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Radford College parents protest fee hike via WhatsApp

Furious parents at Radford College have formed a WhatsApp protest group after the school announced significant fee increases without adequate consultation, leaving families scrambling to manage their budgets.

Curtin University fails students for AI cheating

Dozens of aspiring university students have been failed by Curtin University after being caught using artificial intelligence to complete assignments in the Uniready bridging program. Discover how AI detection is changing academic integrity standards.

Defence's $254M Canberra lease deal exposed

Exclusive details reveal the Department of Defence's quarter-billion dollar property deal in Canberra, securing long-term office space at Brindabella Park with significant taxpayer investment.

MP Not Invited to Optus Triple-Zero Inquiry

Exclusive revelation that Anika Wells was not invited to participate in the critical Optus triple-zero failure investigation, raising questions about political transparency and accountability.

Vandals Cause Major Optus Network Outage in Hunter

Thousands of Optus customers across the Hunter region were left stranded after deliberate cable damage caused major network outages. The telecommunications giant confirms malicious vandalism is to blame for the service disruption.

Optus outage may have cut emergency service access

A major Optus network failure across the Hunter region has potentially severed access to emergency services, with thousands of customers unable to make Triple Zero calls during the critical outage.

Radford College fees rising 20% in 2026

Exclusive: Radford College reveals plans to increase tuition fees by more than 20% starting 2026, citing rising operational costs and infrastructure investments. Canberra families face significant financial pressure as one of the capital's leading private

MyWay Card System Fails Canberra Commuters

The controversial launch of Canberra's new MyWay transport card system has left commuters facing widespread failures, with buses not accepting payments and passengers unable to tap on across the territory.

WA Teachers Overwhelmed by Student Needs Surge

A shocking new survey reveals Western Australian teachers are struggling to cope with a dramatic surge in students with complex needs, calling for urgent government action and more support.

Australia's Climate Plan B If Global Talks Fail

Exclusive insight reveals Australia is developing contingency climate strategies as global negotiations face potential collapse. Discover the backup plans being crafted behind closed doors.

Defence relocating staff to new Brindabella Park offices

The Australian Department of Defence is embarking on a significant relocation, moving hundreds of public service staff to a new state-of-the-art office facility at Brindabella Park in Canberra's airport precinct.

ACT Govt Apologises for Failed MyWay Card Rollout

The Canberra government has publicly apologised after a failed attempt to replace the ageing MyWay card system left commuters frustrated and confused about the territory's public transport future.

Optus CEO Resists Resignation Over Triple Zero Failures

Optus CEO Stephen Rue faces intense Senate scrutiny as he refuses to step down following a nationwide network outage that prevented triple zero calls and has been connected to three fatalities across Australia.

Andrew Metcalfe appointed ACT Education Directorate head

Former federal department secretary Andrew Metcalfe has been appointed as the new director-general of the ACT Education Directorate, bringing decades of public service experience to Canberra's education system.

Navitas $188M Hit as Student Caps Bite

Leading education provider Navitas reports massive financial blow as federal government's international student restrictions take dramatic toll on Australia's $40 billion education industry.

ACT Govt Knew MyWay System Was Failing Years Ago

Explosive revelations show the ACT Government knew Canberra's troubled MyWay ticketing system was failing years before its replacement, costing taxpayers millions in avoidable expenses.

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