Man accused of killing mother with shotgun deemed fit for trial
A man accused of shooting his elderly mother has been declared fit for trial, despite previously being deemed unfit due [...]
Manager found guilty of neglect over death of teenager at H&M construction site
A magistrate finds a manager's neglect contributed to the death of Wesley Ballantine at a construction site in Perth's CBD.
Victoria announces closure of Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre, as new facility in Melbourne’s west set to open
Staff will be given financial incentives to continue working until its closure, while young people in custody will be transferred to [...]
Teen driver charged for alleged hit-and-run on same day she got licence
A regional Victorian teenager has been charged over an alleged hit-and-run the same day she got her driver's licence, leaving a woman [...]
Man who allegedly mowed down police officer faces murder charge in Perth court
The 23-year-old man accused of running down Perth police officer Anthony Woods faces court as the charge against him is upgraded [...]
Authorities warn of organised, large-scale illegal logging
Forests of trees up to 400 years old in Northern Victoria are being illegally cut down to be sold as [...]
Authorities say 400-year-old trees are being illegally cut down at rates never seen before in northern Victorian forests
This winter Parks Victoria is cracking down on organised groups felling river red gums at unprecedented rates.
This divisive digger was executed for war crimes — but defenders want his name on a war memorial
One of Australia's most divisive diggers could be in line for a posthumous honour of sorts, more than 120 years [...]
SA sheep, goat producers to get 50pc subsidy for eID tags in $9.3m state-funded package
Individual electronic identification (eID) tags for sheep will cost less than a dollar for producers after the South Australian Government announcement [...]
Fed up council boss issues challenge to vandals hurting small towns
Alexandrina Council chief executive Nigel Morris has posted an open letter to vandals and challenged them to "man up" and have [...]