Western Australia is set to introduce crucial reforms to Working With Children Checks, ensuring a national 'banned in one, banned in all' approach. Read the latest on this critical child safety legislation.
A man has died in custody at Acacia Prison in Western Australia. Authorities are investigating the circumstances. Read the latest on this developing story.
Child safety experts reveal how predators exploit holiday period to groom children online. Learn the warning signs and protect your family this Christmas.
An 82-year-old man has died after being struck by a ute in a Cannon Hill shopping centre carpark. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
Ljubica Brkic, 84, appears in Geelong Court charged with dangerous driving causing death of 12-year-old Caleb Wesley. Case continues as community mourns.
A Maddington learner driver has been sentenced to 16 months imprisonment for a hit-and-run that seriously injured 12-year-old Alexis Lloyd outside Willetton Senior High School. Read the full story.
UNSW researchers recommend trialling 30km/h zones in Canberra's high-pedestrian areas. Discover how lower speeds combined with education could transform road safety.
An 18-year-old camp instructor has been denied bail after being charged with 13 counts of sexually touching children. The alleged incidents occurred at a school camp in October.
An 84-year-old woman will face Geelong Magistrates' Court over a collision that claimed the life of six-year-old Rohan. The tragic incident has left the local community in mourning.
A man has died after being struck by a car at a Brooklyn intersection early Saturday morning. Police are investigating as Victoria's road toll reaches 256 deaths this year.
A federal public servant has been sentenced to 9.5 years imprisonment for sexually abusing his niece and step-daughter in what the judge called 'abhorrent' crimes that shocked the community.
A 29-year-old man is fighting for life after a hit-and-run in Logan. The driver initially fled but later contacted emergency services. Get the latest updates.
An elderly woman has died after being hit by a car in a Melbourne medical centre carpark. Police are investigating the tragic incident that occurred on Thursday afternoon.
After a years-long campaign, South Australia's Chief Justice is seeing success in improving road and pedestrian safety near Adelaide's court houses. Learn about the new safety measures.
A 15-year-old boy faces charges after a tragic e-bike collision claimed the life of 8-year-old Zeke Hondow in Mountain Creek. The incident has sparked calls for tougher e-bike laws across Queensland.
A section of light casing fell from Boorloo Bridge onto pedestrian walkways, prompting safety concerns. Transport Minister confirms investigation underway. Read latest updates.
A 17-year-old girl has died in a Queensland hit-and-run as police hunt a white ute. In Sydney, police intercept an alleged 'kill car' with a loaded shotgun. Stay informed with the latest.
Queensland's child protection inquiry denies government request for confidential staff testimony. Commission insists on transparency in Cairns hearing. Read the latest developments.
A lighting cable crashed onto Perth's new $105m Boorloo Bridge, forcing immediate closure. No injuries reported as authorities investigate the cause. Read the latest.
Disgraced Adelaide lawyer Lauren Willgoose fights to overturn her 8-year jail term for mowing down prominent neuropsychologist Anthony Walsh in 2021 hit and run. Read the shocking details.
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.
A 25-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries after being struck by a Lime e-bike in Bondi. The rider was arrested for suspected intoxication. Read more about e-bike safety concerns.
A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died after a two-vehicle collision in Hornsby. Police are investigating the tragic incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
Samuel Frost sentenced to 19 years after Interpol investigator spotted Australian wristband in child abuse material. AFP found 37,000 images across 10 devices.
A Sydney man has been granted a release order after pleading guilty to accessing over 22,000 files of child abuse material. Learn the details of the case and sentencing.
Tony Pesce, 87, father of former Sutherland Shire mayor, died after being hit by a school bus in Miranda. Police investigation underway.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Canberra rugby league referees chairman David Adams continued in role after child rape conviction. Read the shocking details.
A 33-year-old Windang security guard has been sentenced to 16 months imprisonment for possessing child abuse material after his ex-partner discovered disturbing content on his iPad.
Former Catholic priest Patrick Holmes, 90, receives additional jail time for horrific child sexual abuse in New Norcia and Shenton Park. Read the full court details.
The Cook Government introduces landmark legislation to close a legal loophole that allowed churches to avoid liability for paedophile priests, hailed as a brave step for survivors.