Australia's health funding crisis stems from a broken GST, costing states $20bn this year alone. As a wealthy nation, we can afford world-class services but need tax reform, not blame-shifting. Read the analysis.
A major Canberra bus timetable overhaul will cut over 180 weekday services from February 2026, adding up to 20 minutes to some commutes, as Transport Canberra aims to shore up reliability during Commonwealth Avenue bridge works. Check your new route now.
The ACT government has removed a dedicated Olympic-standard diving facility from its $138 million aquatic centre plans, breaking promises and leaving local athletes high and dry. Read more.
Olympic finalist Peter Bol is putting logic over emotion as he plans a strategic return to competition in Perth, marking a key step on his journey to the Commonwealth Games. Read his inspiring story.
A police incident on the Narrows Bridge has blocked a southbound lane, causing major delays on the Mitchell Freeway in South Perth. Motorists are urged to drive with caution.
The reopening of the Great Ocean Road remains uncertain as engineers assess flood-damaged bridges. Key sections are closed, impacting tourism and local communities. Stay informed on the latest updates.
A Dapto woman has been convicted after defrauding the Australian Bureau of Statistics of over $2,500. The 49-year-old former employee claimed financial hardship drove her actions. Read the full court details.
The FSU has condemned CBA's plan to absorb Bankwest's 1400 WA staff into a group-wide agreement, calling it a threat to the bank's identity and workers' rights. Read the full story.
ACT motorists are shifting travel times and routes to ease commuter pain. Roads ACT says February is the worst for congestion as roadworks continue. Read how the city is adapting.
Waverley Council delays decision on heritage-listed Bondi footbridge used in Australia's worst terror attack. Locals and Jewish community clash over demolition vs memorial plans. Read the latest.
A campaign to protect Cairns' micro-bats has seen a positive step, with a new bridge design incorporating roosting boxes. Read how locals are fighting for wildlife.
A man has been rushed to hospital with serious burns after a vehicle burst into flames on Railway Avenue in Kelmscott. Police are investigating the critical incident.
A car fire on Railway Avenue in Kelmscott escalated into a critical incident, prompting a major police response and road closures. Details on the emergency.
Canberrans question the Barr government's decision to proceed with Stage 2A of the light rail amid cost blowouts and community needs. Read the latest letters on this and other national issues.
ACT government confirms no dive pool at new Commonwealth Park aquatic centre, raising fears the facility may be lost forever. Community groups react with anger and scepticism.
A major construction milestone has been reached on the M1 extension to Raymond Terrace, with all bridge foundation works now complete ahead of schedule. Discover how this project will transform travel in the Hunter.
A bushfire burning near Hester Avenue in Perth's north has forced a road closure between Mitchell Freeway and Wanneroo Road. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
Canberra's first workday after Christmas was marred by severe traffic delays and overcrowded replacement buses due to light rail construction. Commuters reported long waits and packed services. Read more about the disruptions and official response.
Fed-up Geelong residents launch a bizarre protest over dangerous potholes, placing a historic toilet, traffic cones and phallic art in a major road crater. Read the full story.
Australian 800m star Peter Bol begins his quest for Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow with a season opener on home soil at the Perth Track Classic next month. Get the latest on his form, family life, and fierce competition.
A vehicle fire forced the closure of the Barwon Heads Bridge, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services responded, and motorists were urged to avoid the area.
Canberra's teenage running sensation Cameron Myers missed a gold medal due to two blackouts. AIS doctors have now cleared him for a crucial US tour. Read the full story.
A teenage boy and girl were seriously injured in a crash between an e-bike and a car on Whitfords Avenue, Padbury. Police are appealing for witnesses.
The Palaszczuk government cannot say when vital repairs to flood-damaged Mount Spec Road will be finished, leaving Paluma residents and businesses in limbo. Read the latest.
Newcastle Labor councillor Declan Clausen supports a 48-unit affordable housing project at Rail Bridge Row, rejecting calls to keep the site as public green space. Read the full debate.
A Newcastle community representative argues the city's severe housing and homelessness crisis means residents must support developments, even unpopular ones. The call for more 'YIMBYs' comes amid fierce debate over projects like Rail Bridge Row.
Two teenagers charged over a violent brawl at Adelaide's Henley Beach. Separately, a fire at Sydney's Spit Bridge Marina sinks three luxury yachts. Get the latest breaking news.
A South Australian tourist park's decision to rebrand as an adults-only 'peaceful sanctuary' has ignited fierce online discussion. Discover why owners made the switch and the growing trend for child-free travel.
Australian Olympic backstroker Iona Anderson is targeting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a successful return from a disc injury at the Japan Open. Read her recovery journey.
A landmark affordable housing project on Newcastle's last undeveloped rail corridor faces fierce opposition from locals demanding green space. The clash highlights the city's growing pains.