Libby Stapleton elected Surf Coast Shire mayor
Experienced councillor Libby Stapleton becomes Surf Coast Shire's new mayor, bringing extensive local government experience to lead the coastal region.
Category : Politics
Indigenous Procurement Policy Benefits Must Be Shared
Emma Garlett argues Indigenous procurement policy benefits must reach more Aboriginal businesses. Learn how Australia can improve economic participation.
Prison conditions lead to lighter sentences in Perth
Violent offenders in WA are receiving reduced jail time as judges condemn 'inhumane' prison conditions, including cockroach infestations and prolonged lockdowns. Discover the impact on community safety.
Newcastle Council Backs Broadmeadow High-Speed Rail Stop
Newcastle councillors unanimously advocate for Broadmeadow as the city's high-speed rail station and push for a direct airport transport link. Read the latest developments.
Wangetti Beach murder trial witness testimony
Key witness testifies about seeing mysterious man near where Toyah Cordingley's body was found. Read the latest developments in the Cairns Supreme Court trial.
Turkey Criticises Australia's Brazil Summit Delegation
Turkish minister Fatma Varank condemns Australia's decision to send assistant minister instead of senior minister to Brazil summit, calling it disrespectful to developing nations.
Top Cop: Police Not Only Answer to Kununurra Youth Crime
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch reveals tackling youth crime in Kununurra requires community solutions beyond policing. New approaches needed for Kimberley town.
Victoria's Liberal Leader Tackles $2M/Hour Debt Crisis
New Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson vows to tackle state's $2 million hourly debt crisis, promising economic reform, lower taxes and judicial changes. Read her full vision.
Boorloo Bridge Light Casing Falls Over Walkway
A section of light casing fell from Boorloo Bridge onto pedestrian walkways, prompting safety concerns. Transport Minister confirms investigation underway. Read latest updates.
Man charged with murder of grandmother in unit fire
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder after grandmother Diane Elaine Harkess was found dead in her Bateau Bay unit following a suspicious fire. The case continues in court.
Armed suspect on run in Sydney after school tip-off
Police hunt an armed suspect in Sydney's west after school children reported four masked men. Three alleged co-conspirators arrested, loaded shotgun found. Stay informed.
Geelong man admits handling stolen property
John Donnelly faces court after pleading guilty to handling stolen goods worth thousands in Geelong. Learn about the case details and sentencing expectations.
Police hunt two men after Geelong West brick attack
Two men sought after bricks thrown at Geelong West home in targeted attack. Police urge witnesses to come forward with information about the disturbing incident.
Wollongong fatal crash and manslaughter trials fast-tracked
Four men accused in separate fatal incidents in the Illawarra will face trial in 2026 after their cases were brought forward from 2027. Get the latest court updates.
Violent carjacker could be free within months
Coen Richard Dorizzi, who assaulted an 89-year-old man in Armadale carjacking, may be released soon due to prison conditions. Read the full court details.
New ice rink sites proposed as Tuggeranong project stalls
Developers behind Canberra's delayed twin-sheet ice rink hit back at criticism and propose Commonwealth Park and Majura Park as alternative locations to Tuggeranong.
CSIRO confirms plans to slash up to 350 jobs
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 job cuts following 818 positions eliminated over past two years. Public sector union calls for government intervention.
Wollongong Council Votes to Halve Hotel Developer Levies
Wollongong Council has approved halving developer contributions for new hotels to 1%, sparking debate over lost revenue versus tourism incentives. Read the full story.
Driver sentenced for fatal Canberra cyclist crash
Ronan Jason Grey sentenced to three-year jail term for culpable driving causing death of cyclist Alicia Celaya Jauregui on Lady Denman Drive. Read the full court details.
NSW Revives Anti-Protest Laws After Court Rejection
The Minns Government reintroduces amended protest laws to protect places of worship after Supreme Court rejection. New bill balances religious protection with protest rights.
Who was driving in fatal Wyee motorbike crash?
A Newcastle District Court trial determines who was riding the motorbike in a fatal 2022 Wyee crash that killed Todd Heiler. Timothy Gillmer pleads not guilty.
DPP challenges overturned murder conviction in High Court
ACT's top prosecutor argues appeal court used 'mere speculation' to overturn Michael O'Connell's murder conviction. High Court to decide if case will be heard.
Knifeman shot dead by police in Caboolture incident
A 26-year-old man was fatally shot by Queensland police after stabbing another man in the neck and threatening a woman with a knife in Caboolture. Investigations continue.
Woman charged with drink driving at McDonald's
A 43-year-old Thuringowa woman faces drink driving charges after police intercepted her vehicle at a McDonald's drive-through. Read the full details.
Joyce Considers One Nation Defection Over Dinner
Barnaby Joyce is weighing a defection to Pauline Hanson's One Nation, with a Canberra steak dinner meeting that could reshape Australia's political landscape. Read the exclusive details.
Austal Demands Action on Defence Precinct
Australian shipbuilder Austal calls for urgent action on WA defence manufacturing precinct, warning South Australia is aggressively pursuing their business. Defence industry at critical juncture.
Parton's first test: Canberra Liberals face climate choice
New Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton faces crucial test on climate policy. Will he listen to Canberrans or follow federal party's unpopular stance? Analysis.
Petition demands action on delayed Canberra ice rink
Frustration mounts as Tuggeranong's promised twin-sheet ice sports centre remains unbuilt three years after government approval. Local MLAs and community launch petition to break the freeze.
Man gets 28 years for murdering ex-partner in Ballarat
Lachlan Young, 23, receives a 28-year sentence for strangling his ex-partner, placing her body in a car, and setting it alight. He attempted to frame the murder as a suicide.
OJ Simpson Estate Pays $87M to Goldman Family
Nearly 30 years after Ron Goldman's murder, OJ Simpson's estate agrees to pay $87 million to his family. The settlement marks a dramatic turnaround in one of Australia's most followed US cases.
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