Ex-teacher jailed 11 years for historic child sex abuse
Rodney Neville Watkins, a former Perth primary teacher, receives 11-year sentence for sexually abusing students in the 1970s. Justice finally served after 50 years.
Rodney Neville Watkins, a former Perth primary teacher, receives 11-year sentence for sexually abusing students in the 1970s. Justice finally served after 50 years.
Pacgold's Alice River gold project in Queensland reveals significant expansion with fresh gold discoveries at White Lion and a new 1.5km mineralised corridor at Jerry Dodds, positioning the company for major resource growth in 2024.
Townsville District Court delivers justice on November 14 with multiple sentencings and case proceedings. Get the latest court updates from North Queensland.
The Albanese government invests $37 million in a national real-time checking system to prevent criminals from working in childcare, ensuring child safety nationwide.
Discover how Australia's mandatory voting system creates political stability and prevents extremist takeovers. Learn why this unique system matters for democracy.
Mineral Resources boss Chris Ellison faces ongoing intellectual property dispute over iron ore rail system. Legal battle continues as company defends its technology.
Kula Gold's data review reveals historic 5m at 6.80g/t gold intercept near Southern Cross that was never followed up. Company adds North Yilgarn Star to priority exploration list.
Reach Resources kicks off a major 5000m RC drill program at its South Murchison gold project, targeting resource upgrades and near-term production potential amid strong gold prices.
Explore why computers use powers of two, from binary basics to quantum futures. Unlock the digital secrets shaping your devices today.
A significant weather system brings widespread rain to Queensland and northeast NSW from Friday to Sunday, with severe storm risks including flash flooding and hail. Download the 7NEWS app for updates.
Public court listings for Geelong County Court on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, have been published. Stay informed about local legal proceedings and public records.
Corazon Mining applies to expand its Two Pools gold project in WA's Gascoyne, targeting a major new greenstone extension. Read about the high-grade potential.
Siren Gold identifies 12km mineralised shear zone at Queen Charlotte project with historic high-grade antimony and gold potential. Assays pending for 100+ samples.
Novo Resources uncovers exceptional gold grades up to 77.5g/t at Teichman project near Northern Star's Hemi operation. Exploration reveals significant gold-antimony mineralisation with multiple high-grade prospects identified.
The ACT government has halted payment on the troubled $64 million MyWay+ ticketing system and is seeking legal advice over contract compliance issues following a damning report.
Townsville District Court delivers justice on November 11 with multiple sentencings and case resolutions. Get the latest court updates and legal proceedings from North Queensland.
A Queensland teenager is in a critical condition after being stabbed centimetres from his heart during a terrifying home invasion on the Gold Coast. The shocking incident has left the community reeling.
Australian miner Aurum Resources hits spectacular high-grade gold intercepts at its West African project, signalling major expansion potential beyond current resources.
ASX-listed PacGold achieves remarkable exploration success, hitting gold mineralization in every drill hole at their Queensland target, signalling potential major discovery.
After extensive reporting on Western Australia's crumbling hospital system, the state government is taking decisive steps to address critical issues plaguing the healthcare sector.
Novo Resources hits spectacular high-grade gold at its never-before-drilled Talga Talga prospect in NSW, with rock chips showing visible gold and assays revealing bonanza-grade results up to 113g/t.
Exciting new gold discoveries in Western Australia's Great Southern region reveal continuous high-grade mineralisation across a massive 45km strike length, signalling major potential for the mining sector.
The ACT government is seeking to fast-track Canberra's new northside hospital by preventing third-party appeals against its construction, aiming to avoid delays and meet growing healthcare demands.
The Cairns District Court prepares for its November sittings, bringing crucial legal proceedings and judicial services to the Far North Queensland community from November 6.
Queensland's child protection system faces scrutiny as Far North Queensland officials travel to Brisbane for urgent hearings on regional safety failures.
ASX-listed PacGold has officially commenced gold production at its promising Alice River project in South Australia, marking a significant milestone for the emerging miner and the state's resources sector.
Australian mining company Rio2 Limited secures game-changing US$50 million funding from Wheaton Precious Metals to accelerate construction of its Fenix Gold Mine in Chile, marking a significant milestone for the emerging gold producer.
Western Australia's gold industry is booming as political uncertainty and pop culture phenomena drive unprecedented demand for Perth Mint's precious metals.
Perth-based Auric Mining hits paydirt with first gold sales from Munda deposit, banking $1.1 million and signalling strong start for WA's newest gold operation.
A significant rain and storm system is set to sweep across large portions of Australia, bringing much-needed rainfall to drought-affected areas while raising flood concerns in others. Meteorologist Jane Bunn provides detailed forecasts.