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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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.
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 man faces 59 charges including child sex offences
A Western Australian man from Dawesville has been hit with 59 criminal charges, including 38 counts of child sex offences, following a major police investigation into alleged child exploitation material.
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.
Six-year-old dies from malnutrition in Adelaide neglect case
Disturbing court revelations detail how a young Adelaide boy perished from severe malnutrition while covered in head lice, as his mother faces sentencing for criminal neglect.
Townsville man jailed for child exploitation crimes
Jason Lee Carter receives significant prison sentence for creating and distributing child exploitation material in shocking Townsville District Court ruling that highlights community protection efforts.
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.
Women's unpaid work: $427bn hidden Australian economy
Groundbreaking research exposes how Australian women's unpaid work contributes $427 billion annually to the economy - discover what your invisible labour is really worth.
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.
Child sex offender gets more jail for witness threats
Levi Bradley Atkins, already serving time for child sex offences, receives additional prison sentence for threatening to kill a juror and prosecution witness from behind bars in shocking WA court case.
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.
Ex-Canberra AFL coach faces child abuse charges
Disturbing revelations emerge as former Canberra AFL coach faces multiple child abuse charges, sending shockwaves through local sporting circles.
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.
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.
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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