Townsville Magistrates Court cases for Tuesday, January 13
A summary of all matters heard at the Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday, January 13. From driving offences to property damage, get the full local court report.
A summary of all matters heard at the Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday, January 13. From driving offences to property damage, get the full local court report.
Western Australians donated an average of $1,155 each in FY2023, topping national generosity rankings. KPMG analysis reveals a giving landscape shaped by high wealth and economic pressures.
A major Barclays report suggests Rio Tinto should acquire Glencore to solve its looming copper supply deficit. This strategic move could reshape the global mining landscape. Read the full analysis.
A new report reveals a worrying 8% rise in plastic litter across Western Australia, while fines for littering have dropped by 75%. Find out what's behind the enforcement gap.
The 2026 Golden Globes winners' gift bags hit a staggering $1 million value. Discover the luxury travel, beauty, and rare spirits inside the most extravagant haul yet.
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has handed down its final report. Chair Nick Kaldas describes a feeling of relief, not triumph, and urges the government to act swiftly on its recommendations.
New report reveals how heatwaves and extreme weather events are overwhelming Australia's health services, driving up emergency admissions and costs. Learn the urgent call for climate-resilient healthcare.
A new national survey reveals Canberra has the highest rate of constipation in Australia. Discover the causes, the stigma, and how it impacts wellbeing and holidays.
Seabourn marks its 40th anniversary with a unique 120-day Cape to Cape World Cruise in 2028, visiting 50 destinations across five continents. Book early for savings.
The body of a missing three-year-old boy has been discovered in a car in Bundaberg, Queensland. Police confirm the death is not suspicious. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
Australia's iconic summer lamb campaign returns, using humour to challenge the nation's drop in global happiness rankings while real cost-of-living pressures bite. Discover the campaign's message and the political reaction.
A toxic invasive plant, pokeweed, has been found in Perth's City of Stirling. Authorities urge residents to report sightings immediately as it is fatal to humans and animals.
A damning audit reveals the Office of Parliamentary Counsel oversaw a project with a tripled budget and contracts inflated up to 1900%, including a $480k 'scrum master' role. Read the full investigation.
A damning report reveals WA's justice system is clogged with rising prisoner numbers, staff shortages, and court delays. Read the full findings and the government's response.
Perth is set to host six world-class sporting events in 2026, including the FINA World Swimming Championships and the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Discover the full schedule.
The University of Melbourne mourns the loss of its first female vice-chancellor, Professor Emma Johnston AO, a transformative science leader who died from cancer at 52.
Perth tenants are set to pay an extra $2200 on average for rent in 2025 compared to 2024, as a new report highlights the city's severe rental crisis. Discover the data and what it means for the market.
A baby has died after being found unresponsive in a Gawler home on Saturday night. Police are investigating but do not consider the death suspicious. A report will go to the Coroner.
A damning report into Optus's 14-hour Triple-0 outage in September details a cascade of human errors and system failures. Two people died. The telco has accepted all 21 recommendations.
An interim ATSB report into the fatal Rottnest seaplane crash reveals the stall warning horn may have been switched off. The investigation continues into the crash that killed three people in January. Read the latest findings.
Australia's mining and energy exports hit $385 billion in 2024-25, buoyed by resilient iron ore and surging gold prices. Explore the $62 billion project pipeline and state-by-state breakdown.
A former UOW executive manager has reported the university to the NSW corruption watchdog, citing an 'accountability deficit' and concerns over conflicts of interest. Read the full details.
The ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
Pressure mounts on the Albanese government to call a royal commission into the Bondi massacre. Analysis reveals leadership failures and delayed action on hate speech laws.
From Optus's 000 failure to Qantas's data breach, 2025 saw major Australian brands destroy trust. A communication expert analyses the costly lessons.
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie lead NSW in sexual assaults and vehicle thefts, new crime stats reveal. Discover the sobering data and regional trends.
PM Albanese announces anti-hate laws after Bondi Beach massacre, but Jewish leaders say action comes 801 days too late. Read the full analysis.
A 70-year-old man has died after being pulled from the water at Dunsborough Beach. Emergency services responded but could not save him. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
The Town of East Fremantle faces a doubling of audit fees and a missed deadline for its annual report, linked to the East Fremantle Community Park finances. Read the latest local government update.
Jewish community leaders call for urgent enforcement of laws and faster anti-hate measures following the Bondi Beach attack that killed 15. They demand 'fewer words, more action'.