Magistrate slams 'just a piece of paper' ADVO view
A Wollongong magistrate has issued a forceful warning, declaring he is 'sick and tired' of domestic violence orders being disregarded. Read the full court details and the consequences.
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First childcare centre closed in safety crackdown, 37 families impacted
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.
Widow Demands Answers Over Dementia Patient's Hospital Death
A Townsville widow is fighting for answers after her husband, a dementia patient, died following an incident with another patient in a North Queensland hospital ward. Read the full investigation.
Doctors Face Legal Action for Withholding Medical Care
A landmark legal case in Australia sees doctors accused of withholding care. Explore the ethical and legal implications for patient rights and medical practice.
Patients stuck in $1000-a-day beds due to housing crisis
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.
Bowel test result delay leads to late cancer diagnosis
A Hunter woman received a positive bowel screening result five months late, leading to a stage two cancer diagnosis. Experts clarify GP responsibility for follow-up.
Intruder breaches Kensington Palace security twice
A man twice gained unauthorised access to Kensington Palace grounds before Christmas, raising major security concerns for the royal family. Read the full details.
Townsville woman guilty of illegal greyhound euthanasia
Rhonda Essery of Townsville has been found guilty of illegally killing two greyhounds. The court case highlights serious animal welfare breaches. Read the full story and outcome.
Escaped Cairns forensic patient faces court over assault
A man who escaped from a Cairns forensic facility has faced court, charged with assaulting family members while on the run. Read the latest on this disturbing case.
Cairns manhunt: One caught, dangerous patient still at large
Police in Cairns have arrested one man and continue a major search for a 'very dangerous' patient who escaped a mental health facility. Full details on the ongoing operation.
Man charged over Perth Airport tarmac breach
A 25-year-old man will face court after allegedly forcing his way onto the Perth Airport tarmac. Read the full details on the security breach.
Patawalonga Gates Left Open, Risking Dolphin Habitat
A critical 17-metre floodgate on Adelaide's Patawalonga River was left open for days, endangering a vital dolphin nursery. Authorities are investigating the serious breach.
Major police manhunt after patient escapes Cairns Hospital
A major police operation is underway in Cairns after a dangerous patient scaled the hospital walls and escaped. Authorities warn the public not to approach the two men involved.
High-risk DV offender fined for accidental zone breach
Kevin Steele, a high-risk domestic violence offender, was fined $1000 after claiming he accidentally entered a prohibited area in Waikiki. Magistrate Leanne Atkins called it a difficult sentencing exercise.
AI Toys in Australian Homes: A Privacy Risk?
Experts warn that popular AI-powered educational toys could be recording your family's private conversations. Learn how to protect your household's privacy from these smart devices.
Security Failures Exposed After Bondi Junction Tragedy
A critical security failure at Westfield Bondi Junction is under scrutiny. As the community mourns, demands grow for accountability to ensure such a blunder is never repeated. Read the full investigation.
Sleep Scientist Given More Jail for Patient Footage, Stalking
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital scientist Stuart James King receives additional four-month sentence for stalking and indecent acts. Read the shocking details of his crimes.
NRL bans four agents, fines Storm and Roosters
The NRL has suspended four high-profile player agents and fined Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters over integrity breaches. Key stars face manager changes for 2026.
WA miner fined $2.2m for unlawful operations
Gold Valley Group and owner Yuzheng Xie hit with massive fines for mining without authority. The case follows a worker's death at their Wiluna West site. Read the full details.
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.
Townsville man seeks bail on serious charges
Peter Joseph Simonsen applies for bail in Townsville Magistrates Court facing child exploitation material and breach of privacy charges. Read the latest on the case.
WA Dental Clinics Operate Without Sedation Licences
Exclusive: Scores of WA dentists perform complex surgeries under deep sedation in unlicensed clinics, sparking a government safety review. Discover the risks and the push for new regulations.
Hospital sleep scientist jailed for patient video access
A Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital sleep scientist has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for accessing intimate footage of female patients. Judge condemns hospital's filming practices. Read the full story.
Ex-student charged with fresh cyber-attacks while on bail
A former Western Sydney University student, Birdie Kingston, faces new charges for alleged cyber-attacks while on bail. Police claim she sent fraudulent emails and possessed a modified phone. Read the full story.
2.1M Australians to quit social media over age verification
A new Australian study reveals millions plan to leave social media rather than verify their age ahead of a major digital policy shift. Discover the impact on Gen Z, business, and privacy.
Seniors bombarded by calls after aged care data leak
Unscrupulous providers scraped private data from the My Aged Care website, leading to a barrage of sales calls targeting vulnerable older Australians. Learn how to protect yourself.
My Aged Care data leak sparks sales call barrage
Elderly Australians are being bombarded with aggressive sales calls after unscrupulous aged care providers scraped their private data from a government website. Learn how to protect yourself.
Major shift in Australian healthcare expectations for 2025
A new report reveals Australians now prioritise digital access and convenience in healthcare. Discover the key trends reshaping service delivery across the nation.
Patient Sues Ramsay Health Over Spinal Surgery Claims
A Queensland woman is suing Ramsay Health Care, alleging they covered up botched spinal surgeries. Learn about the legal battle and patient safety concerns.
Parliament Security Failure: Contractor Had No Clearance
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
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