ACT needs 80+ paramedics to fix ambulance crisis
An honest review reveals the ACT Ambulance Service is critically understaffed, needing over 80 paramedics. Night shifts are failing 96% of the time, risking response times.
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ACT speeding fines earn $23 million, young drivers targeted
ACT set to collect $23 million from speeding fines this year, with drivers aged 18-35 receiving half of all infringements. Police debunk speed camera buffer myths.
69 ACT schools close due to Kmart asbestos scare
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
MAG Welding Services Finalist in Canberra Business Awards
MAG Welding Services celebrates being named finalist in Service and Trade category while owner Jacqueline Taylor contends for Business Person of the Year at 2025 Canberra Region Local Business Awards.
WA Prison Guards Give Explicit Colouring Books
Sympathetic guards at Melaleuca Women's Prison provided sexually explicit colouring books to female inmates, sparking a major investigation into staff misconduct.
APM Posts First Results Since $1.3B Privatisation
APM Human Services reports strong first results since $1.3 billion privatisation. Revenue climbs as employment services demand grows across Australia.
ACT approves Kaleen Sports Club demolition for apartments
The ACT government has approved demolition of Kaleen Sports Club for 96 apartments, sacrificing community facilities. Residents question lack of consultation and club neglect.
Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Assembly Speaker
Canberra Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Legislative Assembly speaker following Mark Parton's leadership takeover. Vote scheduled for December 2.
Parton's mission to save ACT Liberals from civil war
New Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton has three years to unite his fractured party or face electoral annihilation. Can he end the internal warfare and rebuild trust with voters?
Police raid uncovers Moncrieff cannabis cultivation operation
ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
Townsville Council apologises for bin collection delays
Townsville residents face ongoing waste collection headaches as council admits to service delays and staffing challenges affecting wheelie bin services across the city.
FlixBus launches $9.99 Canberra-Sydney coach trips
European transport giant FlixBus launches budget-friendly coach services between Canberra and Sydney, offering competitive $9.99 tickets and challenging Greyhound's market dominance with modern amenities and frequent daily trips.
Children hospitalised after Far North Queensland crash
A serious single-vehicle crash near Doomadgee has left multiple children hospitalised, with emergency services responding to the rollover incident in Far North Queensland's remote Gulf country.
Australia's systems failing young abuse survivors
Shocking report reveals Australia's support systems are failing young survivors of child sexual abuse, with critical gaps in services and funding leaving vulnerable youth without essential care.
ACT Public Servants Earn Highest Wages in Australia
Canberra's public servants are now the highest-paid in the nation, with new data showing ACT government wages surging past other states and territories. Discover what's driving this unprecedented salary growth.
New Welfare Laws Alarm Human Rights Experts
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
WA Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms Hospital Emergency Depts
Shocking new report reveals Western Australia's mental health system is failing, with desperate patients flooding emergency departments due to critical gaps in community care services.
Sydney man critical after savage dog mauling in home attack
A western Sydney man is in critical condition after being savagely attacked by multiple dogs in a terrifying home invasion incident that has shocked the community.
Emergency services respond to child incident in Abergowrie
Multiple emergency response teams are currently on scene in Abergowrie following reports of a serious incident involving a child. Authorities have mobilised rapidly to the rural location.
ACT govt blocks appeals for new northside hospital
The ACT government is seeking to fast-track Canberra's new northside hospital by preventing third-party appeals against its construction, aiming to avoid delays and meet growing healthcare demands.
Canberra's Sewerage System Gets Green Makeover
The ACT government is revolutionising sewerage charges with a consumption-based model that could save efficient households hundreds annually while promoting sustainable water use across Canberra.
City Beach Motorcycle Crash Leaves Two Teens Critical
Two teenage boys are fighting for their lives following a serious motorcycle and car collision on Kingsland Avenue in City Beach. Emergency services rushed to the scene as investigations into the crash continue.
WA firefighters reject government's pay offer as 'disappointing'
Western Australia's firefighters union has knocked back the state government's latest wage proposal, calling the offer 'disappointing' as industrial tensions escalate.
Four Dead in Queensland House Fire Tragedy
A tragic house fire in Emerald, Queensland has claimed four lives, leaving the Central Highlands community in shock as emergency services investigate the cause of the blaze.
ACT's 30,000 home target at risk as construction lags
The ACT government's ambitious plan to deliver 30,000 new homes by 2030 is under serious threat, with new analysis revealing significant construction delays and infrastructure bottlenecks putting the crucial housing goal at risk.
ACT Excluded from PM's Free Solar Power Plan
Anthony Albanese's landmark free solar electricity initiative leaves Canberra households in the dark as the ACT territory is conspicuously absent from the national rollout plan.
ACT Tribunal upholds suspension of renal specialist Dr Falk
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal has confirmed the suspension of prominent Canberra renal physician Dr Michael Falk, citing serious concerns about his fitness to practice medicine. The decision follows a lengthy investigation into multiple patien
Council rethinks cemetery policy after community backlash
Cassowary Coast Council pauses controversial cemetery bylaw changes following strong resident opposition. Council seeks more community consultation on burial arrangements.
Bannockburn CFA Volunteer Craig Muller Remembered
The Geelong community mourns the sudden loss of Craig Muller, a dedicated CFA volunteer and beloved father from Bannockburn, remembered for his selfless service and unwavering commitment to his family.
Cliftleigh Head-On Crash: Woman Hospitalised With Serious Injuries
A woman has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a dramatic head-on collision on Cliftleigh road. Emergency services remain on scene as investigations continue.
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