ACT Government Documents Reveal Tharwa Preschool Closure Plan
FOI documents show ACT officials discussed closing historic Tharwa Preschool due to one enrolment, as parents claim they were discouraged from signing up. Read the full story.
FOI documents show ACT officials discussed closing historic Tharwa Preschool due to one enrolment, as parents claim they were discouraged from signing up. Read the full story.
A dramatic car fire forced the closure of the Captain Cook Highway near Cairns on Christmas night, causing major traffic disruptions. Emergency services responded swiftly.
A look back at Mandurah's unforgettable 2025: saying goodbye to King Carnival, welcoming champion athletes, and navigating community change. Read the year's biggest stories.
Emergency services rushed to a serious crash on the Hamilton Highway near Inverleigh. The road was closed as crews worked to free a trapped driver. Read the latest updates.
Fremantle's beloved Harbour Theatre, a community staple since 1963, is considering winding up due to venue instability and a critical volunteer shortage. A final decision is expected early next year.
A major road near Townsville is blocked and power is out after a dump truck crashed into a power pole at Mingela. Emergency crews are on the scene.
A driver has died after a collision with a milk truck on the South Gippsland Highway near Lang Lang. The truck driver was hospitalised. Major road closures are in place.
Major Canberra light rail construction will close parts of Northbourne Avenue and the city centre for weeks this summer. Get all the key dates, detours, and transport changes you need to know.
Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas has closed his acclaimed Canberra venue Carlotta after just over a year, citing a failed expansion plan. Read the full story behind the sudden closure.
A cyclist has died following a serious collision with a truck on the Pacific Highway at Bulahdelah. The southbound lanes remain closed as police investigate. Read the latest traffic updates.
The Pacific Highway is closed southbound at Bulahdelah following a serious crash between a truck and a cyclist. Emergency services, including a helicopter, are on scene. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use Bulahdelah Way as a detour.
A major truck fire has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in both directions near Yass. Motorists face significant delays with diversions via Yass Valley Way. Check live updates.
Perth Airport will permanently close Grogan Road from January 12, 2026, to construct a new runway. Access to terminals remains via Airport Drive. Plan your journey.
Fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow announces the closure of her activewear label Saski Collection after eight years, making way for new ventures. Read her emotional farewell.
Wanniassa Family Practice closed permanently with a text, leaving patients without care and sparking concerns over medical records. The move worsens Canberra's GP shortage crisis.
Thermidor Oyster Bar & Brasserie shuts its doors, with owners citing rising costs and tough trading conditions. Industry warns more closures could follow across the Hunter.
A beloved South Australian craft brewery is closing its doors after 15 years, citing rising costs and market pressures. Read the full story of its journey and final farewell.
A major crash involving a truck has closed the Bruce Highway at Rollingstone, north of Townsville, causing significant delays. Emergency services are on scene.
A Cairns councillor warns closing Babinda's iconic pool will 'rip out the town's heart'. Locals rally against the plan, fearing devastating social and economic impacts. Read the full story.
WA coroner urges immediate shutdown of Casuarina's Unit 18 after damning inquest into 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd's death. Read the shocking findings.
NDIS provider MI Care has ceased operations on Magnetic Island, citing financial misuse. The closure leaves participants scrambling for support. Read the full investigation.
The planned closure of the Vikings Club in Chisholm after 36 years has been labelled a 'slap in the face' to locals. The move highlights tensions over ACT gaming reforms and cross-border competition.
A major bushfire near Bulahdelah has burned through 1400 hectares, closing the Pacific Highway. 70 firefighters are battling the blaze as conditions are expected to worsen. Residents urged to monitor warnings.
A severe head-on collision involving a car and a truck has forced the closure of a Gungahlin Drive exit ramp in Kaleen. Police are investigating as debris blocks the road. Updates expected.
A major crash has closed Gungahlin Drive in both directions. ACT Emergency Services advise drivers to seek alternative routes as delays are expected for hours.
A cherished Geelong retail hub is shutting its doors, with Prospect Rentarack, Mekko Market and Cafe set to close on June 30. The owners hint at a potential future revival in a new format. Read more.
The popular Prospect venue RentaRack Mekko Market and Cafe is closing its doors this weekend. The owners hint at a potential return in a new format. Read more about this local favourite's future.
North Fremantle residents petition for road closures as 12-month Fremantle Traffic Bridge shutdown looms. Locals fear safety risks and traffic chaos from rat-running.
Olympic diver Sam Fricker is campaigning to keep Lambton Pool's diving facilities open after a safety inspection forced a temporary closure, impacting 70 local athletes. Read more.
A permanent commercial fishing ban and extended recreational closure until 2027 aim to rebuild WA's prized demersal fish stocks. Find out what this means for anglers and the marine ecosystem.