The Prime Minister outlined the broad lines of his budget proposal on Thursday afternoon. "The State must lead by example, and therefore start with itself," he stated.
A federal inquiry has slammed what it calls a "false narrative" in media reporting that Australia is "in the grip of a youth crime wave", while urging the government to implement national minimum standards in youth justice.
A confluence of high temperatures, dry air and windy conditions is forecast to create a high fire danger rating for much of Tasmania this weekend, with Sunday to have an elevated risk.
A long-running pay dispute between Queensland Rail and seven unions has ended with an agreement, following months of delays for commuters.
Australia is facing an abnormally late surge in influenza numbers this year, but the total amount of cases is predicted to be far fewer than in 2025.
Simon Carman, the Australian man accused of murdering Thai teenager Tunchanok Donhomla in June, has pleaded not guilty to all charges in his first court appearance since the girl's death.