Thursday, June 22, 2017

Teen's grave: 'This will destroy mum' and other top stories.

  • Teen's grave: 'This will destroy mum'

    Teen's grave: 'This will destroy mum'
    Kirra’s family is heartbroken after being asked to tone down her gravesite. Picture Facebook/RIP Kirra Rose SimsA VICTORIAN family is reeling after being told to tone down the colourful gravesite of the daughter and sister they have mourned for five years.To add insult to injury, they have until June 9 to do it: the same day Kirra would have celebrated her 24th birthday.But the family is fighting back, Kirra’s brother Trent starting a petition to leave her gravesite as it is in the face of the c..
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  • Police swoop on one of Queensland's most wanted drug kingpins at luxury Melbourne hotel

    Police swoop on one of Queensland's most wanted drug kingpins at luxury Melbourne hotel
    One of Australia’s most wanted men who has been on the run for almost a year was arrested at an upmarket Melbourne hotel.Piet Luan Ta, 32,  was convicted of drug trafficking and was due to appear at Brisbane Supreme Court in July 2016 for sentencing, but never showed.The alleged drug kingpin was arrested by police on at The Olsen Hotel in South Yarra on Monday after a nationwide manhunt. A smirking Mr Ta told 9NEWS he had been “just chilling” for the past 12 months despite being listed as one o..
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  • Scratchie winners plan dream wedding

    Scratchie winners plan dream wedding
    FIVE years ago he was homeless with only clothes and a skateboard to his name. Today he’s planning the wedding of his dreams with $200,000 in his pocket.A Willetton man said he and his fiance were “non-stop crying” after winning the top prize on a scratchcard this week.The 20-year-old man, who asked not to be identified, said he and his 20-year-old partner were overwhelmed after winning on a card he bought from his local Lucky Charm Newsagency.“She just cried, she’s been crying non-stop crying, ..
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  • Alleged crime spree ends in double fatal crash in Sydney's inner west

    Alleged crime spree ends in double fatal crash in Sydney's inner west
    An alleged crime spree, including two home invasions on Sydney's north shore and three police chases, has ended in the death of two men on their way to work.Earlier this week, homes in Mosman and Lavender Bay were broken into in the middle of the night as the occupants were asleep inside. Raymond Lomas, 33, was allegedly behind the wheel of a stolen ute that crash into another car, killing two people, at St Peters on Thursday. Photo: Facebook A Toyota Hilux ute was stolen from one of th..
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  • Recognition talks go on despite walkout

    Recognition talks go on despite walkout
    Recognition talks go on despite walkoutLucy Hughes JonesAustralian Associated Press7:54PM May 25, 2017SaveOrganisers of a national indigenous constitution convention in Uluru insist they're still committed to mapping a path to reform and recognition despite a small minority storming out.More than 250 indigenous leaders from across the country have gathered in Central Australia this week to hammer out what amendments to the founding document might look like, in the largest meeting of its kind in ..
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  • Corby's emotional meltdown as fate revealed

    Corby's emotional meltdown as fate revealed
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  • Harry Speath recalls when he last saw his children who were abducted by their mum

    Harry Speath recalls when he last saw his children who were abducted by their mum
    Bring them home campaign0:30May 25 is International Missing Children?s Day. For further information or to show your support visitwww.helpbringthemhome.org.au Jim and Cathy McDougall, Michael Macintosh, Michael Watter and Harry Speath at the launch of International Missing Children’s Day in Canberra. Picture: Ky SmithClaire BickersNews Corp Australia NetworkHARRY Speath fought back tears today as he recounted the last time he saw his son Tom and daughter Serena.His children are among a rising nu..
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  • Former senator Bob Day's debts waived, option also open to Rod Culleton

    Former senator Bob Day's debts waived, option also open to Rod Culleton
    Former senator Bob Day's debts waived, option also open to Rod Culleton Updated May 25, 2017 19:11:18 The Federal Government has agreed to waive debts owed by former senator Bob Day, after receiving advice that he may not be able to repay the money. Key points:Disqualified senators Bob Day and Rod Culleton were being pursued for repayment of salaries and other allowancesSpecial Minister of State was advised pursuing Bob Day's debts may not be fairWaiver option also ava..
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  • Lindt Cafe siege: NSW Police urged to get more aggressive against terrorists

    Lindt Cafe siege: NSW Police urged to get more aggressive against terrorists
    Lindt Cafe siege: NSW Police urged to get more aggressive against terrorists By Richard Martin Posted May 25, 2017 19:35:48 The NSW Police force needs to forget traditional tactics and get more aggressive if it wants to better counter terrorists, a former senior police officer has warned.It comes after NSW Coroner Michael Barnes criticised police for the time it took them to storm the Lindt cafe, in his findings from the inquest into the deaths of three people d..
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  • 'They're carrying on like bloody children': Senators descend into farce at Gillian Triggs' final showdown

    'They're carrying on like bloody children': Senators descend into farce at Gillian Triggs' final showdown
    There's something about the presence of Australian Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs that prompts politicians to embarrass themselves. Play Video Don't Play Up Next Nine charged over $165m ATO fraud Play Video Don't Play More National News Videos Previous slide Next slide Senators behaving badly Senators behaving badly A senate committee descends into name calling as the Greens Nick McKim and Liberal Ian Macdonald clash. Up Next Nin..
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Fairfax bid: Labor senator Sam Dastyari raises concerns over TPG Russian links .Leaked injury report hints at augmented reality prototype as Apple's next big thing .
A 400000-year-old skull fragment found in Portugal points to mystery people .NRL Media Watch: Wests Tigers set to announce Ivan Cleary as new head coach .

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