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The long hair and sparkly spandex of professional wrestling might seem a long way from the hallowed halls of the Capitol, but perhaps they have more in common than you'd think.
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Thousands of drivers continue to be caught using their phones while at the wheel by new overhead cameras in SA, including one man who allegedly racked up fines of more than $27,000, with police warning that smart watches could also soon be in their sights.
Topic:PoliceMon 30 DecMon 30 Dec 2024 at 6:34am
Photo shows A black and white camera image of a driver holding a phone with a cat in their lapA black and white camera image of a driver holding a phone with a cat in their lap

Western Australia's road safety commissioner says the state has a "culture problem" involving mobile phones being used behind the wheel, with new cameras being installed across Perth to catch offenders.
Photo shows A zoomed-in speeding camera image of a person in the driver's seat holding a mobile phone.A zoomed-in speeding camera image of a person in the driver's seat holding a mobile phone.

The Australian share market traded lower on December 30, as Wall Street succumbed to profit taking in illiquid markets before the last weekend of 2024. See how the day unfolded on our live blog.
Photo shows City office-workers and passers-by watch the ASX board in SydneyCity office-workers and passers-by watch the ASX board in Sydney

Experts say it is "wonderful" for people choosing to do house-sitting as a lifestyle to fulfil travel desires, but are worried what the rising trend might be hiding.
Photo shows Two woung people sitting on a couch with a small white dog. Two woung people sitting on a couch with a small white dog.

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