Perth's northern suburbs get a major aquatic upgrade as the $13 million, competition-ready 50m pool at Arena Joondalup sets its public opening date for February 27, featuring AI safety tech and enhanced accessibility.
The Singleton Waste Management Facility will reopen on Monday following a major tip face fire in late December. Council crews worked around the clock on remediation. Read the latest updates.
Former defence intelligence officer Professor Clive Williams outlines the ten key security and defence trends that could impact Australia in 2026, from great power rivalry to climate change.
A major fire at Singleton's Waste Management Facility continues to burn, forcing its closure. Council urges residents to never put batteries or gas bottles in kerbside bins. Read the latest updates.
A man who escaped from a Cairns forensic facility has faced court, charged with assaulting family members while on the run. Read the latest on this disturbing case.
NSW Police unveil a major security plan for Sydney's 2025 New Year's Eve, deploying over 1,000 extra officers and advanced tech to ensure a safe celebration. Get the full details here.
A 25-year-old man will face court after allegedly forcing his way onto the Perth Airport tarmac. Read the full details on the security breach.
A rubbish fire at the Singleton waste management facility blanketed parts of the Hunter region in smoke on December 31. Follow live updates and safety alerts.
Lake Macquarie City Council awards Daracon Group the contract to expand the Awaba Waste Management Facility, adding over a decade of capacity for 220,000 residents. Construction starts 2026.
Western Australia deploys Tactical Response Group officers to Jewish places of worship and major events as a visible deterrent. See the new security measures in place.
A significant overhaul of Australia's airport security screening is set for 2025. Learn about the new technology, faster processes, and what it means for your travel.
Naveed Akram, charged over the Bondi Beach shooting, has been discharged from hospital and taken into custody. Police allege he and his father planned the attack months in advance. Read the latest details.
A critical security failure at Westfield Bondi Junction is under scrutiny. As the community mourns, demands grow for accountability to ensure such a blunder is never repeated. Read the full investigation.
Canberra's National Jewish Memorial Centre requests $100,000 in federal funding for safety upgrades, citing heightened fear after the Bondi terrorist attack. The Albanese government has allocated funds for community security.
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the Magistrates Court for supplying drugs within a correctional facility. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Jared Dylan Carrara has faced Townsville Magistrates Court after allegedly escaping from the Townsville Correctional Centre. Read the latest on the unfolding case.
Fifteen new corrections officers have graduated and started work at Townsville Correctional Centre after a demanding 12-week training course, boosting local staffing. Read about their intensive preparation.
Six inmates linked to the Nomads OMCG have pleaded guilty to a violent internal gang bashing at Cessnock's Shortland Correctional Centre. Read the full details of the jailhouse attack.
Six foreign nationals, believed to be Chinese, have been detained in WA's remote Kimberley after arriving by boat. Get the latest on this developing border security incident.
Security cameras captured a woman trespassing for a swim in a Montville holiday home pool, leaving muddy footprints. Homeowners report incident to police.
Private equity specialist Neil MacDonald will lead the $7bn Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility as its new CEO from 2026, focusing on jobs and economic growth. Read more.
Darrell Charles Clarke was arrested at a Stuart waste facility after fleeing police. The 39-year-old faces multiple charges including dangerous driving. Read the full story.
Shoppers in Melbourne voice concerns over new Woolworths anti-theft gates, fearing they hinder wheelchair users and parents. The supermarket says it's a trial with assistance available. Read the full story.
A new government AI plan warns of unknown threats and challenges to national security. Experts fear it could exacerbate existing risks. Read the full analysis.
South Australia has selected a site for its $5 billion desalination plant, a decision that goes against a 2023 report which favoured Cape Hardy on the Eyre Peninsula. Read the full details.
Shocking data reveals WA retail workers endured over 40 violent incidents daily last financial year. Experts warn of a Christmas crime surge. Read the full report.
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
The mental health team at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre has been recognised with Queensland's top corrective services award for their innovative rehabilitation programs.
Geelong's drinking water supply secured after major $40 million pipeline upgrades. Critical infrastructure improvements ensure reliable water for growing population.
Security concerns emerge as Pioneer Computers, contracted to supply WA Police with drones, faces scrutiny over Chinese ownership links. Read the full investigation.