Leading Newcastle family law firm Sweeney Family Lawyers strengthens its team with experienced lawyer Emma-Rose Byrne, enhancing services across complex family law matters including parenting disputes and property settlements.
A Charters Towers court heard one of the most unusual drink-driving cases in Queensland history, where a motorist claimed emergency circumstances led to his offence.
An in-depth analysis reveals concerns about the substance behind new AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett's reform agenda and whether it can deliver real change.
The Albanese government faces mounting pressure over public service appointments as Coalition senators demand answers about potential 'jobs for mates' practices in Canberra.
Steven Miles calls on Local Government Association to explain involvement of councillor facing domestic violence charges in significant funding announcement.
Frustrated Cairns councillors are calling out the Queensland Government for chronic underfunding, claiming the region deserves better infrastructure and services for its economic contributions.
Fresh internal conflict within the Canberra Liberals raises fundamental questions about the ACT's governance model and whether the territory is truly ready to manage its own affairs effectively.
Exclusive footage reveals the terrifying moments when a stolen car crashed into a tree after a high-speed police pursuit through Adelaide's northern suburbs, leaving two teenagers hospitalised.
The Albanese government faces mounting criticism for failing to deliver on its transparency promises. As trust in institutions erodes, experts question whether the government is truly walking its talk on accountability.
South Australia faces a democratic emergency as local council elections record alarmingly low voter participation, sparking urgent calls for compulsory voting reforms.
Exclusive details reveal the strict confidentiality surrounding John Bunting's parole review, leaving victims' families in the dark about Australia's most notorious serial killer's potential release.
Hebblewhite Lawyers strengthens its family law division with the addition of experienced practitioner Kieran Ridley, enhancing services for Newcastle clients navigating separation and parenting matters.
Michelle Grattan exposes how Labor's reliance on big donors is creating an uneven playing field in Australian democracy, raising serious questions about political integrity.
The Shire of Murray's historic apology for the 1834 Pinjarra Massacre represents a rare example of genuine accountability that could transform Australia's reconciliation journey.
Accused fraudster Christopher Michael Brown seeks to avoid a jury trial as he faces serious theft charges involving nearly half a million dollars in Perth District Court.
Perth City Council is actively exploring the return of e-scooters to the CBD as a state government inquiry into their future reaches its final stages. Discover what this means for commuters and urban mobility.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti accuses prominent economist Saul Eslake of disrespecting Western Australia after he expressed concerns about visiting the state over GST fairness comments.
Premier Roger Cook supports Hannah Beazley's potential boycott of NDIS meetings amid ongoing funding disputes between Western Australia and the Commonwealth government.
Exclusive: Dayne Brajkovich, a feared bikie enforcer with a Nazi symbol tattooed on his chin, was accidentally released from custody due to a major bail processing error in Western Australia.
In a landmark moment blending celebration and reflection, millions of hectares of Cape York Peninsula are being returned to Aboriginal Traditional Owners, reshaping Queensland's cultural landscape.
A massive $315,000 retirement payment to a former Department of Parliamentary Services official remains unpaid despite mounting pressure and an ongoing probe into controversial separation packages.
A simple punctuation error in advertised local laws has forced a Perth council to repay thousands in fines. Discover how missing commas and grammatical mistakes led to this expensive oversight.
A 35-year-old Hawker man has been charged with assaulting his partner and breaching family violence orders in a case now before ACT Magistrates Court.
ACT Supreme Court refuses bail for 27-year-old cancer patient accused of murdering 61-year-old Irma Palasics during violent home invasion. Details of the alleged crime and court proceedings revealed.
Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward begins two-year prison term after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy and a young man while serving as MP.
Acting Mayor Annmaree Greaney announces popular dump voucher program revival to tackle illegal dumping and ease cost of living pressures for Townsville residents.
Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward receives 5-year, 9-month prison sentence after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a teenage boy and young man.
ACT Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee faces mounting pressure as public infighting between Liberal MLAs Nicole Lawder and Leanne Castley exposes deep divisions within the party, raising questions about its electability.
Townsville Correctional Centre remains in full lockdown after two correctional officers were brutally assaulted by an inmate, sparking major security concerns and an ongoing investigation.
Newcastle business leaders warn that federal funding cuts to critical road infrastructure could stall the city's growth and development, putting key projects at risk.