Lifestyle
Trailer Overturns on Gillies Range Road, Spilling Sand and Causing Delays
A trailer tipped over on the Gillies Range Road, spilling sand and reducing lanes. Motorists are urged to expect delays and drive with caution in the area.
Politics
Burke Defends 10-Year Jail Terms in New Hate Speech Laws After Bondi Attack
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says proposed laws targeting hate speech and guns are a direct response to the Bondi terror attack. The Opposition criticises the speed and religious exemptions.
Sports
Willie Peters Emerges as Frontrunner for England Rugby League Coaching Role
Australian Willie Peters is a leading candidate to replace Shaun Wane as England's part-time coach ahead of the Rugby League World Cup in Australia. Get the latest on the search.
Business
Construction Begins on $72M Cairns Apartment Complex Near JCU
Construction has commenced on a major $72 million, 72-apartment development in Smithfield, Cairns, adjacent to James Cook University. The project promises to boost local housing and create jobs. Read more about this significant investment in the Cairns pr
Entertainment
Education
ACT childcare centres exposed in damning government documents
Shocking incidents at Canberra childcare centres, including a fire started by a toddler and a boy locked in a bathroom, are detailed in hundreds of newly released ACT government documents. Read the full investigation.
NT Students Win $20k Grant for Life Skills Conference
Six Northern Territory students with Down syndrome will attend a major Victorian conference after their advocacy group secured a $20,000 CommBank Community Grant to boost life skills and independence.
$20k Grant Sends NT Students to Life Skills Conference
Six Northern Territory students with Down syndrome will attend a major Victorian conference after their advocacy group secured a $20,000 CommBank Community Grant. The trip is part of Project 21, a pioneering education program.
Illawarra school costs hit $95K public, $330K private for 2026
New data reveals the soaring cost of education in the Illawarra for 2026. Parents face up to $336,870 for private schooling, while public education hits $95,000 over 13 years. See the full breakdown.
Staggering school costs force parents to work more
Rising education expenses in Australia are pushing cash-strapped families to their limits, with many parents taking on extra work. Discover the full impact and expert advice.