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Australia · ABC

Failures in supervision led to suicide in Canberra's jail, coroner says

30 Oct 15:27

An ACT coroner has found that failures in the supervision of a detainee who died by suicide at Canberra's jail contributed to his death, recommending changes to prison procedures and mental health services.

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Australia · ABC

Tiny town calls for parliamentary inquiry into SA Ambulance service

A small rural community is demanding an independent investigation into the treatment of local ambulance volunteers amid claims one was unfairly stood down.

31 Oct 09:01

Australia · ABC

England's World Cup fate is resting on a miracle

After a scratchy win over Papua New Guinea, England need a miracle to stay alive in the Rugby League World Cup, and big questions need to be answered about the sport's future in its birthplace.

31 Oct 08:50

Australia · ABC

Series set for epic finale as Aussie batters must stand up

After Rickelton and Mulder's heroics, Australia needs batting heroes to stand up on a decisive final day in Cape Town.

31 Oct 08:21

Australia · ABC

Can anyone rein in the rabble of Queensland parliament?

While the Speaker of Queensland parliament says he "just hopes" conduct improves, a respected former Speaker says he was deliberately undermined by the government.

31 Oct 08:19

Australia · ABC

Teenager charged over alleged stabbing at Sydney house party

An 18-year-old man was allegedly stabbed as police shut down a large house party in Western Sydney overnight.

31 Oct 08:17

Australia · ABC

Family criticise lack of communication as authorities consider Fiji death

The family of Jason Rigby, who died in Fiji in 2024, say they still do not know how their loved one died.

31 Oct 08:09

Australia · ABC

What happens next for Sam Wood after his bail has been denied

Former reality TV contestant Sam Wood is set to spend at least another six months behind bars in south-east Queensland, after his second failed bail bid.

31 Oct 08:08

Australia · ABC

Erin Patterson one of few Australians sentenced to die in prison

Patterson's re-sentencing puts her in a rare grouping of convicted killers in Australia who will never be eligible for freedom.

31 Oct 08:02