Norman Rowe jailed for stalking, assault in Geelong
A 63-year-old Geelong man has been sentenced to jail for stalking and unlawfully assaulting a young hospitality worker. Read the full court details and outcome.
A 63-year-old Geelong man has been sentenced to jail for stalking and unlawfully assaulting a young hospitality worker. Read the full court details and outcome.
A Cairns judge has thrown out drug evidence, ruling a police search unlawful because an officer relied on the smell of cannabis from months earlier. Read the full ruling details.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council issues a formal warning to residents living unlawfully in sheds, caravans, and other structures. Learn the rules and potential fines.
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.
Gold Valley Group and owner Yuzheng Xie hit with massive fines for mining without authority. The case follows a worker's death at their Wiluna West site. Read the full details.
A push to conceal large skip bins from public view in the City of Canning has been rejected by council. The on-call service sees 1500 bins used monthly. Read the debate.
Mining and energy groups warn a Federal Court decision creates a 'two-tiered' workplace class, expanding union delegate powers beyond Fair Work Commission limits. Read the full story.
The Treasury Department will review $2.3 billion in unlawful payments to states for energy rebates. Secretary Jenny Wilkinson denies any code of conduct breaches. Full details from the Senate estimates hearing.
Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock appears before Senate estimates one week before the final cash rate decision. Defence, Veterans' Affairs, and Health officials also face questioning. Follow the key developments.
Perth's acting CEO resigns after declaring council's workplace culture review unlawful and flawed. Read the explosive details behind the sudden departure.
Three American bulldogs granted permission to remain at Cockburn property after council appeal. Owners faced objections over irresponsible behavior including throwing poo bags.
A pregnant palomino mare worth over $20,000 was found shot dead on a rural Queensland property. Police are investigating the unlawful killing and seeking witnesses.
An ACT court has ruled police unlawfully detained an intoxicated man in a unit complex barbecue area, determining it was not a public place. Read the full legal analysis.
In a major victory for local residents, Greater Geelong council has refused controversial plans for a $1.7 million petrol station after overwhelming community opposition.
The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps cash rate at 4.35% for eighth consecutive meeting, with economists predicting no cuts until next year amid persistent inflation pressures.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its cash rate at 4.35% for the fifth consecutive meeting, balancing stubborn inflation against economic growth concerns. Find out what this means for your wallet and the economy.
The beloved Kiama Folk Festival has been cancelled after 27 years due to the council's new camping restrictions at showgrounds, leaving the community and organisers devastated.