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The Victorian Liberal Party is expected to dump controversial MP Moira Deeming as its candidate for the November election for refusing to apologise to her partyroom colleague Matthew Guy, despite conceding he did not put her in a headlock. Members of the party’s state executive were expecting Opposition Leader Jess Wilson to make the move…

A temporary ban on in-water recreational activities begins in South Australia’s Upper Spencer Gulf tomorrow, in a bid by the state government to protect the breeding site of giant Australian cuttlefish which have arrived in “significantly low” numbers this year. From Wednesday, a 90-day ban will begin at the cuttlefish sanctuary zone between Black Point…

A suspected saltwater crocodile has been reported hundreds of kilometres upstream from its usual habitat after a dog was taken near Richmond, in what experts say would be a rare inland sighting if confirmed.  Richmond Shire Mayor John Wharton said he believed a crocodile took the dog while it was with its owner at the…

The knockout stages of the World Cup are in full swing, with penalty shootout drama and VAR controversy already featuring. Check out the full World Cup schedule here in Australian times ABC Sport podcast: Check out the latest episode here Here are today’s World Cup quick hits. 1. Historic shootout win for Paraguay We didn’t…

The chief executive of a central Victorian council who is facing a rare “private prosecution” has resigned. Hepburn Shire Council’s Bradley Thomas has worked for the council since 2019 and held the role since 2021. Mayor Tony Clark said Mr Thomas had performed “exceptionally well” under very difficult circumstances. “He has achieved a lot,” Cr…

Corporate titan Joel Thickins has pleaded guilty to two charges involving drink driving. In a Sydney courtroom today, Mr Thickins pleaded guilty to negligent driving while under the influence of alcohol and refusing an alcohol-detecting breath test. This month, the private equity baron of TPG Capital crashed his BMW into five cars in Sydney’s east,…

When my husband and I threw a belated party to celebrate our elopement, we had a simple dress code. The electronic invite said — it’s just a party, we’re dressing up but no-one else must. Charlie’s wearing a suit, Sashi’s wearing a sari, you wear whatever you’re comfortable in. Absolute chaos ensued. I was suddenly…

A so-called “birth keeper” involved in the freebirth of a Melbourne nutritionist who died has been banned from advertising, providing advice and health services for another three months while a health watchdog investigates. Victoria’s Health Complaints Commissioner issued Emily Lal, who previously operated online as The Authentic Birthkeeper, an interim prohibition order from July 1…

Football fans in Queensland will be able to watch the Socceroos’ do or die World Cup clash against Egypt on Saturday morning at select pubs and clubs. A trial change to license laws will allow venues to apply to the Office of Liquor and Gaming to open between 3am and 7am. Tony Popovic’s men take…

Australian Simon Peter Carman “lived his normal life”, going out, washing his clothes and talking to neighbours after allegedly murdering a teenage girl and stuffing her body inside a suitcase in Thailand, police allege. Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find distressing. Mr Carman, 45, was arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport…