Help Decide FNQ's Biggest Issues in New Poll
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.
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Foreign state targeted Australia's water supply
ASIO boss reveals foreign spies made multiple attempts to disrupt Australia's critical water, transport and energy networks. Learn about the escalating cyber threat.
Power Outage Hits Joondalup Hospital Operations
Critical systems at Joondalup Health Campus were disrupted by a nearly three-hour power outage Tuesday night. Emergency protocols activated during the hospital power failure.
Cairns Swim School Cuts Ties with Sex Offender
CME Swim School publicly distances itself from convicted sex offender William Evans. Learn about the community response and safety measures implemented.
Tooth decay hospitalises 1300+ Hunter children yearly
Alarming rise in child tooth decay hospitalisations in Hunter New England. Free dental checks go unused as experts urge parents to act on preventable health crisis.
Newcastle Baths Renovation Health Concerns Raised
Community group questions Newcastle Ocean Baths redesign, citing pandemic lessons and public health benefits of open-air facilities. Experts warn another pandemic likely.
Measles Alert: Multiple Exposure Sites in WA Regions
Health authorities issue urgent warning after two confirmed measles cases visited multiple locations across Western Australia's South West and Great Southern regions. Public health alert active.
Royal Perth Hospital expansion in $1.5B WA health boost
Western Australia's healthcare system receives massive funding injection with Royal Perth Hospital expansion announced as part of ambitious building program to address growing demand.
Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup Debuts in Newcastle
Newcastle hosts the inaugural Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup, bringing together local clubs for a groundbreaking tournament supporting youth mental health awareness and services across the Hunter region.
Perth man charged over alleged grooming of minors
A Riverton man has been charged after police uncovered disturbing messages and meetings with juveniles at a northern suburbs shopping complex in what authorities are calling a serious child exploitation case.
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.
Lara RSL's 96km walk raises thousands for veterans
A determined team from Lara RSL has completed an epic 96km walk, raising thousands of dollars to support mental health services for Australian veterans in need.
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.
Geelong man pleads guilty to child abuse material possession
A Geelong man's disturbing collection of child abuse material has been exposed in court, revealing a sophisticated digital operation that spanned multiple devices and platforms.
Hunter businessman demands cruise cancellation compensation
Newcastle businessman Paul Parker fights for compensation after his luxury European cruise was cancelled, leaving him thousands out of pocket and questioning consumer protections for Australian travellers.
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.
AFP's Evolving Role in Australia's National Security
Discover how the Australian Federal Police has transformed from a traditional law enforcement agency into a crucial pillar of Australia's national security infrastructure.
FNQ Child Safety Inquiry Moves to Brisbane
Queensland's child protection system faces scrutiny as Far North Queensland officials travel to Brisbane for urgent hearings on regional safety failures.
Wollongong man's world record plank for mental health
Local Wollongong fitness coach Lee Murray is attempting a gruelling 9-hour 30-minute plank world record at WIN Entertainment Centre to raise crucial funds for mental health awareness.
Younger Aussie men face prostate cancer surge
New data reveals a disturbing trend as prostate cancer diagnoses increase significantly among men under 60, prompting urgent calls for earlier screening and awareness.
Barwon Health Takes Over Anam Cara House Geelong
Geelong's palliative care landscape transforms as Barwon Health assumes control of Anam Cara House, ensuring continued support for terminally ill patients and their families across the region.
Stockton Beach Rescue: Coastal Defence Plan Approved
Newcastle Council greenlights major coastal protection works to combat severe erosion threatening Stockton Beach, bringing hope to the beleaguered community after years of deterioration.
Six-year-old dies from malnutrition in Adelaide neglect case
Disturbing court revelations detail how a young Adelaide boy perished from severe malnutrition while covered in head lice, as his mother faces sentencing for criminal neglect.
Coledale Shark Net Kills Humpback Whale: Conservation Crisis
A devastating discovery off Coledale Beach as a humpback whale becomes the latest victim of shark net entanglement, sparking renewed debate about marine protection methods.
Mental Health Act halts accused killer's court case
Court proceedings against alleged murderer Damian James Carroll have been suspended indefinitely after he was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial under Queensland's Mental Health Act.
Townsville man jailed for child exploitation crimes
Jason Lee Carter receives significant prison sentence for creating and distributing child exploitation material in shocking Townsville District Court ruling that highlights community protection efforts.
Youth Justice Crisis: Failing WA's Vulnerable Children
Sophie Stewart's powerful opinion piece calls for urgent intervention to prevent at-risk Western Australian children from entering the justice system, highlighting systemic failures and the need for early support.
Australia's gambling ad crisis harming mental health
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's saturation of gambling advertisements is creating a national mental health emergency, with vulnerable Australians paying the ultimate price.
Echidnas: The Silent Victims of Melbourne Cup Day
As Melbourne Cup celebrations unfold, native echidnas face terrifying encounters with fireworks, prompting urgent calls for awareness and protection of Australia's unique wildlife.
5,000 Steps Daily Could Protect Brain From Alzheimer's
Groundbreaking Australian research shows you don't need 10,000 steps - just 5,000 daily steps may significantly protect your brain from Alzheimer's-related cognitive decline and memory loss.
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