ACT Voluntary Dying Laws Face Critical Parliamentary Test
Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation faces parliamentary scrutiny while terminally ill residents await access to end-of-life choices.
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SA Gambling Reforms: Cashless Gaming Trials Coming
Exclusive: South Australia introduces groundbreaking gambling reforms including mandatory cashless gaming trials and bet limits in pubs and clubs starting 2025.
Mining sector demands environmental law overhaul by Christmas
Australia's mining sector pushes for urgent environmental law reforms before Christmas, warning that current delays are costing billions in investment and job opportunities.
Perth Bikie's Swastika Tattoo Cover-Up Fails in Court
A Perth bikie's unusual attempt to conceal his club colours with a swastika tattoo has backfired spectacularly in court, revealing a desperate bid to stay out of trouble with WA's anti-consorting laws.
Payday Super Approved: Retirement Savings Revolution
Australian workers will see their superannuation paid on payday rather than quarterly under new laws passing Parliament, promising billions in extra retirement savings and closing the gender gap.
Dawesville couple denies neglecting cancer-riddled dog
A Perth couple faces court after their elderly dog was found with severe cancer and matted fur, sparking outrage among animal welfare advocates.
Pro-Palestine protesters storm Sydney defence expo
Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters have forced their way into a major defence exhibition in Sydney, targeting companies they claim are supplying weapons to Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.
ACT Assisted Dying Laws Divide Doctors
Canberra doctors are divided over the territory's new voluntary assisted dying legislation, with some medical professionals raising significant ethical concerns about patient safety and palliative care alternatives.
Student fined $35K for insect smuggling
A 22-year-old international student faces massive penalties after being caught trying to export protected Australian wildlife including tarantulas and beetles from Sydney Airport.
WA Premier's 'Get It Done' ultimatum on environment laws
Roger Cook demands Senate pass Labor's environmental reforms as crucial vote looms, warning against political games with Australia's future.
Cash Mandate Consultation Extended Amid Public Backlash
The Australian government extends consultation period for controversial cash mandate amid reports of submission portal difficulties and widespread public backlash.
Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws Begin in ACT
The Australian Capital Territory has made history as voluntary assisted dying becomes legally accessible. Discover how the landmark legislation works, eligibility criteria, and safeguards.
Uniting NSW.ACT Backs Voluntary Assisted Dying in Aged Care
In a landmark move, Uniting NSW.ACT becomes the first major aged care provider in the region to formally support voluntary assisted dying, ensuring residents can access end-of-life choices without fear of eviction.
Girl Crashes E-Bike Into Car in Viral Footage
Disturbing footage of a young girl crashing into a car on an e-bike has ignited urgent calls for regulation as Australia faces growing safety concerns over electric bicycles.
Canberra's Seatbelt Crackdown: Police Blitz Targets Drivers
ACT Police launch major road safety operation with high-tech enforcement to catch seatbelt offenders as alarming statistics reveal widespread non-compliance.
ACT Passes Historic Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Discover the emotional journey behind Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation, making the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to pass such laws through its own parliament.
NSW E-Bike Crackdown: $1100 Fines Now Enforced
New South Wales introduces tough new e-bike regulations with fines up to $1100 for illegal modifications and riding offences. Here's what every rider needs to know.
Cairns protests gender-based violence crisis
A determined group of Cairns locals took to the streets demanding urgent action on Queensland's escalating gender-based violence crisis, calling for more funding and support services.
Grammar gaffe costs council $5000 in fines
A simple punctuation error in advertised local laws has forced a Perth council to repay thousands in fines. Discover how missing commas and grammatical mistakes led to this expensive oversight.
Illawarra Takes Back the Night in Violence Protest
Wollongong's streets echoed with powerful chants as hundreds gathered for the Reclaim the Night march, demanding an end to gender-based violence in our community.
Bikie club T-shirt case tests Queensland's anti-gang laws
A Raiders Motorcycle Club member faces court over wearing a Mongols supporters shirt in Cairns, testing Queensland's anti-bikie laws in a landmark case.
Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op faces child employment charges
Victoria's workplace watchdog has slapped the Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-operative with multiple charges for allegedly putting children as young as 15 to work in dangerous conditions, including operating heavy machinery and handling hazardous chemicals.
SA Nurses Storm Parliament in Pay Protest
Hundreds of South Australian nurses and midwives have descended on Parliament House, demanding better pay and conditions in what they call a 'kick in the guts' from the state government.
NSW prison officers strike over inmate's suspended sentence
Correctional officers across New South Wales have launched industrial action after a violent inmate received a suspended sentence for a brutal assault that left prison staff traumatised.
Wollongong locals protest dog beach restrictions
Wollongong City Council faces community backlash as residents passionately oppose plans to restrict dog access to popular beach areas during peak hours.
Climate Activists Board Coal Ship in Newcastle Protest
Environmental group Rising Tide stages dramatic harbour protest, boarding bulk carrier to demand end to coal exports from Newcastle - Australia's climate battleground heats up.
Perth dog owners: Leash pets to fight foxes
Perth residents are being urged to keep dogs on leashes in key conservation areas as wildlife experts deploy new tactics in the battle against the city's growing fox population.
Melville's Cat Containment Laws Now in Effect
Melville residents face strict new cat containment rules with hefty fines for non-compliance. Here's what every cat owner needs to know about the controversial new laws.
Nature Repair Market: Christmas deadline for landmark laws
Exclusive: Environment Minister Murray Watt reveals urgent timeline for world-first Nature Repair Market legislation, aiming to pass historic environmental reforms before Christmas break.
WA Miners Fear Project Delays Under New Environmental Laws
Western Australia's mining sector faces significant delays as new federal environmental legislation introduces 37 definitions of 'unacceptable impacts' that could stall crucial resource projects.
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