Drunk driver sentenced after Townsville blunder
Jack Anthony Barfoot has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for a drunk driving blunder. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
Category : Politics
US Military Strategy: Budget Dictates Deployments
A leading analyst argues US military power is constrained by financial reality, not just political will. Discover how money shapes global strategy. Read the full insight.
US Exits Dozens of International Organisations
The US announces a major foreign policy shift, planning to withdraw from over 50 international organisations. Experts warn of global power vacuum and impacts on Australia. Read the full analysis.
Mayor Defends Jetty Road Upgrades as Trade Booms
Holdfast Bay Mayor Amanda Wilson hits back at critics as Jetty Road businesses report a bumper summer season following controversial street upgrades. Discover the full story.
Royal Commission to Probe Bondi Attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a Commonwealth Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction attack. Key findings and national security implications to be examined. Read the full story.
Personal plea to fugitive after outback shooting
Police make a personal plea for Kenneth Giles to surrender after a woman was shot at a remote WA property. A major air and ground search is underway near Mullewa.
SA Govt Rejects Claims of Delayed Algae Bloom Investigation
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas denies explosive claims government staff were told to hold off probing a major algal bloom until after the state election. Critics demand a full investigation.
Arson Squad probes suspicious Rivervale house fire
WA Police's Arson Squad is investigating a suspicious house fire on Sydenham Street in Rivervale. The blaze caused significant damage, with no injuries reported. Read the latest details.
UK Man Awaits Deportation Over Alleged Neo-Nazi Ties
Ryan Turner, a British national, is detained in Australia awaiting deportation for alleged links to a neo-Nazi network. The case highlights national security concerns.
British man awaiting deportation over alleged neo-Nazi links
A British national is detained in Australia, facing removal over alleged ties to a neo-Nazi network. The case highlights national security concerns. Read the full story.
Royal Commission into Bondi terror attack announced
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has established a federal royal commission into the Bondi shootings and anti-Semitism, appointing former High Court judge Virginia Bell to lead the inquiry.
Royal Commission into Bondi Attack Antisemitism Announced
PM Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into antisemitism following the Bondi terror attack, led by former High Court judge Virginia Bell. Get the full details.
Royal Commission into Bondi Beach Terror Attack
PM Anthony Albanese announces a royal commission into the Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15. Get the latest details and official response.
Torquay drivers fined over confusing parking rules
Motorists in Torquay are being hit with fines due to unclear street parking signage. Discover the affected streets and how to avoid a penalty.
Police manhunt for gunman in WA town of Mullewa
A major police operation is underway in Mullewa, WA, after a shooting. Kenneth John Giles is on the run, with the TRG and air support involved in the search. Follow for live updates.
Review Warns WA Energy Dept Could Threaten Coal Exit
An independent review warns the WA department created to manage the energy transition could actually slow the move from coal. Read the critical findings and government response.
Townsville crews battle pothole plague after rain
Townsville City Council crews are working overtime to repair hundreds of potholes plaguing city roads after heavy rain. See the impact and repair efforts.
Townsville man sentenced over loaded sawn-off rifle, thefts
Joel John Ashby-Vaughan, 26, has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for possessing a loaded sawn-off rifle and a string of thefts during a drug-fuelled crime spree. Read the full details.
Wollongong to trial parking surveillance cars in CBD
Wollongong City Council will deploy surveillance cars to monitor timed parking zones from February 2026, replacing manual tyre chalking. The one-year trial aims to improve efficiency and turnover in high-demand areas.
Man shot dead by police after Central Coast siege
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by NSW Police during a mental health incident in Springfield. The hours-long siege ended tragically on Wednesday night.
US seizes Russian oil tanker in North Atlantic
The US Coast Guard has boarded and seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela's 'ghost fleet', escalating tensions with Moscow. Experts say the move asserts US maritime authority.
Two men arrested over car park scams targeting elderly women
NSW Police have charged two men with 72 offences each after a series of scams targeting elderly women in shopping centre car parks across the state. Authorities are seeking two other men.
Townsville Magistrates Court results for January 8
A summary of all matters heard at the Townsville Magistrates Court on Thursday, January 8. Find out who appeared and the outcomes delivered by the bench.
Thursday's Cairns Magistrates Court cases detailed
A detailed look at the matters heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Thursday, January 8, including charges of assault, theft, and driving offences. Stay informed on local justice.
Who Appeared at Geelong Magistrates' Court Thursday
A rundown of every person who appeared before the Geelong Magistrates' Court on Thursday, January 8. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
Cooktown man jailed for third domestic violence assault
A Cooktown machine operator has been sentenced to jail after his third assault on a much younger partner. Read the details of the case and the court's decision.
Business leaders fund push for Bondi attack royal commission
A Sydney businessman, whose family hid during the Bondi terror attack, is leading a $200,000 campaign demanding a federal royal commission into anti-Semitism and extremism.
Pressure mounts for anti-Semitism royal commission
Calls for a royal commission into anti-Semitism in Australia intensify, with debate over its necessity and potential findings. Read the arguments for and against.
WA Govt's 2026 Focus: Health and Housing Remain Key
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti outlines the WA Government's ongoing commitment to health, housing, and economic stability as core priorities for 2026. Read the full plan.
SA Govt Accused of Halting Algal Bloom Probe
A parliamentary inquiry hears SA government staff were told not to investigate the cause of a major algal bloom until after the March state election. Read the disturbing claims.
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