The Bruce Highway south of Cairns has fully reopened after an $80 million repair project to fix extensive cyclone damage. The vital transport link is now safer and more resilient for Far North Queensland.
A Canberra public servant sacked for making frequent, unsubstantiated complaints has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission found his behaviour was 'vexatious and malicious'.
Western Australia's annual gift drive hits a major milestone, delivering festive cheer and 500 Scitech passes to children and young people in out-of-home care. Discover how the community rallied.
The Department of Defence has been convicted and fined $188,000 for failing to manage psychosocial risks, leading to a worker's death at RAAF Base Williamtown. Read the full details.
Die-hard Swifties get an early Christmas gift as Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show, a 3.5-hour concert film featuring 'The Tortured Poets Department', streams on Disney+ in Australia.
Cairns Hospital's surgical capacity is under immense strain. A new surgical centre is urgently needed to serve the growing Far North Queensland population. Read why this is a critical priority.
Australian Olympian Jemima Montag reflects on her Jewish wedding day, a beacon of hope hours before the devastating Bondi attack. Discover her story of resilience and tribute to her Holocaust-surviving grandmother.
South Australian athletics great and Olympian Kerry O'Brien has passed away. Remember his world record feats and legacy in sport. Read more.
Australian marathoner Jessica Stenson shattered the national record at the Valencia Marathon, clocking 2:21:25. The emotional Commonwealth champion beat the previous mark by nine seconds. Read her incredible story.
A Grattan Institute report reveals stark inequalities in psychosocial support across Australia. Access should be based on need, not location. Read why reform is urgent.
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.
A coronial inquest will investigate the death of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy in Western Australia. The probe will examine the state's child protection system and its duty of care.
Meet the WA teens behind Zero2Hero, empowering young people with mental health skills to prevent suicide. Discover how their peer-led workshops are creating change.
A landmark 20-year study tracking over 16,000 Australian workers reveals how working from home and commuting differently affect men's and women's mental health. Discover the optimal hybrid model.
The ACT's $137.8m Commonwealth Park aquatic centre faces a critical design choice: allocate precious land and funds for car parking or prioritise community facilities and public transport access.
Australia's Defence Department and WA Police have ceased using Pioneer Computers, a drone supplier with Chinese links. The move follows security concerns over data collection. Read the full story.
Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic urges women to seek scans and advocate for their health after undergoing surgery to remove a large uterine fibroid. Read her powerful message.
Suburbs in Canberra's north-west will lose rapid bus services for two years due to Commonwealth Avenue bridge works. Timetable changes start February 2026, with free Friday/Saturday evening travel offered.
SA Health confirms algal bloom is clearing from Adelaide's metropolitan beaches, with no plans for summer closures. Get the latest public health update.
The Minns government announces a new internal locum agency and central workforce unit to address roster chaos and skyrocketing staffing costs in NSW hospitals, following a special inquiry.
The Australian Defence Department has confirmed US submarines visiting Western Australia could be armed with nuclear weapons, sparking debate over transparency and treaty obligations. Read the full story.
Townsville University Hospital staff could lose up to a quarter of their wages in a bitter contract dispute. Unions warn of a devastating blow to workers and regional healthcare.
Charlestown's Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has doubled its medical staff following overwhelming demand, treating nearly 15,000 patients in its first year. The expansion aims to reduce pressure on local hospital emergency departments.
Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock appears before Senate estimates one week before the final cash rate decision. Defence, Veterans' Affairs, and Health officials also face questioning. Follow the key developments.
A Canberra resident argues a T2 transit lane on Commonwealth Avenue would move more people than a dedicated bus lane during bridge works. Plus, letters on northern history, broken promises, and cultural imports.
Wollongong Hospital declares 'critical compromise' as 80 patients need urgent discharge and 50 wait for beds. Insiders warn of unsafe workloads and systemic underfunding. Read the full report.
Parking revenue at Hunter New England health facilities jumped to over $6 million last financial year. The NSW Opposition criticises the increase as a 'cash grab' on patients and staff.
Officials from Home Affairs, Infrastructure and the APS Commission front Senate estimates. Follow live updates as Minister Gallagher faces questions on the delayed jobs-for-mates review.
The Attorney-General's Department could not produce evidence supporting claims of AI bots overwhelming FOI systems, used to justify a controversial 'truth tax'. Read the full investigation.
The Albanese government launches Australia's largest defence restructure in decades, creating a new agency to manage major projects and prevent budget blowouts.