Bunbury Mail
Monday, 20 May 2024
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'Knee-jerk' crime-busting NT budget sparks concern
The Northern Territory government has committed significant resources to the police force. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Lawyers and the community sector have criticised the NT's budget, which poured millions of dollars into extra police resources and prisons.
Aaron Bunch
New NT curfew laws in a bid to improve community safety
A three-week overnight curfew was imposed in Alice Springs after a series of violent brawls. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
The NT government is introducing laws to enable curfews to be more easily imposed on communities as part of a crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour.
Aaron Bunch
Live sheep exports from Australia to end by May 2028
The export of live sheep by sea from Australia will end in May 2028, with a $107 million transition package over five years to support industry.
Liv Casben
The federal government has released details of its phase-out of live sheep exports. (Trevor Collens/AAP PHOTOS)
Sharaz position in Reynolds defamation fight unclear
Brittany Higgins's fiance David Sharaz says he can't afford a defamation trial against Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds but he may fight her over damages.
Aaron Bunch
David Sharaz (left) tweeted he would no longer fight the defamation case because of the cost. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Man charged with intent to murder after officer stabbed
26m ago
A stabbed police officer chased his attacker into Sydney's Hyde Park. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
How Many More?
Regional women are prime targets for DV offenders. So why is nobody talking about this?
Carla Mascarenhas • 41m ago
Kathryn Walford is a domestic violence survivor turned frontline worker. Picture: Laurie Bullock
Property
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Jen Melocco
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Updated
Former AFL player dies aged 29
Anna Houlahan Carla Mascarenhas
Former Dockers player Cam McCarthy has died aged 29. Picture AAP Image/Gary Day
Record cost-of-living relief for those 'doing it tough'
Premier Roger Cook says the budget delivers for every West Australian. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Aaron Bunch
How Many More?
Why housing is critical in the response to domestic violence
Natalie Croxon
Houses in the Illawarra. File picture by Anna Warr
How Many More?
Women need real solutions to violence
At night, few men feel they have to walk with their car keys weaponised in their hand.
Acm • 1hr ago
Picture by Jonathan Carroll
How Many More?
Services at 'breaking point' as gendered violence crisis worsens
Without immediate extra funding people will be turned away: CEO.
Jonathon Magrath and Jenny Denton • 2hrs ago
Centre for Non-Violence chief executive Margaret Augerinos speaking at a rally against violence in Bendigo last month. Picture by Jonathon Magrath
Geckos, spiders and scorpions rescued from 'cruel' alleged animal smuggler
Anna Houlahan
Malaysian national arrested over allegedly smuggling animals including native lizards (pictured). Picture supplied
No terrorist incident call on random stabbing
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch says the stabbing won't officially be deemed a terrorist incident. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Aaron Bunch
'Live bigger, shine brighter': parents of slain brothers speak
Anna Houlahan
Martin, Callum, Debra and Jake Robinson. Picture Instagram
'Amazing mentor': Mandurah nurse retires after 54 years
Jessica Coates
Mandurah nurse Cathy Buick. Picture: Supplied

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Bunbury Mail
Man charged with intent to murder after officer stabbed
26m ago
A stabbed police officer chased his attacker into Sydney's Hyde Park. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)
How Many More?
Regional women are prime targets for DV offenders. So why is nobody talking about this?
Carla Mascarenhas • 41m ago
Kathryn Walford is a domestic violence survivor turned frontline worker. Picture: Laurie Bullock
How Many More?
Women need real solutions to violence
Acm • 1hr ago
Picture by Jonathan Carroll
How Many More?
Services at 'breaking point' as gendered violence crisis worsens
Jonathon Magrath and Jenny Denton • 2hrs ago
Centre for Non-Violence chief executive Margaret Augerinos speaking at a rally against violence in Bendigo last month. Picture by Jonathon Magrath
Banks failing borrowers experiencing financial hardship
Adrian Black
Mortgage stress has been rising since the Reserve Bank began hiking interest rates in May 2022. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

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Banks failing borrowers experiencing financial hardship
Mortgage stress has been rising since the Reserve Bank began hiking interest rates in May 2022. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Adrian Black
Low blood donation storages as sickness grips Victoria
Melissa Meehan
Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for donors as reserves of most blood types drop to critical levels. (HANDOUT/LIFEBLOOD RED CROSS)
Thousands of nurses to vote on government pay offer
Rachael Ward
Victoria's midwives and nurses union has struck an in-principal agreement with the state government. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)
Brides call out 'award-winning' make-up artist who doesn't show up
Connor Pearce
Kye Mitchell (left) and the Instagram account for her Makeup By Kye business. Pictures Facebook/Instagram
Real Australia
'A lot of drama': dramatic dinner walkout in Farmer reality TV
Hayley Warden
The highly anticipated black-tie event in "the big smoke". Picture supplied by Channel 7
Sport
Koepka starts PGA title defence with a big finish
Three-time champion Brooks Koepka made a solid start to his PGA Championship title defence (AP PHOTO)
Phil Casey
Alaphilippe recatures old glories with epic Giro win
France's Julian Alaphilippe back on podium after his glorious solo Giro d'Italia stage win. (AP PHOTO)
Nadal ponders French Open participation after Rome loss
Rafa Nadal looked dismayed after his tough loss at the Italian Open to Polish star Hubert Hurkacz. (AP PHOTO)
Appleby denied as weather washes out final round
Stuart Appleby, of Australia, was a shot behind the leader when poor conditions prevented play. (AP PHOTO)
Pogacar quickly gets to grips with his Italian job
Tadej Pogacar celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the second stage of the Giro. (EPA PHOTO)
PropertyView
Fashion designer Camilla picks up $7.65 million for flamboyant designer home
Property
Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property
Holding out for a rate drop before buying? You may be left waiting
Jemimah Clegg
Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
Renovator's dream: historic tourist town pub up for sale again at $1.2 million
Madilyn McKinley
32 Ford Street in Beechworth is for $1.2 million. Picture supplied
Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus family home up for sale, complete with pool
Property
Ariarne, her younger sister Mia and parents Steve and Robyn at the family home they are now selling. Pic: Peter Brew-Bevan/Australian Women's Weekly
Melissa Kehagias
Property
Art deco Wodonga home up for sale for more than $1.6 million
Madilyn McKinley
22 Batt Avenue, Wodonga has a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.75 million. Picture supplied
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco
Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
Man charged with punching Steve Buscemi on $A75k bond
A man who punched actor Steve Buscemi on a New York street is being held on a $A75k bond. (AP PHOTO)
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Diddy apologises for 'inexcusable' beating of ex Cassie
Sean "Diddy" Combs has apologised for beating his girlfriend Cassie in 2016. (AP PHOTO)
Director launches stuck-on-plane dark comedy at Cannes
Hanna Rantala
Palme d'Or winner Ruben Ostlund says 99 per cent of his next film will be set on a Boeing 747. (AP PHOTO)
Gomez, Saldana receive standing ovation at Cannes
Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez at the premiere of Emilia Perez at the Cannes film festival. (AP PHOTO)
Paul McCartney is Britain's first billionaire musician
Sir Paul McCartney is officially Britain's first billionaire musician. (AP PHOTO)
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What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
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Real Australia
An open letter to my daughter this International Women's Day
Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Grace Ryan
.Five-month old Eadie with mum Grace. Picture by Georgie Newton
Photos and Video
Regional women are prime targets for DV offenders. So why is nobody talking about this?
How Many More?
Kathryn Walford is a domestic violence survivor turned frontline worker. Picture: Laurie Bullock
Carla Mascarenhas • 41m ago
How Many More?
Women need real solutions to violence
Acm • 1hr ago
Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Why Centrelink, Medicare will get a $1.8 billion funding injection
Miriam Webber • 1hr ago
Government Services Minister Bill Shorten. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
How Many More?
Services at 'breaking point' as gendered violence crisis worsens
Jonathon Magrath and Jenny Denton • 2hrs ago
Centre for Non-Violence chief executive Margaret Augerinos speaking at a rally against violence in Bendigo last month. Picture by Jonathon Magrath
Brides call out 'award-winning' make-up artist who doesn't show up
Connor Pearce
Kye Mitchell (left) and the Instagram account for her Makeup By Kye business. Pictures Facebook/Instagram
Comment
Women need real solutions to violence
How Many More?
Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Acm • 1hr ago
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Floods in south Brazil have displaced 600,000. It's the new normal
Marcia Zilli, Caio Coelho, Neil Hart
Hundreds of thousands of people in the Brazilian cities of Novo Hamburgo and Sao Leopoldo have been left homeless. Picture Shutterstock
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Leaving this life can be cruelly complicated
John Hanscombe
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Which legendary Italian coast is for you - Amalfi or Cinque Terre?
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Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
Visit this incredible city in Portugal as part of a luxury cruise
Visit this incredible city in Portugal as part of a luxury cruise
Way-out watering holes: Our pick of Australia's best outback pubs
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Secret Hawaii: An epic way to experience Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach
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Hidden in plain sight: The Malaysian city you should visit next
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The Big Question: Are luggage trackers a source of panic or reassurance?
Sue Wallace
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Incredible moments you can only have in this part of Tasmania
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No-alcohol holidays are on the rise - would you sign up for one?
No-alcohol holidays are on the rise - would you sign up for one?
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Ford CEO open to Mustang sedan and hybrid, but not an EV
Car Expert
Ford CEO open to Mustang sedan and hybrid, but not an EV
Derek Fung • 1hr ago
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Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?
Matt Campbell
Is it legal to use a cloned or fake number plate that looks real?
Car Expert
Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader
Simon Christie
Why Jeep needs to sell this back-to-basics off-roader
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Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?
Max Davies
Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?
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What's included in the drive-away price of a new car?
Josh Nevett
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The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Farm Weekly
City centre to be a hive of activity
A contingent from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and the Bee Industry Council of Western Australia will be back at Perth CBDs Murray Street Mall to celebrate World Bee Day, tomorrow, Monday, May 20.
Minor election commitment the wrong one
Sheep Producers Australia chief executive officer, Bonnie Skinner, said the ramifications for regional communities were huge.
The week's property round up
Belinda Hickman
Agents will not be able to ask for or encourage rent bidding under new reforms which passed through the WA Parliament this week.
Life & Style
High country reno adds a hint of fun to home's rustic charm
A gallery wall surrounds the wall-mounted TV, injecting a personal touch into the space. Pictures by Simon Ferrito
Adorn your house with Australian made
Linley Wilkie
Adorn your house with Australian made
Wheelie? The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you
Jessica Belzycki
The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you. Picture by Jonathan Carroll