An analysis of 12 months of urgent housing and homelessness attendances in Tasmania has shown an alarming spike in people with dependent children needing help — while overcrowding is an increasing concern.
A 55-year-old man has died after being attacked by his dog on his property in Coonabarabran, NSW. Police euthanased the animal at the scene, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Sea World Helicopters CEO believes pilot Ashley Jenkinson was distracted by passengers, leading to a fatal mid-air collision near Gold Coast. The crash killed four people in 2023. The inquest heard pilot's alleged drug interest, though employer had zero tolerance.
South Australia's greyhound racing industry has reached a two-year deadline to improve animal welfare standards, following revelations of abuse in 2023. A final report on compliance with the Ashton Inquiry's recommendations is expected in the coming months, with the industry body claiming all measures are met, while a protection group expresses skepticism.
A UNSW academic reported students performing Nazi salutes during a business class. The royal commission into antisemitism heard from Jewish students and academics about their experiences, including loss of friends and being called slurs after the Oct 7 attacks. Universities face new standards to combat discrimination.
Queensland's Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Minister, Amanda Camm, defended millions in funding cuts, stating the reduced allocation was for time-limited taskforce recommendations now delivered. Opposition leaders criticized the cuts as "indefensible" and urged their reversal.
Queensland's Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Minister, Amanda Camm, defended millions in funding cuts, stating the reduced allocation was for time-limited taskforce recommendations that have been delivered. The opposition calls the cuts 'indefensible,' while police state frontline services are unaffected.
