NSW activist has accused WA Police of enacting their own justice after spending a night behind bars for defacing a police station with Woodside’s logo only to be lauded by a Perth magistrate. Deanna “Violet” CoCo […]

Months after its demise, Abbotsford Farmers Market shows new growth

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Key points Regional Farmers Markets will host its first farmers market at Abbotsford Convent on Saturday 13 May with around 40 stallholders selling goods ranging from organic fruit and vegetables to gourmet pies.  The new market follows the […]

Moment Coast Guard rescue helicopter is almost blown into the sea

Dramatic moment Coast Guard helicopter is almost blown into the sea – as crew try to rescue cruise ship passenger The crew of a MH60 Jayhawk was dispatched to the Carnival Dream cruise for a medical evacuation on April 29 When the helicopter arrived at the scene, the crew confronted dangerous winds and rain that […]

Queen's godson reveals he ISN'T invited to the Coronation

‘No one’s sent an email or called – we just haven’t received anything’: Queen’s godson who lives in real life Downton Abbey reveals he ISN’T invited to the Coronation First time in history an Earl of Carnarvon not invited to crowning of a monarch Lord Carnarvon sat behind Charles at Queen’s committal service after funeral […]

Voter ID chaos alert amid lack of training fears for polling staff

Voter ID chaos alert amid training fears: New red tape around voting rules risks throwing local elections into chaos – as polling station staff have been given barely any training 20 forms of ID will be accepted potentially creating confusion about what’s valid There are heightened fears that some voters may be turned away unnecessarily New […]

Thousands of offenders take education courses to avoid prosecution

The criminals who dodge court… and get therapy instead: Thousands of offenders take education courses to avoid prosecution – as figures show violent crime jumped 20 per cent to reach record levels last year Criminals who agree to a course, including therapy, do not have to go to court The number of thugs, drug offenders and […]

Madeleine McCann's sister Amelie speaks publicly for the first time

Madeleine McCann’s younger sister Amelie, 18, speaks publicly for the first time at candle ceremony to mark 16 years since her disappearance, calling it ‘a sad occasion’ This is the first time Amelie McCann has been pictured since she was a child Amelie said today: ‘It’s nice that everyone is here together but it’s a sad […]