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Prison conditions lead to lighter sentences in Perth

Violent offenders in WA are receiving reduced jail time as judges condemn 'inhumane' prison conditions, including cockroach infestations and prolonged lockdowns. Discover the impact on community safety.

Alcohol Safety Campaign After Laos Methanol Deaths

The Albanese Government launches 'Drinking? Drink Mindfully' campaign with families of Melbourne teens who died from methanol poisoning in Laos. Essential reading for Schoolies travellers.

Prisoner's Supreme Court Vegemite Ban Legal Battle

Convicted murderer Andre McKechnie launches a Supreme Court battle to overturn the Vegemite ban in Victorian prisons, claiming it stops him from enjoying his culture. Taxpayers are funding the case.

E-Bike Safety Crisis: Australia's Deadly Electric Boom

As e-bike popularity surges across Australia, alarming safety concerns and tragic fatalities spark urgent calls for regulation and rider education. Discover the hidden dangers of lithium-ion batteries and what experts say needs to change.

Prison guard assault sentence appealed as inadequate

Prosecutors appeal against what they call an 'inadequate' sentence for a man who brutally assaulted correctional officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre, arguing for stronger consequences for prison violence.

FNQ Child Safety Inquiry Moves to Brisbane

Queensland's child protection system faces scrutiny as Far North Queensland officials travel to Brisbane for urgent hearings on regional safety failures.

Airdrill fined $115k over worker's crushing death

A West Australian drilling company has been slapped with a $115,000 penalty for failing to maintain a safe workplace, leading to the tragic death of a worker who was crushed by heavy machinery.

Cameraman recalls iconic Melbourne Cup police push

Veteran Channel 7 cameraman Will Pristel shares behind-the-scenes details of capturing one of Australian racing's most infamous moments - the 2015 Melbourne Cup police push that went viral.

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