Tough new bail laws will be rushed through parliament as a state government grapples with community anger over rising crime rates.

Detectives allege a vehicle reversed into the business, fuel was poured out then the building set alight.

Australia says it’s still in talks with the US after a Whitehouse spokeswoman said it considered but rejected requests for steel and aluminium tariff exemption.

Today Vera shares delicate forbidden-love-anthem ‘sangria (demo)’, A fan-favourite from recent sunny festival sets at Laneway Festival and Twisted Frequency. This track is performed, recorded and mixed by Vera herself, and in keeping with its DIY essence, …

Holly Bramley’s loved ones told how Nicholas Metson had a history of harming pets before he killed the 26-year-old, dismembered her body and disposed of it in 200 pieces in a river

While some home prices across the state may stall, areas not impacted by floods may see a spike in demand in the coming weeks.The post More buyers fighting for homes across Queensland in the wake of Cyclone Alfred appeared first on realestate.com.au.

This representational picture shows a shark surrounded by fish under the sea. — Unsplash/FileSYDNEY: A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on a remote beach in Western Australia, police said on Tuesday.A 30-year-old man from Melbourne was reported missing…

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Researchers say Australia is in a unique position to prepare native species for the impacts of the Varroa destructor—a mite now on our shores after decimating honeybee populations in other parts of the world.

Five individuals from Rarotonga and Atiu received scholarships from Punanga Turuturu Itivaine to study counselling and improve community mental health support. The post Five Cook Islanders awarded counselling scholarships to boost community support appeared first on Cook Islands News.