The notorious Unit 18, a makeshift youth detention facility within the adult Casuarina Prison, has sat empty for at least a week while other WA prisons are bursting at the seams.
The NSW corruption watchdog, ICAC, will hold eight weeks of public hearings starting late July to investigate alleged links between the Liberal Party, two brothers of former premier Dominic Perrottet, fugitive developer Jean Nassif, and councillors. Allegations include improper donations and attempts to influence political careers.
Pattaya, Thailand, is grappling with its international reputation for sex tourism, intensified by a recent murder charge against Australian Simon Peter Carman in the city. Despite efforts to attract families and host prestige events, experts say the city's underlying image remains largely unchanged, with sex work operating openly.
The NSW corruption watchdog, ICAC, will hold eight weeks of public hearings starting late July to investigate alleged links between the Liberal Party, two brothers of former premier Dominic Perrottet, fugitive developer Jean Nassif, and councillors. Allegations include improper donations and attempts to influence official actions.
South Australia is experiencing wet and wild weather, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing warnings for wind risks during storms. Thousands of lightning strikes have been recorded, delaying infrastructure projects. Damaging winds and abnormally high tides are expected in several regions.
Queensland Rail has an in-principle agreement with unions for about half its workforce, covering 3,500 employees. However, the government states this deal won't restore full services to the south-east due to a significant maintenance backlog and ongoing industrial action from other unions.
Australian Border Force is investigating an alleged arrival of foreign nationals from a boat at Pennefather Beach, Far North Queensland. Campers reported seeing 10-15 non-English speakers arrive early Tuesday, with authorities later assisting in apprehending the group.
