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The son of a church pastor wanted to “feel something” when he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl, a Victorian court has heard. Joshua Emonson, 24, was taken into custody on Wednesday in front of his family and members of his Pentecostal church after he pleaded guilty to sexually penetrating the girl. A prosecutor told the…
It didn’t take long for Lionel Messi to make his mark at this World Cup. The Argentine magician had the ball in the back of the net in just the fifth minute of his side’s clash against Algeria, calmly slotting home after a through ball. It was offside. Not by much, barely a fraction, but…
Donated colostrum or breastmilk can be a lifesaver for human babies, but it is also keeping a newborn chimpanzee alive in central Queensland. When the Rockhampton Zoo welcomed a new baby chimp last week, the team was overjoyed. However, zoo curator and chimpanzee specialist, Blair Chapman, said the 19-year-old first-time mum, alpha female Sile, struggled…
Kylian Mbappé scored a magical goal that thrust him back into the World Cup spotlight, while master coach Marcelo Bielsa did everything he could to avoid it. Meanwhile, French journalists leave an empty space for an incarcerated colleague, Jesus gets a Mexican kit makeover and Cabo Verde’s defensive hero keeps his kit on his back….
The CFMEU generated millions of dollars through the “illegitimate” use of workplace agreements as part of a “dark strategy” concealed from members and contractors, an inquiry has heard. The probe into alleged union misconduct and criminal links in Queensland has turned to financial irregularities involving the CFMEU’s state branch, including unexplained transactions and transfers. Counsel…
Cambodia’s high-profile crackdown on scam operations this year triggered a mass exodus from compounds around the country. However, a new report by Amnesty International has cast doubt on its impact on the illicit industry with the NGO saying authorities had failed to properly dismantle the “vast majority” of scam sites in the country. It said…
Australian fashion retailer Glue Store has announced its permanent closure. Earlier this year the company posted an $8.4 million loss. “After many years of bringing you the styles you love, Glue Store has permanently closed — both in store and online,” Glue said in a statement. “We are so grateful for your loyalty and support…
The South Australian government will introduce legislation to remove the rights of perpetrators of serious crimes to decide what happens with the remains of their victims. The changes to the Burial and Cremation Act will be introduced to state parliament today, on the same day as legislation to change abortion laws is set to be…
The federal government has announced more than half a billion dollars in funding to boost the sporting landscape ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The $513 million package will be delivered by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) over the next two years. It is an increase over the last round of funding,…
Brisbane home owners will face a general 3.97 per cent rate hike, with Brisbane City Council attributing it to rising fuel costs and war in the Middle East. The council handed down its rate hike today in its “sensible” 2026 budget, which was characterised by further cuts and austerity measures. The $3.9 billion budget is…