Discover why Canberra's Boat House restaurant, with over 30 years of service, defies the 'bad view' dining rule. Our review of the $92 three-course lunch reveals impeccable service and classic, high-quality dishes.
An engineering firm has been fined $750,000 after a shoring wall it designed collapsed on a Canberra construction site, creating a 'very real' risk of multiple deaths. Read the full court findings.
A major police operation across North Queensland has forced 32 tobacco retailers to close. The raids targeted illegal sales and compliance breaches. Read the full story.
Two Chinese nationals discovered in a remote part of Western Australia's Kimberley region are believed to be asylum seekers. Authorities confirm they were found unharmed after a challenging journey.
Simon Scott Jansen has been disqualified from driving and fined after pleading guilty to high-range drink driving in Townsville. Read the full court details.
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
Three Sunshine Coast men face hefty fines after an illegal campfire escalated into a seven-hectare bushfire at Teewah Beach. Authorities warn of permanent fire bans.
A Bassendean landowner has been fined $17,000 for illegally removing regulated trees. The landmark case highlights the council's commitment to protecting canopy cover. Learn more about the policy.
A man has been hit with a $10,000 fine and jail time for performing a Nazi salute outside a Queensland synagogue. Read the full court details and sentencing.
Parents buying e-bikes for Christmas are warned to check legality to avoid $818 fines. NSW power limits will drop to 250w soon. Police highlight dangers of modifications.
A Canberra man described as an 'extreme danger' is accused of supplying unauthorised firearms to senior Bandidos members. Bail denied. Read the latest court details.
Fed-up Brisbane residents are using social media to identify plant thieves caught on CCTV stealing trees and shrubs in Fortitude Valley. Authorities warn offenders face hefty fines.
Police have seized nine firearms and made three arrests in a major raid on a property in Upper Haughton, near Townsville. Read the full details of the operation.
A wildlife enthusiast faces massive fines after handling a deadly death adder for photos in Queensland. Learn why this dangerous act violates wildlife protection laws.
Lotterywest terminates agreements with seven Perth retailers caught selling illegal vapes and cigarettes. A zero-tolerance crackdown on the black market.
Lotterywest has terminated agreements with seven Perth retailers caught selling illegal vapes and cigarettes. This crackdown supports community health and integrity.
A Whittington man faces 32 criminal charges after police uncovered multiple firearms during a Geelong property raid. Read the latest on this major police operation.
The Town of Cambridge abandons its plan to turn off hot water at City Beach to deter illegal campers. A new, compassionate strategy focusing on education is underway for 2026.
Three Townsville tobacconists face 90-day closures under Queensland's tough new tobacco laws. Learn how these regulations are combating illegal sales.
Augusta-Margaret River residents demand overflow camping solution as summer van traveller influx overwhelms local areas. Shire's enforcement strategy faces backlash.
Cuddles Early Learning in Byford fined $50,000 after toddler escaped into traffic. Learn about the safety failures and court ruling that demands immediate improvements.
Maytham Hamad, brother of Kazem Hamad, faces court as police seize Lamborghinis and designer goods in Perth's escalating tobacco conflict. Read the latest developments.
A Geelong demolition company has been slapped with a $20,000 fine for illegally dumping and burning construction waste in Charlemont. Learn about the environmental consequences.
Uber has been slapped with a $250,000 fine for allowing ineligible drivers to carry passengers in NSW. The company pleaded guilty to 57 safety breaches. Read the full story.
An Adelaide mother spent over $50k fighting a $107 double parking fine. After a four-year legal battle, the Court of Appeal ruled in her favour. Discover her incredible story.
Motorists warned against using illegal websites claiming to clear fines and demerit points. False nominations could lead to $11,000 penalties as authorities crack down.
Community demands State Government intervention at John Connell Reserve amid illegal dumping allegations. Soil testing underway as sporting space plans hang in balance.
Victoria faces its most dangerous fire season since Black Saturday. CFA issues fire restrictions for multiple regions starting this Sunday. Know the rules to stay safe.
Merne at Lighthouse, a Bellarine Peninsula fine dining institution, is closing its doors in January 2026 after a decade of memorable meals and hospitality. Discover the story behind the farewell.
An Australian influencer was fined $834 for lighting an illegal campfire on K'gari (Fraser Island). Rangers warn such actions threaten the World Heritage site. Check park rules before visiting.