Western Australia's Parliament has passed landmark surrogacy reforms, removing medical infertility requirements and opening access to single men and same-sex couples. The long-awaited bill now heads to the Legislative Assembly.
A 28-year-old FIFO worker faces court, accused of violently carjacking a 74-year-old woman on a busy Perth road. Read the shocking details of the alleged attack.
Townsville University Hospital staff could lose up to a quarter of their wages in a bitter contract dispute. Unions warn of a devastating blow to workers and regional healthcare.
Beau Bradford, 15, died after being struck by an object on a Surfers Paradise construction site. The tragedy has sparked calls for improved workplace safety.
Jared Benedict Tiu, a former enrolled nurse, has been permanently banned from providing health services in Australia after being convicted of child sex offences. Read the full details.
Cairns District Court delivers multiple sentencings including child sex offences and assault cases. Get the latest court updates and legal outcomes from Far North Queensland.
Perth faces a critical apartment shortage as construction costs soar. A severe skilled labour crisis is making new projects unviable, deepening the housing affordability crisis. Discover the solution.
Human rights lawyer David Matas reveals shocking evidence of forced organ harvesting in China over two decades. Discover why Australia's response disappoints activists. Listen to the full podcast.
WA Attorney General Tony Buti proposes giving victims' families veto power over parole for serious criminals serving life sentences. Learn how this reform could reshape justice.
Discover how a pioneering Indigenous nurse transformed healthcare in North Queensland. Her inspiring journey continues to impact communities today.
Adelaide Holocaust survivor Andrew Steiner OAM receives inaugural Éva Fahidi Award, warning of troubling parallels with 1930s. Read his powerful message.
Former property manager reveals shocking rental market reality in Hunter region. Learn about the application chaos and what's being done to fix Australia's housing crisis.
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are national hotspots for dog attacks on postal workers, with Australia Post reporting over 1190 incidents in six months. Secure your dog to protect posties.
Independent MLC Tammy Franks introduces motion calling for SA Government to divest from companies potentially complicit in Palestinian human rights abuses. Learn more.
Dozens gathered in Wollongong for a rose vigil honouring 43 Australian women and children killed in gendered violence this year, as local assault rates rise. Learn how to help.
New data exposes Hunter region suburbs where renters are most likely to lose their bond money. Discover which postcodes are costing tenants hundreds.
Ryan Tucker faces multiple charges after a domestic violence victim was refused help at a Perth police station. The case highlights systemic failures in victim protection.
A senior officer at Bunbury Regional Prison faces professional standards investigation after allegedly taking inappropriate photo of an inmate. Full details on the incident.
Geelong families confront $500+ cleanup costs after toxic kinetic sand discovery. Learn about the contamination risks and consumer rights in this ongoing product safety crisis.
Northern Star struggles to fill $120k mining roles in Kalgoorlie as housing shortage creates worker crisis. Gold boom meets accommodation bust in WA's historic goldfields.
Australia joins global UN campaign against technology-facilitated abuse. With 1 in 2 Australians experiencing digital abuse, learn how to protect yourself and access support services.
ACT police officers wrongly arrested a 17-year-old Aboriginal teenager at gunpoint on a Canberra bus, sparking outrage over racial profiling and excessive force. Read the full story.
A 55-year-old Shoalhaven man has been charged with multiple historic child sex offences involving young girls. Police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
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 24-year-old contractor was killed at BlueScope's Port Kembla steelworks, sparking union safety warnings and highlighting worker compensation battles in NSW.
As WA school leavers celebrate, health officials urge packing condoms to prevent STIs. Get safety tips for a healthy Leavers week and learn where to access testing.
Ryan Hawkins, former BGC lawyer, sentenced to 9 years prison for 26 child sex abuse crimes. Judge condemns predatory behaviour and distribution of abuse material.
LNP candidate for Hinchinbrook linked to company that underpaid workers $1.7 million. Read about the political implications and Fair Work investigation.
A Kirwan family was forced to vacate their hazardous rental property with just 24 hours notice after builders deemed it unsafe. Read their shocking story.
BlueScope's leadership addresses tragic death of young contractor Jack McGrath at Port Kembla steelworks during annual meeting, reinforcing safety commitment.