Construction has begun on the $3 billion Square Kilometre Array telescope in outback WA

The WA Government has moved to repeal a controversial law that allows the indefinite detention of people who have been deemed too “mentally impaired” to stand trial or be convicted of a crime.

House prices around the country have dropped for the seventh consecutive month, and regional property markets are no exception, but new data from CoreLogic shows the pace of decline is slowing.

The Northern Territory becomes the first Australian jurisdiction to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years old.

Fire authorities are warning flooded inland towns in New South Wales and drier parts of southern Western Australia should prepare for "above normal fire potential" this summer.

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With warnings of another severe storm season, efforts have been made in Queensland to ensure some of the most vulnerable in the community understand the risks and how they need to prepare.

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A new Indigenous Land Use Agreement has been struck between Wilinggin Aboriginal Corporation (WAC) and the WA government to change the El Questro pastoral lease to both freehold and reserve tenures.

The Mackay hospital board's dismissal follows a damning report into patient care at the hospital, particularly in its obstetric and gynaecology department.