Embattled West Australian Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly has been accused of disrespecting commercial barramundi fishers after banning them from a popular fishing ground without consultation. King Sound near Derby, 2,300km north of Perth, has been the scene of a long-running dispute...
Updated January 16, 2019 12:45:07 One of Queensland’s worst sex offenders has been released into the community after the State Government lost a final bid to keep him under strict monitoring. Key points: The State Government tried to extend an order...
Updated January 16, 2019 13:09:15 A major search and rescue effort is underway for a missing fisherman who fell off a commercial boat off the Sunshine Coast early this morning. The missing man is understood to be a 45-year-old, last seen...
Updated January 16, 2019 13:13:52 Three bushwalkers hiking in the Western Arthurs in Tasmania’s south-west had to be rescued overnight, after they became concerned for their safety because of a fire started by a lightning strike, police say. About 5,500 lightning...
Posted January 16, 2019 12:05:32 Photo: The Pilbara has the highest consumption of alcohol per head of population in Australia, says a government spokesperson. (ABC: Lucy Robinson) Western Australia’s liquor chief says he will remain open to modifying tough new alcohol...
Posted January 16, 2019 12:05:32 The Pilbara’s hot, dry and dusty conditions no doubt contribute to it having one of the highest per capita consumption of alcohol in the country.
ABC North West: Karen Michelmore Topics: alcohol, newman-6753, millstream-6716, karratha-6714...
Posted January 16, 2019 12:05:32 Residents in the City of Karratha have woken up to news of tough new alcohol restrictions across the Pilbara region.
ABC North West: Karen Michelmore Topics: alcohol, karratha-6714 Lawn Mowing Service...
Updated January 16, 2019 11:57:10 Nick Kyrgios has refused to publicly back Bernard Tomic’s criticism of Lleyton Hewitt but stopped short of providing a convincing endorsement of the Australian tennis great as Davis Cup captain. Key points: Nick Kyrgios claims he...
Updated January 16, 2019 13:11:17 Map: Melbourne 3000 Police have busted an international drug syndicate that they allege has been using airline cabin crew on board flights from Malaysia to smuggle drugs into Australia over a number of years. Key points:...
Updated January 16, 2019 11:16:30 Photo: Mr Van Styn says banning thongs, boardshorts and singlets is not in the true-blue spirit of Australia Day. (ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt: Chris Lewis) A regional council in WA will allow new citizens to don...
