69 ACT schools close due to Kmart asbestos scare
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
The ongoing Big Splash water park closure in Canberra sparks community anger as owner's redevelopment plans emerge. Discover why locals demand action.
Popular fishing and recreation activities will be banned at Garden Island as Australia establishes an AUKUS exclusion zone. Learn how this impacts local communities and national security.
Moriac Uniting Church holds final service after 162 years, marking the end of an era for the local community. Read about its legacy and future plans.
Key Vitality yoga studio in Drysdale has suddenly closed just weeks after a major rebranding effort, leaving members shocked and seeking refunds.
Major traffic disruption in Perth's south after serious crash closes all southbound lanes on Ennis Avenue. Police on scene, motorists urged to avoid area.
Canberra's beloved Big Splash water park will remain closed this summer as owners plan a modern new facility. Community disappointed as vandalism and costs prevent reopening.
Popular North Wollongong cafe Diggies will close for at least six months from February 2026 due to essential sea wall construction. Learn how this impacts locals and the new lease agreement.
Popular overflow parking at Scarborough Hotel will be fenced off this month due to liability concerns, potentially impacting local street parking. Learn what's happening.
Australian-born food delivery service Menulog is closing all local operations from November 26. Find out what happens to your account credits and the reasons behind the shock decision.
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.
A major truck fire has closed Geelong Ring Road, causing significant traffic disruptions. Emergency services are on scene. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
The unexpected closure of Wallsend Out of School Hours care has left dozens of Newcastle families in crisis mode, with parents facing work disruptions and children displaced just weeks into the new school year.
A serious collision at the intersection of Albany and Leach Highways has triggered significant lane closures and traffic delays across Perth, frustrating morning commuters.
Perth train commuters are experiencing renewed frustration as boom gate delays plague the newly reopened southern section of the Armadale Line, testing patience just weeks after the $1.1 billion upgrade completion.
As Fremantle braces for the Fremantle Traffic Bridge shutdown, a savvy marketing blitz aims to reassure visitors and businesses that the port city remains open for business. Discover how local leaders are tackling the economic challenge head-on.
A major blow threatens Mount Isa's economy as the Dyno Nobel fertiliser plant faces potential closure, putting hundreds of local jobs at risk and sparking political intervention.
Emergency services are responding to a serious multi-vehicle collision that has forced the complete closure of the Kennedy Highway in North Queensland, causing major traffic disruptions and lengthy delays for motorists.
Newcastle's iconic Fanny's nightclub has poured its final drinks after 15 years of unforgettable nights, making way for The Argyle's new vision in the city's entertainment scene.
A Western Australian man from Dawesville has been hit with 59 criminal charges, including 38 counts of child sex offences, following a major police investigation into alleged child exploitation material.
Mossman cane growers embrace diversification as historic mill closure creates opportunity for innovative agricultural ventures in tropical North Queensland.
Major disruptions hit Central Coast and Hunter line services after critical equipment damage between Tuggerah and Wyong, causing significant delays for Sydney-Newcastle commuters.
Critical overnight repair operations are set to begin on Far North Queensland's Captain Cook Highway following significant cyclone damage. Get the latest on travel impacts and repair timelines.
A Mandurah mother suffers horrific burns after her home and car were deliberately set alight in two separate firebombing attacks within one week, leaving the community in shock.
Authorities warn beachgoers to stay out of the water as a decomposing whale carcass attracts sharks to popular Mandurah swimming spot. Safety alerts activated.
Tropical North Queensland is gearing up for a bumper cruise season with P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Cruise Line vessels scheduled to make multiple calls to Cairns and Port Douglas, bringing thousands of visitors to the region's iconic destinations.
A devastating truck crash has claimed a life and closed the Bruce Highway at Takilberan in Queensland's Bundaberg region, with emergency crews working to clear the wreckage.
New data exposes alarming chronic lung disease rates in City of Swan, Rockingham and Mandurah, with smoking and ageing population driving worrying health trend across Western Australia.
A cruise novice shares their unfiltered experience aboard Carnival Splendour - from epic waterslides to buffet battles and everything in between.
The potential closure of the Tomago aluminium smelter threatens thousands of jobs and could send shockwaves through Australia's manufacturing sector, with industry experts warning of catastrophic consequences.