WA Builder Fined for False Completion Certificates
A Perth builder has been fined $5000 for lodging false completion notices. Learn about the legal consequences and how to protect your building project.
A Perth builder has been fined $5000 for lodging false completion notices. Learn about the legal consequences and how to protect your building project.
More than 1000 Geelong property owners have been issued fire prevention notices. They must clear vegetation or face significant fines. Read the full story and learn how to comply.
A 34-year-old man arrested in Bondi Junction after wearing a suspicious vest has been charged. Police confirm the device was safe, days after the Bondi attacks.
The Geelong community mourns the loss of Amituanai Galu Falesiva Leniu, a beloved father and Samoan High Chief known as a gentle giant and fierce protector. Read his story.
In the wake of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, a flood of dangerous misinformation spread online, falsely identifying innocent people and promoting debunked conspiracy theories. Learn the facts.
The ACT government moves to stop child sex offenders using good character references to reduce sentences. New family violence safety notices also proposed.
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Department heads face the final Senate estimates hearings of 2025, with scrutiny on email transfers and over 8000 unanswered questions on notice. Follow the live coverage.
A Charlestown man allegedly fabricated a dog attack story, prompting a community fundraiser. CCTV evidence contradicts his claims as the case returns to court in December.
The NSW Labor government will require coal mines to provide three years' notice before closing, protecting regional jobs and enabling economic transition through a new $27.3 million authority.
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Geelong AFL player Tanner Bruhn returns to training after false sexual assault allegations were withdrawn. Teammate Max Holmes praises his resilience ahead of 2025 season.
A Townsville mother's GPS tracker hidden in a teddy bear triggered a massive police response after mistakenly indicating her child was kidnapped. The incident highlights technology pitfalls.
A University of Canberra student receives $10,000 compensation after being forced from her accommodation following unsubstantiated knife threat allegations. Read the full tribunal findings.
Newcastle's graduating class of 2023 has erupted in celebration as the gruelling HSC exam period concludes, marking the end of 13 years of schooling with emotional farewells and wild festivities across the city.
A Geelong man has been denied bail following a dramatic police siege in Bell Park, facing serious charges including assault and false imprisonment after a domestic incident turned into an hours-long standoff.
The Geelong community mourns the sudden loss of Craig Muller, a dedicated CFA volunteer and beloved father from Bannockburn, remembered for his selfless service and unwavering commitment to his family.
Exclusive data reveals drug detection dogs in the Illawarra region are failing at an alarming rate, with 67% of searches finding no illegal substances, raising serious questions about police methods and civil liberties.