Two Darwin tourists had a shocking start to their Sunday when a sinkhole opened up and swallowed their rental car in Adelaide. Forced to take an Uber to the airport, they share their dramatic story.
Australian grandparents provide over $63 billion in unpaid childcare annually, a vital economic contribution that remains unrecognised. Discover why experts call for formal recognition.
A Western Sydney childcare centre has been forcibly closed after ignoring safety warnings for over a decade. Authorities found 41 breaches, leaving dozens of families scrambling for new care. Read the full investigation.
A western Sydney childcare centre with a 12-year history of safety failures has been permanently closed by regulators. Discover the details of the crackdown.
A major childcare subsidy change guarantees eligible Australian families three days of subsidised care per week, removing activity tests. Find out if you qualify.
From Monday, all Australian families can access at least three days of subsidised childcare weekly, a major reform set to benefit 100,000 families and help parents return to work.
Victoria's Homicide Squad has concluded its investigation into the mysterious death of a Norlane man, handing the case back to local Geelong detectives. The probe continues.
A saltwater crocodile was spotted at Darwin's popular Crocodile Creek swimming hole while children were present. Authorities urge extreme caution. Read the full safety alert.
A new $12.4 million childcare centre is set to replace several homes in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. The 124-place facility promises to ease local childcare shortages. Read more about the development plans.
A man's body was seen floating in Darwin Harbour near the Larrakeyah Naval Base. Police and rescue teams are searching. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
ACT Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Lowanna Street, Braddon apartment overnight. A 37-year-old woman is assisting with inquiries.
SA Police Commissioner apologises to the family of Bonita Herewane for failures in the 2009 death investigation. Read the full statement and the family's response.
A damning review finds Queensland's lack of a reportable conduct scheme allowed a paedophile childcare worker to abuse 65 kids over two decades. Read the shocking details.
Plans for a new 79-place Montessori childcare centre on church land in Lake Heights have been submitted to Wollongong City Council. The development includes a shared underground car park and church upgrades. Read the full details.
A woman has been found dead at a home in Montagu Bay, Hobart. A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
Peter Scammell has been charged with murder five years after the death of his partner, nurse Katrina Hawker. A coronial inquest found her overdose death 'suspicious'. Read the chilling details.
A proposed 94-place childcare centre in Fairy Meadow requires a rule variation as it's within 500m of three service stations. The DA outlines plans for two-storey use and traffic management. Read the full details.
A man has died in custody at Acacia Prison in Western Australia. Authorities are investigating the circumstances. Read the latest on this developing story.
Early childhood educators across Australia celebrate second pay rise with up to $200 weekly increase. Learn how this historic wage boost impacts the childcare sector.
Ljubica Brkic, 84, appears in Geelong Court charged with dangerous driving causing death of 12-year-old Caleb Wesley. Case continues as community mourns.
CQUniversity's Jodie Duignan-George appointed as inaugural Vice-President of Charles Darwin University's new London campus, marking significant Australian education expansion in the UK.
Nominations are now open to find Geelong's top kindergarten or childcare teacher for 2025. Discover the inspiring educators and cast your vote to recognise their incredible work.
A tree lopper has died after falling approximately 8 metres from a tree at Clifton Beach. Emergency services responded but were unable to save the man. Read the full details.
The death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner on a Carnival cruise ship has been officially declared a homicide by mechanical asphyxiation. Her 16-year-old step-brother is a suspect as the FBI investigation continues.
An 84-year-old woman will face Geelong Magistrates' Court over a collision that claimed the life of six-year-old Rohan. The tragic incident has left the local community in mourning.
A 17-year-old boy has died after an alleged stabbing behind Ironbark Ridge Public School in Rouse Hill. Police are investigating. Download the 7NEWS app for updates.
Tragedy strikes as firefighter Peter Curtis dies battling a bushfire in South Australia's Pinkawillinie Conservation Park. Know the latest fire danger ratings.
An experienced educator reveals how unrealistic childcare ratios and profit motives are pushing the sector to breaking point, compromising child safety and development.
Tropical Cyclone Fina batters Darwin with destructive winds and heavy rain, causing a hospital roof collapse and widespread damage. Stay informed on the clean-up efforts.