ACT moves to decriminalise sex work after consultation
The Australian Capital Territory is set to become the latest jurisdiction to decriminalise sex work after extensive community feedback revealed strong support for reform.
The Australian Capital Territory is set to become the latest jurisdiction to decriminalise sex work after extensive community feedback revealed strong support for reform.
The North Queensland Cowboys have secured their third Queensland Cup feeder club, strengthening their development pathway and creating new opportunities for emerging rugby league talent across the region.
A tense seven-hour police operation in Geelong's Corio suburb concludes with one man in custody after specialist negotiators and tactical officers successfully resolve the dangerous situation.
A wild police pursuit through Illawarra ended with officers deploying a Taser on a 26-year-old man and arresting two people following a dramatic car stop on the Princes Highway.
In a major cross-state operation, Australian police have seized 268kg of illicit drugs and charged eighteen people, dealing a massive blow to organised crime networks.
Western Australia's police force faces an unprecedented exodus as undervalued officers leave the service, creating a staffing crisis that threatens community safety across the state.
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.
A major $73 million venture capital initiative is set to transform Canberra's innovation landscape, backing cutting-edge tech startups and research commercialisation across the ACT.
A Queensland police dog named Duke has tracked down an alleged car thief following a series of fuel and liquor thefts across Cairns suburbs in a dramatic overnight operation.
A Townsville police officer has been hospitalised after a dramatic stolen vehicle incident in Rosslea that saw multiple cars stolen and a dangerous police pursuit through suburban streets.
Cairns real estate continues to show remarkable strength with multiple properties selling under the hammer and strong buyer competition driving prices upward across the region.
A shocking police pursuit in Perth's northern suburbs ended violently when a hatchback driver deliberately collided with a marked police vehicle despite flashing lights and sirens.
A repeat disqualified driver led police on a dangerous pursuit through East Maitland before crashing into a ute, marking another chapter in his extensive traffic offence history.
Western Australia Police establish specialised team to combat hate crimes and support vulnerable communities with enhanced protection and reporting measures.
A tense police manhunt across Newcastle has concluded with the arrest of 38-year-old Christopher James McLoughney following an alleged domestic violence incident and dramatic escape attempt.
Western Australia's road safety operation has caught over 30 impaired motorists during a targeted two-weekend campaign, with police warning of zero tolerance for dangerous driving behaviour.
Chaos erupted at a Byford Halloween party when multiple police officers were assaulted while responding to an out-of-control gathering. Two officers required medical treatment following the violent confrontation.
Canberra police have uncovered a significant theft operation, seizing over $50,000 worth of stolen merchandise including power tools, bicycles, and construction equipment in a targeted raid on a Monash property.
An in-depth analysis reveals concerns about the substance behind new AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett's reform agenda and whether it can deliver real change.
Fresh internal conflict within the Canberra Liberals raises fundamental questions about the ACT's governance model and whether the territory is truly ready to manage its own affairs effectively.
Exclusive footage reveals the terrifying moments when a stolen car crashed into a tree after a high-speed police pursuit through Adelaide's northern suburbs, leaving two teenagers hospitalised.
The massive search operation for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont continues in the Northern Territory outback after draining a dam proved unsuccessful. Authorities remain determined to find the young boy who vanished from a remote station.
Geelong Highway Patrol announces major road safety blitz targeting speeding, drink and drug driving during Melbourne Cup celebrations. Multiple checkpoints planned across the region.
Newcastle police have executed a search warrant at a Waratah West property after receiving multiple reports of a firearm being discharged in the residential area. The operation led to the seizure of evidence as investigations continue.
A Northern Territory coroner has ruled the tragic death of toddler Ebony Thompson, who became entangled in a fence at a Darwin childcare centre, could have been prevented with proper safety measures.
The Northern Gymnastics Academy in Bellambi is experiencing explosive growth, with classes filling in minutes and a massive waiting list developing as the community embraces the sport.
Perth's northern suburbs are set for a major lifestyle upgrade with approval granted for a state-of-the-art 24/7 gym and automated car wash facility in Butler. The $2.5 million development promises convenience and community health benefits.
A Perth man has been charged after allegedly shining a dangerous high-powered laser at a police aircraft during a flight over East Cannington, putting pilots and public safety at risk.
Exclusive: Canberra and Northern Territory leaders unite in demanding equal parliamentary rights, exposing a glaring democratic gap affecting over 700,000 Australians.
The founder of a popular NSW festival is challenging police tactics, claiming sniffer dogs and strip searches are causing trauma and violating rights at music events across the state.