Final Senate Estimates 2025: Department Heads Grilled
Department heads face the final Senate estimates hearings of 2025, with scrutiny on email transfers and over 8000 unanswered questions on notice. Follow the live coverage.
Department heads face the final Senate estimates hearings of 2025, with scrutiny on email transfers and over 8000 unanswered questions on notice. Follow the live coverage.
West Australian authorities rejected 876 custom plate applications in 2024-25 for referencing drugs, weapons, and offensive content. Discover what didn't make it onto our roads.
NSW Education Department warns excessive coaching for selective schools entry tests can backfire, harming children's wellbeing and performance. Learn about balanced preparation approaches.
Western Australia's Department of Transport has knocked back over 400 personalised plate applications deemed offensive or inappropriate. Discover which requests didn't make the cut.
Perth's tick season is at its peak from September to April. Learn expert prevention tips, safe removal methods, and health risks for WA bushwalkers. Stay protected outdoors!
Australian healthcare workers join climate protests, citing fossil fuels as the century's greatest health threat. They demand government action to protect community wellbeing.
India's Ahmedabad wins the 2030 Commonwealth Games, securing the event's future. Australian officials criticise Victoria's costly withdrawal from hosting duties.
Treasury official Victoria Anderson returns to lead Agriculture Department after Adam Fennessy's terminated role. Appointment brings expertise in biosecurity and drought policy.
A new wellness centre has opened in Cairns to provide crucial mental health support for mothers facing perinatal challenges. Discover how this facility helps local families.
Cairns women gain improved access to breast cancer screening with new public service reducing wait times and private sector reliance. Early detection saves lives.
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge in Canberra will close northbound for up to one year from January 2026 for major upgrades. Plan your commute now.
New 2025 State of the Service report reveals Department of Home Affairs has highest bullying rates despite improvement. Discover which agencies are tackling workplace culture issues effectively.
South Australian researchers are taking action to investigate the human health impacts of harmful algal blooms, addressing sore throats and breathing issues.
A Torquay man is walking 60km through Victoria to honour his friend lost to suicide and raise mental health awareness. His powerful Movember campaign aims to save lives.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli demands transparency on health service amalgamation. Learn how this affects Cairns and regional healthcare delivery across the state.
Beloved Aussie actress Rebecca Gibney shares her private struggle with returning anxiety and panic attacks, urging others to seek help. Her powerful story highlights mental health resilience.
Alarming new data reveals Townsville parents are battling perinatal depression in silence. Learn the signs and where to find crucial support services in our community.
A mysterious loud bang in a Canberra government office ceiling forced staff relocations and sparked safety concerns. Internal emails reveal ongoing building issues at the Infrastructure department.
Four people are fighting for life after a devastating house fire in Lawnton, north of Brisbane. Emergency services responded to the blaze in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Groundbreaking report shows Australian children's wellbeing at critical juncture. Mental health concerns rise while education gaps persist. Urgent action needed.
Dr Haseeb Riaz and Gareth Shanthikumar win 2026 Young Australian of Year for WA after creating ManUp, reaching 22,000 boys with mental health support. Read their inspiring story.
Discover how Movember's life-saving work continues year-round across Australia, focusing on men's mental health and prostate cancer awareness beyond the annual campaign.
Maitland's Burt Kennedy continues his mental health advocacy, screening his documentary after his sister's suicide to raise funds for Black Dog Institute and inspire others to keep going.
Massive data loss hits WA schools as thousands of student records deleted without backup. Education Department under fire for catastrophic IT failure.
Geelong advocates are transforming men's mental health support through innovative programs and honest conversations. Discover how local initiatives are saving lives.
Hunter New England Health requires financial bailouts as Grattan Institute reveals hospitals are 'held back by bogus budgets'. Discover the systemic funding issues affecting patient care.
From country school to leading Indigenous health data reform, Edwin Dyson's story showcases the transformative power of community support in education and career success.
St John WA reveals ambulance service failures despite revenue growth. Funding disputes, mould infestations and measles outbreaks cripple response times across Western Australia.
Royal Perth Hospital's major redevelopment faces significant delays, with only 60 new emergency bays set to open in 2028. Learn about the impact on WA healthcare.
Professor Pat Dudgeon, Australia's first Aboriginal psychologist, receives the 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize for her lifelong dedication to Indigenous mental health. Discover her journey and impact.