Australia's new social media age restrictions have a dangerous gaping hole - and 4chan is slipping right through. A leading cyber safety expert explains why this notorious platform remains accessible to under-16s.
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.
A 16-year-old boy caught with a 20cm knife outside Optus Stadium has avoided criminal charges through a police caution, sparking discussions about youth justice and concert security.
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.
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.
Newcastle police launch intensive road safety blitz targeting speeding and distracted drivers in high-risk pedestrian zones across the city.
ACT Policing makes desperate public plea for information regarding missing Canberra teenager Isabella Merten, last seen in Harrison on Monday morning.
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
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.
A Cairns shopping centre was thrown into chaos when a man armed with a replica firearm targeted teenagers in a terrifying daylight incident that has left the community shaken.
New data exposes alarming near-drowning incidents across Western Australia during last summer, with children and river locations posing the highest risk.
The Newcastle cricket community is in mourning after the sudden passing of 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin, remembered as a talented athlete and beautiful soul.
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.
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.
Wallsend Pool becomes testing ground for revolutionary artificial intelligence surveillance system designed to prevent drownings and enhance swimmer safety.
A Wollongong teenager's inspiring comeback to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after battling Perthes disease shows the power of determination and family support in overcoming physical challenges.
A 15-year-old boy has died in a horrific e-bike accident in Queensland, sparking urgent calls for improved safety measures as electric bike injuries surge across the state.
Cairns Post reporter Emma Cam has been honoured as New Journalist of the Year for her groundbreaking investigation into critical healthcare safety concerns affecting Far North Queensland patients.
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.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks debate about how teens will fill their summer hours. Will this digital detox reshape youth culture and family dynamics?
WA Police launch major speeding blitz targeting reckless drivers in Scarborough school zones. Multiple motorists caught flouting 40km/h limits during peak drop-off times.
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.
Heartbreaking weekend on the Sunshine Coast as communities mourn two young lives lost in separate incidents - an e-bike collision and a dam drowning.
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.
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 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
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.
A devastating incident at a T20 cricket warm-up in Ferntree Gully has claimed the life of a teenage player, sending shockwaves through the sporting community.
Shocking new RAC data reveals West Australian motorists are witnessing a dramatic surge in dangerous driving behaviours, with speeding and distraction reaching crisis levels on our roads.
South Australia introduces groundbreaking legislation creating specific protection orders for retail workers facing abuse and violence on the job, with penalties of up to $10,000.