Hunter youth face cost of living crisis despite employment
New Mission Australia survey reveals Hunter youth are more employed but stressed about housing and living costs. Discover the key findings and what needs to change.
New Mission Australia survey reveals Hunter youth are more employed but stressed about housing and living costs. Discover the key findings and what needs to change.
New data reveals 75% of young offenders in Townsville commit crimes while on bail. Community demands action as youth crime rates surge. Read the full investigation.
WA's first children's court magistrate Jessica Page argues childhood trauma explains juvenile offending while calling for better support systems. Read her insights.
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
Northern Beaches High School students celebrated their 2025 formal in spectacular style. See the stunning fashion and unforgettable moments from this milestone event.
Parents at Canberra's Radford College have overwhelmingly voted no confidence in the school board after a major financial error led to a 23% fee increase. Read the full story.
Shocking FOI data reveals Victorian schools endured 277 lockdowns last year, with violent threats forcing students into terrifying security protocols. Read the full investigation.
ACT government staff at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre have accrued over 400 unpaid hours due to systemic underpayments, the CPSU reveals. Discover the full story.
Cairns enjoys perfect weather today with sunny skies and 27C maximum. Light winds and possible afternoon shower. Ideal for outdoor activities in Far North Queensland.
Hunter Christian School students organised and hosted a peer-driven leadership summit at Newcastle City Hall, empowering young leaders to tackle complex global challenges through hands-on experience.
Cairns District Court resumes November 21 with multiple cases including serious assaults and drug offences. Get the latest updates on local court proceedings and outcomes.
Hunter students are walking out of school to protest new coal and gas projects. They demand climate action from a government they accuse of greenwashing.
Ngunnawal Primary School parents express anxiety over dynamic asbestos clean-up schedule. Education officials admit communication failures as families struggle with last-minute closures.
A 12-year-old Cairns boy faces multiple charges including assault, bicycle theft and stolen vehicle offences following police investigations. Learn more about youth crime in Far North Queensland.
Exclusive data reveals the Cairns businesses facing liquidation in November 2023. Discover which local companies are struggling and what it means for the regional economy.
Political candidates vying for Hinchinbrook's seat debated crime, youth justice, and infrastructure in a heated forum ahead of the March 16 byelection.
Multiple Cairns schools enact lockdowns after reports of armed person near grounds. Police operation secures area. Read latest safety updates.
Cairns District Court handed down significant sentences on November 19 for serious crimes including drug trafficking and assault. Get the latest court updates from Far North Queensland.
Full coverage of Wednesday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court including traffic offences, drug charges, and domestic violence cases. Stay informed about local justice outcomes.
After three years of delays, a Cairns armed robbery case involving a stolen car and knife finally reaches court resolution. Read the full story of justice served.
Craig Davis College, part of Youth Off The Streets, has moved to the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, creating new opportunities for disadvantaged youth in education and community partnerships.
Cairns District Court delivers justice in multiple cases including drug trafficking and assault. Read the latest outcomes from Far North Queensland's judicial system.
A Cairns grandfather was brutally attacked while protecting his grandson's bicycle, highlighting the region's escalating housing and crime crisis. Community demands immediate action.
Queensland's LNP faces mounting pressure to deliver promised Cairns youth justice school as community leaders demand action on election commitment.
WA government opens tenders for new therapeutic youth detention centre at Banksia Hill, replacing controversial Unit 18. Construction timeline extends to 2028.
A Wollongong West Public School reunion brought Helen and Kevin together decades after childhood. Now married 20 years, they returned for the school's centenary celebrations.
Queensland's Minister Di Farmer refutes allegations of inhumane conditions at Cleveland Youth Detention Centre, defending staff and facility management. Read the full investigation.
A $21 million trial will bring health and community services into four WA schools, aiming to improve student attendance and wellbeing. Educators welcome the initiative.
Far North Queensland residents are urged to voice their opinions on pressing local matters like cost of living, crime, and reef protection in a new community poll. Shape the future of FNQ today.
Cairns District Court handed down multiple sentences on November 11, including jail time for serious assault and drug trafficking cases. Read the full courtroom outcomes.