A Queensland judge has reduced a teenager's sentence, ruling that the court's excessive focus on the victims' impact was unfair. The decision highlights legal debates over balancing victim rights and offender rehabilitation in youth justice.
Newly elected Mayor Nick Dametto is driving business optimism in Townsville as key investment plans remain on track, signalling a positive economic outlook for the region.
WA Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti emphasises the National Day of Mourning's role in promoting reflection and unity, urging all Australians to engage with its important themes.
ACT police disclosed 22 incidents where firearms were drawn during arrests in 2025, including three involving minors, following a controversial gunpoint arrest of an Aboriginal teenager.
The Coalition faces internal turmoil as Nationals MPs defy party lines on hate speech legislation, leading to resignations and leadership questions while Prime Minister Albanese watches.
A national audit has uncovered more than 200 breaches of travel rules at the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, with officials frequently bypassing cheapest flights.
Multiple Canberra residents express frustration with declining community services, rising costs, and questionable infrastructure priorities under the Barr government in letters to the editor.
A 37-year-old Canberra woman accused of attempted murder is now under investigation for the suspicious death of a second man at her Braddon unit, with mental health concerns raised in court.
The Town of East Fremantle invites residents and businesses to participate in community workshops to help shape the council's 10-year strategic plan, building on positive community scorecard results.
Sixty prime car parks at Honeysuckle will close for three weeks as an old navigation tower is demolished. Temporary parking will be provided during the works, with the project set to improve parking efficiency.
The Australian Parliament has passed new anti-hate legislation aimed at strengthening protections against hate speech and discrimination, marking a significant step in national efforts to promote social cohesion.
Former US President Donald Trump reportedly eyes a renewed bid to purchase Greenland in 2026, sparking geopolitical debate and questions over its feasibility and motives.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has officially announced the date for the country's next general election, scheduled for 2026, marking a key milestone in the nation's political calendar.
Nationals senators have sparked controversy with remarks labelled as hate speech, drawing criticism from political opponents and advocacy groups.
A union has raised serious concerns about dangerous police shortages in Coober Pedy, alleging the issue has been neglected for years, impacting community safety in the remote South Australian town.
Sussan Ley's political strategy has spectacularly backfired, with Coalition disarray over hate speech laws and gun legislation undermining her leadership and boosting fringe parties.
Newcastle residents voice opinions on post office restoration, Bondi massacre politics, healthcare funding, and Australia Day in latest letters to the editor covering diverse community concerns.
The Coalition faces internal collapse as mass Nationals resignations follow a hate speech bill split, damaging Liberal leader Sussan Ley's authority and raising questions about the opposition's future viability.
A stark reality check from Jessica Page has disrupted Roger Cook's ambitious green energy plans, highlighting significant challenges in Western Australia's renewable transition.
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has dismissed the possibility of introducing pub lockout laws in Perth, describing such measures as potentially clumsy and ineffective for the city.
Nationals leader David Littleproud and all eight Nationals frontbenchers resign from Sussan Ley's shadow cabinet after senators defied party solidarity on hate speech bill vote.
A regional councillor faces backlash for posting insensitive comments on social media following a double fatal car crash in Black Springs, NSW, with calls for her sacking.
A forensic psychiatrist has found Alanah Gail Smithwick, accused of murdering her eight-month-old baby, is suffering from psychosis and currently unfit to stand trial in Perth.
A prominent Sydney barrister with decades of criminal law experience faces serious charges after allegedly possessing child abuse material discovered at the airport.
A Canberra man has been sentenced to prison for distributing intimate images without consent, with the court hearing he shared a second explicit photo minutes after being notified of charges for the initial offence.
A Perth trademark lawyer calls David and Victoria Beckham's alleged attempt to have son Brooklyn sign away name rights 'extraordinary' amid explosive family feud claims.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch has responded to inquiries regarding the ongoing search for fugitive Kenneth Giles in Mullewa, providing updates on the investigation.
A Mangerton man who filmed a naked woman through a bathroom window argued his autism prevented him from knowing it was wrong. The magistrate sentenced him to a community correction order.
A man from Kuranda has been formally charged with grievous bodily harm following an alleged stabbing incident in Mareeba, as Queensland Police continue their investigation into the serious assault.
LNP Senator Susan McDonald has resigned from the federal opposition's shadow cabinet, citing strong opposition to proposed hate speech laws. The move highlights internal divisions within the Coalition.