Latest news bulletin | January 15th – Evening
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Australian Associated PressKai playing it cool as Lions dance into title defence
Kai Lohmann has extended his contract at Brisbane, where he's relished his time on and off the field with star Lions forward Charlie Cameron.
- Australian Associated Press
Senior cop's boozy night out before drunken crash
A senior police officer was captured on camera drunkenly stumbling and "floss" dancing before getting in his vehicle and attempting to drive.
- Australian Associated Press
Trump tariffs could boost case for rate cut: economists
US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium would have minimal direct impacts, but weakened Chinese demand for goods like iron ore could hit economic growth.
- Australian Associated Press
Major parties bunker down ahead of federal election
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are issuing calls to action during final parliamentary sittings as they prepare to face off in the looming federal election.
- Australian Associated Press
Fired US whistleblower chief temporarily reinstated
An official charged with protecting whistleblowers was fired and temporarily reinstated by a court, as the Trump administration dismantles checks and balances.
- Australian Associated Press
Tech weapon joins tougher penalties in war on vaping
A crackdown on vaping has delivered a record fine for one retailer as health authorities release a free app to help young nicotine addicts conquer the cravings.
- Yahoo News Australia
Travelling Aussie influencers delete video of 'abhorrent' koala trick after backlash
Experts have warned the woman's behaviour could have led her to being scalped. Find out why.
- Australian Associated Press
Jotham Napat to lead new Vanuatu government
Vanuatu's parliament has elected Jotham Napat as the Pacific nation's new prime minister after his Leaders Party won the January 16 snap election.
- Australian Associated Press
Gender bias in healthcare guidelines is failing women
Clinical guidelines are failing to consider sex and gender with poorer health outcomes for women and gender-diverse people, a report has found.
- Australian Associated Press
Bank moratorium 'too late' for rural towns left behind
The federal government has announced a moratorium on regional bank closures, but it's cold comfort for those who have already lost their local branches.
- Australian Associated Press
US lifts food donation pause, other aid 'untrackable'
The World Food Program says the US has lifted a pause on food donations, while the USAid watchdog says the tracking of unspent funds is in disarray.
- Australian Associated Press
Super Bowl success doesn't feel real: Aussie Mailata
Australia's Jordan Mailata says his Super Bowl success doesn't feel real as the party continues for his Philadelphia Eagles.
- Australian Associated Press
At least 55 killed as bus plunges off Guatemala bridge
Guatemala City authorities say at least 55 people have died after a bus travelling on a busy highway fell off a bridge.
- Australian Associated Press
Man dodges jail over $3.4m Malaysian kickback plan
A man who admitted to false accounting when selling his multimillion dollar building to a Malaysian government-owned investment company has avoided jail time.
- Australian Associated Press
'Deeply regret it': ABC sorry for Lattouf critics error
A judge has reprimanded the ABC for revealing who complained about a casual radio host and her views on Gaza despite court orders protecting their identities.
- Australian Associated Press
Trump government shake-ups meet court blocks
US President Donald Trump's radical overhauls of government bodies and spending have met with blocks and resistance in several courts.
- Australian Associated Press
Ben Simmons joins fellow Aussie at LA Clippers
Australian Ben Simmons has left the Brooklyn Nets to link up with the third franchise of his injury-marred NBA career.
- Australian Associated Press
Women in media under-represented at senior levels
A deep dive into Australian media has revealed women hold just 30 per cent of CEO positions despite making up 49 per cent of the core workforce.
- Australian Associated Press
Nieuwenhof nets on Hearts return in Scottish Cup win
Australian midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof and veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon have rescued Hearts in their Scottish Cup clash at St Mirren.
- Australian Associated Press
Palace set up tasty FA Cup derby with Doncaster win
Crystal Palace have progressed to round five of the FA Cup, setting up a clash with Championship side Millwall thanks to a 2-0 win over Doncaster Rovers.