A sweeping 21-month ban on catching key demersal species in WA will hit supplies and drive up costs, with the government conceding price rises are inevitable. Find out what it means for your local takeaway.
WA Premier Roger Cook faces pressure as fishing businesses reel from the demersal ban. A promised government helpline for impacted workers is revealed to be non-existent.
Queensland's Premier and Resources Minister warn new federal environmental laws will sacrifice the state's crucial gas projects and cost thousands of jobs. Read the full story.
Australian high school students reveal they will find ways around the new social media ban for under-16s, with some predicting parental help. The restrictions on platforms like Instagram and TikTok start December 10.
Three Sunshine Coast men face hefty fines after an illegal campfire escalated into a seven-hectare bushfire at Teewah Beach. Authorities warn of permanent fire bans.
The WA Government announces a permanent commercial fishing ban and extended recreational closures to rescue critically depleted demersal fish stocks. Find out how this impacts you.
Communications Minister Anika Wells defends her $120,000 New York trip to promote Australia's under-16s social media ban, delayed due to the Optus triple-zero failure. Full cost breakdown revealed.
A permanent commercial fishing ban and extended recreational closure until 2027 aim to rebuild WA's prized demersal fish stocks. Find out what this means for anglers and the marine ecosystem.
Beetaloo Energy secures crucial Federal approval tied to Traditional Owner consent, unlocking a path towards test gas sales from the NT's Beetaloo Sub-basin from next year. Read the latest on this major energy project.
YouTube will restrict users under 16 in Australia from next week, ahead of the federal government's proposed social media age verification laws. Find out what this means for parents and teens.
Young Australians have days to save their data before the social media ban. Learn how to export posts and preserve online communities before accounts are deactivated.
Premier Peter Malinauskas backs a High Court battle against two 15-year-olds challenging SA's incoming social media age limit. The state will intervene to defend its controversial policy.
As Australia's social media ban for under-16s looms, critics argue it could isolate vulnerable youth and push them to darker corners of the internet. Read the full debate.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s will curb bullying and save lives. He calls on parents and schools to support the law as global interest grows.
Perth dental surgeon Jacky Chan has been struck off for four years after secretly photographing up women's skirts. Read the full details of the tribunal's ruling.
A Metallica fan who scaled the Optus Stadium light tower during a concert has been hit with a $1000 fine and a lifetime venue ban. Read the full court details.
ADX Energy has significantly upgraded the gas resource at its Sicily Channel project by 31% to 484 billion cubic feet, bolstered by new technical data and a favourable European energy climate.
New research reveals content creator is the number one career aspiration for Australian children aged 8-12, presenting fresh challenges for parents ahead of next week's social media age ban. Discover the impacts and expert advice.
The Cook Government introduces new laws to ban offenders from retail stores for up to two years for assaulting or threatening workers. Learn about the crackdown on rising retail crime.
Australian teenagers are shifting to lesser-known apps as the nation's strict social media age ban for under-16s looms. Experts warn of scam risks and potential backlash.
Australia's social media ban for under 16s begins December 10. Experts reveal how parents can navigate this transition and maintain open communication with their children about online safety.
Grieving mothers drive Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s, taking on tech giants after online bullying led to teen suicides. Learn the full story.
Australians remain the world's biggest gambling losers as political inaction allows saturation advertising to target youth. Will Parliament finally act on the Murphy report recommendations?
Australian parents urged to have crucial conversations with children ahead of social media restrictions. Expert tips for smooth transition and emotional support.
Explosive internal files reveal tech giants knowingly created addictive apps for children. Australia responds with landmark social media ban starting December 2025. Expert tips for managing withdrawal.
Labor and Greens reach agreement on EPBC Act reforms after lengthy negotiations. Will the strengthened laws actually protect Australia's environment? Read the analysis.
Proposed environmental law reforms could demonise Australia's oil and gas industry, threatening jobs and energy security. Learn how these changes may impact the nation.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secures environmental reforms through Greens partnership while Opposition Leader Sussan Ley claims her text message was ignored. Get the full story on Australia's new EPBC changes.
Whyalla introduces a permanent CBD-wide alcohol ban in public spaces after community consultation showed strong support for safer streets. Discover the full story.
Labor passes major environmental reforms with Greens support while Coalition faces leadership crisis. Sussan Ley's passive approach criticised as government delivers key legislation.