US declares it will accelerate military presence in Australia
ABC News Australia•
Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with his US counterpart in Washington DC to discuss an expansion of the US military presence at Australian military bases.
Queensland police will be given expanded powers and penalties for domestic violence offenders, increased under legislative changes expected to be introduced to parliament this week.
There will be a full-time Australian rider in motorcycle racing's premier class for the 43rd consecutive year, with 21-year-old Senna Agius signing to race for KTM Tech3 next year.