Thousands of documents expose a pattern of abuse, negligence and safety failures in ACT childcare centres. Education Minister Yvette Berry promises legislative reform, including changes to staff-to-child ratios.
A new two-storey childcare centre is planned for Merriwa, WA, to address the critical shortage of early learning places. The proposal includes 11 rooms for 189 children. Read about the development plans and community impact.
Major travel disruption at Sydney Airport as air traffic control staff shortage forces dozens of flight cancellations. Passengers stranded, airlines scramble. Check your flight status now.
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.
New data reveals a split in Australian opinion on paying grandparents for childcare. We explore the arguments and hear from a deputy mayor who babysits weekly. What's right for your family?
More than 2000 documents detailing incidents in Canberra childcare centres, from complaints to serious misconduct, have been released. See the findings.
Labor MP Michael Healy launches blistering attack on LNP's record on Cairns social housing, revealing a dire shortage and stalled projects. Read the full investigation.
A fourth childcare centre proposal in under a year signals a boom for families in Lake Macquarie's north-west. The latest DA for Teralba could add 104 new places. Read the full story.
WA industry groups sound alarm over skills shortages jeopardising AUKUS and energy projects, as a retired UK Admiral predicts program failure. Can the state deliver?
Health authorities warn of a brutal flu season as the fast-spreading 'Super K' strain infects thousands. Get the latest advice on symptoms, testing, and vaccine availability.
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.
Canberra clinics report being overwhelmed with new patients since federal bulk-billing incentives began. Discover the surge in demand and the challenges of recruiting doctors.
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.
Perth's property market faces a severe shortage with listings at a record low, triggering fierce competition among buyers. Discover the data and expert insights driving the summer scramble.
A national car club abandons plans for a 200-person meeting in Wollongong due to a critical shortage of affordable hotel rooms, highlighting a major hurdle for the city's visitor economy.
A landmark affordable housing project on Newcastle's last undeveloped rail corridor faces fierce opposition from locals demanding green space. The clash highlights the city's growing pains.
A critical shortage of veterinary services is leaving hundreds of thousands of Australians and their pets in the lurch. Discover the regions most affected and what's being done.
A major childcare subsidy change guarantees eligible Australian families three days of subsidised care per week, removing activity tests. Find out if you qualify.
Townsville's economic boom is threatened by a critical shortage of short-stay housing for workers. Industry leaders warn of project delays and a massive worker shortage unless immediate action is taken.
The Illawarra-Shoalhaven region's 2025 progress, led by Port Kembla's major rezoning, unlocks thousands of jobs in clean energy and manufacturing. Industry leaders warn the region must act now or risk losing its strongest position in a generation.
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.
Canberra's housing shortage is forcing patients to languish in expensive hospital beds or be discharged into motels, straining the health system and leaving vulnerable people without support. Read the full investigation.
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.
Kiama Council greenlights 23 new rooms for Mercure Gerringong, tackling the Illawarra's critical tourist accommodation shortage. Plans include a rebrand and new facilities.
Fremantle's beloved Harbour Theatre, a community staple since 1963, is considering winding up due to venue instability and a critical volunteer shortage. A final decision is expected early next year.
Wanniassa Family Practice closed permanently with a text, leaving patients without care and sparking concerns over medical records. The move worsens Canberra's GP shortage crisis.
Western Australia's forecast gas shortage is now less severe and later than expected, but deficits loom in the 2030s. Demand is projected to peak in 2030. Read the latest AEMO analysis.
A critical shortage of 18,000 skilled construction workers annually could delay and inflate costs for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic infrastructure. Will Queensland find the workforce?
Port Stephens oyster growers face a depleted Christmas harvest after battling QX disease, floods, and pollution. Industry value has plummeted, but reef restoration offers hope.