Final Senate Estimates 2025: Department Heads Grilled
Department heads face the final Senate estimates hearings of 2025, with scrutiny on email transfers and over 8000 unanswered questions on notice. Follow the live coverage.
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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.
WA Rejects 876 Offensive Custom Number Plates
West Australian authorities rejected 876 custom plate applications in 2024-25 for referencing drugs, weapons, and offensive content. Discover what didn't make it onto our roads.
Education Dept: Too Much Tutoring Harms Kids
NSW Education Department warns excessive coaching for selective schools entry tests can backfire, harming children's wellbeing and performance. Learn about balanced preparation approaches.
Hundreds of Custom Plates Rejected in WA
Western Australia's Department of Transport has knocked back over 400 personalised plate applications deemed offensive or inappropriate. Discover which requests didn't make the cut.
WA Tick Season Peaks: Prevention and Removal Guide
Perth's tick season is at its peak from September to April. Learn expert prevention tips, safe removal methods, and health risks for WA bushwalkers. Stay protected outdoors!
New Agriculture Secretary Announced After Shock Exit
Treasury official Victoria Anderson returns to lead Agriculture Department after Adam Fennessy's terminated role. Appointment brings expertise in biosecurity and drought policy.
Man rescued after being trapped under hydraulic lift in Bakers Hill
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue of a man trapped under a hydraulic lift on Tamma Road in Bakers Hill. Read about the heroic efforts that saved his life.
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.
New Laws Force Streamers to Invest in Australian Content
The Australian government mandates streaming services invest 7.5% of local revenue in homegrown drama and documentaries. Discover how this boosts Illawarra's film industry.
Home Affairs worst for bullying in government report
New 2025 State of the Service report reveals Department of Home Affairs has highest bullying rates despite improvement. Discover which agencies are tackling workplace culture issues effectively.
SA Only State Without Homelessness Peak Funding
South Australia becomes the sole state without government funding for its homelessness peak body, raising concerns about sector advocacy and support services during housing crisis.
Variety brings early Christmas cheer to Newcastle kids
Hundreds of children experienced early Christmas magic at McDonald Jones Stadium during Variety's annual party, featuring Santa, gifts, and inclusive activities for all abilities.
42 women killed this year as Illawarra demands action
Illawarra community gathers for rose vigil as domestic violence rates spike. 42 Australian women killed in gender-based violence this year. Learn how to help end the crisis.
Banksia Hill riot continues with three on roof
Three detainees remain on Banksia Hill Detention Centre roof as riot enters new day. Authorities working to resolve dangerous standoff in Perth.
SA Firefighter Dies in Crash at Dangerous Intersection
South Australian firefighter Peter Curtis tragically died in a crash at a dangerous Adelaide intersection. Learn about the community's response and safety concerns.
Crisafulli Challenges Health Service Amalgamation Plans
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli demands transparency on health service amalgamation. Learn how this affects Cairns and regional healthcare delivery across the state.
New parents suffer silently with perinatal depression
Alarming new data reveals Townsville parents are battling perinatal depression in silence. Learn the signs and where to find crucial support services in our community.
Community Support Drives Accessible Surfing on Central Coast
Discover how the Disabled Surfers Association Central Coast, backed by a Coca-Cola grant, creates safe beach experiences for people with disabilities through community nominations.
Mystery 'bang' in department office forces staff relocation
A mysterious loud bang in a Canberra government office ceiling forced staff relocations and sparked safety concerns. Internal emails reveal ongoing building issues at the Infrastructure department.
Parliamentary inquiry into DPS email transfer
Department of Parliamentary Services faces inquiry over mass email transfer to external law firm, raising serious staff privacy and parliamentary privilege concerns.
Emergency Services Respond to Bushland Beach Crash
Emergency services rushed to a vehicle crash in Bushland Beach, Townsville. Multiple crews responded to the incident on Sunday afternoon. Read the latest updates.
AI surveillance targets Kiama's deadly fishing spots
Artificial intelligence cameras now monitor Kiama's dangerous rock platforms after 11 fishing deaths in 15 years. The technology alerts emergency services when someone is swept into the water.
Four fight for life after Brisbane house fire
Four people are fighting for life after a devastating house fire in Lawnton, north of Brisbane. Emergency services responded to the blaze in the early hours of Sunday morning.
First WA Community Food Centre Planned for Balga
Vinnies plans to build WA's first Community Food Centre in Balga, providing free meals, workshops, and support services to combat food insecurity. A new approach to community support.
Thousands of WA Student Records Deleted
Massive data loss hits WA schools as thousands of student records deleted without backup. Education Department under fire for catastrophic IT failure.
Winyama Contracting Group Claims AIMWA Pinnacle Award
Indigenous-owned Winyama Contracting Group secures the prestigious AIMWA Pinnacle Award, celebrating excellence in digital innovation and Indigenous business leadership across Australia.
$158M Perth Youth Detention Centre for 2028
WA government reveals design for $158 million high-security youth detention facility, but Unit 18 won't close until 2028. Get the latest on Perth's justice reforms.
Lambie's missing coffee machine found after 8 months
Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie's office rediscovers a missing coffee machine eight months after reporting it lost. The mystery of the misplaced Breville Nespresso is finally solved.
Kiama bin collection changes won't happen quickly
Kiama Council CEO Jane Stroud addresses concerns about proposed waste collection changes, confirming no immediate changes to bin services. Full community consultation planned.
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