NewsAustralian Associated PressWinds and cold snap forecast for NSW, ACT
Parts of NSW and the ACT could wake to a dusting of spring snow this week, with a cold snap and gusty winds forecast.Potentially damaging wind conditions will hamper much of NSW and the ACT until Tuesday, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning the system has the potential to bring down trees and powerlines.
SportAustralian Associated PressMaguire's job on line at Tigers meeting
Michael Maguire's future as Wests Tigers coach could be decided early as Monday evening with a board meeting set to decide if he will be sacked.The Tigers board will meet on late Monday afternoon to consider the findings of an end-of-season football review after a 10th straight year out of the finals.
NewsAustralian Associated PressQld killer feared 'eternity' behind bars
A two-time killer found lifeless in his prison cell a day after the anniversary of his remand could not face "an eternity behind bars", an inquest has found.John Edward Harris, 47, was found at the Townsville Correctional Facility on July 4, 2019.
NewsAustralian Associated PressTamworth murder victim was 'freaked out'
A young woman was "freaked out" by a man who is accused of her stabbing murder at her Tamworth home, a court has been told.Jesse Leigh Green, 30, is charged with murdering his former neighbour, 22-year-old Teah Luckwell, in the early hours of March 28, 2018.
NewsAustralian Associated PressUnauthorised agent prepared WA tax returns
Thousands of West Australian taxpayers have been offered help with their returns after they used the services of an unauthorised agent.The Tax Practitioners Board says it is contacting people who had their returns prepared by Jessa Van Stroe, also known as Jessa Layola.
NewsAustralian Associated PressCOVID-19 closes four Vic police stations
Six Victorian police officers are in isolation and their stations closed to the public after they tested positive to coronavirus.Caroline Springs, Melton, Keilor Downs and Sunshine police stations are now closed to the public and areas where they worked have undergone a deep clean.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMartial arts killer 'jealous, possessive'
A martial arts expert was motivated by "jealousy and possessiveness" when he murdered his girlfriend of about eight weeks and dumped her body in bushland, a court has been told.Prosecutor Lee Carr SC told the NSW Supreme Court on Monday Sayle Newson inflicted a "significant degree of violence" on mother-of-two Carly McBride who weighed only 50 kilograms when she was brutally murdered.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNo 'freedom day' for SA says premier
There will be no "freedom day" in South Australia when vaccine targets are reached, with efforts continuing to try to keep COVID-19 out of the state, Premier Steven Marshall says.The premier says while SA has signed up to the national roadmap, to allow border measures and lockdown rules to ease, some level of local restrictions will remain in force to keep people safe.
NewsAustralian Associated PressKoala joey and mum reunited in NSW north
An injured koala joey has been reunited with his mum after falling from a tree when an amorous male koala was aggressively pursuing his mother.The seven-month-old joey was found on the ground at a property in northern NSW.
NewsAustralian Associated PressFraser Island to revert to Indigenous name
The Queensland government will change the name of Fraser Island back to K'gari, the name used by its traditional owners.The Butchulla people on Sunday celebrated the name-change - which mean's 'paradise' - for the UNESCO World Heritage Area.
SportAustralian Associated PressRennie instrumental in my return: McMahon
For four years Sean McMahon has been watching Australian rugby from afar, but the mercurial back-rower says he hasn't lost a step.Three years in Japan's top flight with Suntory Sungoliath has brought a new level of discipline to his game and the 27-year-old has been rewarded with a Wallabies recall for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina.
SportAustralian Associated PressNBL's Breakers cut anti-vax player Webster
NBL star Tai Webster has been released from his New Zealand Breakers contract because of his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.Webster enjoyed a breakout campaign last season and signed a new two-year deal with the Breakers in July.
EntertainmentAustralian Associated PressNZ director Hobbs wins Emmy for The Crown
Kiwi director Jessica Hobbs has won an Emmy award for the ultra-popular royal drama The Crown.The 54-year-old won the award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series in Monday's (AEST) ceremony.
NewsAustralian Associated PressReturn hopes for Victorians trapped in NSW
Trapped Victorians in 'extreme risk' zones in NSW could soon return home.Victorians in non-locked down areas of NSW are now able to apply for a permit and complete 14 days home quarantine.
NewsAustralian Associated PressHot computer led Yarra Trams to IT thief
A former Yarra Trams worker who stole IT gear worth $230,000 got caught when a computer overheated, a court has heard.Paul Hewer, 36, worked in Yarra Trams' IT department until late 2020, where his job involved distributing laptops, phones and tablets to staff.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressNSW govt's remaining WestConnex stake sold
The NSW government has collected $11.1 billion from the sale of its remaining stake in the WestConnex motorway and will allocate $5 billion to an infrastructure fund for western Sydney.
SportAustralian Associated PressGF selection heartache looms for Demons
Melbourne forward Tom McDonald says it's "horrible" to think about the selection heartache that some of his teammates will experience this week, but he's adamant forward Charlie Spargo won't be one of them.Spargo injured his left ankle during a tackling drill on Saturday, and he was a mere on-field spectator while his teammates trained at HBF Arena in Joondalup on Monday.
NewsAustralian Associated PressBody modifier 'had wisdom teeth plan'
A body modifier on trial over procedures that allegedly maimed or killed his patients was talked out of removing the wisdom teeth of a "nervous young girl", a NSW judge has heard.Lawrence O'Neil recalled asking colleague Brendan Leigh Russell one morning what was planned for the day and Russell declaring: "I'm doing dentistry.
HealthAustralian Associated PressHospital review will lock out victims: LNP
It's been over three years since school teacher Olivia Keating went to Caboolture hospital for a caesarean and emerged with part of her bowel sewn into the wall of her abdomen.Since then she's endured 11 operations to fix a mistake that at times threatened her life and left her with "a football of organs in my groin, that stick outside of my body".
NewsAustralian Associated PressVaccine clinic at Royal Perth Show
A walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be established at the Royal Perth Show, with West Australian Premier Mark McGowan urging people to take the opportunity to get the jab.The show starts on Saturday after being cancelled last year because of coronavirus restrictions.
SportAustralian Associated PressBulldogs own skipper's Brownlow near-miss
Caleb Daniel says the Western Bulldogs' poor form leading into the AFL finals was partially to blame for captain Marcus Bontempelli's failure to poll a Brownlow Medal vote in the final four rounds of the home-and-away season.Bontempelli was the outright leader of Sunday night's count after round 20 and was tied with Ollie Wines after round 21, but was ultimately overrun by the Port Adelaide star.
NewsAustralian Associated PressConstruction workers protest at Vic CFMEU
Hundreds of construction workers and their supporters have stormed their union's headquarters in Melbourne, protesting against new mandatory vaccination rules for the building industry.Protesters wearing hi-visibility workwear gathered outside the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union head office on Elizabeth Street in the city on Monday morning.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressMiners' plunge resumes, ASX down 1.5pc
Iron ore miners' plunging popularity has continued at the start of the trading week amid widespread selling on the share market.5 per cent at 1200 AEST after Wall Street closed lower on Friday.
SportAustralian Associated PressManly carry semi-final chip on shoulder
Taniela Paseka hasn't stopped thinking about the last time Manly lost to South Sydney in an NRL final.It was September 2019 - the Sea Eagles went from six points up in a semi-final with 13 minutes to play to eight-point losers.
SportAustralian Associated PressLeishman finds form at PGA Tour opener
Marc Leishman has carded the equal-best round of the day at the PGA Tour's season opener in California to vault up the leaderboard and finish in a share of fourth, behind winner Max Homa.Australian ace Leishman started the final round six shots off the pace but charged into contention with a 7-under 65 that gave him the clubhouse lead at 15 under.
