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 27-year-old man has died after becoming unresponsive during a police arrest in Melbourne's north. Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the incident.
Australian food regulators urge manufacturers to stop using nitrites and nitrates unnecessarily due to a possible cancer link. Learn which foods are affected and how to reduce your risk.
A new report reveals millions of Australian homes are at risk of devastating urban bushfires. Experts call for urgent action to retrofit properties and improve community resilience.
Shocking discovery of frogs with severe tumours in Cairns' CBD wetlands prompts a major environmental investigation. Experts fear a localised pollution event. Read the full report.
A massive illegal tyre dump discovered near Townsville is an environmental time bomb. A standoff over who pays the $100,000 clean-up bill leaves the hazard untouched. Full story.
A massive illegal rubbish dump on a quiet Geelong road has sparked community fury. The City of Greater Geelong is investigating and vows to clean up the environmental eyesore.
Once a festive favourite, Tasmanian farmed salmon faces a consumer boycott as evidence mounts of environmental damage, wildlife deaths, and antibiotic pollution. Discover the sustainable alternatives.
WA's environmental regulator says dust from the Greenbushes lithium mine still poses a high risk. New suppression measures ordered as community pressure mounts.
Viridis Mining and Minerals shares surged 39% after securing a crucial environmental licence for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, a major de-risking milestone. Discover the project's strategic advantages and global implications.
Australia's corporate regulator sues BDO WA and a lead partner over alleged audit failures concerning $30m in missing funds at Dubber Corporation. Read the full details.
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority has named Western Australia's top-performing Year 12 students for 2025 across every subject. Discover the academic champions and their schools.
The Trump administration is firing over 1,100 scientists and dismantling a premier climate research institute, removing references to human-caused climate change from official websites. This analysis explores the political motives behind the attack on sci
Former Town of Cambridge mayor Keri Shannon has been ordered to issue a public apology and pay costs but avoids formal censure by the State Administrative Tribunal. Get the full details.
A Wollongong skip bin driver caught on film in a known dumping hotspot claims he was having sex with his wife. The EPA is investigating the incident after building waste was found.
Norfolk Metals is progressing environmental permitting for its Carmen copper project in Chile, paving the way for a major 2026 drilling campaign. Key studies and infrastructure are nearing completion.
New Liberal leader faces immediate test over MP's controversial Ashes trip. Analysis of his first week and the political fallout from the 'free passage' scandal.
A new survey reveals a deepening cost of living crisis in Australia, with only 10% satisfied. Experts warn 2026 could be even tougher. Read the full analysis.
Police have launched a critical incident investigation after a woman's body was discovered in a car outside Lake Illawarra police station. The death is under independent review.
Peabody claims it cannot reduce its Helensburgh mine plans further without making the project uneconomic, despite warnings of 'serious and irreversible' damage to Sydney's drinking water catchment. Read the full standoff.
Phoslock Environmental rockets 467% on China revival. Black Horse IPO shines, DGR & African Gold surge on major deals. We analyse the week's top ASX movers amid a mixed market.
Queensland's Premier and Resources Minister warn new federal environmental laws will sacrifice the state's crucial gas projects and cost thousands of jobs. Read the full story.
The ACT Ombudsman opens a separate inquiry into police practices after an Aboriginal teen was arrested at gunpoint in a case of mistaken identity. Read the latest on the dual investigations.
Mass climate protest in Newcastle Harbour leads to 141 arrests as Rising Tide activists blockade coal shipments. Police condemn 'dangerous' actions disrupting port operations.
Climate activists from Rising Tide paddle into Newcastle's shipping exclusion zone during protestival. Live updates from the environmental demonstration.
Rising Tide protesters entered Newcastle waters but couldn't prevent coal shipment. Live updates from the climate action protestival in Australia's largest coal port.
The Rising Tide 'protestival' in Newcastle is set to escalate its harbour blockade this Sunday. Get the latest live updates on the climate action.
After years of delays, Australia's environmental laws have been reformed through a Labor-Greens compromise deal. Will these changes actually protect nature?
Australian cruise company Aurora Expeditions reveals major environmental achievements including ocean regeneration, 90% emission reduction with biofuel, and microplastic filtration technology.
Rising Tide climate activists have entered Newcastle's shipping channel, disrupting port operations in a Black Friday protest. Live updates from the protestival.