Townsville Hospital handover delays hit four-hour record
Ambulance ramping crisis worsens at Townsville University Hospital, with a record four-hour handover delay revealed. New data shows system under severe strain. Read the full report.
Ambulance ramping crisis worsens at Townsville University Hospital, with a record four-hour handover delay revealed. New data shows system under severe strain. Read the full report.
A Forde truck driver allegedly recorded a blood-alcohol reading five times the legal limit on the Monaro Highway, with police warning of 'serious risk'. Read the full details.
A serious crash on the Captain Cook Highway near Cairns has caused major traffic delays. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and expect significant disruptions. Check for updates.
The Shire of Murray has finished installing its new licence plate recognition CCTV network, boosting community safety with real-time data for police. Read about the project and its funding.
NSW motorists face a 12-day double demerit police blitz from December 24. Key holiday traffic pinch points on the South Coast, Pacific and Great Western Highways could cause major delays. Plan your trip.
Viridis Mining and Minerals shares surged 39% after securing a crucial environmental licence for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, a major de-risking milestone. Discover the project's strategic advantages and global implications.
A major Geelong police operation over the weekend caught 16 motorists for drink and drug driving offences. Discover the shocking details of the crackdown.
A two-vehicle collision on the Princes Highway at Mount Moriac brought traffic to a standstill. Emergency services responded, with two people taken to Geelong Hospital. Read the latest.
A serious crash on the Pacific Highway near Urunga has caused major delays, injuring one woman. Police investigations continue, with motorists urged to allow extra travel time.
Australian airlines are adding staff and planes for a record summer travel season, but outdated tech and weather could cause major delays. Get the full story.
A Cairns man with muscular dystrophy is stuck in hospital for weeks, unable to go home due to NDIS delays in approving a critical ceiling hoist. His story highlights systemic issues within the scheme.
A B-double truck carrying lithium-ion batteries caught fire on the Hume Highway near Yass, closing the road in both directions. Motorists face 90-minute delays. Stay informed and avoid the area.
A major truck fire has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in both directions near Yass. Motorists face significant delays with diversions via Yass Valley Way. Check live updates.
A Cairns man with a spinal injury has been stranded in hospital for weeks, unable to go home due to NDIS funding delays for a crucial hoist. He demands urgent system reform.
Shakira Adams sentenced to 14 years jail for the culpable driving death of Matthew McLuckie in a high-speed, head-on collision on Hindmarsh Drive. Read the full court report.
A Canberra judge has ruled a getaway driver lacks the maturity to hold a licence after a fatal 2024 crash near Parliament House. Read the full sentencing details.
Illawarra Shooters MP Mark Banasiak argues proposed WA-style gun law reforms won't prevent terrorist attacks, following the Bondi massacre that killed 15. Read the debate.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes for stricter gun laws, including ownership limits and citizenship requirements, following the Bondi tragedy. Leaders to update National Firearms Agreement.
Australia's gun laws face intense scrutiny after the Bondi terror attack. Police reveal the shooter legally owned six firearms. Experts question the system's safeguards.
A critical backlog at the WA Coroner's Court is causing immense suffering for grieving families, with some waiting years for answers. The system must be fixed now.
A critical backlog in WA's Coroner's Court is delaying findings for years, leaving grieving families like Baby Asher's in limbo and potentially costing lives. Urgent reform is needed.
A Townsville man's sentence for a 10th unlicensed driving offence has been overturned on appeal. Read the full details of the court's decision and the new penalties imposed.
Newcastle residents face hours-long ambulance waits despite new stations, as paramedics queue at overcrowded hospitals. Readers demand state action on health funding and staffing.
Simon Scott Jansen has been disqualified from driving and fined after pleading guilty to high-range drink driving in Townsville. Read the full court details.
A Canberra drink driver who hit a cyclist, causing severe brain injury, was recorded laughing about the incident. He avoided jail but faces strict community order. Read the full court report.
A three-vehicle collision on Reid Highway in Malaga has reduced eastbound traffic to a single lane, causing major delays for Perth motorists during Wednesday's peak hour. Approach with caution.
A traveller's unexpectedly smooth return via Sydney airport is overshadowed by a nationwide passport outage and a frustrating train journey home. Share your airport experiences.
Viridis Mining and Minerals is set to secure its Preliminary Licence for the Colossus rare earths project in Brazil on 19 December, marking a key step for one of the West's largest deposits. Read the latest on this strategic development.
Construction super fund giant Cbus hit with a massive $23.5m penalty for systemic failures in death benefit processing, raising concerns for Australia's $4.3tr not-for-profit super sector.
A major technical failure in Australia's passport processing systems caused significant delays for international travellers. The issue has been resolved, but knock-on effects continue.