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'Too much crime': top cop vows to speak truth to power

1 day ago | areanews.com.au | Callum Godde

Former New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush has officially taken the reins of Victoria Police. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOSMike Bush is under no illusion about the challenges that confront him as top cop after a leadership crisis in Australia's second-largest police force. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Special tribunal to try Russian leaders over Ukraine

2 days ago | areanews.com.au | Molly Quell

Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the Council of Europe headquarters to approve a special tribunal. Photo: AP PHOTOUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has formally approved plans to set up a new international court to prosecute senior Russian officials for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Driver critical after ute, truck crash that closed road for 10 hours

6 days ago | areanews.com.au | Daisy Huntly |Allan Wilson

Driver critical after ute, truck crash that closed road for 10 hoursA man has been left in a critical condition after a crash involving a ute and a truck on a major Riverina road. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
MIA modern slavery hearing highlights ongoing risks for workers

1 week ago | areanews.com.au | Cai Holroyd

Following the "Be Our Guests" report of 2024, Griffith has hosted a two-day hearing into the risks of modern slavery in the community. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperGriffith was pointed out as a risk area for organised trafficking in the 2024 report, along with being noted as a hotspot for exploitation of PALM workers and those on working holiday visas.
Griffith comes out to see Melbourne Cup trophy taking regional tour

1 week ago | areanews.com.au | Cai Holroyd

Griffith came out to the library on June 19 to catch a glimpse of the iconic Melbourne Cup trophy, as it tours regional Australia ahead of the 2025 race. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
End in sight to bloody conflict in eastern Congo

1 week ago | areanews.com.au | Daphne Psaledakis |Ange Kasongo |Anaït Miridzhanian

A draft agreement to end hostilities in eastern Congo has been reached, in talks held by the US. Photo: AP PHOTOFighting in eastern Congo could be coming to an end, with a peace agreement between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo expected to be signed next week. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Seven into five doesn't go so who will stand above the pack: Hot takes from Group 20

1 week ago | areanews.com.au | Liam Warren

The halfway point of the Group 20 season is now here, and the make-up of the top five in the first grade competition is as clear as mud. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperThe only spot that looks all but locked in at this point is the Waratahs, who have made it around the first round of fixtures without dropping a single point.
Griffith budget debate reignites cremator proposal controversy

1 week ago | areanews.com.au | Cai Holroyd

The 2025/2026 budget will go to Griffith City Council on June 19, after the meeting was rescheduled due to councillor commitments. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
CFMEU legal challenge to federal takeover dismissed

1 week ago | areanews.com.au | Tess Ikonomou |Jacob Shteyman |Andrew Brown

The CFMEU has failed in a bid to overturn its construction arm being forced into administration. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOSA High Court rejection of the CFMEU's legal challenge to a federal takeover has paved the way to reform the union, administrators for the embattled organisation say. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Second quarter dominance lifts Swans as they secure second successive clean sweep

1 week ago | areanews.com.au | Liam Warren

The Griffith Swans have made it five games unbeaten in the A Grade Netball after a strong second quarter lifted them to a 58-37 win over Turvey Park at Exies Oval. Subscribe now for unlimited access.