WA Plastic Litter Up, Enforcement Fines Down Sharply
A new report reveals a worrying 8% rise in plastic litter across Western Australia, while fines for littering have dropped by 75%. Find out what's behind the enforcement gap.
A new report reveals a worrying 8% rise in plastic litter across Western Australia, while fines for littering have dropped by 75%. Find out what's behind the enforcement gap.
A 36-year-old Coombs man faces court after witnesses prevented him from leaving the scene of a head-on collision in Yarralumla involving a stolen vehicle, ACT Policing alleges. Read the full story.
The ACT Government is pushing ahead with a new $150 million aquatic centre in Woden, despite facing criticism over costs and transparency. Discover the details and the political debate.
ACT Policing calls for public help to identify a man and woman linked to multiple alleged thefts at a Gungahlin store. Items worth over $2000 were taken between December and January.
New AI traffic cameras in Canberra issued $3.1 million in seatbelt fines in just 36 days. Hundreds of drivers dispute the penalties, claiming the technology is flawed. Read the full story.
Yass Valley Council rejects moving the ACT border to keep lucrative Parkwood housing land, citing a 'substantial and growing revenue base' crucial for its financial future.
Fisheries officers issued 38 fines during the second abalone hour of 2026. Read about the crackdown on bag limit breaches and the safety efforts along the Perth coast.
Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Downer, blocking one lane of the Federal Highway. No threat to life or property reported. Stay informed via ESA.
The ACT has issued its first total fire ban since 2020 for Saturday, January 10, as a severe heatwave and strong winds create extreme bushfire danger. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant.
Motorists in Torquay are being hit with fines due to unclear street parking signage. Discover the affected streets and how to avoid a penalty.
A 33-year-old Whitlam man faces court over alleged repeated rape and indecent assault of his ex-partner in the early 2000s. He has been released on conditional bail. Support services information included.
Four remote bushfires in Canberra's Namadgi National Park are now under control after a complex firefighting operation involving helicopters and specialist crews. Read the latest.
A 57-year-old Boondall man faces charges after allegedly being caught speeding 11 times in 17 minutes while over the alcohol limit. He is due in court on January 22.
A rundown of civil cases heard at the Geelong Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, January 6, including fines, debts, and disputes. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
Exclusive data reveals foreign embassies and diplomats in Canberra have failed to pay more than $63,000 in traffic fines, with speeding in school zones among the offences. Discover which nations are on the list.
A Canberra man, allegedly drunk and lonely, has been denied bail after being accused of kicking a bullmastiff and attempting to douse it with petrol. Read the full court details.
ACT Police are hunting a group of men after a fight outside a Dickson KFC exploded into a road rage incident where a hammer was thrown, smashing a car window. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
After a year outside cabinet, the ACT Greens under Shane Rattenbury aim to prove their creative policy credentials. Can they convince Canberra voters they are serious economic managers?
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury urges creative spending reforms to tackle Canberra's budget crisis, criticising Labor's 'business-as-usual' approach. Read the full analysis.
Lake Macquarie police fined over 40 out-of-town visitors and made two arrests during a holiday crackdown on illegal fishing and anti-social behaviour on Swansea Bridge.
West Australian fishers face immediate fines under new rules banning fishing in 20% of state waters. No grace period given. Get the full details on the controversial crackdown.
A Canberra city police station was evacuated and a street closed after a refrigerant alarm sparked a major emergency services response. ACT Fire & Rescue's hazmat team investigated the potential leak.
A provisional driver in Canberra was caught at 198km/h in a 90 zone, telling police he was 'being silly'. His licence was suspended and car seized.
ACT Police made more than a dozen arrests for assaults and dangerous driving during New Year's Eve celebrations. A 19-year-old was caught driving at 198km/h. Read the full report.
Canberrans are urged to prepare as the Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe thunderstorm warning for New Year's Eve, forecasting damaging winds, large hail, and potential flash flooding. Stay safe and follow emergency advice.
A 24-year-old O'Connor man will face court after police allegedly caught him riding at 120km/h in an 80 zone on Southern Cross Drive, Scullin. His motorcycle was confiscated.
Canberra Raiders fans paid a heavy price for the team's 2025 success, with parking fines near Bruce stadium hitting a four-year high of $231,000. Discover the ACT's parking fine hotspots.
A third-generation Canberra transport operator was days from shutting its Fyshwick depot, citing a 'toxic' mix of high costs and red tape. Discover how a FlixBus deal saved it and the wider pressures on ACT businesses.
Canberrans borrowed over 1.4 million items in 2025, with a sci-fi novel and a popular cookbook topping the lists. Discover the capital's reading habits and the challenges facing its library network.
Canberra residents demand the ACT Government uses the holiday break to reassess after costly light rail delays, Phillip Pool changes and rising debt. Read the full letters to the editor.