WA Bulk Billing Rates Lag Behind Rest of Australia
Western Australia faces a bulk billing crisis with the lowest rates nationally. Discover why out-of-pocket GP costs are rising and what it means for patients.
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Life jacket saves rock fisherman in dramatic Kiama rescue
A rock fisherman's life jacket kept him afloat in heavy seas off Kiama, highlighting its critical importance. Surf lifesavers also responded to multiple after-hours rescues on Illawarra beaches over a scorching weekend.
Water polo community's Bondi tribute for injured officer
Sydney's water polo community held a moving swim-out at Bondi Beach to honour Constable Scott Dyson, critically wounded in the December terror attack. His parents share his remarkable progress. Read the full story.
Robert Irwin's $3M I'm A Celeb Payday Revealed
Robert Irwin is set to earn a rumoured $3 million hosting I'm A Celebrity, with US networks circling. The wildlife star's value soared after his Dancing With The Stars win.
Review Warns WA Energy Dept Could Threaten Coal Exit
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.
$100M Low-Interest Loans for WA Aged Care Beds
The WA Government unveils a $100 million low-interest loan scheme to help aged care providers build new beds and upgrade facilities. Learn how this initiative tackles the critical shortage.
Italian choir brings joy to elderly migrants with dementia
An ECU research choir uses Italian songs to reconnect elderly migrants with dementia to their homeland, improving wellbeing and sparking cherished memories. Discover the power of music.
Illawarra Schools Out-of-Area Enrolment Guide 2026
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.
Canberra school turns away 53 students under new caps
Melrose High School rejected dozens of out-of-area applications despite capacity, as ACT introduces enrolment caps to balance student numbers across government schools. Read the full story.
Newcastle Cricket: Lions Win, Batsman Stranded on 99
Merewether Lions secured first-innings points in Newcastle District Cricket, while Daniel Chillingworth endured agony with 99 not out. Full round-up of Saturday's action.
At-risk children brace for bleak start to 2026 in NSW care
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.
Cook: No Change to Perth Shopping Hours This Term
WA Premier Roger Cook confirms no changes to Perth's restrictive retail trading hours during this government term, citing a focus on other priorities. Read the full story.
Women reject 'dignified silence' for agency and truth
From Jules Neale to workplace pay, women are rejecting the old rule of silent dignity. Explore the cultural shift towards agency and why silence has an uneven cost. Read the full analysis.
Cam Green's Boxing Day Run-Out Adds Ashes Pressure
Australian all-rounder Cam Green's disastrous run-out of teammate Marnus Labuschagne on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test heaps pressure on his own position. Can he redeem himself?
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours for Key Services
Plan your festive season with our complete guide to opening hours for Services Australia, Australia Post, and major banks. Avoid the hassle and know when services are closed.
Aged Care Worker Unfit for Murder Trial, Court Hears
Suzanne Lupica, charged with murdering a Port Kennedy aged care resident, has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. The WA Supreme Court heard chilling details of the alleged attack. Read the full story.
35,000 Christmas gifts delivered to WA children in care
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.
Two Geelong school principals retire after decades of service
Barwon Valley School's John Munro and Oberon High's Tim McMahon retire, leaving a lasting legacy in Geelong education. Read about their careers and the search for successors.
Aussie Bottle Shop Holiday Trading Hours Revealed
Plan your festive drinks run. Full state-by-state trading hours for Dan Murphy's, BWS, Liquorland, and Vintage Cellars over Christmas and New Year's. Check your local store now.
Christmas 2025 Supermarket Trading Hours Guide
Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide details the Christmas and New Year trading hours for Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, and IGA across Australia. Plan your shop now!
Geelong Christmas 2023: What's Open and Closed
Your essential guide to Geelong's Christmas and New Year trading hours for 2023. Find out when supermarkets, shops, and services are open over the festive season.
Free urgent care clinic opens near Canberra Hospital
A new bulk-billing Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has opened in Phillip, just 2km from Canberra Hospital, aiming to reduce non-urgent ED presentations and provide free, accessible care seven days a week.
Medowie Primary School Construction Ramps Up for 2027
Construction accelerates on Medowie's new Catherine McAuley Primary School, with a foundation principal appointed and enrolments opening soon for a Term 1, 2027 start.
Bondi Beach paddle-out tribute for terror attack victims
More than 1000 people joined a moving paddle-out tribute at Bondi Beach to remember the 15 lives lost in Sunday's terror attack. The community formed a circle of solidarity in the water for a minute's silence.
Queensland mother faces trial over son's pool death
A Queensland mother will stand trial accused of staging her four-year-old son's drowning death in a backyard pool. Meanwhile, Bondi mourners held a paddle-out tribute for massacre victims.
Rocky Ridge's 'I'm Out' Fruit Sour Review
Rocky Ridge Brewing farewells 2025 with a bonkers apricot, vanilla, cinnamon & maple ice cream sour. Our review of this limited-edition craft beer from Busselton.
Perth Service Delivers Sold-Out Global Fashion Finds
Perth's Style Sourceress helps local fashionistas secure impossible-to-find luxury items from Chanel bags to Miu Miu loafers with a unique fixed-fee global hunt. Discover the service bridging WA's fashion gap.
SA lung transplant centre hits 300-patient milestone
A South Australian lung transplant centre celebrates saving 300 lives. Its founder shares in patient joys, from weddings to births, marking profound community impact.
New $165m Vertical Primary School Design Revealed for Perth
New images reveal WA's first vertical public primary school in East Perth, a $165m project for 600+ students. Public comment is open until December 23.
St Andrew's Grammar opens $9m STEM centre
St Andrew's Grammar School in Dianella unveils its $9 million Bianca Afkos Science and Technology Centre, featuring robotics labs and performance spaces. Opens Term 1, 2026.
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