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Wowsers and control freaks are crawling out from behind the couch like never before, during this coronavirus global pandemic. The idea of being able to censor and limit the behaviour of human beings en masse appeals to certain sections of our society. The latest hobby horse is the reported increase in alcohol sales in Australia […]

Are we raising a nation of squibs? Bluey episode divides parents on party game's rules 9 December 2021
An episode of Bluey has divided parents on how to play the party game pass the parcel: do you have a small prize in every layer, or one big one at the end? But experts say don't be so hard on yourself.
Sarah Motherwell
Paramedics called to inquest of missing Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez to attend family member 9 December 2021
A coronial inquest into missing Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez was temporarily adjourned and paramedics called as emotion overcame the missing man's mother.
Leah White and Bruce Mackenzie
Teen pleads guilty to assaulting soccer player Danny Hodgson as relatives apologise for his behvaiour 9 December 2021
Relatives of a teenager who has pleaded guilty to attacking Perth soccer player Danny Hodgson in Perth's CBD have apologised for the 17-year-old's acts in front of court today.
Lucy Martin
'Not up to date, complete or accurate' spreadsheets being used to monitor Queensland dam safety, report finds 9 December 2021
The Queensland government is warned of a coming crackdown on the safety and compliance processes around the state's dams, with one inspection report more than 14 years overdue.
Rachel Riga
More than 40 camels disqualified from a beauty pageant over Botox injections 9 December 2021
Authorities say breeders were trying to cheat by using hormones and lip fillers to boost the appearance of contestants in the Saudi camel festival.
Dannielle Maguire
Future generations of New Zealanders to be banned from ever buying tobacco products 9 December 2021
Most retailers will lose the ability to sell cigarettes and some Kiwis will never be able to buy tobacco products under proposed legislation to tackle high rates of smoking.
Hayne pain ends for banks, as ASIC launches last banking royal commission case 9 December 2021
ASIC launches the last case to emerge from the banking royal commission, closing the door on any more court action for banks that ripped billions of dollars from customers.
Daniel Ziffer
COVID-19 case sends Adelaide primary school students into quarantine 9 December 2021
A class of graduating primary school students and their parents have been sent into quarantine following a positive COVID-19 case.
Indigenous children being removed from homes at 'staggering rate', report says 9 December 2021
The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children entering the child protection system could increase by more than 50 per cent over the next decade without "wholesale change to legislation, policy and practice", a report finds.
Nakari Thorpe
Canada and UK join diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics 9 December 2021
Canada joined Australia, Britain and the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, with China calling the boycotts "political posturing" and a smear campaign.
Confusion over how Ben Stokes was allowed to bowl so many no balls leading up to non-dismissal of Warner 9 December 2021
Ben Stokes appeared to have the massive breakthrough of David Warner's wicket on day two of the first Ashes Test, but the third umpire eventually stepped in.
Jon Healy
NT records three new COVID cases, Chief Minister concerned about one 'largely unvaccinated' corner of Katherine 9 December 2021
Authorities will ramp up a targeted testing drive in an area of Katherine East still considered to be at high risk, while Michael Gunner details the testing requirements that will be in place when the NT's borders open.
Lauren Roberts
Tiny homes on trailers: short-term accommodation booming on Eyre Peninsula 9 December 2021
Tim and Amanda Hogg listed their home on Airbnb and moved into a caravan. Now, they are building tiny homes to capitalise on a booming market.
Dylan Smith and Emma Pedler
Toddler rushed to hospital by police due to ambulance shortage — six days out from COVID opening 9 December 2021
Tasmania's health system was so stretched no ambulances were free to take an unresponsive toddler to hospital, six days out from the state's border reopening to COVID hotspots.
Rebecca Hewett
Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows faces contempt charges 9 December 2021
After asking a judge to invalidate two subpoenas that include a request for his telephone records around the time of the January 6 Capitol riots, former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is facing contempt charges.
AFL releases fixture for first nine rounds of 2022 season 9 December 2021
The AFL releases its early-season schedule for 2022, with football returning to Victoria and NSW after a COVID-hit 2020, two Friday night double-headers, and all but three teams featuring in marquee timeslots in the first six rounds.
Green hydrogen: Study underway for 'world's largest' electrolyser plant for Port Pirie 9 December 2021
A new $750 million hydrogen facility is planned for Port Pirie after a deal was struck between the Marshall government and Trafigura, a commodities trading company.
Gillian Aeria
Wayne has been ready to leave hospital for six months, but NDIS delayed his discharge 9 December 2021
A man with paraplegia who has been waiting six months to be discharged from hospital has had his National Disability Insurance Scheme claim approved after the delay was questioned by media.
Chloe Chomicki
Fighting a never-ending war, these biosecurity workers keep out crop-killing pests, diseases 9 December 2021
Large volumes of produce travel across state lines every single day. So how do vulnerable states keep out unwanted pests?
Lachlan Bennett
Barcelona dumped out of Champions League by Bayern while Chelsea draws with Zenit 9 December 2021
Fading football giants Barcelona are relegated to the Europa League after losing 3-0 to former winners Bayern Munich in the men's Champions League.
Samantha Lewis

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