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BHP pays $100k for unlawful Christmas work orders

BHP must compensate 85 coal miners after Federal Court rules they were unlawfully required to work Christmas and Boxing Day without reasonable refusal rights. Landmark decision sets precedent for public holiday work rights.

Parent knocked out in Sydney school brawl

A 53-year-old parent was knocked unconscious after allegedly assaulting a student during a violent altercation at a Raby high school. Police are investigating the incident.

Two charged over violent Cairns carjacking

Two men face court over violent carjacking in Cairns CBD. Police allege victims were threatened with a knife during the daylight robbery. Read the latest details.

Seven face court over alleged Bega police assault

Four men and three women charged after allegedly assaulting officers during a drug-related arrest in Bega. Police officer sustains facial injury. Full details on the court appearances.

School Lockdown After Armed Robbery Attempt in Melbourne

A Hampton East special needs school was sent into lockdown after a terrifying armed robbery attempt with a knife occurred outside its grounds. Police are investigating the incident which happened on Tuesday afternoon.

Vehicle ploughs into Perth shopping centre

A car has crashed into a Quinns Rock shopping centre, damaging the post office and fire hydrant. Emergency services responded to the incident on Quinns Road. Read the latest updates.

Police hunt cafe chair attacker after Mayfield brawl

A violent confrontation at a Mayfield cafe has police searching for a man who allegedly assaulted another patron with a chair. The incident occurred at Mayfield's Suspension Espresso, leaving the community shaken.

Phillip Welty cleared of indecent assault charges

Phillip Welty has been acquitted of all indecent assault charges in the ACT Supreme Court after a judge found significant inconsistencies in the prosecution's case. The verdict concludes a lengthy legal battle that began with allegations from 2021.

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.

RSPCA closes Kurri Kurri greyhound investigation

The RSPCA has concluded its investigation into the concerning greyhound incident at Kurri Kurri racetrack, determining insufficient evidence for prosecution despite disturbing footage.

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