Naveed Akram, 24, has emerged from a coma, allowing counter-terror police their first chance to question him over the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15. The nation mourns its deadliest anti-Semitic attack.
West Australian families face a building industry 'snake-pit' as the government reviews contract laws. Minister Buti promises 2026 reforms after 740 survey responses highlighted systemic failures.
Football South Coast announces sweeping competition reforms, including a player points system and promotion/relegation, to combat high squad turnover and boost local talent. Read the full plan here.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes for stricter gun laws, including ownership limits and citizenship requirements, following the Bondi tragedy. Leaders to update National Firearms Agreement.
As thousands of financial advisers exit the industry, expert Nick Bruining warns the purge won't automatically remove all bad actors. Discover what this means for your financial advice and future.
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has approved plans to demolish the heritage-listed Inne Town Backpackers and replace it with a larger facility for seasonal workers. Read the full story.
Western Australia's Parliament has passed landmark IVF legislation, expanding access to single women and LGBTQ+ couples. The reforms modernise fertility laws for WA families.
WA Premier Roger Cook recalls Parliament for an extra day to push through key bills on housing and criminal law. Find out which laws are being fast-tracked.
The Crownview apartment complex in Wollongong remains vacant due to serious defects, despite a severe housing crisis. Buyers await resolution a decade on. Read the full investigation.
Residents of Maitland can now share ideas for the future of the former Maitland Hospital site. Public consultation is open until March 1, 2026, to decide on community uses for the heritage-listed location.
Detailed testing has confirmed asbestos contamination in five colours of Kadink decorative sand, prompting school closures and a new ministerial declaration for safe removal. Learn the latest.
Newcastle Council approves changes to an eight-storey Hall Street development, swapping one-bedroom units for three-bedroom apartments in response to market demand. Read the full details.
Canberra's new Embassy CBR has opened in the Sydney Building, transforming from a cocktail bar to a nightclub. Owners aim to capture a global vibe amidst light rail construction challenges.
A major police operation unfolded in Sydney's southwest, while a teenage girl was critically injured in a roof collapse at an abandoned courthouse. Get the latest breaking news updates.
Western Australia is set to introduce crucial reforms to Working With Children Checks, ensuring a national 'banned in one, banned in all' approach. Read the latest on this critical child safety legislation.
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.
Canberra's Legislative Assembly faces a pivotal vote for Speaker as the Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson. Will this political gamble pay off in the final sitting week of 2025?
The formerly troubled Wonder Apartments in Wollongong celebrates a topping-out ceremony after overcoming major safety issues. The project is now on track for completion in late 2026.
Perth faces a critical apartment shortage as construction costs soar. A severe skilled labour crisis is making new projects unviable, deepening the housing affordability crisis. Discover the solution.
Federal government accelerates controversial land clearing regulations amid concerns farmers would clear vegetation before new laws take effect. No transition period provided.
The ACT government is overhauling key building regulations to speed up construction and save homeowners money. Learn how these changes will affect Canberra's property market.
The Albanese government's environmental law reforms face criticism as Liberals appear unprepared. Analysis reveals political missteps and industry concerns about the proposed changes.
A controversial six-storey apartment development is proposed next to North Adelaide's heritage-listed St Cyprian's Church. Six businesses face demolition. Read the full story.
Proposed environmental law reforms could demonise Australia's oil and gas industry, threatening jobs and energy security. Learn how these changes may impact the nation.
Exclusive look at how Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek secured landmark environmental reforms after intense negotiations with crossbenchers. Discover what's in the new deal.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secures environmental reforms through Greens partnership while Opposition Leader Sussan Ley claims her text message was ignored. Get the full story on Australia's new EPBC changes.
Environment Minister Murray Watt secures major EPBC reforms with Greens support after Coalition negotiations fail. Business groups express disappointment as government achieves environmental policy victory.
Labor passes major environmental reforms with Greens support while Coalition faces leadership crisis. Sussan Ley's passive approach criticised as government delivers key legislation.
Ajay Sharma, a 20-year veteran of the ACT Audit Office, has been appointed as the territory's new Auditor-General for a seven-year term, commencing February 2025.
Fremantle's iconic 1898 Trade Hall building hits the market with a $7 million price tag. This heritage-rich property offers commercial and residential potential in the heart of the port city.