Just days after an accident claimed the life of a young Australian soldier, a second military vehicle has been involved in a crash and left one person injured.
A mother plucked three children to safety from inside a caravan that had crashed after being stolen, with a dog injured and an alleged thief to face court.
Sweltering conditions and weeks of dry weather have officials on high alert as Australia experiences a spring heatwave that could bring catastrophic results.
A landmark pact will allow First Nations councils to advise the state cabinet on major issues, earning comparisons with the failed Voice to Parliament proposal.