Lifestyle
Dawesville man fined $5000, banned from pets after Great Dane's horrific neglect
A Dawesville man has been fined $5000 and banned from owning animals for five years after his elderly Great Dane, Mia, was found in the worst condition RSPCA WA inspectors had ever seen. Report cruelty via 1300 CRUELTY.
Politics
Geelong Councillor Troy West faces backlash over 'useless' firefighter comments
Geelong councillor Troy West faces intense criticism after labelling firefighters 'useless' in a social media rant. The backlash includes calls for his resignation.
Sports
Carlton's Jesse Motlop suffers ACL rupture, ruled out for 2026 AFL season
Carlton Blues forward Jesse Motlop has ruptured his ACL in a devastating pre-season blow, ruling him out for the entire 2026 AFL campaign. Get the full details.
Business
Barclays: Glencore Acquisition Solves Rio Tinto's Copper Supply Gap
A major Barclays report suggests Rio Tinto should acquire Glencore to solve its looming copper supply deficit. This strategic move could reshape the global mining landscape. Read the full analysis.
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Entertainment
Education
Man arrested after Marangaroo stand-off with police
A 41-year-old man has been charged following a dramatic stand-off with police in Perth's north-eastern suburbs, where he allegedly threatened officers with weapons. Read the full details of the incident.
Loaded gun wrestled from robber at Lake Macquarie venue
A 36-year-old man is behind bars after staff and patrons at an Edgeworth venue wrestled a loaded firearm from him during an alleged armed robbery. No injuries were reported.
Newcastle stabbing: No arrests after 24 hours
Police are investigating a stabbing at Marketown car park in Newcastle West. An 18-year-old man was hospitalised. No arrests have been made. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
Naked man charged after assaulting cops on South Coast beach
A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two police officers on a South Coast beach, leaving a senior constable with serious facial injuries. Read the full details of the violent arrest.
Three charged after alleged knife brawl in Hunter
Three men face multiple charges following an alleged violent brawl at a Hunter Valley venue, where a knife was reportedly involved. Four others were taken to hospital. Read the latest details.