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A coronial inquest into the death of a well-known regional mental health advocate, William “Bill” Stockman, has recommended SA Police improve its training and change its risk assessment when dealing with detainees who make suicidal comments. Warning: This article contains references to mental health and suicide. The Riverland man took his own life in October…
A Perth plumber who chased down and restrained an alleged thief who struggled to drive a stolen car outside a bottle shop says he acted because he feared someone could be injured. Video of the dramatic citizen’s arrest has gone viral on social media, showing the alleged thief having trouble driving away — apparently because…
More than a quarter of Tasmanians will vote in new electorates under a long-awaited boundary redistribution announced by the Australian Electoral Commission. The Glenorchy City Council area covering much of Hobart’s northern suburbs will move from the city-based electorate of Clark to the rural electorate of Lyons, as part of a final decision that is…
A youth advocate says conditions for children in police watch houses have not improved several years after three teenage boys had their human rights breached while being held on remand in Cairns. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) has published findings relating to three teenage boys, aged between 13 and 17 at the time,…
WA’s Liberal leader says “there is no white flag being waved” in the upcoming Secret Harbour by-election, while indicating any result other than Labor retaining the seat, namely a win by One Nation, will be “a victory for the Liberals”. Voters in the southern Perth seat will head to the polls on August 29 to…
The father of domestic violence murder victim Molly Ticehurst has won a compensation claim against a global mining company following a workplace accident, with the judge noting his daughter was helping care for him before her death. Anthony “Tony” Ticehurst took Peabody Energy Australia to court after sustaining a spinal injury while driving a coal…
Queensland’s police minister has ruled out putting more officers in schools after two stabbings in as many days. A 17-year-old is in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed by a fellow student at a Brisbane school on Tuesday. A 16-year-old boy was arrested shortly after. On Monday, a 15-year-old was allegedly stabbed in the abdomen…
It hasn’t even been a fortnight since the Super Netball grand final, but Kate Moloney has had to move on quickly. The Melbourne Vixens captain was clearly devastated as she addressed the crowd on the first weekend of July at John Cain Arena, following a heavy 21-goal defeat to the Adelaide Thunderbirds. The record losing…
For the first time in United States military history, uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), or one-way boat drones, have been used as a strike weapon in combat against Iran. The vessels can be launched while loaded with more than 400 kilograms of explosives and sent on their final mission to destroy enemy targets without endangering the…
The AFLW is about to enter its 11th season, and over that time, one issue has remained a constant bugbear for players, coaches and fans: where games are played. The AFL is steadfast on using suburban and boutique stadiums for games, including for marquee games and the grand final, despite calls from the wider women’s…