WA's highest legal body urged an independent review of the state's youth justice system in a letter to the Cook government, saying repeated calls to improve it “have fallen on deaf ears”. In a letter sent this week to Premier Roger Cook and Minister for Corrections Paul Papalia, the Law Society of WA, the organisation … Read more
The Port Hedland Local Council has adopted a series of measures to resolve internal conflicts within its ranks as part of an improvement plan. The move came in response to a concerned letter from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Affairs in March this year highlighting growing tensions within the council.
After a four-week investigation that uncovered the most horrific details of the youth justice system in Western Australia, the state awoke on Friday morning to the tragic news that another child had died in custody.
Jetstar customers affected by Covid-19 restrictions may be able to reclaim their lost dollars after a class action lawsuit was filed against the airline.
Hawthorn has unveiled an updated reconciliation action plan in which the organization promises to combat racism, create change and create a path for the future by understanding the past. The Hawks are still embroiled in a lengthy racism saga that has reached the federal court.
Charlie Curnow and Adam Saad will both have to undergo fitness tests before returning for Carlton against St Kilda, while Fremantle will once again be without Josh Treacy against Port Adelaide.
South African captain Temba Bavuma has told his top batsmen to get to work quickly when the second Test against West Indies begins in Georgetown.
The Australian share market closed higher, boosted by rising share prices in the healthcare, IT and property sectors, although investors were left embarrassed after the corporate regulator's shock announcement of legal action over alleged misleading statements. The ASX200 closed on Wednesday with an increase of 0.3 percent or 23.9 points at 7850.7 points.
The corporate regulator has accused stock exchange operator ASX of making misleading statements about the progress of its failed project to replace an outdated transaction clearing system.
There is uncertainty over what penalties CFMEU officials face and when the union will be taken over by an external administrator as laws to enforce the rules stall. Business groups are calling on the opposition and the Greens to immediately pass legislation giving the minister the power to appoint an administrator for the CFMEU's construction … Read more