Sewage Flood Forces Canberra Watchhouse Closure
A raw sewage flood at Canberra's City Police Station watchhouse created a major health risk, forcing its overnight closure and relocation of detainees. The police union is considering legal action.
Category : Politics
Newcastle's Hunter Street Mall gets major facelift
Newcastle's Hunter Street Mall revitalisation advances with $16.7M federal funding. New streetscapes, public spaces and Indigenous art to transform the East End. Read more about the city's glow-up.
Townsville driver faces court on traffic charges
Jodie Lynn Rummer appeared in Townsville Magistrates Court charged with multiple traffic offences including unlicensed driving and vehicle registration breaches.
Townsville voter discovers ballot lodged without consent
A Townsville resident discovers someone voted using her name in the 2024 local government elections. Authorities investigate potential electoral fraud. Check your voting papers now.
Labor Supports Two Candidates in Townsville Mayoral Race
The Labor Party endorses two candidates for Townsville mayor despite ECQ concerns about multiple endorsements. Learn how this unprecedented move could reshape local politics.
Greaney Questions Dametto's Riverway Stadium Vision
Townsville councillor questions the viability of a new stadium at Riverway, challenging the vision for the city's sporting infrastructure. Read the full analysis.
Townsville Candidates Clash Over Ross River Dam
Annmaree Greaney and Joanne Keune present competing visions for Ross River Dam's future. Discover how their plans could shape Townsville's water security and recreation.
Cairns judge warns young cocaine dealers taking huge risks
A Cairns judge has condemned young nightclub cocaine dealers for taking 'extraordinary' risks with their futures. Learn about the shocking case and judicial warnings.
Council backflips on hospital parking fine
Geelong Council cancels controversial hospital parking fine following community backlash. Read how public pressure forced this decision and what it means for visitors.
Help Name 70 Lost WWI Diggers from Fromelles
West Australians are urged to help identify 70 WWI soldiers found in a mass grave in France. Amateur historian Lambis Englezos visits Perth to aid the mission ahead of Remembrance Day.
RSL WA displays Fourth Wave veterans' photos
RSL WA unveils a powerful photo exhibition showcasing the lives of modern veterans from the 'Fourth Wave'. See their stories from East Timor to Afghanistan. Visit Anzac House from November 12.
Newcastle Mayor's Cancer Diagnosis Stems Abuse Tide
Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge discloses personal health battle to counter malicious rumors, sparking community outrage over political incivility in Newcastle local government.
Vanity Projects Threaten WA's GST Agreement
Paul Murray warns that Western Australia's hard-won GST deal faces real danger from expensive vanity projects with massive cost blowouts. Learn how these projects could undermine the state's financial stability.
Sydney police officer stabbed in leg during violent incident
A NSW Police officer is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the leg during a dramatic incident in Sydney's southwest, sparking concerns about officer safety.
Legacy House funding secured for Cairns defence families
A Far North Queensland widow finds hope as bipartisan funding commitment ensures the future of Legacy House, providing crucial support for defence force families.
Police raid uncovers Moncrieff cannabis cultivation operation
ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
Aussie Councils Reinvent Local Government Beyond Basic Services
Australian local governments are dramatically expanding their role, moving far beyond traditional services to become key players in community wellbeing, economic development, and digital innovation.
Housing Authority's Annual Audit Failure Continues
Western Australia's Housing Authority faces scrutiny as it fails yet another financial audit, raising serious questions about financial management and accountability in the state's public housing system.
Experts Warn of Potential Constitutional Crisis in Australia
Leading political analysts are drawing unsettling parallels between current political tensions and the 1975 Whitlam dismissal, suggesting Australia's constitutional framework could face unprecedented challenges.
Bail refused for Cairns bashing accused, victim in coma
A Cairns court has refused bail for a man accused of a vicious assault that left another man fighting for his life in an induced coma. Shocking details emerge as the case continues.
Kongsberg's $850M missile hub for Newcastle Honeysuckle
Norwegian defence giant Kongsberg is establishing a major office hub in Newcastle's Honeysuckle precinct for its $850 million missile program, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting the Hunter region's defence capabilities.
Royal Perth Hospital expansion in $1.5B WA health boost
Western Australia's healthcare system receives massive funding injection with Royal Perth Hospital expansion announced as part of ambitious building program to address growing demand.
Geelong driver pleads guilty to hit-run manslaughter
A Geelong man has admitted to the hit-run manslaughter of beloved local Bryce Trower, whose body was discovered on a Leopold roadside in a tragic case that shocked the community.
Serial fraudster sentenced for Aboriginal community scam
Notorious conman Craig Dale faces justice after swindling a vulnerable remote Aboriginal community recovering from devastating floods. Discover the shocking details of his elaborate scam and the court's final verdict.
Ex-Comanchero 'Lethal Lesley' Speaks After Shooting
Ex-Comanchero bikie Lesley 'Lethal Lesley' Jade Grantham breaks his silence after surviving a targeted shooting in Perth's southern suburbs as police hunt for his attackers.
Warrawong stabbing: Woman pleads guilty in court
A Wollongong courtroom hears shocking details as a local woman admits to a violent stabbing incident that left another woman seriously injured in Warrawong last year.
Townsville Council apologises for bin collection delays
Townsville residents face ongoing waste collection headaches as council admits to service delays and staffing challenges affecting wheelie bin services across the city.
Townsville Supreme Court trial set for 2026
Darryl Valroy Young's Supreme Court trial date has been set for 2026 as he faces multiple serious charges. Get the latest on this developing Townsville court case.
Torquay police honoured for sovereign citizen attack bravery
Two Geelong police officers receive prestigious bravery awards after confronting a violent sovereign citizen in Torquay, preventing potential tragedy in a dramatic coastal confrontation.
New Shellharbour CEO to Transform Workplace Culture
Wayde Peterson takes the helm at Shellharbour City Council with a bold mission to overhaul workplace culture and drive organisational excellence across the Illawarra region.
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