WA Electoral Commissioner resigns after pressure
WA's Electoral Commissioner Robert Kennedy has resigned after The West Australian revealed Parliament was set to force him out. Read the full story on the political upheaval.
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Weak response to jobs review erodes government trust
The Australian government's tepid response to a damning review into public sector appointments undermines public confidence. Read why stronger action is needed to restore integrity.
WA Opposition Backs Fast-Track Approvals Bill
WA's opposition has backed a government bill to fast-track major project approvals, but critics warn it could create new bottlenecks and sideline environmental concerns. Read the full analysis.
Activist pleads guilty to defacing Woodside CEO's home
Climate activist Tahlia Stolarski admits to spraying paint on Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill's Perth home. The Burrup Hub protester faces sentencing in August. Read the full story.
Woman arrested after alleged Cairns CBD assault and theft
A woman has been arrested following an alleged violent assault and theft in Cairns CBD. Police responded swiftly to the incident on Spence Street. Read the latest details.
PM defends Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s will curb bullying and save lives. He calls on parents and schools to support the law as global interest grows.
Dentist Jacky Chan banned for upskirting offences
Perth dental surgeon Jacky Chan has been struck off for four years after secretly photographing up women's skirts. Read the full details of the tribunal's ruling.
Liberals urge council to ban Rising Tide after harbour protest
Liberal councillors call for a ban on Rising Tide using public land after a weekend of protests in Newcastle Harbour led to over 140 arrests and significant economic disruption. Read the full story.
Woman charged after $312k found in suitcase at Perth Airport
A 24-year-old NSW woman faces charges after airport security x-rays uncovered $312,000 in cash in her hand luggage. AFP investigates the source of the funds.
DNA, gravesite evidence stack against Rajwinder Singh
Crown prosecutors detail damning evidence against Rajwinder Singh, accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley on a Far North Queensland beach. DNA and grave site findings revealed.
Plan to sack WA's Electoral Commissioner halted at last minute
A controversial move to dismiss WA's Electoral Commissioner, Robert Kennedy, was dramatically paused just hours before a crucial vote. Discover the political manoeuvring and what it means for the state's electoral integrity.
Canberra bus lane debate: Transit lane alternative proposed
A Canberra resident argues a T2 transit lane on Commonwealth Avenue would move more people than a dedicated bus lane during bridge works. Plus, letters on northern history, broken promises, and cultural imports.
Townsville man sentenced for dealing with crime proceeds
Jamie Daniel Reiffel has been sentenced in the Townsville District Court for dealing with money suspected to be the proceeds of crime. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
Man found hiding at Townsville dump after police pursuit
Darrell Charles Clarke was arrested at a Stuart waste facility after fleeing police. The 39-year-old faces multiple charges including dangerous driving. Read the full story.
Teens sought after alleged assault at Tuggeranong nail salon
ACT Police are searching for six teenagers after a staff member at a Tuggeranong nail salon sustained serious facial injuries in an alleged dispute over unpaid services. Images of two girls have been released.
Man pleads guilty to murdering mother by setting her on fire
Luke Hanif Sekkouah admits to the horrific domestic violence murder of his mother in her Warnbro home. Read the shocking details of the case that has rocked the Perth community.
Watt admits oversight failure in $96m BoM website tender
Environment Minister Murray Watt concedes greater oversight was needed in the Bureau of Meteorology's $96 million website rebuild, as costs for one contract soared from $33m to $77m. Read the full details.
Cheyne breached conduct code with anonymous text about Lee
ACT Attorney-General Tara Cheyne has been found in breach of parliamentarians' conduct rules for sending an anonymous disparaging text about Liberal Elizabeth Lee. Read the full findings.
Police investigate Burdell incident, serious Black River crash
Townsville police responded to a violent incident in Burdell and a serious crash on the Bruce Highway at Black River overnight. Investigations are ongoing.
Perjurer's fake documents sharpen 'sword of Damocles'
A Canberra man's five-year campaign of lies, including fake medical certificates and perjury, only worsened his fate. Read how his deception led to a four-year prison sentence.
WA Parliament to vote on Electoral Commissioner's future
WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed claims the Electoral Commissioner is a scapegoat as Robert Kennedy resists calls to resign over the March 8 state election. A parliamentary vote looms.
Alleged satanic child abuse ring leader arrested in Sydney
A self-described journalist and Knox Grammar alumnus is accused of leading an international network distributing ritualistic child abuse material. Four men arrested in Sydney raids.
Man raped teen after seeking her age on Reddit
A Canberra man sexually abused a 13-year-old girl he met on Reddit after explicitly asking for her ID. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
Coroner lists factors in fatal Canberra motorcycle death
A coroner has detailed the tragic combination of intoxication, an unserviced bike, and no licence that led to a motorcyclist's death in Gowrie. Read the full findings.
Gallagher refuses to release budget savings letters
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher claims public interest immunity, refusing a Senate order to release letters asking agencies to find savings. Critics blast government secrecy.
Liberals' Jeremy Hanson elected ACT Speaker unopposed
ACT Legislative Assembly elects Canberra Liberal Jeremy Hanson as its new Speaker. Hanson pledges a non-partisan approach, but Labor and Greens had raised concerns over his impartiality.
Townsville QCAT Hearings Scheduled for December 2
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal in Townsville will hear several cases on Tuesday, December 2. Get the latest details on the scheduled matters.
Govt releases 'jobs for mates' report, rejects key reforms
The Albanese government has finally published the Briggs report into public board appointments, which criticises 'patronage and nepotism'. Discover the findings and the government's new framework.
Day Two of Senate Estimates: Departments Face Questioning
Officials from Home Affairs, Infrastructure and the APS Commission front Senate estimates. Follow live updates as Minister Gallagher faces questions on the delayed jobs-for-mates review.
Week of protests targets Hunter's weapons manufacturing shift
Activists in Newcastle launch a week of action, opposing the region's pivot from coal to a defence manufacturing hub, including a new $850m missile factory. Read the full story.
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