NRL chief executive David Gallop claims Todd Carney's blatant flouting of promises to get his life back on the straight and narrow proved just how troubled the wayward star's life had become.

Items of memorabilia stolen from West Australian Premier Colin Barnett's electorate office have been recovered following the police discovery of an alleged clandestine drug lab in Perth's south.

Tough licensing restrictions introduced three years ago in NSW to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence have seen a reduction in assaults after midnight, new crime statistics show.

Victoria's senior police command has urged the Victorian government to address the high rate of parolees re-offending in the state compared with other parts of Australia.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has promised the carbon price will create more jobs, as industry leaders and unions step up concerns mining and manufacturing positions will be lost.

Former fugitive Tony Mokbel has admitted to heading a multi-million dollar drug syndicate, bringing to an end one of the last chapters in Melbourne's gangland war.

The Reds rate the wobbly Waratahs a far more menacing outfit under Phil Waugh and expect the NSW captain to lead a cavalry of recovered stars back into Super Rugby battle on Saturday night.

Dally M medallist Todd Carney is heading for an amazing fall from grace, with Sydney Roosters set to axe the 24-year-old following his late-night weekend drinking session.

It always looked unlikely another AFL club could derail the early season Collingwood juggernaut.

Gold miner Focus Minerals Ltd says a $32.3 million share placement to fund an increase in production has been strongly supported by institutional and sophisticated investors.