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Police have arrested a second Melbourne man over the murder of Canberra woman Irma Palasics, with the man due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today.

The WA Senator filed her latest lawsuit in Western Australia's Supreme Court on Monday and is seeking an apology and damages.

Investigators suggest a devastating light plane crash occurred after the aircraft went into a spin and lost engine power. Four members of the same family were killed in the incident.

Canberrans will be shown positive consent ads as they swipe on Tinder after ACT Policing pitched a promotion of territory laws.

On this day in 2008, 23-year-old Laura Haworth left her friend's Queanbeyan house, and her loved ones have not seen or heard from her since.

An Emergency Warning is in place for bushfires at Bindoon, Lennard Brook, Mooliabeenee and Moondah in Western Australia. For the latest, search on ABC Emergency

Police allege four young people were in a stolen car when it ran a red light, killing one passenger. They say the driver was just 14 years old.

The ACT planning minister is under fire from Greens members within his government after using controversial call-in powers to approve development plans for stage two of Denman Prospect.

A renovation of an emergency services station in Canberra's north uncovered lead dust and diesel particulates, with calls for staff to receive prompt health assessments.

ACT authorities have shared rare insight into the way a powerful tribunal decides whether or not to release people into the community who are subject to mental health orders.