As the 2026 school year begins, Canberra parents face rising costs. The Smith Family charity highlights digital access as crucial for student participation, with many struggling to afford devices and internet.
The Palaszczuk government cannot say when vital repairs to flood-damaged Mount Spec Road will be finished, leaving Paluma residents and businesses in limbo. Read the latest.
Parking fee revenue at Wollongong Hospital skyrocketed by 80% last financial year, reaching $3.48 million. Discover the reasons behind the surge and what it means for patients, visitors, and staff.
Adelaide University officially launches today after a $450 million merger between two institutions. Staff are back on campus, with the first full student cohort arriving next week.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's New Year's Eve address honours Bondi attack victims, praises Australian spirit, and calls for unity to write 2026's next chapter. Read his full message.
WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby greenlights a 12-unit development in Gnarabup, rejecting nearly all appeal claims. The decision highlights tensions between tourism growth and coastal protection in the Margaret River region.
Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie faces a critical career decision. Should he stay in the portfolio or move on? Explore the political stakes and his future.
Discover where Geelong's highest-achieving school leavers are heading to university in 2024 and the factors shaping their crucial decisions for future careers.
The professional driver for NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has pleaded guilty after recording a blood alcohol reading more than three times the legal limit on the Far South Coast. Read the full details.
An independent review reveals a 'perfect storm' of errors led to 140 students across nine Queensland schools studying Augustus instead of Julius Caesar for their major exam. Discover the findings and new safeguards.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces growing political isolation for rejecting a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction attacks. Critics argue his stance is untenable. Read the full analysis.
The WA government is drafting new building contract laws to protect consumers and reform the troubled construction industry. Learn about the key changes and what they mean for you.
Median ATAR scores for Canberra's 2025 Year 12 cohort will remain hidden, continuing a trend of limited transparency. A delayed advisory committee review means data won't be public until at least 2026.
Former PM John Howard condemns the current government's handling of gun law debates and its failure to tackle rising anti-semitism. Read his full critique.
Revealing the ACT government's $70 million education budget blowout and systemic mismanagement leading to overcrowded classrooms of up to 40 students. Read the full investigation.
The Cook Government unveils a $349 million funding package to enhance rapid responses to family and domestic violence incidents across Western Australia.
WA Health Minister confirms no interim targets for GP clinics joining Labor's bulk billing incentive. The $3.5bn tripling aims to lift rates, but sign-up numbers remain unclear. Read the latest.
A Canberra florist was stunned to learn she created the flowers for PM Anthony Albanese's secret wedding. Discover the story behind the mysterious order.
A Canberra florist discovered she created the Prime Minister's wedding bouquet after seeing photos online. Loulou Moxom shares her incredible story of the secret backyard wedding order.
Heatley Secondary College students dazzled Townsville with their formal attire, showcasing confidence and style in a memorable community celebration.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married partner Jodie Haydon in a private Sydney ceremony. Read about their special day and wedding details.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon have married in a private ceremony at The Lodge in Canberra. Read about their love story and the PM's touching tribute.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marries Jodie Haydon in a historic Canberra ceremony. Discover their love story and the details of the first PM wedding in office.
Upper Hunter MP demands NSW Health Minister investigate deadly mould in Calvary Mater Hospital's cancer wards. Class action underway as safety concerns mount.
Environment Minister announces River Murray water buybacks as climate conference fails. SA Conservation Council warns basin continues to decline. Read the full story.
The University of Newcastle has completed its $67.3 million Gosford Central building, expanding higher education access on the Central Coast. Tour the new facility on December 1.
South Australia's government reveals a massive $2.3 billion education overhaul focusing on school infrastructure and teacher training. Learn how this investment will transform classrooms.
Education Minister Blair Boyer convenes expert roundtable after 600+ physical assaults on SA teachers in 2024. Urgent action needed to protect educators.
Ashes great Alec Stewart supports England's controversial decision to rest Test stars for the PM's XI match in Canberra. Get the full story on the team's strategy.
England's last-minute withdrawal from the Prime Minister's XI match leaves Canberra cricket fans disappointed and questions the future of this historic fixture. Could an All Star revival save it?