A Dapto woman has been convicted after defrauding the Australian Bureau of Statistics of over $2,500. The 49-year-old former employee claimed financial hardship drove her actions. Read the full court details.
The FSU has condemned CBA's plan to absorb Bankwest's 1400 WA staff into a group-wide agreement, calling it a threat to the bank's identity and workers' rights. Read the full story.
Canberrans question the Barr government's decision to proceed with Stage 2A of the light rail amid cost blowouts and community needs. Read the latest letters on this and other national issues.
ACT government confirms no dive pool at new Commonwealth Park aquatic centre, raising fears the facility may be lost forever. Community groups react with anger and scepticism.
A Geelong man and woman have faced court accused of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud and dishonesty scheme. Read the latest on the alleged $1.2 million scam.
Australian 800m star Peter Bol begins his quest for Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow with a season opener on home soil at the Perth Track Classic next month. Get the latest on his form, family life, and fierce competition.
A 57-year-old man has been extradited from Northern Ireland to face 17 fraud charges in Perth, accused of defrauding his WA employer of nearly $1 million. WA Police issue a warning to businesses.
Canberra's teenage running sensation Cameron Myers missed a gold medal due to two blackouts. AIS doctors have now cleared him for a crucial US tour. Read the full story.
A Lake Macquarie woman details how scammers stole $14,800 from her bank account in a Morisset car park. NSW Police have charged two men over a series of similar incidents targeting older drivers.
Australian Olympic backstroker Iona Anderson is targeting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a successful return from a disc injury at the Japan Open. Read her recovery journey.
Canberra commuters face major disruptions as Commonwealth Avenue Bridge closes and Northbourne Avenue light rail works begin simultaneously. Plan your route and expect delays.
Leading Australian athletes are demanding a Royal Commission into the organisation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Bondi, citing major governance and safety concerns. Read the full story.
A young Townsville woman has been sentenced in court after pleading guilty to stealing over $12,000 from a man's bank account. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
Discover Glasgow's best bars and its urban whisky distillery as the city prepares to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. From historic pubs to riverfront tastings.
Perth is set for a blockbuster 2026 with a huge lineup of world-class entertainment, sport, and culture. From Lady Gaga to the Commonwealth Games, here's your guide to the year's must-see events.
New tender documents for Canberra's $138 million aquatic centre reveal no dive pool or boards, angering users who expected a like-for-like replacement. Key sports and community assets are now under threat.
New PayPal data shows Australian ticket buyers lose $432 per scam. With fake listings rising, experts warn against risky purchases on social media. Learn how to protect yourself.
A Canberra public servant sacked for making frequent, unsubstantiated complaints has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission found his behaviour was 'vexatious and malicious'.
A former award-winning Cairns builder has been spared jail after pleading guilty to 75 offences, including drug trafficking and fraud, following a meth addiction. Read the full court details.
A Far North Queensland horse trainer has been sentenced to prison for a blatant $96,000 tax fraud, which he blamed on a methamphetamine addiction. Read the full court details.
A Japanese company central to Australia's $10 billion Hunter-class frigate program is embroiled in a major fraud scandal. Get the full details on the investigation and its potential impact on the critical defence project.
Additional alleged victims have come forward against a Canberra tradie accused of fraud. The accused faces 26 charges and has been denied bail. Read the latest.
A 61-year-old Central Coast man has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding the Australian government through a scam involving visa applications and business grants. Read the full details of the case.
A former banker and mortgage broker has been charged as an alleged ringleader in a massive NSW fraud syndicate targeting car, home, and business loans. Police have restrained $92 million in assets. Read the full investigation details.
Australian Olympian Jemima Montag reflects on her Jewish wedding day, a beacon of hope hours before the devastating Bondi attack. Discover her story of resilience and tribute to her Holocaust-surviving grandmother.
Lynne Geoghegan has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for embezzling nearly $2.5 million from Shellharbour Roofing Services over nine years. Read the full court details.
South Australian athletics great and Olympian Kerry O'Brien has passed away. Remember his world record feats and legacy in sport. Read more.
Australian marathoner Jessica Stenson shattered the national record at the Valencia Marathon, clocking 2:21:25. The emotional Commonwealth champion beat the previous mark by nine seconds. Read her incredible story.
The ACT's $137.8m Commonwealth Park aquatic centre faces a critical design choice: allocate precious land and funds for car parking or prioritise community facilities and public transport access.
Elderly accountant Joseph Papalia sentenced to 11 years for a $9.6m Ponzi scheme that devastated his tight-knit Harvey community. Read the shocking details of the betrayal.