Law and order across the Pacific will be bolstered as Australia launches a state-of-the-art training and education facility. The new Australian Federal Police-led centre in Brisbane will be opened on Tuesday by Pacific leaders and Attorney General Mark Dreyfus. The centre will train new police and act as a coordination hub when Pacific nations require … Read more
The improved energy efficiency of new homes has been revealed, sparking calls for politicians not to water down building standards that would result in steeper electricity bills for residents. The typical house built in 2010 or later is twice as energy efficient as one built before then, when new minimum standards in the National Construction … Read more
A trio wanted over the likely terror attack on a synagogue while people were inside remain on the run. The Joint Counter Terror Team (JCTT) is now in charge of the investigation into Friday’s arson at the Adass Israel Synagogue at Ripponlea in Melbourne’s southeast. Authorities declared the fire a likely terror attack on Monday … Read more
Australia has escalated its defence capabilities with top-of-the-range Tomahawk missiles capable of destroying critical infrastructure, in a show of force amid increasing tensions from Beijing in the Pacific. Navy Chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond confirmed Australia had become the third country to acquire and test fire a long range, precision Tomahawk cruise missile, following a … Read more
Workmates of a driller who was killed on site in Western Australia’s Goldfields have made a heartbreaking tribute to their colleague. Peter Groves, 29, was working on a gold exploration project at Apollo Hill near Kalgoorlie when he was killed last Thursday. His heartbroken colleague of seven years Michael Goss has set up a fundraiser … Read more
Seven people were killed in separate crashes on Western Australian roads over the weekend, taking the state’s road toll to its worst level in almost a decade. A total of 173 people have died on WA roads this yearm the highest number of fatalities recorded since 2016 when 179 people were killed. Authorities are concerned … Read more
Aussie billionaire developer Harry Triguboff believes the solution to the housing crisis is increasing immigration levels but urges the government to not rely solely on China, but aim for a broad range of cultures. The 91-year-old Meriton Group owner and managing director shared his vision for the country while speaking with Mark Bouris on his … Read more
An elderly woman has been found alive with her loyal dog by her side in bushland in Perth’s south after she went missing three days ago, in what has been described as a “miracle”. Police and SES volunteers heard a barking dog and found Patricia Dickson, 82, in a creek in Thornlie on Monday just … Read more
A judge has declined to renew a barrister’s ability to practise law due to his “irresponsible and reckless” approach to almost $640,000 in debts over loans, court orders and unpaid taxes. Former Brisbane barrister Salvatore ‘Sam’ Di Carlo, 68, took action against the Bar Association of Queensland in October 2024, seeking to overturn its decision … Read more
Three lucky Australians have become instant millionaires over the weekend after taking home more than $1m each in division one Lotto prizes. A gardener from Botany in Sydney’s south was watering his plants when he received a call from the Lott on Sunday morning informing him about his good fortune. The man, who plays the … Read more