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.
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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.
Lightning stops Australia's Ashes training in Perth
Australia's crucial Ashes preparation was interrupted by lightning near Perth Stadium, forcing players indoors during their main training session ahead of the series.
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.
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.
Shyla Heal to Make Geelong Supercats WNBL Debut
WNBL star Shyla Heal makes her Geelong Supercats debut against Adelaide Lightning this weekend. Don't miss this exciting basketball showdown!
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.
Townsville Fire vs Adelaide Lightning: WNBL Home Opener
Townsville Fire host Adelaide Lightning in their WNBL season opener at Townsville Entertainment Centre. Get game details, ticket info and team insights.
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.
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.
99yo Perth JP retires after 45 years service
Ian Goyder, one of Perth's most beloved community figures, has officially retired from his role as Justice of the Peace at age 99, concluding an incredible 45-year journey of voluntary service that touched thousands of lives across Western Australia.
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.
Jacinda Ardern Documentary: The Human Side of Leadership
An unprecedented documentary pulls back the curtain on Jacinda Ardern's transformative time as New Zealand Prime Minister, exploring the personal toll and political triumphs that defined her era.
Kaytranada Exclusive Australian NYE Show in Perth
Grammy-winning producer Kaytranada is heading to Perth for an exclusive Australian New Year's Eve performance at Langley Park as part of the SURRENDER festival.
Canberra Girl Missing: Public Urged to Help Find Sienna, 12
ACT Police launch desperate search for missing Canberra girl Sienna, 12, last seen in Ngunnawal. Community urged to report any sightings immediately.
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.
St Therese's New Lambton Celebrates 100 Years
Join the centenary celebration as St Therese's Primary School in New Lambton reflects on a century of shaping young minds and building community connections.
Young woman killed in freak Sunshine Coast lightning strike
In a heartbreaking turn of events, 21-year-old Finley Bones has been identified as the victim of a fatal lightning strike while hiking with friends on the Sunshine Coast.
Young Woman Killed by Lightning on Sunshine Coast
A Sunshine Coast community is in mourning after a 22-year-old woman was fatally struck by lightning during a sporting event at Kuluin. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the young athlete.
SA Nurses Storm Parliament in Pay Protest
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.
NSW prison officers strike over inmate's suspended sentence
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 strike over 'slap on wrist' assault sentence
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
NSW prison officers strike over violent incident ruling
Correctional officers across multiple NSW prisons have launched immediate strike action after a disciplinary ruling that found officers used 'reasonable force' during a violent inmate incident, sparking safety concerns across the state's prison system.
Cessnock prison officers strike over inmate sentence
Prison officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre have launched strike action, protesting what they call an 'unacceptable' sentence given to an inmate who assaulted staff members.
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