Dozens fined for abalone bag limit breaches in WA
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.
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.
Titanium Sands moves closer to developing its Mannar Island heavy mineral sands project, lodging a mining licence application. The project boasts a 318Mt resource and could generate nearly $2bn in stage one revenue.
Newcastle Council faces backlash over a proposed licensed venue at the heritage-listed Ocean Baths. Critics accuse officials of hiding plans for alcohol sales and late-night trading from the public.
Exclusive: Controversial Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad, sued for anti-Semitic comments and linked to an alleged Bondi gunman, holds a current NSW firearms licence. Read the full investigation.
The Shire of Murray has finished installing its new licence plate recognition CCTV network, boosting community safety with real-time data for police. Read about the project and its funding.
Viridis Mining and Minerals shares surged 39% after securing a crucial environmental licence for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, a major de-risking milestone. Discover the project's strategic advantages and global implications.
A Canberra judge has ruled a getaway driver lacks the maturity to hold a licence after a fatal 2024 crash near Parliament House. Read the full sentencing details.
Illawarra Shooters MP Mark Banasiak argues proposed WA-style gun law reforms won't prevent terrorist attacks, following the Bondi massacre that killed 15. Read the debate.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes for stricter gun laws, including ownership limits and citizenship requirements, following the Bondi tragedy. Leaders to update National Firearms Agreement.
Australia's gun laws face intense scrutiny after the Bondi terror attack. Police reveal the shooter legally owned six firearms. Experts question the system's safeguards.
Viridis Mining and Minerals is set to secure its Preliminary Licence for the Colossus rare earths project in Brazil on 19 December, marking a key step for one of the West's largest deposits. Read the latest on this strategic development.
A rare piece of Canberra motoring history has sold for $181,000 at auction. The ACT '54' plates were hotly contested in online bidding over 13 days.
Bali authorities are cracking down on tourist moped rentals. New rules require an international driver's licence and potential driving tests for Aussies after 142 major collisions in 2024.
Uber has been slapped with a $250,000 fine for allowing ineligible drivers to carry passengers in NSW. The company pleaded guilty to 57 safety breaches. Read the full story.
A Geelong woman with a zero-alcohol licence was caught driving with a BAC of 0.203. Police impounded her vehicle in a dramatic roadside incident.
Queensland councils face $12,000 cost for social licence toolkit to navigate community renewable energy projects. Learn how this impacts Australia's green transition.
Arthur Barrett triumphs over resident objections as WA's liquor commission rejects bid to strip Waikiki Tavern of its licence, securing local jobs and community hub.
A motorcycle rider's audacious wheelie performed directly in front of police officers has resulted in a staggering $1,000 fine and immediate licence suspension in a dramatic Queensland roadside confrontation.
Arthur Barrett threatens to abandon $1.5 million pub redevelopment after council revokes liquor licence following neighbour complaints about noise and parking in quiet suburban area.
A speeding motorist has been stripped of their licence after being caught travelling at a dangerous 166km/h through Gateshead, in a shocking case of extreme speeding that put lives at risk.
Townsville Magistrates Court delivers tough penalties for dangerous driving offences, including a shocking case of driving nearly four times over the legal limit.