A severe monsoon trough is drenching northern Queensland this Christmas, with intense rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding predicted. Stay informed and follow all emergency warnings.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council is urging residents to prepare for potential flooding ahead of the wet season. Learn the essential steps to safeguard your family and property now.
Newcastle Council urges state government to provide special disaster funding for 16 households displaced by the New Lambton landslip, facing financial ruin and trauma as insurance support runs out. Read the full story.
Explore how Australian urban planners are using flood-adaptive designs, green infrastructure, and micro-grids to create communities resilient to climate change and extreme weather events.
The Bureau of Meteorology will now charge local councils for crucial flood data, sparking concerns over community safety and council budgets. Read the full story.
South Australia becomes the sole state without government funding for its homelessness peak body, raising concerns about sector advocacy and support services during housing crisis.
Townsville's new mayor Troy Thompson demands Queensland government fully fund $50 million road upgrade for Kings Road. Local residents frustrated by delays.
Western Australia's landmark GST agreement faces review, potentially costing the state billions. Learn how this could impact Australia's wealthiest state and its economy.
After three decades of advocacy, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council secures $30 million for a long-awaited cyclone shelter, providing safety for 4,000 residents during extreme weather events.
ACT Health Minister criticises federal funding as 70 patients remain stranded in Canberra hospitals awaiting aged care placement. Health crisis deepens amid funding dispute.
Australia's premier science agency CSIRO is cutting 350 research positions despite chronic underfunding. Learn how this threatens innovation and why experts warn it's becoming a 'glorified consultancy'.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council secures $1.8 million insurance payout after 18-month battle over flood damage to critical infrastructure. Mayor Ramon Jayo announces victory for community.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO plans to cut 350 positions due to government funding shortfalls, sparking outrage from experts who warn it threatens the nation's research future.
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.
St John WA reveals ambulance service failures despite revenue growth. Funding disputes, mould infestations and measles outbreaks cripple response times across Western Australia.
CSIRO confirms up to 150 environmental scientists will lose jobs as agency shifts focus to revenue-generating sectors. Critics call decision 'deeply concerning' for Australia's climate future.
Katter's Australian Party Senator Dametto pledges collaboration with Townsville's new mayor, advocating for critical infrastructure projects and economic growth.
Australia's CSIRO cuts 350 positions amid funding decline, risking groundbreaking research like Wi-Fi. Experts warn this threatens our national innovation capacity and economic future.
The Albanese government announces $100M+ funding for CSIRO to address building repairs and equipment upgrades while the agency faces 350 job cuts. Read the full details.
Federal government pledges $15.4 billion for South Road upgrades and new Adelaide parklands. Historic investment to transform transport and green spaces.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese makes urgent calls to Adelaide police amid looming deadline for National Cabinet agreement on health funding. Key details revealed.
Up to 350 CSIRO research roles face cuts nationally, putting Newcastle's 150 energy research positions in limbo until early 2026. Learn how this impacts Australia's clean energy future.
Western Australian parents and students deliver emotional letters to state parliament protesting the education funding crisis. Read their powerful stories and demands for change.
State leaders demand transparency as PM Albanese conducts hospital funding negotiations behind closed doors. Emergency meeting called amid healthcare crisis concerns.
Queensland Treasury recommends Townsville Council abandon its company structure for North Rail Yards funding. Discover the implications for this $100 million project.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts and $280M maintenance backlog. CEO Doug Hilton explains the hard choices needed to secure Australia's scientific future.
CSIRO CEO Doug Hilton defends 350 research job cuts before Christmas, citing budget pressures and shifting science priorities. Learn how Australia's national science agency is restructuring.
Australia's aged care system undergoes major reforms from November 1. Learn about new user-pays costs, RAD changes, and financial planning strategies for families.
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
The Australian government commits $50 million to upgrade the dangerous Bruce Highway section at Veales Road, improving safety for thousands of daily commuters.