University staff strike escalates with Sydney rally
University of Newcastle staff are taking their industrial action to Sydney, rallying outside a 60th anniversary event amid ongoing disputes over pay, workloads and job security.
University of Newcastle staff are taking their industrial action to Sydney, rallying outside a 60th anniversary event amid ongoing disputes over pay, workloads and job security.
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Comedian Julia Morris recounts the terrifying moment her Qantas flight was hit by lightning. The plane continued safely to Melbourne. Read her full story and passenger reactions.
A Far North Queensland widow finds hope as bipartisan funding commitment ensures the future of Legacy House, providing crucial support for defence force families.
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A South Australian family's heartbreaking warning after their golden retriever puppy was killed by lightning during a storm, prompting urgent pet safety advice from veterinarians.
Disturbing new figures show sexual assault claims within the Australian Defence Force have jumped by one-third, with insiders warning the crisis demands urgent action and cultural reform.
Former Newcastle Knights talent Taj Annan makes surprising code switch to rugby union, signing with Perth's Western Force in a major career move that's turning heads across Australian football.
Australian rugby superstar Kurtley Beale commits to Western Force with new multi-year deal, bringing veteran experience and playmaking brilliance to Perth.
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's aerial border surveillance has dramatically declined since COVID-19, sparking national security concerns from Coalition Senator Jonno Duniam.
Unionised staff at Mundingburra MP's office launch 36-hour strike demanding reduced work hours and better conditions, sparking debate about Australia's future workplace standards.
True North Copper makes a massive copper discovery in Queensland, with mineral resources now valued over half a billion dollars, signalling a major boost for Australia's critical minerals sector.
A Gold Coast tradie's worst nightmare came true when a single lightning strike turned his work ute into a smouldering wreck during a severe thunderstorm, leaving him without his livelihood.
Newcastle bus drivers have walked off the job, causing major disruptions across the city as they demand better wages and improved working conditions in ongoing industrial action.
Two Perth brothers have appeared in court following one of Western Australia's largest illicit tobacco busts, with authorities seizing millions of dollars worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes.
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Hundreds of South Australian nurses and midwives have descended on Parliament House, demanding better pay and conditions in what they call a 'kick in the guts' from the state government.
Two Perth brothers face serious charges after Australian Border Force uncovered a massive illegal tobacco operation involving 5 tonnes of cigarettes, vapes, and loose-leaf tobacco worth millions.
Correctional officers across New South Wales have launched industrial action after a violent inmate received a suspended sentence for a brutal assault that left prison staff traumatised.
Prison officers at a Newcastle correctional facility have taken strike action after a convicted criminal received what they describe as a 'slap on the wrist' for assaulting multiple officers, raising concerns about workplace safety and judicial consequenc