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Today in Power & Policy 1 Launceston Mayor defends $17,000 in personal spending on work credit card ABC News · 2h ago 2 Australian democracy campaigner vanishes in Cambodia PerthNow · 2h ago 3 Darebin's security system blocks offensive graffiti reports The Sydney Morning Herald · 2h ago
Launceston Mayor defends $17,000 in personal spending on work credit card
Documents show Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood spent $17,000 on his work credit card over three years on personal items.
Australian democracy campaigner vanishes in Cambodia
Democracy campaigner Tran Hiep, 50, has not been reached since arriving in Phnom Penh on September 18.
Darebin's security system blocks offensive graffiti reports
Council security filters automatically block complaints about offensive graffiti before staff can see them.
Victoria invests $27.8m to end rough sleeping with street teams
The state is funding assertive outreach teams across Victoria to proactively find rough sleepers and connect them with housing.
Canberra's governance crisis exposed by $77M system failure and corruption
Canberra's government accountability has collapsed, revealed through a $77M abandoned IT system and multiple serious corruption findings.
Ethiopian rebels recapture key town as regional war fears grow
Tigray rebels captured Erebti town over the weekend, sparking claims that Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt support the fighters.
Why new Zealand MPs struggle with no training or job description
Research of 23 first-term New Zealand MPs revealed they get no formal job description, training, or manager despite high-stakes roles.
Ex-cop's alleged victims found in surfboard bags by housemates during trial
Housemates discovered the bodies in surfboard bags at their Paddington terrace on February 21, 2024.
28 of One Nation's 51 elected MPs have quit or been expelled
More than half of all One Nation MPs have left the party mid-term, yet the party now polls above 30% nationally.
Queensland corruption watchdog investigated only 20 of over 6,000 complaints
Queensland's CCC looked into just 20 of 6,198 corruption complaints in 2025-26. It referred most back to the agencies involved.
Five men released on bail over RAF Fairford terror plot investigation
Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected terror plot have been released on bail as investigations continue.
Netherlands euthanises 2-year-old after removing age limits on assisted dying
A two-year-old with severe brain damage and uncontrollable seizures was approved for assisted dying.
Pope Leo calls Europe to Christian roots in response to wars
Pope Leo visited France to call on European leaders to use Christian traditions and international law to end ongoing wars.
Emma Glass pleads guilty after spitting in officer's mouth
A 22-year-old admitted to assaulting Constable Leah Hannigan by spitting in her mouth. This happened during a mental health intervention.
Prosecutors reopen Cornell case after civil lawsuit alleges gang rape
Prosecutors are reopening a 2024 case. New evidence emerged about gang rape allegations at Cornell.
Former Newington teacher charged with raping student she groomed
Former teacher Deandra Kontou, 32, was charged with nine sex offences including rape. Police say she groomed a student under 16.
Kylie King wins Albury mayoral race in 5-3 council vote
Kylie King was elected Albury mayor in a 5-3 council vote.
Waters steps down as Greens leader due to worsening kidney disease
Larissa Waters is stepping down as Greens leader to focus on treating her worsening kidney disease.
Youth detention HR manager charged with more than $100k fraud
A 34-year-old HR manager at a Youth Justice detention centre was charged with dishonestly getting over $100,000 from Queensland.
Three developers donate $44,100 to Liberals through nine shell companies
Three property developers donated $44,100 to the Victorian Liberal Party using nine shell companies.
Thailand court upholds disputed election, blocking rerun
Constitutional Court ruled ballot codes did not breach voter secrecy, dismissing the rerun challenge.
Luton Murray abandons second bail bid in Ballarat hit-run case
Luton Murray applied for bail a second time over an alleged fatal hit-run. The incident killed Ballarat man Shane Avery in August.
Wilson paid $110,000 for untraceable smear site, court told
Newly disclosed texts show Rebel Wilson paid $110,000 for a smear website against her co-producer.
Jury told accused killer claimed machete attack on friend was self-defence
Gonzaga told police he acted in self-defence striking Gregory Tan with a machete, but prosecutors deny he was injured.
Andersson abandons Sweden government bid after Left Party defection
Andersson cannot form a government after her coalition partner backs a rival's speaker.
Pat Ryan defeats longtime mayor in tight Upper Hunter council vote
Pat Ryan won a narrow 5-4 council vote to become mayor of Upper Hunter Shire. This ended Maurice Collison's second term as mayor.
Fernvale woman charged with partner's murder after car struck him
A 45-year-old Fernvale woman has been charged with murder. She allegedly drove a car into her 50-year-old partner.
Ballarat council fills 370 potholes as winter damage emerges
Ballarat council filled more than 370 potholes after the wettest winter in 45 years.
Court hears killer showed sadistic traits 15 years before murdering partner
Expert evidence revealed Britt had anti-social traits with sadistic features and a 2006 report flagged he wanted to hurt people.
Mount Helen man sentenced for arson after attacking uncle
Matthew Lynch, 42, was sentenced to 369 days prison for arson after attacking his uncle.
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