The Focus: First Nation Films festival is back at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre on Jan 24-25. Featuring documentaries, music, and speakers like Thomas Mayo, it's a key part of Fremantle's Truth Telling program. Free entry.
As other nations adopt free school lunches to fight food insecurity and boost learning, Australia remains without a national program. Could this change?
Lake Macquarie City Council reveals a draft $80 million capital works plan for 2026-27, with over half earmarked for its fire-damaged Speers Point administration building. Discover the community projects set to benefit.
Australian swimming legend Liesel Jones opens up about using medical assistance to lose 25kg, battling PCOS and body image stigma. Watch her honest Sunrise interview.
A young woman is being treated for a suspected broken leg after a leap at The Farm, Killalea, prompted a major emergency response involving police, SES, and a rescue helicopter.
Trainer Peter Snowden expects a much-improved run from mare Infusion at Warwick Farm on Wednesday after a luckless return. Get full race preview and tips.
Rural landholders like the Canberra Equestrian Centre are the critical buffer protecting ACT suburbs from bushfires. Learn how their Farm Firewise plans and community vigilance are key to safety this season.
Discover how the University of New England's fee-free TRACKS and Foundation Programs are helping mature-aged students like Brooke Herczeg and Carla Penny build successful university futures, proving age and past grades are no barrier.
A person has died in a house fire in Sydney's southwest. Two others escaped with minor injuries. Police have established a crime scene and are investigating.
City Beach in Perth reopened after a one-hour closure due to multiple shark sightings, including a 5-metre shark just 15 metres from shore. Stay informed with the latest beach safety alerts.
Thousands of Australian women are transforming their health with the equ program, which offers 9,000+ recipes. Enrolments are now open for the next 8-week challenge starting January 19.
Officeworks launches its annual Back to School Appeal with a goal to raise $1 million for The Smith Family, providing essential learning tools and support for Australian students in need.
Farmers around Canberra battle a severe dry spell, with poor rainfall and high kangaroo numbers straining resources. Discover the impact and forecasts.
Jockey Justin Huxtable capitalised on a late call-up to guide Zip Lock to a commanding win at Eagle Farm, securing the colt's spot as a top fancy for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic. Read the full race analysis.
The University of Newcastle's award-winning Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered program has transformed over 7000 lives, boosting girls' confidence and dads' mental health. Discover how this global initiative is tackling gender bias.
A young Indigenous leader from Cairns graduates from a landmark university program, setting her sights on a future in law and community advocacy. Read her inspiring story.
The Shooting Stars program celebrated a decade of supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls at a glamorous gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth. See highlights from the night.
A labour hire firm and a farm have been fined over a gruesome workplace incident where a woman lost several fingers in an unguarded onion grader. Read the court's findings.
The Australian National University has scrapped its costly H course program for ACT college students, citing unsustainable expenses. Discover the impact and what alternative pathways are emerging.
Vestas predicts a surge in wind farm investment from mid-2026 as WA races to replace coal power before 2030 closures. Key projects are already underway.
A trip to a local animal farm in Western Australia becomes a profound journey, forcing a journalist to confront the big ethical questions about life, death, and our place in the world. Read the full reflection.
With 21% of Australians living with a disability, Sport4All coaches are helping NSW clubs and schools break down barriers. Discover the simple, three-step process to create welcoming spaces for everyone.
A Townsville school has halved bullying incidents by adopting a unique 'country approach' program, fostering respect and community. Discover how this model is transforming student wellbeing.
A unique literacy program using therapy dogs is helping children in Townsville overcome reading anxiety and build confidence. See how these furry tutors make a difference.
Trainer Brad Widdup is confident Tequila Baby can return to winning form in the Warwick Farm Benchmark 72. Get the latest racing news, form, and expert analysis.
Trainer Brad Widdup is confident Tequila Baby can return to winning form at Warwick Farm this Wednesday. Get the full preview, expert analysis, and stable updates here.
A Cardiff mum reveals how she saves $260 on Christmas groceries using loyalty points. Plus, a local startup network wins a national award and a new luxury golf course is on the way for the Hunter.
City of Newcastle plans to convert the former Astor Street landfill into a major solar farm, battery storage, and heavy EV charging facility, a key part of its 2030 net zero emissions target. Read the full plan.
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.
Gloucester dairy farmer Mark Harris, hit by record floods in May, now battles drought. He's spending thousands on feed and repairs as the Hunter faces a rapid dry spell. Read his story.