Beloved outback 'garbo' collects final bins after 45 years on the job By Oliver Brown Mark Mitchell is known for bringing the fun to rubbish collection, donning different outfits and inspiring youngsters to follow in his footsteps. But this week is his final run. #RecyclingandWasteManagement #RegionalCommunities #Communities #OliverBrown
'People are numb': How to show support after the Bondi attack By Kellie Scott While you might be feeling a sense of helplessness after the attack at Bondi Beach, there are ways to convert those feelings into small acts of support and kindness. #Relationships #MentalWellbeing #Terrorism #KellieScott
PM announces 'largest' gun buyback scheme since Howard era By Maani Truu Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national gun buyback scheme, days after a deadly terror attack on a Hanukkah celebration. #Terrorism #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #MaaniTruu
An emotional display of unity — the Bondi paddle-out in pictures By Hanan Dervisevic Thousands of locals packed the Bondi beachfront for an emotional paddle-out in honour of the victims of Sunday's terror attack. #Communities #Terrorism #FuneralsandMemorialServices #Emotions #HananDervisevic
Tasmanian artist and potter Eileen Brooker celebrated in book on life By Lucie Cutting Eileen Brooker first met author Sue Abdullah in the 70s, and their decades of friendship has helped build a book celebrating the 103-year-old artist and potters life. #Ceramic #Books #VisualArt #LucieCutting
Adelaide Railway station joins list of declared public precincts The Adelaide Railway Station is the latest location to be declared a public precinct, giving police extra powers to search people or order them to leave. #Police
Trump's hand-picked board renames arts centre as Trump Kennedy Center The venue, named after former US president John F Kennedy, is to be renamed the Trump Kennedy Center after a vote by its board — which Mr Trump himself hand-picked this year. #WorldPolitics
Cocaine-dealing used car salesman warned to 'keep nose clean' By Elizabeth Byrne Nicholas Kozac pleaded guilty to possessing a trafficable amount of cocaine after he was caught with nearly 100 grams of cocaine. #Courts #ElizabethByrne
'Careers are at risk': Cricketers union demands Snicko overhaul Australian Cricketers Association boss Paul Marsh has called for an investigation into Snicko, saying careers are being affected by the technology's lack of precision. #Cricket #Ashes #Sport
Man charged with murder of his 88-year-old mother refuses lawyer By Nakita Jager Police say Thomas Andrew Tapley was his mother's carer and it is a tragic set of circumstances for the family. #Crime #NakitaJager