WA's Young Australians of Year 2026 Champions Boys' Mental Health
Dr Haseeb Riaz and Gareth Shanthikumar win 2026 Young Australian of Year for WA after creating ManUp, reaching 22,000 boys with mental health support. Read their inspiring story.
Dr Haseeb Riaz and Gareth Shanthikumar win 2026 Young Australian of Year for WA after creating ManUp, reaching 22,000 boys with mental health support. Read their inspiring story.
Discover how Movember's life-saving work continues year-round across Australia, focusing on men's mental health and prostate cancer awareness beyond the annual campaign.
Maitland's Burt Kennedy continues his mental health advocacy, screening his documentary after his sister's suicide to raise funds for Black Dog Institute and inspire others to keep going.
A federal public servant has been sentenced to 9.5 years imprisonment for sexually abusing his niece and step-daughter in what the judge called 'abhorrent' crimes that shocked the community.
Geelong advocates are transforming men's mental health support through innovative programs and honest conversations. Discover how local initiatives are saving lives.
From country school to leading Indigenous health data reform, Edwin Dyson's story showcases the transformative power of community support in education and career success.
Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell reveals explosive sexual harassment claims in Victorian Parliament, detailing inappropriate advances and a toxic workplace culture.
A 57-year-old photographer faces multiple charges including sexual assault after meeting a woman through social media. Case reopened as part of ACT police review into sexual assault handling.
St John WA reveals ambulance service failures despite revenue growth. Funding disputes, mould infestations and measles outbreaks cripple response times across Western Australia.
As WA school leavers celebrate, health officials urge packing condoms to prevent STIs. Get safety tips for a healthy Leavers week and learn where to access testing.
Western Australia expands virtual emergency service for children, giving parents more options to avoid busy EDs. Learn how this initiative is transforming pediatric care.
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.
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
Paul Redding, 33, battles kidney cancer while fighting to keep his Albion Park home and be there for his three young children. His family faces financial crisis during recovery.
An elderly woman was sexually assaulted in Brooklyn Park, Ashtonfield. Maitland police are urging witnesses with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
A 30-year-old man with a history of sexual offences has been denied bail after allegedly following a woman into a Braddon underground carpark and assaulting her. Read the latest court details.
ACT Police seek a man in his 20s with a skull ankle tattoo accused of sexual assault in his dark SUV on Lhotsky Street, Charnwood. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
Michael Walmsley has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple rape charges in Geelong. Read the full court details.
Heart of Australia's HEART 7 mobile clinic begins service in remote Western Australia, providing life-saving lung cancer screenings and specialist healthcare to regional communities.
Explore how TikTok affects youth mental health in Australia and learn strategies to navigate digital content safely. Discover expert insights today.
Kathryn Knaggs reveals alleged sexual abuse by senior Geelong Revival Centre figure. Read her courageous story and the ongoing legal battle.
Federal government announces Joondalup endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic opening 2026. New specialist center to transform women's healthcare access in northern suburbs.
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon defends league's handling of Tanner Bruhn's sexual assault case as charges are dropped. No-fault stand-down policy ruled out. Full details.
The Cook Government introduces landmark legislation to close a legal loophole that allowed churches to avoid liability for paedophile priests, hailed as a brave step for survivors.
John Kaleel, 69, arrested in Australia after fleeing Hollywood guilty verdict on five counts of sexual abuse involving a teenage student. Faces extradition and up to 10 years imprisonment.
A Dawesville man faces 59 charges, including 38 child sexual abuse offences. Jackson Robert Brennan is accused of grooming girls as young as 12. He has been remanded in custody.
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.
A Perth phlebotomist has been sentenced to four years in jail for sexually assaulting a patient during a fake PCR test. Read the shocking court details.
Geelong's Tanner Bruhn is free to resume his AFL career after sexual assault charges were withdrawn. The AFLPA has criticised the league's "premature and disproportionate" stand-down policy.
Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn has sexual assault charges dropped after witness admits lying. AFL player's nightmare ends after year-long legal battle.