Victorian Schools Targeted in Major Cyber Attack
A significant cyber attack has breached Victorian government schools, exposing personal details of thousands of students. Authorities are investigating and implementing safeguards.
A significant cyber attack has breached Victorian government schools, exposing personal details of thousands of students. Authorities are investigating and implementing safeguards.
A wave of federal department office relocations is planned for Canberra from 2026, involving Infrastructure, Tax, Defence and more. Discover the timelines and costs.
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.
WA's fire chief Darren Klemm reveals alarming arson rates, with crews battling nearly six suspicious blazes daily in December. Authorities urge public vigilance.
An independent review warns the WA department created to manage the energy transition could actually slow the move from coal. Read the critical findings and government response.
NSW Department of Education to publish public school capacity for non-local students from 2026. Find out which Illawarra schools have space and the new transparent enrolment system.
Annual reports show two Illawarra council CEOs received higher pay packets than Premier Chris Minns. Explore the figures and the reasons behind the salaries.
More than 600 school cleaners in the Hunter and Central Coast begin 2026 as permanent NSW public sector employees, marking the first shift to public hands in 30 years.
NSW Police release image of a man wanted for questioning over an alleged lewd act on a bus travelling from Westmead to Rouse Hill. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
A man and woman have died following a devastating house fire in Herne Hill, Geelong. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Sunday morning.
Exclusive: Hundreds of vulnerable children in NSW out-of-home care face an unstable new year as systemic failures, high-risk placements and a lack of caseworker contact are revealed. Read the full investigation.
Civilian staff at the Department of Defence have lodged a record number of workers' compensation claims, with over half linked to psychological stress. Read the full analysis of the APS mental health crisis.
A woman is dead and a man fights for life after a stabbing in Sydney's Quakers Hill. A 47-year-old man is in custody as police investigate the domestic disturbance.
Bethany and Cameron Kelly celebrated their picturesque summer wedding at Aintree Cottage in Herne Hill. Discover the unique personal touches that made their day special.
The Bruce Highway south of Cairns has fully reopened after an $80 million repair project to fix extensive cyclone damage. The vital transport link is now safer and more resilient for Far North Queensland.
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 Christmas morning fire at a Hamilton Hill retirement village gutted one home and damaged two others. Two residents hospitalised for smoke inhalation. Police seek information, offering rewards up to $25,000.
Townsville City Council accelerates construction of new public toilets at Pallarenda and Rowes Bay parks after securing additional funding. Read about the local upgrade.
Western Australia's annual gift drive hits a major milestone, delivering festive cheer and 500 Scitech passes to children and young people in out-of-home care. Discover how the community rallied.
Georgia Devlin, mother of AFL star Bobby Hill's two children, reveals she's expecting a new baby. The news comes months after the couple's reported split. Read the full story.
Hundreds gathered at Parliament House for a candlelight memorial honouring the 15 victims of the Bondi mass shooting. The community united in grief and a message of hope during Hanukkah.
A bushfire emergency is unfolding in Perth's hills, threatening lives and homes. Residents in Jane Brook, Red Hill, and Swan View are urged to prepare to leave immediately as conditions worsen.
The Department of Defence has been convicted and fined $188,000 for failing to manage psychosocial risks, leading to a worker's death at RAAF Base Williamtown. Read the full details.
ECU's Braden Hill reassures Year 12 students that a low ATAR is not a dead end. Discover the multiple alternative pathways into university and future success.
Explore the best walking trails and hidden gem hikes around Townsville. From coastal paths to mountain climbs, discover your next outdoor adventure in North Queensland.
Ashley Charles Batson, a UK national, has appeared in court via video link from prison, charged over an alleged violent incident at Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre. Read the latest on this serious case.
Die-hard Swifties get an early Christmas gift as Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show, a 3.5-hour concert film featuring 'The Tortured Poets Department', streams on Disney+ in Australia.
An immigration guard at Yongah Hill Detention Centre required surgery after a brutal assault by a detainee. The shocking incident raises serious safety concerns.
Twelve people evacuated after a fierce fire tore through a Cooks Hill unit block. Four residents jumped from windows to escape, with five taken to hospital. Read the latest from the scene.
An elderly man and a younger woman suffered life-threatening burns in a fierce apartment fire on Water St, Spring Hill. Fire crews made a daring rescue. Read the latest on the investigation.