May Budget to Test Treasurer's Ticker

The upcoming May federal budget will be a critical test for the Treasurer's resolve, as Grattan Institute analysis highlights tough economic choices amid inflation and spending pressures.

Elders Council Mooted to Mend Coalition Split

A council of elders from the Liberal and National parties is being proposed to resolve their tense standoff and prevent a permanent breakup, with a crucial deadline approaching.

Car Parking Crisis Accelerates into Election Issue

Residents across the state are fuming over oversized vehicles clogging streets, with councils claiming limited power to intervene. The issue is now set to influence votes in the upcoming March election.

Tony Mokbel Free After Court Withdraws Final Drug Charge

Gangland figure Tony Mokbel has been declared a free man in Melbourne after prosecutors withdrew his last drug trafficking charge. The notorious underworld boss, who famously fled to Greece in 2006 via Western Australia, expressed relief after nearly two

Italian Jailed for Ketamine in Christmas Toys

An Italian national has been sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for attempting to traffic 1.5kg of ketamine hidden inside Christmas soft toys sent to Western Australia.

Spearwood Man Charged Over Northbridge Assault

A 44-year-old Spearwood man has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly knocking a man unconscious and robbing him in Northbridge. The victim, believed to be in his fifties, sustained serious injuries.

Bruce Stabbing Murder: New Details Revealed in Court

The ACT Supreme Court hears harrowing details of a domestic violence murder in Bruce, where a 74-year-old man killed his partner in a frenzied stabbing attack. Medical evidence and legal arguments presented.

Australia's Lone Actor Terrorism Threat Increasing

Australia faces a growing terrorism threat with lone actor extremism rising, experts warn. Recent incidents in Perth and Bondi highlight challenges for authorities in detecting and preventing attacks before violence occurs.

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