ACT may adjust property tax to help housing projects
Chief Minister Andrew Barr signals willingness to adjust Lease Variation Charges to make housing projects financially viable amid Canberra's affordability crisis.
Category : Search result: emergency relief
Plane crashes after takeoff at Louisville Airport
BREAKING: A commercial aircraft has crashed shortly after departure from Louisville International Airport, leaving multiple people injured as emergency services rush to the scene.
Wollongong teens save man in dramatic surf rescue
Two quick-thinking Wollongong teenagers are being hailed as heroes after pulling a struggling swimmer from treacherous surf in a heart-pounding rescue at a local beach.
Teen rescued from Mount Buller blizzard ordeal
A teenage hiker was dramatically rescued from Mount Buller after becoming trapped in a sudden blizzard during a solo hiking expedition in Victoria's alpine region.
WA Wheatbelt Emergency: Tammin Bushfire Threat Grows
Residents in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region are facing a terrifying out-of-control bushfire near Tammin, with emergency services issuing urgent warnings to stay alert as conditions rapidly deteriorate.
Warwick Aerodrome roof torn off in Queensland storms
Severe thunderstorms have torn through Southern Queensland for the third consecutive day, causing significant damage including the complete destruction of Warwick Aerodrome's roof and leaving thousands without power.
Truck inferno forces evacuation at Transgrid depot
A raging truck fire sparked major emergency response at Newcastle's Transgrid facility, forcing staff evacuations and creating dramatic plumes of black smoke visible across the city.
Lake Argyle Crash: One Dead, Five Critical on Victoria Hwy
A devastating single-vehicle crash near Lake Argyle has left one person dead and five others, including two children, fighting for their lives in hospital. Emergency services responded to the horrific incident on Victoria Highway.
Man strangles ill fiancée during 000 emergency call
A Canberra man has been sentenced after attacking his sick fiancée while she was on the phone with emergency services, in a disturbing case that highlights the brutality of domestic violence.
WA innovators score PM's top science honour for medical breakthrough
Two Western Australian researchers have claimed Australia's most prestigious science awards for developing revolutionary technology that could transform emergency medicine worldwide.
Palm Island Bushfire: QFES Battles Farm Road Blaze
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are responding to a significant bushfire burning on Palm Island, with multiple crews working to contain the blaze threatening local vegetation.
End Back Pain with Lumbar Support Recliners
Discover how EasyLiving's ergonomic recliners are transforming spinal health for Western Australians struggling with chronic back discomfort and poor posture.
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.
Wingham Music Festival rallies for flood relief
Australian country music star James Johnston leads an all-star lineup at Wingham Music Festival, raising crucial funds for Mid-North Coast flood-affected communities this October.
Senate Inquiry into Optus Triple Zero Failure Demanded
Western Australian Liberal Senator Dean Smith is leading the charge for a Senate inquiry into Optus's nationwide network outage that left millions unable to contact emergency services.
Cairns hiking rescue: Injured woman saved from Blue Arrow track
Emergency services undertake challenging overnight rescue mission on Cairns' Blue Arrow walking track to evacuate injured hiker in dramatic operation.
Earth's Vital Signs Failing: Climate Emergency Deepens
A shocking new report reveals Earth's climate indicators are deteriorating at unprecedented rates, with 20 of 35 planetary health metrics now at record extremes.
Mount Louisa crash leaves man with serious injuries
Emergency services rushed to a serious single-vehicle crash on Banfield Drive in Mount Louisa, leaving a man with significant injuries. Latest details on the investigation and road closures.
Giant hail injures nine in dangerous Queensland storms
Severe thunderstorms with golf ball-sized hail have wreaked havoc across Southeast Queensland, causing significant damage and injuring multiple residents as emergency services respond to hundreds of calls for help.
Eastern Australia Storm Crisis: More Severe Weather Coming
Wild weather continues to pummel eastern Australia, causing widespread destruction across multiple states. Emergency services battle flooding, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall as another severe weather system approaches.
Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with lifesaving paramedics
Garry Kingston meets the St John WA heroes who saved his life after a sudden cardiac arrest in a heartwarming Perth reunion story.
Cardiac arrest survivor's emotional paramedic reunion
Garry Kingston's miraculous survival story unfolds as he meets the St John WA ambulance crew who brought him back from clinical death after a sudden cardiac arrest.
KitchenAid Australia Partners With Action Against Hunger
Australia's most beloved kitchen appliance brand announces groundbreaking partnership with global hunger relief organization, combining culinary passion with humanitarian action.
Halloween body bag prank shocks Wangi Wangi community
A Lake Macquarie Halloween decoration turned into a real-life emergency when a realistic body bag hanging from a tree sparked multiple 000 calls and a police response in Wangi Wangi.
Oakford Crash: One Dead, Five Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision
A devastating three-car collision in Perth's southern suburbs has left one man dead and five others hospitalised, with emergency services responding to the horrific scene on Anstey Road.
5yo girl critical after Sydney scooter crash
A young girl remains in serious condition following a horrific scooter crash in Sydney's western suburbs, sparking urgent safety warnings from emergency services.
Townsville water main bursts on University Drive
Emergency crews are working to identify the cause of a major water main rupture on University Drive in Townsville, causing significant disruption to local residents and businesses.
Earlville pedestrian critical after car collision
A man has sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Earlville, with emergency services rushing to the scene on Friday afternoon. The shocking incident has left the Cairns community reeling.
Major search for missing swimmer at Bargara Beach
A massive emergency response unfolded at Bargara Beach after a swimmer disappeared in treacherous waters, triggering an intense land, sea and air search operation along Queensland's coastline.
Major search for missing swimmer at Bargara Beach
A massive air and sea rescue operation unfolded at Bargara Beach after a swimmer was reported missing, triggering an urgent multi-agency response along Queensland's coastline.
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