Hunter rental crisis leaves applicants struggling
A former property manager shares her 'mind-boggling' experience applying for 40+ rentals in Newcastle's competitive market. Learn about the push for regulation.
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ANU student fined $1200 for Townsville drink driving
Australian National University student Jon Basuke has been disqualified from driving and fined $1200 after recording a blood alcohol reading of 0.095 in Townsville.
Crackdown on Dodgy Business Tactics Exploiting Australians
Assistant Minister for Competition Andrew Leigh announces new measures to protect consumers from unfair practices exploiting busy lives. Read about the coming reforms.
SA Government Announces $2.3B Education Reform
South Australia's government reveals a massive $2.3 billion education overhaul focusing on school infrastructure and teacher training. Learn how this investment will transform classrooms.
Sexual Violence Legal Service extended to 2028
A vital legal service for victim-survivors of sexual violence in the ACT has secured funding until 2028, addressing 'enormous and unmet' demand. Learn how this supports survivors.
Canberra's Commonwealth Ave Bridge closed for year
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge in Canberra will close northbound for up to one year from January 2026 for major upgrades. Plan your commute now.
Australia's $160bn regulatory crisis revealed
New research shows Australia's regulatory burden costs $160 billion annually, wiping out productivity gains. Discover why both sides of politics are rethinking deregulation.
SA Government Announces $2.3B Education Reform
South Australia's government reveals a massive $2.3 billion education overhaul focusing on infrastructure, teacher training, and student support. Learn how this investment will transform learning outcomes across the state.
Education Priorities: Time to Shift Focus from HSC?
A former NSW Board of Studies worker argues the HSC receives disproportionate resources compared to early childhood education. Read why Australia needs to rethink its educational priorities.
SA Prison Drug Crisis: 70% Report Pre-Conviction Use
Shocking data reveals over 70% of SA prisoners used illicit drugs before conviction. Ex-inmate Merlin Faber demands reform in rehabilitation programs. Read his powerful story.
WA Premier Supports Miners on Environmental Laws
WA Premier Roger Cook backs mining sector demands for environmental law reforms ahead of crucial Senate vote. Industry warns of project delays and job losses.
Labor's 2024 Agenda Stalls as Time Runs Out
The Albanese government faces mounting pressure to deliver on its 2024 agenda as parliamentary time dwindles. Key reforms remain stalled amid political challenges.
Gungahlin United faces $550k debt crisis meeting
Gungahlin United FC faces liquidation with debts exceeding $550,000 as Belnorth and Canberra Olympic step up to offer players a lifeline. Critical meeting Tuesday will decide club's fate.
Lawyers argue abduction was not 'methodical and calculated'
Kyna McAuley seeks reduced sentence for 2021 Mount Hutton shed torture, arguing the 20-hour kidnapping wasn't methodical. Read the latest court appeal details.
Labor's environmental law deadline puts WA industry on edge
Environment Minister Murray Watt warns it's 'now or never' for contentious environmental law reforms as Labor offers amendments to secure support in Parliament's final sitting week.
Court: Man unlawfully detained in unit BBQ area
An ACT court has ruled police unlawfully detained an intoxicated man in a unit complex barbecue area, determining it was not a public place. Read the full legal analysis.
Century-old map still shapes Canberra's planning
How Walter Burley Griffin's 1925 gazetted plan continues to influence Australia's capital city, balancing monumental ambition with bush capital ideals. Explore the enduring legacy.
Newcastle parking fines revenue doubles despite reform
Newcastle parking fine revenue hits $7.4 million despite state reforms slashing ticketless fines by 94%. Discover how council finances transformed.
Cyclone Fina Category 3 Threatens Darwin with Destructive Winds
Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified into a severe Category 3 system, barrelling towards Darwin. The BOM warns of destructive winds up to 224km/h and flash flooding. Stay informed and follow emergency advice.
Oncologists Fight for Cancer System Changes
Leading Australian cancer specialists reveal systemic failures in treatment access and demand urgent government action to save lives.
Cyclone Fina Warning for Darwin: November 2024
Darwin residents urged to prepare as Tropical Cyclone Fina approaches. Emergency warnings issued with potential severe weather impacts expected across Northern Territory.
Australia Needs Courage to Build Unseen Future
Lanna Hill argues Australia must embrace courage and reshape education to build a future nobody predicted. Discover how we can transform our approach.
Cyclone Fina Strikes Northern Australia
The first cyclone of the season, Tropical Cyclone Fina, is lashing Northern Australia with destructive winds and heavy rain. Residents in Darwin and the Top End are urged to prepare for flash flooding and power outages. Stay informed.
Community Power: Edwin Dyson's Educational Journey
From country school to leading Indigenous health data reform, Edwin Dyson's story showcases the transformative power of community support in education and career success.
University Mergers Not Complete Solution: Go8 CEO
Vicki Thomson warns university mergers alone won't fix sector challenges. International student caps and funding reforms also crucial for Australian higher education.
Ley Supports Environment Law Changes With Amendments
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley declares Coalition will back Labor's environmental law overhaul if government makes seven key changes. Critical Senate vote scheduled for next Wednesday.
Perth Becomes Australia's New Home of Cricket
Western Australia's capital has officially become Australia's premier cricket destination, hosting record crowds and major international matches. Discover how Perth claimed the crown.
Cyclone Fina Intensifies, Targets NT Coast
Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to a Category 2 system, threatening a coastal crossing near Cobourg Peninsula. Darwin residents are urged to prepare for damaging winds and flash flooding this weekend.
NT Property Market Opens to Global Buyers via Realestate.com.au
Northern Territory property market reaches interstate and overseas buyers through Realestate.com.au. Leading agent Braden Menzies reveals how this generates competition and higher sale prices for vendors.
NT Property Market Opens to Global Buyers
Realestate.com.au expands Northern Territory property reach to interstate and overseas buyers, driving competition and higher sale prices according to top agent Braden Menzies.
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