Increase in prisoners costing taxpayers
A surge in Queensland's prison population is costing taxpayers more than ever before, prompting concerns about the state's justice system.
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Melbourne's east rattled by 2.3-magnitude earthquake
Another earthquake has been detected in Melbourne, two days after people were shaken awake by another rumble.
Plea to keep penguin discovery centre open
The birds who call Penguin Island home will be left without a habitat if the discovery centre closes.
Charges for alleged school shooter could be upgraded
The 15-year-old boy accused of shooting a gun in a school parking lot could have his charges upgraded.
Roger Cook to become new WA premier
Roger Cook looks certain to become the next premier of Western Australia following Mark McGowan's resignation.
Train track near misses shared as warning
Footage of recent near misses on Adelaide's train network has been released as the government urges people to stop taking risks.
Increase in prisoners costing taxpayers
A surge in Queensland's prison population is costing taxpayers more than ever before, prompting concerns about the state's justice system.
NSW drone capability gets boost
NSW drone capability is about to get a major boost as the government prepares to launch a trial of four new high-tech, long-range aircraft.
Family of teen killed in crash urge youths to speak out
The family of a teen killed in the Bochara crash have urge youngsters to think twice before getting into a friend's car.
Accounting firms investigated by AFP
The Australian Federal Police is investigating the amount taxpayers are handing over to accounting firms for consulting.
Taxi drivers to be fined for not turning on meter
Taxi drivers who refuse to turn on their meter will get a $1000 fine in NSW.
Bullet fired through window of Sydney school
A shot has been fired into the window of a classroom at a school in Sydney's south-west.
Police investigate possible shooting and car fire link
Police are investigating a possible link between a shooting at an Auburn home and a car set alight at Granville.
Man charged following alleged armed robbery of jewellery store
A 20-year-old man has been charged following the alleged armed robbery of a jewellery store, which saw over $200,000 in stock taken.