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.
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 United Arab Emirates has suspended a major scholarship program for its students at UK universities, citing concerns over Islamist extremism and campus safety. Read the full report on this significant diplomatic and educational shift.
Cairns community leaders argue for better alcohol education and support services instead of a public drunkenness crackdown. Learn why they say the current approach fails.
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.
Newcastle police issue a stark warning to parents after Christmas e-bike gifts. Officers fear children are one mistake from life-altering brain injuries. Learn the rules and risks.
Discover where Geelong's highest-achieving school leavers are heading to university in 2024 and the factors shaping their crucial decisions for future careers.
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.
The long-derelict Dimmeys Arcade in Townsville's CBD has been shrouded in scaffolding and mesh after council action over serious safety concerns. Read the full story.
A labour hire firm and a farm have been fined over a gruesome workplace incident where a woman lost several fingers in an unguarded onion grader. Read the court's findings.
Popular Port Stephens swimming spots will be off-limits to jet skis and power boats this holiday season in a safety trial. Find out where and when the bans apply.
Royal Life Saving Australia urges vigilance as nearly 20 drownings occurred last Christmas-New Year period. Experts warn of hidden dangers at rivers, lakes, and unpatrolled beaches.
Scotch College in Melbourne has banned e-bikes and e-scooters from its campus, citing serious safety concerns for students. The new policy takes immediate effect.
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.
Australian road safety experts are calling for new laws to keep children in the back seat until age 13. Learn about the evidence and the push for change.
The City of Perth rolls out extra patrols, CCTV and community events to ensure a safe and vibrant CBD this summer and school holidays. Read about the OneCity Together for Summer initiative.
Residents of an Adelaide street are fighting an average of 26 wrong-way drivers daily. Local Stephen Merrett is leading a petition for traffic cameras to stop the dangerous trend.
Investigators reveal two aircraft were visible to each other before a tragic collision near The Oaks that claimed three lives. Read the latest findings from the ATSB interim report.
Beau Bradford, 15, died after being struck by an object on a Surfers Paradise construction site. The tragedy has sparked calls for improved workplace safety.
Child safety experts reveal how online predators are targeting children during holidays. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your family this Christmas.
Heatley Secondary College students dazzled Townsville with their formal attire, showcasing confidence and style in a memorable community celebration.
WA Premier Roger Cook faces criticism over VacSwim program cuts as state records 27 drownings this season. Government maintains focus on school-based swimming lessons.
Five boys had a lucky escape after a jumping castle was lifted by strong winds in Sydney's southwest. Four were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
A Redfern e-bike fire becomes NSW's 100th lithium-ion battery blaze this year, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire authorities about the technology experts admit we don't fully understand.
A 15-year-old Beechworth Secondary College student suffered crushed hand and severed fingertips in workshop accident. WorkSafe charges Education Department with safety breaches.
UNSW researchers recommend trialling 30km/h zones in Canberra's high-pedestrian areas. Discover how lower speeds combined with education could transform road safety.
Parents at Neville Bonner Primary School express anxiety after student brings knife to school. Learn about the incident response and ongoing safety concerns.
ATSB concludes investigation into fatal Point Lonsdale helicopter crash, revealing mechanical failure as cause. Read the full safety report findings.
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.
A group of regular swimmers, including Gerringong Surf Club members, rescued a man from a dangerous rip at Werri Beach. The incident highlights growing water safety concerns.