AUKUS labour shortage warning threatens WA defence ambitions
WA industry groups sound alarm over skills shortages jeopardising AUKUS and energy projects, as a retired UK Admiral predicts program failure. Can the state deliver?
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Fatal stabbing in Sydney's Quakers Hill, man arrested
A woman is dead and a man fights for life after a stabbing in Sydney's Quakers Hill. A 47-year-old man is in custody as police investigate the domestic disturbance.
Man stabbed at The Entrance restaurant, another arrested
A 63-year-old man is fighting for life after a violent stabbing at a Central Coast restaurant. A 40-year-old known to the victim has been charged. Get the latest details.
Boxing Day stabbing at The Entrance restaurant
A 40-year-old man has been charged after an alleged domestic violence stabbing at a Central Coast restaurant on Boxing Day. The 63-year-old victim was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.
Man jailed for 7 years after brutal attack on sister
William Aplin has been sentenced in Mount Isa District Court for a violent assault on his sister. Read the shocking details of the case and the court's decision.
Gorman Backs Royal Commission After Bondi Protest Disgust
WA Labor MP Patrick Gorman expresses disgust at post-Bondi protests in Perth, backing PM Albanese's call for a royal commission into domestic violence. Read his full statement.
Clive Williams: The Uncomfortable Truth After Bondi
Security expert Clive Williams argues the Bondi Archer Park massacre reveals a structural gap in handling sociologically motivated violence, not an ASIO failure. Discover the real solutions.
Unions slam NSW's fast-tracked anti-protest laws as 'win for terrorists'
South Coast unions condemn NSW's new laws banning protests after terror events, branding them undemocratic. Legal challenges are already underway. Read the full story.
High-risk DV offender fined for accidental zone breach
Kevin Steele, a high-risk domestic violence offender, was fined $1000 after claiming he accidentally entered a prohibited area in Waikiki. Magistrate Leanne Atkins called it a difficult sentencing exercise.
Aspiring nurse allegedly murdered by husband in Adelaide
Supriya Thakur, 36, was found dead in her Northfield home in an alleged domestic violence incident. The devoted mother was working towards her nursing registration.
Firms fined over worker's finger amputation in machinery
A labour hire firm and a farm have been fined over a gruesome workplace incident where a woman lost several fingers in an unguarded onion grader. Read the court's findings.
Gas Scheme Praised for Securing North Qld Industry
Bob Katter hails the domestic gas reservation scheme for protecting North Queensland manufacturing jobs and slashing energy costs. Discover how this policy is fuelling local industry.
Adelaide man charged with wife's murder, refused bail
A 36-year-old Adelaide mother was found dead in Northfield. Her 42-year-old husband has been charged with murder and refused bail. Friends remember her as a dedicated worker.
Adelaide murder charge after woman found dead in Northfield
A 36-year-old woman has died in a Northfield home. A 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. He was refused bail and will face court Monday.
Man jailed for stalking ex-partner in Mount Isa
Noel Radcliffe Hagan sentenced in Mount Isa District Court for a campaign of unlawful stalking against his former partner. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
Man charged with murder after elderly woman found dead in Port Stephens
A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found deceased in a Fern Bay home. Thomas Tapley was refused bail and will face court again in February 2026.
Man charged with murder after elderly woman found dead in Port Stephens
A 61-year-old man is charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found dead at a Fern Bay home. He was refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court.
WA gas shortage forecast pushed back, demand to peak in 2030
Western Australia's forecast gas shortage is now less severe and later than expected, but deficits loom in the 2030s. Demand is projected to peak in 2030. Read the latest AEMO analysis.
18,000 Worker Shortage Threatens Brisbane 2032 Olympics
A critical shortage of 18,000 skilled construction workers annually could delay and inflate costs for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic infrastructure. Will Queensland find the workforce?
Influencer's fatal fall under investigation in Brazil
Police are investigating the death of Brazilian influencer Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva after a fall from a high-rise. CCTV shows an altercation with her husband before the tragedy.
Mascot man gets 26 years for partner's murder
Anthony Eriksen sentenced to 26 years for stabbing partner Lisa Fenwick more than 25 times in Sydney's Mascot. The court heard she lived in fear before the attack.
Wollongong's $140M waste contract awarded to Remondis
Wollongong City Council has finalised a new seven-year domestic waste management contract worth over $140 million with Remondis, starting July 2027. Read the details of the deal.
Man accused of strangling pregnant ex-partner granted bail
A 22-year-old man has been granted bail after being arrested at Canberra Airport, accused of assaulting his pregnant former partner. The court heard details of the alleged strangulation and attack.
WA launches sexual violence strategy as assault rates surge
WA unveils a decade-long strategy to combat sexual violence as reports hit a 32-year high. New funding extends vital legal and forensic support for survivors. Learn more.
Port Kembla terminal 'only solution' to East Coast gas woes
Squadron Energy says its Port Kembla LNG terminal is the sole fix for the East Coast's gas crisis, set for 2028 but ready by 2027. Read how it aims to cut prices and reliance on new fields.
Australia's Year of Reckoning on Male Violence
As 2025 ends, Australia faces a crisis of male violence. Experts like Kate Fitz-Gibbon warn change is urgent. From Lilie James to Brittany Higgins, the call for action is clear.
$349m Boost for WA Domestic Violence Rapid Response
The Cook Government unveils a $349 million funding package to enhance rapid responses to family and domestic violence incidents across Western Australia.
Cleaner faces fraud charge over $900 shopping spree
A Townsville cleaner is charged with fraud after allegedly using a client's credit card for a $900 shopping spree at Stockland. The case highlights the importance of trust in domestic services.
Major SA domestic violence crackdown nets 30+ arrests
South Australian police have arrested more than 30 domestic violence offenders in a targeted statewide operation. The crackdown focused on high-risk perpetrators with outstanding warrants.
Townsville Defence Project Collapses After Cost Blowout
The $2.1 billion 'The Oasis' defence project in Townsville has been scrapped after labour costs ballooned by 275%. The federal government has terminated the contract with BESIX Watpac.
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