Lifestyle
Food Preservative Cancer Risk: Australian Regulators Issue Urgent Warning
Australian food regulators urge manufacturers to stop using nitrites and nitrates unnecessarily due to a possible cancer link. Learn which foods are affected and how to reduce your risk.
Politics
Cessnock Council's 39.9% Rate Hike Plan Faces Backlash Amid Low Survey Response
Less than 5% of Cessnock households responded to a survey on a proposed 39.9% rate increase, with 82% opposed. Council faces a crucial vote amid claims of survey bias and cost-of-living concerns. Read the full story.
Sports
Matildas Star Kyra Cooney-Cross Rushes Home to Mum's Side After Rare Cancer Diagnosis
Australian football star Kyra Cooney-Cross has left Arsenal to be with her mother in Australia after a devastating stage four cancer diagnosis. The football community rallies with support. #Matildas
Business
Bruce Highway's $7.2bn Promise: Cracks and Potholes Persist a Year Later
A year after a $7.2 billion pledge to fix the Bruce Highway, dangerous cracks and potholes still plague the road. Locals demand action on this critical transport corridor. Read the full report.
Environment
Entertainment
Education
Police seek missing 47-year-old Jeremy Thurling in Canberra
ACT Police issue public appeal to locate Jeremy Thurling, 47, missing since January 8. Last believed to be in Kowen Forest. Family holds serious welfare concerns.
ACT teachers report daily violence in high school classrooms
Canberra teachers speak out on daily physical assaults and disruptive behaviour in ACT public high schools, as reported incidents surge. Education Minister acknowledges more must be done.
Plant protein studied to remove PFAS from body
A $1.8 million study at the University of Newcastle will investigate if a plant-based diet can protect families from harmful 'forever chemicals'. Learn about the groundbreaking research.
Man dies after police shooting in Central Coast siege
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by police following a six-hour siege at Springfield. A critical incident investigation is now underway. Read the latest details.
Advanced Maths, Languages Linked to Higher ATARs in WA
New TISC data shows Western Australian students who choose advanced maths or a foreign language significantly boost their ATAR scores. Discover the impact on university admissions.