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Kiama man loses drug appeal over 1kg haul

A Kiama man found with over 1kg of 'bute' has failed to overturn his conviction for commercial drug supply, despite arguing it was for personal use. Read the full court ruling.

Home detention cut in fatal crash case

A mother's heartbreak as the supervisor who caused her son's death has his sentence reduced. Read the full story of the Newcastle court case and the family's fight for justice.

Corrimal renter wins appeal against eviction

A Corrimal tenant has successfully appealed his eviction after 11 years in the same apartment, with the court citing procedural fairness issues in the original hearing over a rusty stove dispute.

ACT Public Servants Earn Highest Wages in Australia

Canberra's public servants are now the highest-paid in the nation, with new data showing ACT government wages surging past other states and territories. Discover what's driving this unprecedented salary growth.

Prison guard assault sentence appealed as inadequate

Prosecutors appeal against what they call an 'inadequate' sentence for a man who brutally assaulted correctional officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre, arguing for stronger consequences for prison violence.

Police hunt trio after suspicious Nowra house fire

Authorities release CCTV images of three individuals wanted for questioning following a suspicious house fire that tore through a Nowra property, as police ramp up their investigation into the concerning incident.

Ex-Cambridge Mayor Loses Misconduct Appeal

Ex-Cambridge mayor Keri Shannon's attempt to overturn serious misconduct findings has failed after the State Administrative Tribunal dismissed her appeal, cementing the original verdict against the former local government leader.

Jobs for Mates Review: What We Know

An explosive review into controversial 'jobs for mates' appointments within Australia's public service has uncovered troubling practices. Here's what you need to know about the findings and the political firestorm surrounding its release.

Andrew Metcalfe appointed ACT Education Directorate head

Former federal department secretary Andrew Metcalfe has been appointed as the new director-general of the ACT Education Directorate, bringing decades of public service experience to Canberra's education system.

Jet Ski Chaos Sparks Beach Brawl in Geelong

Dramatic scenes unfolded at a popular Geelong beach when a rogue jet skier crashed onto the sand, sparking a physical confrontation with swimmers. Victoria Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the dangerous incident that put beachgoers at risk.

Albanese Government's Accountability Gap Exposed

The Albanese government faces mounting criticism for failing to deliver on its transparency promises. As trust in institutions erodes, experts question whether the government is truly walking its talk on accountability.

Illawarra Fugitives Evade Police - Public Warning Issued

Illawarra communities remain on high alert as police continue their search for multiple fugitives evading capture across the region. Authorities warn residents to secure properties and report suspicious activity.

ACT Govt Knew MyWay System Was Failing Years Ago

Explosive revelations show the ACT Government knew Canberra's troubled MyWay ticketing system was failing years before its replacement, costing taxpayers millions in avoidable expenses.

WA's Infrastructure Gridlock Crisis Exposed

Western Australia faces a perfect storm of infrastructure failures as population growth overwhelms transport networks, creating daily chaos for commuters and threatening economic productivity.

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