A grapevine virus known in China and Japan that affects plant growth and productivity has been detected in Australia for the first time in Victorian, Queensland and South Australian table grapes.
Five co-owners of an Adelaide Plains piggery face multiple charges of animal cruelty, including leaving pigs in unsanitary conditions and causing death or serious harm. The RSPCA described the case as one of the most serious they have handled.
Five co-owners of an Adelaide Plains piggery face multiple charges of animal cruelty, including leaving pigs in faeces and urine. The RSPCA described the case as one of the most serious they have handled. The matter was adjourned to August 4.
Nathan Fitzgerald, a 27-year-old Melbourne teacher, died after a head clash during an Australian rules football game. All AFL clubs will wear black armbands in his honour, with his team, the Richmond Tigers, and Melbourne Demons to hold a minute's silence.
A 19-year-old man is in custody after an alleged assault and robbery at a bottle shop in Hobart's Northgate shopping centre. Police state three individuals entered the store, assaulted a staff member, and stole alcohol. Investigations are ongoing to find the other suspects.
A parliamentary committee report accuses NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling SC of authorizing a media leak to discredit a judge and falsely denying it. The report recommends an inquiry into her removal from office, though the committee was divided and the Attorney-General expressed strong doubts about the report's findings.
A parliamentary committee report recommends considering the removal of NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling SC, accusing her of authorizing a media leak to discredit a judge and falsely denying it during an inquiry. The report, which faced dissent from some members, has been called the "worst" by Attorney-General Michael Daley, who expressed full confidence in the DPP and will review the findings.
