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Toddler unharmed in Hume Highway crash miracle

A Melbourne family shares their life-saving advice after their toddler walked away unharmed from a terrifying multi-vehicle collision on the Hume Highway, highlighting the critical importance of proper car seat safety.

Coroner demands urgent fix at deadly Geelong crossing

A Victorian coroner has called for immediate safety upgrades at a dangerous Geelong level crossing where truck driver John Stubbs lost his life, highlighting systemic failures in railway infrastructure.

Student fined $35K for insect smuggling

A 22-year-old international student faces massive penalties after being caught trying to export protected Australian wildlife including tarantulas and beetles from Sydney Airport.

Cairns e-scooter crash: Man hospitalised after Woree collision

A man has been rushed to Cairns Hospital with serious injuries following a terrifying collision between an e-scooter and a car on Pease Street in Woree. Emergency services responded to the incident that has reignited safety concerns about e-scooter use on

Distracted crew caused Leeuwin II horror crash

Australian transport investigators reveal how distracted crew and pilots contributed to the terrifying Leeuwin II training ship crash off Western Australia's coast, with safety recommendations now issued.

Girl Crashes E-Bike Into Car in Viral Footage

Disturbing footage of a young girl crashing into a car on an e-bike has ignited urgent calls for regulation as Australia faces growing safety concerns over electric bicycles.

AI Lifeguards Test at Newcastle's Wallsend Pool

Newcastle's Wallsend Pool is making waves as the first in Australia to test cutting-edge AI lifeguard technology, adding an extra layer of safety for swimmers this summer season.

Townsville go-kart track fined over safety breach

A North Queensland go-karting business has been slapped with a hefty fine after failing to update safety procedures, resulting in a teenage girl suffering serious injuries in a high-speed collision.

Explosive Device Review After Cobar Mine Tragedy

A devastating underground mining incident in Cobar has triggered a comprehensive review of explosive devices, while Polymetals announces controversial plans to resume operations at the site.

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.

Japanese Drama Exposes School Surveillance Future

A groundbreaking Japanese drama is sparking crucial conversations about student privacy, AI monitoring, and the ethical dilemmas facing Australian schools as surveillance technology advances.

$193M Student Tower Reaches Construction Milestone

A massive 916-bed student accommodation development in Waterford has hit a crucial construction milestone, bringing Yugo Australia's $193 million project closer to completion and addressing Perth's student housing needs.

5-Year-Old Girl Dies in Sydney Scooter Tragedy

A heartbreaking incident in Sydney's western suburbs has left a community in mourning after a five-year-old girl succumbed to injuries from a scooter crash. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the young child.

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.

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.

WA Students Lead Mental Health Push-Up Challenge

Perth students are being called to become mental health ambassadors in Australia's largest fitness-based mental health initiative, with 3,319 push-ups targeting suicide prevention awareness.

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