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Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexual assault

Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward receives 5-year, 9-month prison sentence after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a teenage boy and young man.

ACT Minister Chris Steel dodges resignation questions

ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel faces mounting pressure as he avoids questions about his future following a scathing integrity commission report into the Campbell Primary School modernisation project.

Whitlam Dismissal: Democracy's Fragile Moment

Nearly 50 years later, the dramatic dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam remains a stark reminder of Australian democracy's vulnerability and the enduring power of constitutional crises.

WA Premier's 'lazy' energy stance sparks outrage

Mark McGowan faces fierce criticism after delaying Western Australia's energy roadmap by two years, telling industry to 'lead the transition' while renewable projects stall across the state.

WA Premier's GST Warning: Holding PM to Promise

Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook vows to fight for the state's fair share of GST revenue, ensuring Anthony Albanese keeps his commitment to protect WA's financial interests.

Senate Question Time marathon hits four hours

Australian senators endured a gruelling four-hour question session as political tensions reached boiling point, with fiery exchanges and marathon speeches testing parliamentary endurance.

NSW Nurses Union Boss Shaye Candish Resigns

Shaye Candish, the prominent General Secretary of the NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association, announces her resignation to prioritise family commitments, marking the end of a significant chapter in healthcare advocacy.

Former Corio Shire Mayor Ray Tucker dies at 86

The Geelong community is remembering former Corio Shire Mayor Ray Tucker, who passed away at 86. Discover his remarkable legacy of public service and community dedication.

NSW prison officers strike over violent incident ruling

Correctional officers across multiple NSW prisons have launched immediate strike action after a disciplinary ruling that found officers used 'reasonable force' during a violent inmate incident, sparking safety concerns across the state's prison system.

Canberra Liberals crisis: Lee suspends Parton

The Canberra Liberals face internal turmoil as Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee suspends key party member Mark Parton, exposing deep fractures within the conservative ranks ahead of crucial elections.

Greens, Liberals force audit of $10b housing fund

In a rare bipartisan move, the Greens and Liberal Party have successfully pushed for an Australian National Audit Office investigation into the government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, raising questions about the fund's management and trans

Canberra Liberals face suspension crisis

Liberal MLA Leanne Castley breaks silence on the controversial suspension of Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain, revealing deep divisions within the Canberra opposition.

Kununurra's youth crime crisis: System failure exposed

The remote WA community of Kununurra faces a youth crime epidemic, but residents say taking children from families would only worsen the situation. Discover why systemic failures are at the heart of the problem.

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