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Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +1100
WA Labor walks back ‘mandatory’ domestic violence monitoring pledge
Judges are not implementing WA’s family and domestic violence laws mandating the monitoring of repeat offenders, as the state government walks back its declaration that courts would be compelled to impose them.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:05:12 +1100
East Melbourne synagogue arson accused pleads guilty to all charges
A man who firebombed the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation synagogue will be released back into the community after he pleaded guilty to all charges.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:03:19 +1100
Peak hour commuter chaos for Perth as ‘partial train derailment’ closes three lines
Trains on the Perth Airport, Ellenbrook and Midland lines are cancelled between Perth and Ellenbrook.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:55:00 +1100
Collapsed super fund manager denies investor funds paid for his luxury home renovation
Paul Chiodo faced a public examination in the Federal Court on behalf of liquidators trying to track down how and where $500 million of superannuation was spent.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:30:00 +1100
A new Liberal leader won’t work. The problem is the horse, not the jockey
If the Liberal Party doesn’t reflect the country it wishes to lead, it will become a regional grievance party rather than a national governing force.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:25:44 +1100
NRL great Trevor Gillmeister charged with assaulting a police officer
Former origin great Trevor Gillmeister is facing multiple charges after an alleged disturbance outside a popular Brisbane pub.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:20:22 +1100
Gold Coast hospitals bed blocked by aged care and NDIS patients with nowhere to go
The state-wide issue is being felt at Gold Coast and Robina public hospitals where dozens of patients are waiting for supported accommodation.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:20:12 +1100
Key date for Lehrmann rape trial to be revealed
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s court bid to avoid facing a rape trial will likely be heard more than three years after the charges were filed.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:19:24 +1100
Man found with neck wound outside Gold Coast chemist
Police are investigating after a man was found on the ground with a neck wound outside a Gold Coast chemist this morning.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:15:14 +1100
SA schools call in specialist cleaners amid asbestos sand scare
Specialist cleaning crews have been called into South Australian schools to remove traces of contaminated play sand feared to contain asbestos.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:15:14 +1100
South Australian school banning laws fast-tracked
An alarming rise in SA parents abusing teachers and principals has seen new banning laws fast-tracked, coming into effect immediately.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:15:14 +1100
SA disability provider saved from collapse
South Australian disability provider Bedford has been saved from financial collapse, securing the jobs of more than 1000 disability workers.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:10:00 +1100
My quiet suburb has no bars and one cafe. But that’s not why we speak in whispers
Some residents here claim to live in a different bayside suburb, while others falsely claim they live here. The truth is anyone’s guess.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:53:30 +1100
NRL legend Trevor Gillmeister charged with assaulting police officer
It is alleged Gillmeister was kicked out of the Stock Exchange pub on Charlotte Street for assaulting a staff member just before midnight on Friday.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:44:38 +1100
Violent youth offenders flown to Gold Coast on NDIS-funded trip
Two Victorian teenagers convicted of violent home invasions and carjackings were flown to the Gold Coast on a taxpayer-funded trip, it has been revealed.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:44:35 +1100
Victoria to introduce new knife laws
The Victorian government is introducing new knife laws as police seize more than 15,000 weapons this year.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:40:59 +1100
Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin told to step aside
A leadership spill is unfolding among the Victorian Liberal Party with Opposition Leader Brad Battin told to step aside.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:40:37 +1100
Police crack down on drugs ahead of WA Leavers events
Between November 11 and 13, police executed nine search warrants, resulting in six people being charged with 27 offences across the South West.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:39:47 +1100
Coles unveils new technology measures to stamp out professional thieves
New high-tech measures included weighted shelves are being trialled at Coles stores to target large-scale shoplifting.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:35:35 +1100
State party leader in stunning resignation
Leader of the Nationals in NSW Dugald Sanders resigned today, shocking his fellow MPs.

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