Lancelin tour bus fire: All passengers evacuated safely
A popular 4WD tour bus was destroyed by fire in Lancelin, but all passengers were safely evacuated. The cause of the blaze remains unknown. Read the full story.
A popular 4WD tour bus was destroyed by fire in Lancelin, but all passengers were safely evacuated. The cause of the blaze remains unknown. Read the full story.
Pet Insurance Australia warns of summer vet emergencies. Learn key tips to protect your dog from dehydration, sand impaction, and hot sand at Australian beaches.
New data reveals a stark trend in the Hunter: dog registrations are exploding while birth rates fall. Meet locals choosing 'fur babies' and explore the numbers behind this societal shift.
An Australian vet reveals how fireworks, parties & post-COVID separation anxiety are harming pets' mental health this festive season. Learn the signs and how to protect them.
Vision Australia calls for Perth volunteers to provide short-term homes for working Seeing Eye Dogs. All expenses covered. Apply now to support the blind community.
Ora Banda Mining strikes thick, high-grade gold extensions at its Sand King underground operation in WA, paving the way for major resource upgrades and extended production. Read the full story.
Port Stephens Council's decision to keep 105 car spaces closed at Birubi Point this summer has locals fearing for swimmer safety and predicting traffic gridlock. Read the full story.
A unique literacy program using therapy dogs is helping children in Townsville overcome reading anxiety and build confidence. See how these furry tutors make a difference.
A decade-long strategy for maintaining Swansea Channel through dredging is now open for public consultation. Locals are urged to provide feedback to shape the future of this vital waterway.
Detailed testing has confirmed asbestos contamination in five colours of Kadink decorative sand, prompting school closures and a new ministerial declaration for safe removal. Learn the latest.
Wanneroo Council has passed new rules requiring dogs to be on-lead in 18 nature reserves from March. Find out which parks are affected and the $200 fines for non-compliance.
Explore Australia's breathtaking black sand beaches that rival international destinations. From Honeysuckle Beach's wild beauty to geological wonders, discover coastal gems beyond the usual white sands.
Three American bulldogs granted permission to remain at Cockburn property after council appeal. Owners faced objections over irresponsible behavior including throwing poo bags.
Nathan Doyle's progressive gelding Just Response is poised for another victory at Hawkesbury. Get the latest form, expert analysis, and all the racing details here.
MIKI Sand Art Sets recalled nationally after asbestos found. The ACCC warns consumers to stop use immediately and dispose of the product safely. Learn more.
Emergency services have resumed the search for an 18-year-old man swept out to sea after a sand bar collapsed at Soldiers Beach, Norah Head. Two others were rescued.
Geelong families confront $500+ cleanup costs after toxic kinetic sand discovery. Learn about the contamination risks and consumer rights in this ongoing product safety crisis.
A competitor has died following a crash at the Goldfields Sand Drags event near Kalgoorlie-Boulder. WA Police are preparing a report for the Coroner. Read the latest updates.
Most ACT schools will operate fully on Monday after an asbestos sand clean-up, with only two schools remaining closed. Get the latest updates and full school list.
Parents at Canberra's Malkara School express frustration over poor communication as coloured sand potentialy contaminated with asbestos forces another closure. Get the latest updates.
ACT Education Minister announces additional Canberra schools reopening Thursday after asbestos-contaminated sand removal. Get the latest updates and full school status list.
Asbestos contamination in coloured sand keeps 11 ACT public schools closed. Licensed removalists work around the clock as reopening timeline remains uncertain. Full details.
Education Minister Yvette Berry updates Canberra school closures as asbestos removal continues. Get the latest list of open and closed schools for Wednesday, November 19.
Asbestos-contaminated sand forces ACT school closures for a third day. 25 schools fully closed, 16 partially. Get the full list of impacted schools and updates.
An Adelaide mother reveals her children played with lead-contaminated sand at a local playground. Learn about the health risks and what authorities must do now.
A cancer specialist reassures parents about the asbestos risk in recalled coloured sand. Learn the facts about exposure and safe disposal steps to protect your family.
Mass ACT school closures over asbestos-tainted sand create parent chaos. Why did Canberra act alone when other states kept schools open? Full analysis inside.
Canberra parents check which schools are open Tuesday after asbestos found in decorative sand. Full list of closures and partial openings revealed.
Canberra parents face school closures as asbestos concerns spread through magic sand products. ACT government response leaves families scrambling for last-minute arrangements.
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.