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New low-security prison compound opened for female inmates in Darwin
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (941+ words) Next week, some women at Darwin Correctional Centre will be moved into a separate, low security compound within the facility. (ABC News: Oliver Chaseling) Low-security female prisoners at the Darwin Correctional Centre will next week move into a separate compound…...
Kids forced off country in northern WA due to foster shortage
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (682+ words) There is a critical shortage of foster carers in WA's far north. (ABC Kimberley: Andrew Seabourne) Foster carer shortages in regional WA are leading to children being taken away from their communities and country. WA's commissioner for children and young…...
Rodeo 'right sort of progress' for outback town with high-crime rates
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (599+ words) Roebourne Rodeo has launched to a crowd of about 3,000." (ABC Pilbara: Kimberley Putland) The first edition of the Roebourne Rodeo has drawn thousands of spectators to the Pilbara town. Organisers say they worked hard to put family and community connections…...
Home births on the rise in WA but access limited for people who want one
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1575+ words) Laura Incognito, her husband Dave and daughter Zoe after their home birth. (Supplied: Laura Incognito) Laura Incognito still remembers the feeling of sharing her birth story with her mother's group. "We went around the circle of these 12 women and a…...
Union describes 'absolute nightmare' after weekend prison riot
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (734+ words) The West Kimberley Regional Prison is based on the outskirts of Derby in Western Australia's north. (Supplied: Department of Justice) The Department of Justice has confirmed a group of medium-security prisoners escaped from their accommodation unit at West Kimberley Regional…...
Two Sydney childcare workers charged with assault of toddler
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (234+ words) The 17-month-old boy was allegedly injured at an early learning centre in South Wentworthville. (ABC News: Maren Preuss) Child abuse detectives received a report of the alleged assault of a 17-month-old boy in late June. NSW Police said the child…...
Rodeo siblings ready to take on America
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (50+ words) Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News. VIDEO: Rodeo siblings ready to take on America Siblings Grace and Darcy McDonald are preparing to represent Australia at…...
Inquest delayed as lawyers for prison operators fight expert report
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (823+ words) The coroner was due to start hearing evidence into the death in custody but lawyers for operators at Loddon Prison have argued against the admissibility of allegations against healthcare staff. Topic:Black Deaths In Custody Clinton Austin's twin brother, Shaun…...
Sheep Grazier Warning | Warning to Sheep Graziers for North East Pastoral and Flinders forecast districts
10+ mon, 16+ hour ago (79+ words) Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures and strong southeasterly winds are expected during Monday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Flinders, Mid North and North East ... Incident out of date This incident could still be active…...
Sheep Grazier Warning | Warning to Sheep Graziers for North Central, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
10+ mon, 20+ hour ago (88+ words) Areas likely to be affected include the East Gippsland forecast district and parts of the North Central, North East, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of ... Incident out of date This incident could still…...