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A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder after the fatal assault of a 17-year-old girl found unconscious at a remote Elcho Island home. Blunt force injuries, confirmed by autopsy three days after the initial call, point to a domestic relationship between the victim and suspect. Authorities describe the case as complex, with Detective Acting Superintendent Paul Lawson offering condolences to...

Maine’s Senate race just exploded as Democratic candidate Graham Platner abruptly suspended his campaign amid mounting sexual assault allegations — a move he insists is about political integrity, not guilt. A former Marine and oysterman, Platner’s exit comes after a wave of accusations he denies, calling them politically motivated. With a July 13 deadline to withdraw and just 14 days for the party...

Pauline Hanson’s UK trip sparked controversy as she met far-right provocateur Tommy Robinson, who hailed her as “one of the bravest ladies on the planet,” praising her fearless defiance against critics. Known for co-founding the English Defence League and controversial ties to Russian state media, Robinson—whose phone was seized at Heathrow—has rebranded as an independent media figure while drawin...

Australia and Fiji just launched the Ocean of Peace Alliance, pledging mutual defense to counter China’s Pacific influence — and New Zealand is now openly considering joining, leveraging its strong ties with both nations to expand its security partnerships in a historic move for the region. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: ad...

Western Australia’s cabinet is shaking up with Daniel Pastorelli set to join as a minister, replacing Paul Papalia who’s stepping down to care for a sick family member. Pastorelli, who rose from backbencher to minister in just 16 months, was Mark McGowan’s former chief of staff and now fulfills Premier Roger Cook’s preference. Papalia’s seat as cabinet secretary goes to Divina D’Anna, a move that...

That one-tonne, internet-famous elephant seal Neil is finally back in the ocean after a wild viral stint in Tasmania—where he crushed signs, lounged like a boss, and turned a quiet beach into a tourist hotspot. While his antics were natural for a five-year-old seal, they sparked safety concerns, food risks, and traffic chaos, prompting authorities to step in. Now that Neil’s returned to the sea, l...

A paramedic raced 100km to a remote NSW town after a gunman killed three, including an unborn child, and injured one—describing the scene as chaotic but determined to help. The shooter, Julian Ingram, later died by suicide after 109 days on the run. The paramedic was honored for her courage, reflecting on the strength of regional communities. Meanwhile, in Bondi Junction, Muhammad Taha was also re...

Early this morning in Kealba, Melbourne, a house was targeted in a drive-by shooting—five people inside, none injured but shaken. Bullets tore through the front door, leaving four gaping holes, and the suspects fled in a white SUV. Police have sealed the scene and are urgently seeking witnesses or dashcam footage to identify the shooters. This violent incident has sent shockwaves through the neigh...

A 13-year-old boy allegedly used AI to craft violent fantasies, including a school massacre plot at Albert State School in Queensland, inspired by real-world shooters and neo-Nazi imagery. Court docs reveal chilling prompts mimicking the Bondi Beach shooting, featuring a neo-Nazi protagonist and weapon choices. He also referenced Vladislav Roslyakov and penned a manifesto targeting children, Black...

A man accused of kicking a dog in a Bunnings carpark has skipped court for the second time, triggering an arrest warrant and barring bail. The 48-year-old, who claimed self-defense, missed his hearing at Elizabeth Magistrates Court, prompting the magistrate to order his detention until his next appearance. The dog’s owners, who’ve attended court four times, vow to fight for justice for their belov...

A Melbourne traveler’s harrowing escape in Sicily turns a simple kiteboarding trip into a nightmare—when a stranger offers a ride, speeds recklessly, and makes her feel trapped, she bolts, runs through vineyards, and even buys drinks from vending machines to leave digital breadcrumbs. After being rescued by a security guard who nearly assaulted her, she returns to safety shaken and crying. Her sto...

A junior doctor in Melbourne, Ryan Cho, 29, has pleaded guilty to 13 charges after secretly installing hidden cameras in staff toilets across three major hospitals — the Austin, Royal Melbourne, and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre — recording hundreds of colleagues without their knowledge. Footage and thousands of images were discovered at his home, with allegations he cataloged victims by name and...

Australia’s launching a $10 million fund to help small manufacturers go fossil-fuel-free, targeting industries from metalwork to food production. Backed by ARENA and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, the initiative offers matching grants to businesses under 200 employees to adopt electrification or low-emission tech—and share their success to inspire others. Priority areas include metal pr...

A 29-year-old trainee surgeon, Ryan Cho, has pleaded guilty to 13 charges after secretly recording hospital staff in toilets at three major Melbourne hospitals—including the Austin, Peter MacCallum, and Royal Melbourne—and stalking a single victim with thousands of images. Originally charged with 910 offenses, a plea deal reduced his case to consolidated charges involving voyeurism, device install...

Simon Peter Carman, accused of murdering 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla and found stuffed in a suitcase near Pattaya railway tracks, was arrested while attempting to flee to Perth. His emotional collapse after receiving a text from his mother — who initially doubted the evidence, thinking it might be AI-generated — marked a turning point. The message, reportedly the first he saw post-arrest, shatt...

Market dips 0.7% as Middle East tensions reignite, sending oil prices surging and fueling inflation fears — complicating the Reserve Bank’s rate-cut plans — while energy stocks and uranium producers gain, Fletcher Building boosts earnings, and the Aussie dollar stays resilient amid global uncertainty. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise...

Australia’s facing a growing bird flu crisis as the H5 strain hits migratory seabirds across Western, South, and New South Wales — with eight confirmed cases and four suspected. Experts warn this could spell disaster for native wildlife, especially vulnerable species like the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot. While human risk remains low, authorities urge caution around sick or dead bir...

The coalition is on the offensive, betting big on economic policy to win back voters slipping away—especially those leaning toward One Nation. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor’s fiery speech will accuse Labor of sabotaging productivity and fueling cost-of-living crises through runaway spending. His plan? Slash government waste, slow migration to boost housing, and auto-adjust taxes with inflation. W...

Victoria’s regional trains are still grounded for a second day after a Telstra network outage crippled communications between trains and control centers, leaving thousands stranded and forcing some to book hotels. Despite Telstra restoring phone services by Wednesday night, V/Line’s repair efforts have missed deadlines, with no firm reopening date. Over 300 train services were canceled, and limite...

A K2 Airways cargo plane vanished over the Arabian Sea after losing contact mid-flight, with debris now recovered and five people still missing — sparking a massive rescue effort ordered by Pakistan’s Prime Minister and raising alarms as the country’s worst aviation disaster since 2020 looms. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:...

Trump’s Board of Peace is pushing forward with a bold new plan to revive his stalled Gaza peace initiative — launching a pilot humanitarian zone to shelter tens of thousands, regardless of whether Hamas agrees to the next phase. This safe space, backed by a new international police force and the NCAG (the technocratic administration still stuck outside Gaza), aims to deliver real aid and stability...

Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has dropped out after a woman accused him of sexual assault in late 2021 — allegations he denies as false and politically driven. Despite his populist rise, including forcing the governor to exit the primary, his campaign was derailed by controversy, including a Nazi-symbol tattoo and past social media posts. Top Democrats, including Senate leadersh...

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The ABC is standing firm against accusations of anti-Semitic bias, set to testify before a Royal Commission on Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion, defending its journalism as fair, impartial, and evidence-based — even as it faces scrutiny over whether its content has contributed to societal division. With key executives including Ombudsman Fiona Cameron and editorial director Gavin Fang scheduled t...

Telstra’s emergency call system is still glitching, leaving Aussies stranded when they need Triple Zero most—despite claims that 90% of calls are going through. A “welfare check” protocol is in place to follow up on failed calls, especially after WA users reported issues 12 hours into the outage. The CFO blamed timing issues with network equipment, but the exact cause remains unclear. Users are ad...