WA Child Poverty Doubles in Decade: Shock Report
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.
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.
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
ABS data reveals dementia is now Australia's biggest killer, accounting for 9.4% of all deaths. Learn about the impact on families and the healthcare system.
Kimberley District Superintendent John Hutchison reports youth crime in Kununurra has substantially decreased. Discover the strategies behind this positive change.
New ABS data reveals dementia has surpassed coronary heart disease as Australia's primary cause of death. Learn about the concerning trends and what this means for public health.
An Adelaide mother spent over $50k fighting a $107 double parking fine. After a four-year legal battle, the Court of Appeal ruled in her favour. Discover her incredible story.
The ACT government has approved demolition of Kaleen Sports Club for 96 apartments, sacrificing community facilities. Residents question lack of consultation and club neglect.
Canberra Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Legislative Assembly speaker following Mark Parton's leadership takeover. Vote scheduled for December 2.
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?
Westfield Carousel in Cannington introduces traffic management plan for Black Friday and Christmas after being named Perth's riskiest carpark. Plan your visit with extra time.
Perth administrators have rejected a proposal for street parking fee waivers for tradespeople, citing potential $1.8 million revenue loss and need for additional staff. The plan aimed to help residents with maintenance costs.
Popular overflow parking at Scarborough Hotel will be fenced off this month due to liability concerns, potentially impacting local street parking. Learn what's happening.
Shocking new figures reveal Australian police respond to nearly 100 family and domestic violence assaults daily. Learn about the crisis and what's being done.
ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
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.
A Geelong man caring for his terminally ill wife has been hit with an 'inhumane' parking fine, sparking outrage and calls for council compassion reform.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Canberra retailers face unprecedented theft wave with 512 incidents reported in October alone, prompting police crackdown and community concern across the ACT.
Brisbane drivers are fuming over the council's controversial new parking payment method that requires personal details and smartphone access, leaving many feeling excluded and frustrated.
Townsville City Council unveils ambitious CBD revival strategy featuring parking reforms, enhanced pedestrian access, and major riverfront activation to breathe new life into the city centre.
Kiama Council boosts parking enforcement with new hires to tackle congestion and improve compliance across the popular coastal destination.
ACT police launch major probe into speeding after fatal motorcycle collision on Southern Cross Drive, as authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
The ACT faces a growing crisis as invasive tree roots cause millions in damage to sewer systems, with thousands of blockages reported annually. Discover how Canberra is fighting back against nature's underground invasion.
Former federal department secretary Andrew Metcalfe has been appointed as the new director-general of the ACT Education Directorate, bringing decades of public service experience to Canberra's education system.
New data exposes alarming near-drowning incidents across Western Australia during last summer, with children and river locations posing the highest risk.
ACT Police launch major road safety operation with high-tech enforcement to catch seatbelt offenders as alarming statistics reveal widespread non-compliance.
Discover the emotional journey behind Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation, making the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to pass such laws through its own parliament.