A coronial inquest hears Brett Walker, 37, who was shot by police, had a "long term and consistent pattern of offending", including domestic violence and drug offences.

Cricket Australia unveils its new plan to grow the game for women and girls, hoping the approach will increase revenue and participation in the sport.

A 31-year-old Morwell man pleads guilty to crashing into a 59-year-old woman near Moe, running away, then returning for his ID and leaving again without rendering any assistance. She died 16 days later.

The Queensland and Australian governments have set aside $470 million each to fund "the most complex machine ever built by humanity", in Brisbane. 

The cancellation of Bonza flights strands potentially thousands of passengers across the country, as the regional airline considers its future. Follow live. 

Steven Miles says the new laws include expanding a trial of police stop and search powers to shopping centres, licensed premises, sporting and entertainment venues and high-risk retail outlets.