Australia's Urbanisation Hits 86%, Stats Guy Reports
New data shows 86% of Australians live in major cities, reshaping housing and infrastructure. Explore the trends driving this urban concentration and its national impact.
New data shows 86% of Australians live in major cities, reshaping housing and infrastructure. Explore the trends driving this urban concentration and its national impact.
A man faces court after an alleged attempt to steal a commercial prawn trawler from Port Douglas. Police responded swiftly to the incident at the marina. Read the full story.
Queensland police have raided and shut down multiple illicit tobacco shops in Cairns using tough new state laws. Discover the impact on organised crime.
Western Australia faces a domestic violence epidemic with 12,000 incidents reported yearly. Learn about new initiatives and community responses to this critical issue.
Grant Joseph Furber has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for 37 offences including drug and property crimes. Learn the full details of his sentencing and criminal history.
Lokz Warren Tremayne Harris receives sentence for breaking into a Townsville retirement village. Read about the court's strong response to this cowardly act.
Shocking new data reveals double the estimated Australians living with incurable breast cancer. Learn about the urgent need for research and support.
New data reveals 75% of young offenders in Townsville commit crimes while on bail. Community demands action as youth crime rates surge. Read the full investigation.
Thousands of Far North Queensland teachers walked off the job today, joining 50,000 educators statewide in demanding better pay and conditions. Learn how this affects local schools.
Seven teenagers face multiple charges after a dramatic 60km police pursuit involving three stolen vehicles from Coomera to Goodna. Police used tyre spikes and dog squad to apprehend suspects.
Shocking data reveals over 70% of SA prisoners used illicit drugs before conviction. Ex-inmate Merlin Faber demands reform in rehabilitation programs. Read his powerful story.
North Queensland triumphs over South Queensland in the XXXX Cup cricket showdown. Discover the match highlights and star performers who secured this impressive victory.
A 12-year-old Cairns boy faces multiple charges including assault, bicycle theft and stolen vehicle offences following police investigations. Learn more about youth crime in Far North Queensland.
Australian wages grew 4.2% annually in September quarter 2025, outpacing inflation. Private sector leads with 4.3% growth. Discover what this means for workers.
Six teenagers face over 90 charges for burglaries and thefts across Brisbane suburbs. Police reveal details of the major youth crime crackdown. Read the latest.
After three years of delays, a Cairns armed robbery case involving a stolen car and knife finally reaches court resolution. Read the full story of justice served.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch reveals tackling youth crime in Kununurra requires community solutions beyond policing. New approaches needed for Kimberley town.
A 26-year-old man was fatally shot by Queensland police after stabbing another man in the neck and threatening a woman with a knife in Caboolture. Investigations continue.
A Cairns family's stolen ute was destroyed in a crime spree, but their story sparked an unexpected outpouring of community support and generosity.
New ABS data reveals Scone and Merewether lead Hunter's income surge. Explore the economic trends reshaping the region's wealth distribution.
Dive into the key statistics from the thrilling 2023 Ashes series. From record-breaking partnerships to bowling milestones, explore the numbers that defined cricket's greatest rivalry.
Cairns District Court delivers justice in multiple cases including drug trafficking and assault. Read the latest outcomes from Far North Queensland's judicial system.
A Cairns grandfather was brutally attacked while protecting his grandson's bicycle, highlighting the region's escalating housing and crime crisis. Community demands immediate action.
Western Australia faces a child poverty crisis as new data reveals the number of children living in poverty has doubled over the past decade. Urgent action needed.
ABS data reveals dementia is now Australia's biggest killer, accounting for 9.4% of all deaths. Learn about the impact on families and the healthcare system.
Kimberley District Superintendent John Hutchison reports youth crime in Kununurra has substantially decreased. Discover the strategies behind this positive change.
New ABS data reveals dementia has surpassed coronary heart disease as Australia's primary cause of death. Learn about the concerning trends and what this means for public health.
A brave Mackay tradie rushed home from work to confront a teenage burglar, performing a citizen's arrest with his dog. The intruder was caught with stolen property.
A teenager who pleaded guilty to the stabbing murder of Queensland grandmother Vyleen White has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. Read the full story.
A 15-year-old boy on bail is accused of a violent crime spree at Westfield Woden, involving a knife, attempted carjackings, and assault. He faces multiple charges in ACT Children's Court.