Phone fire prompts ACT school bus evacuation
High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.
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Car crashes into Niddrie medical centre, one dead
A man has died and two others are in hospital after a car crashed into a Melbourne medical centre. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.
DPS Secretary vows overhaul of troubled agency
Exclusive: DPS Secretary Jaala Hinchcliffe commits to fixing the department's culture of secrecy and bullying after a series of controversies. Read her plan for transparency.
Serious crash closes Mount Fox Road near Townsville
Emergency services rushed to a serious single-vehicle crash on Mount Fox Road near Townsville. The road was closed as crews worked to free a trapped driver. Read the latest updates.
Sacked ACT emergency services boss files Fair Work claim
Ex-ACTSES chief Anthony Draheim has launched legal action against the government, alleging unfair dismissal. The case follows a series of leadership changes within the Emergency Services Agency.
Teenager seriously hurt in Claremont e-bike crash
A 14-year-old boy has suffered serious leg injuries after his e-bike collided with a Land Rover on Stirling Highway in Claremont. Major crash detectives are investigating the incident.
New data reveals Hunter's escalating homelessness crisis
New government data shows specialist homelessness services in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are supporting almost nine people daily. Advocates warn the system is at breaking point.
Gungahlin Drive closed after Barton Highway crash
A major crash has closed Gungahlin Drive in both directions. ACT Emergency Services advise drivers to seek alternative routes as delays are expected for hours.
Emergency crews fight hay shed fire in Leopold
Firefighters battled a significant blaze at a hay shed on Mollers Lane in Leopold. Crews worked to contain the fire and protect nearby properties. Read the latest updates.
Serious Crash in Morley, Emergency Services Respond
Emergency services rushed to a serious crash on Walter Road in Morley. A car collided with a tree, leaving one person with serious injuries. Read the latest updates.
ACT electricity bills rise 10%, but savings possible
Annual home electricity bills in the ACT have increased by 10%, but the regulator says competition is improving. Discover how shopping around can still lead to significant savings of over 20%.
Asbestos confirmed in ACT coloured sand, schools affected
Detailed testing has confirmed asbestos contamination in five colours of Kadink decorative sand, prompting school closures and a new ministerial declaration for safe removal. Learn the latest.
ACT's AMC prison costs $543 per inmate daily, highest in Australia
The Alexander Maconochie Centre costs ACT taxpayers $543.19 per prisoner daily, with a 77.2% recidivism rate. Calls grow to close the facility and return to using NSW prisons.
Motorcyclist in serious crash on Brindabella Road
Emergency services responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Brindabella Road near Coree on Wednesday afternoon. ACT Policing remain on scene. Read the latest updates.
Grovedale hoax call triggers major emergency services response
A bizarre hoax call in Grovedale sparked a major emergency response, wasting critical police and ambulance resources. Authorities are urging the public to report responsibly.
Optus outage disrupts Queensland NBN and emergency calls
A widespread Optus network failure has left parts of Queensland without internet, EFTPOS, and home phone services, also impacting calls to emergency services. Stay updated.
Serendipity Support Services: Empowering Illawarra Disability Community
Illawarra's Serendipity Support Services marks International Day of People with Disability, offering participant-centred care, SIL homes, and community programs. Discover their family-run approach.
Child trapped under ute in Jesmond e-scooter crash
A primary school-aged boy was hospitalised after being hit by a ute and trapped beneath its trailer in a Jesmond car park. The incident sparks renewed safety warnings as NSW moves to regulate e-scooter power.
Police car crashes into house in Western Sydney
A police vehicle has crashed into a home on Bungarribee Rd in Blacktown. Emergency crews remain on scene. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
Serious house fire in St James, Perth
Emergency crews responded to a serious house fire on Reen Street in St James after reports of explosions and black smoke. DFES and paramedics are on scene. Read the latest.
Liberals' Jeremy Hanson elected ACT Speaker unopposed
ACT Legislative Assembly elects Canberra Liberal Jeremy Hanson as its new Speaker. Hanson pledges a non-partisan approach, but Labor and Greens had raised concerns over his impartiality.
Watchdog, AFP to investigate mistaken teen arrest in Canberra
The ACT Ombudsman opens a separate inquiry into police practices after an Aboriginal teen was arrested at gunpoint in a case of mistaken identity. Read the latest on the dual investigations.
Labor's five demands for ACT Speaker election
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.
WA Bushfire Emergency: Residents Urged to Evacuate
Out-of-control bushfire threatens WA homes. Residents in Bluff Point, Spalding, Sunset Beach urged to evacuate immediately. Over 3000 properties affected by power outages.
Magnetic Island elderly lose vital care services
Elderly Magnetic Island residents face crisis as essential care provider ends services. Community demands immediate government action to fill critical gap.
Liberals' Bold Speaker Gamble in Final ACT Sitting
Canberra's Legislative Assembly faces a pivotal vote for Speaker as the Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson. Will this political gamble pay off in the final sitting week of 2025?
Support Australia's Community Volunteers This Summer
This International Volunteer Day, Australians are urged to move beyond gratitude and offer practical support to the community volunteers who are the backbone of our towns, especially as we face another high-risk summer season.
Four-Vehicle Crash in Townsville, Person Trapped
Emergency services responded to a serious four-vehicle collision on Woolcock Street in Townsville. One person was reportedly trapped as rescue crews worked to free them.
ACT public housing tenants denied essential repairs
Canberra public housing residents face dangerous living conditions as maintenance contractors claim funding has run out. Legal service reports alarming increase in repair neglect.
Urgent funding demanded for Cairns Hospital helipad
Cairns Hospital's critical helipad requires immediate $1.5 million upgrade as emergency services face dangerous landing conditions. Lives at risk without urgent action.
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