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‘Fed up, impatient’ cop tasered 95yo great-grandmother

A police officer did not taser a 95-year-old woman holding a knife because she was a threat but rather because his patience had run out, a jury has been told.

Alan Jones facing fresh indecent assault charges

Police have laid further charges against famed broadcaster Alan Jones, who already faced allegations he indecently assaulted a number of people.

Homophobic abuse of mum-to-be Sam Kerr condemned by fans

Homophobic abuse targeting Matildas captain Sam Kerr and her pregnant fiancee Kristie Mewis has been condemned by the Chelsea Pride LGBTQ+ supporters group.

Alan Jones granted bail, facing 24 charges for alleged assaults

Broadcaster Alan Jones has been granted bail, charged with 24 offences against eight victims during an almost 20-year period while he dominated airwaves.

Former NBL star LaMelo Ball fined $US100k for ‘no homo’ slur

LaMelo Ball, who spent a season in the NBL before turning heads as a rookie in the NBA, has spoken after copping a big NBA fine for an offensive comment.

Lidia Thorpe censured after King Charles protest

A Senate vote to censure Lidia Thorpe has not deterred the independent Indigenous senator, who says she'll use the rebuff as "kindling".

‘Devastated’ cop didn’t think tasered 95yo would die

An elderly woman holding a knife was not meant to die after being tasered for being a threat as she approached police officers and paramedics, a jury has heard.

Cash to stay king for groceries, medicines and petrol

Businesses selling essential items will be forced to keep accepting cash while cheques will be phased out as more Australians use digital payments.

Duct-taped banana to sell for at least $A1.5m

The world's most expensive banana is expected to raise over $A1.5 million when it goes under the hammer at Sotheby's in New York.

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms inside Russia

The US has given Ukraine permission to use its long-range weapons to strike deep into Russia.

Fresh scrutiny of Labor’s inflation-busting credentials

As federal MPs return to Canberra, Labor will spruik its contributions to the inflation fight following a US election influenced by economic conditions.

Trump picks RFK Jr to head US health dept

US President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F Kennedy Jr, an environmental activist, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
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