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Backlash continues over WA youth detention

<p>Premier Mark McGowan is facing criticism from Labor party elders and other prominent West Australians over issues within the justice system.</p>

Premier backs 'tough calls' over flooding

<p>South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says the decision to leave some properties along the Murray at the mercy of the rising waters are tough...

Ardern grapples with NZ crime challenge

<p>New Zealand's government and opposition are at loggerheads on how to confront crime as the death of a dairy worker in Auckland shocks Kiwis.</p>

Picasso inspiration for Vic kids' art game

<p>Victorian children will get the chance to make art using the methods of European masters when the NGV activities tour comes to town.</p>

Police needed 'patience' in Walker arrest

<p>The inquest into the death of Kumajayi Walker has been told that Northern Territory police should have shown more patience over his arrest.</p>

Suspected beer thief nabbed in NSW chase

<p>An alleged beer thief has led police on a 170-kilometre chase through southern NSW before being caught and charged with stealing and traffic offenc...

Fien to instil grit at Dolphins

<p>Nathan Fien competed hard and tough for Wayne Bennett as a player at St George Illawarra and brings those qualities to the table as Dolphins assist...

'Big milestone' pays off for TASK Group

<p>Shares in TASK Group have soared by a third after the Kiwi customer engagement company lifted guidance after restructuring its contract with McDona...

Terrorism threat lowered but attack 50-50

<p>Intelligence agency ASIO has lowered the threat of a terrorist attack from probable to possible but rates the chance of an attack within the next y...

Sanctions urged for 'child-killer regime'

<p>Activists and dual-nationals are calling on Australia to end negotiations with the Iranian government in the wake of escalating human rights abuses...

NAB fraudster stays out of jail for now

<p>Fraudster Helen Rosamond has been granted a short-term respite from jail after being found guilty of embezzling millions from the National Australi...

TV star to be charged over chopper crash

<p>The Northern Territory police have issued an arrest warrant for TV presenter Matt Wright over a fatal helicopter crash in February.</p>

Tszyu heads to US for world title fight

<p>Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has headed to the US to prepare for his super-welterweight world title fight in January against American Jermell C...

Calls for visa permanency for refugees

<p>More than 1000 protesters are set to rally outside Parliament House calling for permanency visas for asylum seekers.</p>

Rio to fund foundation for Juukan owners

<p>Rio Tinto will provide funding for a foundation providing extensive benefits to the traditional owners of the destroyed Juukan Gorge rock shelters....

Vic police officer charged with misconduct

<p>A Melbourne police officer has been charged with misconduct in public office over offences that allegedly took place from 2012 to 2014.</p>

Nation faces summer of natural disasters

<p>Australia faces a disastrous summer of weather events, with each household footing $1532 for a flood-ravaged year, the Climate Council says.</p>

Vic psychologist jailed over fake will

<p>Psychologist Kris Schroder has been sentenced to four years jail in Victoria for trying to inherit her deceased partner's $2.25 million estate.</p>

Timber tower to floor building emissions

<p>High-rise offices made of wood instead of steel and cement are coming to city skylines, and could boost worker productivity and mental health.</p>

Push to change age rating on popular games

<p class="">Popular video games like Star Wars, Mario Kart and FIFA could soon be rated 18+ as an independent federal MP pushes for reform on gambling...