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WA man charged over alleged offensive emails to federal parliamentarian
A West Australian man has been charged with allegedly sending offensive emails containing racist remarks to a federal parliamentarian. The Australian Federal Police acting inspector, Fleur Jennings, says offensive remarks towards elected officials will not be tolerated. The man was arrested and bailed to appear in the Magistrates Court in Perth on July 10.
Football super agent Joorabchian’s £24m gamble has day of destiny at the Derby
Ancient Egypt finally carries owner’s hopes at Epsom three years after huge spending spree at the SalesMany great gambles have been landed in the Derby down the years, from John Bowes’ bet on his horse, West Australian, in 1853 that won the equivalent of more than £5m today, to Raymond Guest’s £500 each-way on Sir Ivor at 100-1, a few months before his victory in June 1968 as the 4-5 favourite. And the 247th running of the Epsom Classic on Saturday could see another spectacular payoff –...
Football super agent Joorabchian’s £24m gamble has day of destiny at the Derby
Ancient Egypt finally carries owner’s hopes at Epsom three years after huge spending spree at the SalesMany great gambles have been landed in the Derby down the years, from John Bowes’ bet on his horse, West Australian, in 1853 that won the equivalent of more than £5m today, to Raymond Guest’s £500 each-way on Sir Ivor at 100-1, a few months before his victory in June 1968 as the 4-5 favourite. And the 247th running of the Epsom Classic on Saturday could see another spectacular payoff –...
Gary Ablett Jr joins dad in Australian Football Hall of Fame
Gary Ablett Jr, John Worsfold among Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 5:51am In short: Gary Ablett Jr is among six new members inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Ablett Jr was inducted 21 years after his father.
UN envoy intervenes in Woodside gas plant challenge
UN special rapporteur warns Woodside's North West Shelf extension could violate human rights Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 8:00am In short: A UN special rapporteur has intervened in Australia's decision to extend Woodside's North West Shelf gas project by another 40 years. The submissions by Astrid Puentes Riaño were filed in three Federal Court challenges seeking to overturn the extension. The Federal Court will take the submissions into account when hearings resume in July.
Unlicensed chip factory lands WA's 'spud king' in hot water
WA 'spud king' Tony Galati's business fined $20k for unlicensed chip factory Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 6:42pm In short: Galati Group company ABV Food Processing has been fined $20,000 for building and operating an unlicensed potato chip factory in WA's South West. The announcement of the facility's April 2024 "grand opening" tipped off authorities. The Galati Group has since lodged an application, which is being assessed.
Four-time veterans to late bolters, here's your Socceroos pocket guide
From four-time veterans to late bolter Volpato, here's your Socceroos World Cup guide Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 4:47am Australia is in a sixth-consecutive men's World Cup, but this one looks a lot different to when the Socceroos golden generation made it to the knockout rounds in 2006, or the Qatar World Cup of 2022. It's a 48-team tournament, being staged across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, with Australia drawing a host nation for the first time since the 1974 edition. The first match of the...
Breaking: Gas workers strike as negotiations on pay deal stall
Workers at the Japanese-owned Inpex gas operation have walked off the job after weeks of negotiations on pay and conditions stalled. Industrial action took place this morning at the Ichthys site, with a further two-hour work stoppage planned on for this evening. The Offshore Alliance, a combination of the Australian Workers' Union and the Maritime Union of Australia, has been pushing for better conditions and annual pay rises of 3 per cent.
Teen's 5-day wait in hospital emergency department prompts official apologies
Authorities 'deeply sorry' for teenager let down by WA's mental health system Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 1:21pm In short: A teenager from WA's South West was left in a hospital emergency department for almost five days waiting for a mental health bed. After 116 hours, the 17-year-old was transferred to a hospital 300km away. WA's health minister and director of its country health service both apologised to the Busselton family.
Diver dies after being bitten by 4.5m shark off Albany, WA
Diver dies after attack by suspected 4.5m shark off Albany Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 3:18pm In short: A 35-year-old man has died after being bitten by a shark off the southern WA coast. Police say the man was spearfishing with family off Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was attacked. He was taken by boat to shore but could not be revived.