Love, Lies & Luggage: Aussie Nan Cleared in Brazil’s Cocaine Mix-Up
The grandmother of nine has always maintained she was scammed by a man posing as a love interest. Credit: 7NEWS
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NSW Workers’ Comp Reforms: A Fair Go or a Raw Deal?
The Minns government says changes to the NSW workers’ compensation scheme are necessary to avoid unsustainable costs. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP
Whoops-a-Vote! Nearly 2000 Federal Ballots Found in Sydney Bloke’s Home
Nearly 2000 ballot papers were safely recovered after a mishap transporting the federal election votes in Sydney. Credit: Getty Images
Man Dies from Rare Soil-Borne Disease in North QLD – Health Authorities Issue Floodwater Warning
Another man has died with melioidosis in Queensland this week. Credit: Infectious Disease Data Observatory / Getty Images
AFL’s Willie Rioli Uproar: Dillon Defends, Footy World Told to Pull Up Its Socks
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon backs league’s handling of the Willie Rioli case while appealing for a united front to tackle racism heading into Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Photograph: Celina Whan/AFL Photos/Getty Images
The Oodie Drops New Winter Loungewear – Aussies Rejoice in Sherpa-Lined, Couch-Approved Cosiness
Snuggle season just got an upgrade: meet the Oodie Sherpa Jumper Credit: The Oodie
Skull Returns Home: 19th-Century Aboriginal Remains Repatriated from UK to Tasmania
The University of Aberdeen bought the remains in 1852. Andrew Milligan/PA Images/Getty Images/File
Jeep Dive Drama: Perth Man Drives Off Claremont Jetty in Wild Police Stand-off
A man has driven a Jeep off a jetty during a lengthy stand-off with police in Perth. Credit: 7NEWS
Queensland Cop Benched Over Alleged Rough Stuff on Duty
A Queensland Police officer has been stood down over an alleged excessive use of force. Credit: Getty Images
Green Dreams on Hold: Melbourne’s $316M Yarra Greenline Project Hits a Funding Snag
The Greenline project has failed to be allocated adequate funding in the City of Melbourne budget for a second year. (Supplied: City of Melbourne)