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.
Category : Politics
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.
Council CEO paid more than NSW Premier sparks ratepayer fury
Newcastle ratepayers demand answers as council CEO's $608k package exceeds the Premier's pay. Former councillor reveals how Hunter coal mines triggered a 'relativity' salary spiral across local government.
AFP surveillance team axed before Bondi attack
Revelations that a key AFP surveillance team was disbanded before the Bondi Junction attack have triggered urgent calls for more federal police funding. Read the full report.
Albanese's Bondi Royal Commission Shift Could Be Catastrophic
Pressure mounts on PM Anthony Albanese to call a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, with a potential backflip threatening his leadership and social cohesion. Read the latest analysis.
Shire President's Husband Charged Over Harassment
The husband of Murray-Wellington Shire President Linda Balcombe faces court over alleged harassing phone calls to a fellow councillor. Read the latest on this political scandal.
Armed Incident Near Mullewa Triggers Major Police Response
WA Police deploy significant resources after reports of an armed man near Mullewa. Public urged to follow all police directions. Stay informed with the latest.
Cook Government slammed over WA's declining health outcomes
New WA Health data reveals alarming declines in diet, exercise, and mental health, with the Opposition blaming the Cook Government's five health ministers for failing to deliver. Discover the full impact of the cost-of-living crisis on West Australians.
Bondi Royal Commission Needs Wide-Ranging Probe Powers
Calls grow for the Bondi Junction stabbings Royal Commission to have unrestricted scope, examining mental health, police response, and public safety. Read the full editorial.
Bondi terror attack hero granted permanent residency
Gefen Bitton, who was shot while helping disarm a gunman during the Bondi Beach terror attack, has been granted permanent residency by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Read the full story of his bravery.
Trump's Greenland Threat Puts NATO and Global Security at Risk
Europe's weak response to Trump's threats against Greenland and US actions in Venezuela risks NATO's collapse and emboldens Russia. Analysis by Australian academics.
Bondi hero given residency while recovering from gunshot wounds
Israeli national Gefen Bitton, who ran towards a terrorist during the Bondi Beach attack, has been granted permanent residency. He remains in hospital recovering from three gunshot wounds.
Bondi hero granted residency after confronting gunman
Israeli national Gefen Bitton, shot while confronting a terrorist during the Bondi Beach attack, has been granted permanent residency. Read his heroic story.
Bondi hero given residency while recovering from shooting
Israeli national Gefen Bitton, shot while confronting a terrorist during the Bondi Beach attack, has been granted permanent residency. Read his incredible story of bravery.
Lake Mac Council outlines $80 million spending plan
Lake Macquarie City Council reveals a draft $80 million capital works plan for 2026-27, with over half earmarked for its fire-damaged Speers Point administration building. Discover the community projects set to benefit.
Canberra woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing
A 37-year-old Braddon woman faces court accused of attempting to murder a man by stabbing him multiple times with a steak knife. Read the latest from the ACT Magistrates Court.
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