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Western Australian research is showing a strong link between homelessness and poor health, with life expectancy more than 30 years lower for people without secure housing.

NSW parliament looks likely to pass what would be the strictest gun laws in Australia.

Two seafood companies that conduct trawling in the Pilbara region launch legal action in the WA Supreme Court against the state government's new demersal fishing restrictions.

Some recreational fishing restrictions initially put in place to protect fish stocks impacted by South Australia's algal bloom have now been eased.

The Tasmanian premier's department authorised more than $13,000 of taxpayer money to be spent with a local media organisation to promote the budget after the government asked for an election to be held, documents show.

While rider numbers fell short of expectations in 2025, next year the number of trips taken on the Parramatta Light Rail is expected to double.

In every Australian state and the NT, churches cannot be held vicariously liable for historical child sexual abuse perpetrated by their priests. Grace Tame is leading the charge for change.

Creditors have voted to support the sale of Bedford to NDIS provider The Disability Trust, which would guarantee the jobs of 1,100 workers.

In the wake of the Bondi terror attack and upcoming government firearms restrictions, some people are asking why anyone would need to own 100 guns.

The tourism industry remains opposed to a 5 per cent levy on short-stay accommodation that the Tasmanian government has promised to implement.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has apologised after her husband was caught drink driving, saying the incident left her "disappointed and embarrassed".

For most other governments, a $2.5 billion surplus would be news to shout from the rooftops — but in WA's case, it's a headache with little prospect of relief.

As the political year winds up, Premier Peter Malinauskas and Liberal leader Ashton Hurn have much to contemplate over their Christmas lunch.

Firearm restrictions proposed by the New South Wales government in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack would go far to reduce the growing number of guns across the state and prevent further harm, a gun control researcher says.

Labor has two options when it comes to straddling a budget in the red and accusations it has become a green Grinch on health funding.

Talison Lithium rules out reopening a century-old rail line from the world's biggest lithium mine, despite ongoing complaints about truck traffic and dust.

Premier Chris Minns said among the reforms to be discussed were proposed limits on the number of firearms a licensed shooter could own.

Social services want the WA government to use its significant budget surplus to invest in breaking people out of the cycle of homelessness, after it failed to achieve its goal of ending rough sleeping.

State Liberal MP Simon Ehrenfeld says he has felt a greater sense of risk when attending events recently, fearing an increase in antisemitism and the possibility of a terror attack on Australia's Jewish community.

An Aboriginal-owned business is suing the NT government for allegedly withholding more than $1 million in payments as part of a "campaign" to remove its contract for delivering alternatives to youth detention.