Lifestyle
WA Health Issues Urgent Warning Over Deadly Amoeba in Warm, Untreated Water
WA Health warns poorly maintained pools and warm freshwater can harbour deadly Naegleria fowleri. Learn the simple steps to protect your family this summer.
Politics
Cairns Mayor Terry James Chairs Disaster Meeting from Overseas Amid Busy Event Season
Cairns Mayor Terry James chaired a disaster management meeting from Singapore, highlighting the region's packed event schedule. Discover how local government handles crises remotely.
Sports
Scorching Heat Fails to Deter 30,000 Perth Scorchers Fans at Optus Stadium
Over 30,000 dedicated Perth Scorchers fans defied extreme 38-degree heat to pack Optus Stadium for the BBL clash against the Sixers. Discover how the team and supporters handled the scorching conditions.
Business
Reach Resources Secures Second Mining Lease, Boosting Murchison Gold Project
Reach Resources expands its Murchison South gold project near Payne's Find, securing a second mining lease to consolidate its position on the Primrose Fault as gold prices surge. Key results expected soon.
Entertainment
Education
Old Perth Girls School set for $110m student accommodation revamp
Developer ADC unveils a revised $110 million plan to convert the heritage-listed Perth Girls School into a 1,200-bed student accommodation hub, responding to Perth's critical housing shortage for students.
Queensland school faces backlash over strict haircut rules
A Queensland boys' school faces parent backlash over strict hairstyle rules banning mullets and ponytails. The debate highlights tensions between school standards and personal expression. Read the full story.
Canberra teacher compensated after unfair dismissal ruling
A Canberra teacher sacked for 'foolish' misconduct involving student social media contact and an ice bath photo has been awarded five months' pay. Read the Fair Work Commission's full findings.
New Canberra School Brings Forward High School Opening
Stromlo Forest Anglican College will open its early years campus in 2026 and has accelerated plans for high school years due to strong community demand in the growing Molonglo Valley. Read more.
JCU welcomes 2000+ new students as health courses surge
James Cook University in Townsville welcomes over 2000 new students for Semester 1, 2024, with a major surge in demand for nursing, medicine, and allied health courses. Discover the campus buzz.