Retired Major General Greg Melick demands Albanese government significantly increase defence funding, warning Australia remains unprepared for potential conflicts in the volatile Indo-Pacific region.
A teenage boy remains hospitalised after a serious incident at Geelong Aquatic Centre. Emergency services responded to reports of a drowning at the popular swimming facility.
Gough Whitlam's formative years in Canberra profoundly influenced his ambitious government agenda and belief in federal power. Discover the lasting impact 50 years after the Dismissal.
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.
Exclusive roundtable reveals mounting frustration among business leaders and local government over bureaucratic red tape stalling vital projects across Australia.
Leading political analysts are drawing unsettling parallels between current political tensions and the 1975 Whitlam dismissal, suggesting Australia's constitutional framework could face unprecedented challenges.
A truck driver had a lucky escape after his vehicle rolled near the Bynoe River Bridge in Normanton. Emergency services responded quickly to assess the driver's condition.
Shellharbour Council has appointed Wayde Peterson as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing extensive local government experience and fresh leadership to the region. Discover what this means for the community.
A violent collision between two vehicles at a Blacktown intersection has left three men with serious injuries, prompting a major emergency response and road closures.
Ex-mayor Jenny Hill's push for a comprehensive audit of Townsville Council operations encounters significant legal and procedural obstacles that could derail the investigation.
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.
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
Emergency crews battle intense fire at Victoria Mill's bagasse stockpile as thick smoke blankets the area. No injuries reported in the dramatic industrial incident.
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.
Katter's Australian Party candidate Nick Dametto defends his controversial position on council funding for Pride events, sparking heated debate in Townsville's local government race.
Exclusive details reveal the Department of Defence's quarter-billion dollar property deal in Canberra, securing long-term office space at Brindabella Park with significant taxpayer investment.
Growing tensions and policy disagreements are raising serious questions about the future of Australia's conservative alliance. Experts weigh in on whether the political marriage has run its course.
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's controversial leadership era examined - from climate policy battles to border protection reforms that defined modern Australian conservatism.
Frustrated by state government delays, Newcastle City Council steps in to provide immediate assistance to homeowners affected by devastating landslides in Merewether.
Australia introduces groundbreaking legislation requiring parental consent for under-16s on social media platforms, with age verification technology and hefty penalties for non-compliance.
BREAKING: A commercial aircraft has crashed shortly after departure from Louisville International Airport, leaving multiple people injured as emergency services rush to the scene.
Human rights advocates and Sudanese Australians demand immediate Australian government action as Sudan faces mass atrocities and potential genocide. Experts warn of catastrophic famine without urgent intervention.
Exclusive insight reveals Australia is developing contingency climate strategies as global negotiations face potential collapse. Discover the backup plans being crafted behind closed doors.
Experts warn that increasing government intervention in Australian business and daily life threatens economic freedom and could have serious consequences for our future prosperity.
The WA Labor government faces fierce criticism for pouring millions into questionable local projects while treating taxpayers with contempt. Are your rates being wasted on political vanity?
The Albanese government faces mounting pressure to deliver concrete economic solutions as Australians grapple with cost-of-living pressures and business confidence wavers.
A raging truck fire sparked major emergency response at Newcastle's Transgrid facility, forcing staff evacuations and creating dramatic plumes of black smoke visible across the city.
A devastating single-vehicle crash near Lake Argyle has left one person dead and five others, including two children, fighting for their lives in hospital. Emergency services responded to the horrific incident on Victoria Highway.
The Australian Department of Defence is embarking on a significant relocation, moving hundreds of public service staff to a new state-of-the-art office facility at Brindabella Park in Canberra's airport precinct.
Ex-Cambridge mayor Keri Shannon's attempt to overturn serious misconduct findings has failed after the State Administrative Tribunal dismissed her appeal, cementing the original verdict against the former local government leader.