Students plan climate walkout over fossil fuels
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.
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Geelong nurses strike over pay and conditions
Frustrated Geelong Healthscope nurses and midwives walk off the job demanding better pay and conditions. The 24-hour strike highlights healthcare workforce challenges.
Postcard Bandit Loses False Imprisonment Bid
Notorious bank robber Brenden 'Postcard Bandit' Abbott fails in false imprisonment lawsuit against WA but has prison sentence reduced by years. Read the court details.
University staff strike during 60th anniversary event
University of Newcastle staff rally outside Parliament House demanding better pay and conditions while management celebrates institution's contributions. Read the full story.
Boy, 13, charged with elderly woman's sexual assault
A 13-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman in Ashtonfield park. Police formed Strike Force Bosgar to investigate the random attack.
Basil Zempilas condemns WA's overcrowded prison system
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas calls WA's prison overcrowding an indictment after a violent carjacker receives suspended sentence. Read the shocking details.
Prison officer sentenced for inmate relationship
Former prison officer Matice Henaway receives suspended sentence for inappropriate relationship with inmate at Townsville Correctional Centre. Full details.
Prison conditions lead to lighter sentences in Perth
Violent offenders in WA are receiving reduced jail time as judges condemn 'inhumane' prison conditions, including cockroach infestations and prolonged lockdowns. Discover the impact on community safety.
Violent carjacker could be free within months
Coen Richard Dorizzi, who assaulted an 89-year-old man in Armadale carjacking, may be released soon due to prison conditions. Read the full court details.
Elderly woman assaulted in Ashtonfield park, police hunt teen
An elderly woman was sexually assaulted in Brooklyn Park, Ashtonfield. Maitland police are urging witnesses with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
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.
Vault Minerals gets first strike on executive pay
Vault Minerals faces shareholder rebellion as 52% reject remuneration report over bonuses to departing CEO Luke Tonkin and $517k golden handshake. Read the full details.
Prisoner's Supreme Court Vegemite Ban Legal Battle
Convicted murderer Andre McKechnie launches a Supreme Court battle to overturn the Vegemite ban in Victorian prisons, claiming it stops him from enjoying his culture. Taxpayers are funding the case.
WA Prison Guards Give Explicit Colouring Books
Sympathetic guards at Melaleuca Women's Prison provided sexually explicit colouring books to female inmates, sparking a major investigation into staff misconduct.
Hunter Valley miners end 25-year record strike with win
Rix's Creek miners secure 17% pay rise and improved injury provisions after seven-week strike - the longest industrial action in Hunter Valley in 25 years. Read the full victory story.
Casuarina Prison threatened by out of control bushfire
Perth's Casuarina Prison faces emergency as firefighters battle unpredictable bushfire that has burned 3 hectares. Stay alert with latest updates.
Seven charged after police assaulted in Bega
Seven individuals face charges after police officers were injured during a violent confrontation at a suspected drug bust in Bega. Get the latest details on the incident.
GenesisCare Radiation Therapists Go On Strike
Radiation therapists at GenesisCare facilities across Australia are taking industrial action over failed pay negotiations. The strike affects cancer treatment services nationwide.
Julia Morris's plane struck by lightning during take-off
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.
Torquay police honoured for sovereign citizen attack bravery
Two Geelong police officers receive prestigious bravery awards after confronting a violent sovereign citizen in Torquay, preventing potential tragedy in a dramatic coastal confrontation.
Cessnock Jail: Murderer pleads guilty to prison assault
A convicted murderer serving time at Cessnock Correctional Centre has pleaded guilty to a violent prison assault, adding to his lengthy criminal history and raising concerns about inmate safety.
Prison guard assault sentence appealed as inadequate
Prosecutors appeal against what they call an 'inadequate' sentence for a man who brutally assaulted correctional officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre, arguing for stronger consequences for prison violence.
45km Gold Strike Discovered in Western Australia
Exciting new gold discoveries in Western Australia's Great Southern region reveal continuous high-grade mineralisation across a massive 45km strike length, signalling major potential for the mining sector.
Lightning strike kills golden retriever puppy in SA
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.
Weary Dunlop: Australia's WWII Hero of Compassion
Discover the incredible true story of Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop, the Australian surgeon who became a legend of resilience and humanity in WWII prison camps.
Mundingburra workers strike for 36-hour work week
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.
Queensland Copper Strike Tops $500 Million Valuation
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.
Lightning bolt destroys Gold Coast tradie's work ute
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 Strike Over Pay and Conditions
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.
Kiama Council hires new parking officers for crackdown
Kiama Council boosts parking enforcement with new hires to tackle congestion and improve compliance across the popular coastal destination.
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