New report reveals how heatwaves and extreme weather events are overwhelming Australia's health services, driving up emergency admissions and costs. Learn the urgent call for climate-resilient healthcare.
A lifesaving sprinkler system for Geelong's vulnerable grey-headed flying fox colony is delayed, risking mass deaths in extreme heat. Urgent action is needed to protect this crucial species.
Discover how artificial intelligence and bulk-billed telehealth are transforming Australian healthcare, improving access and efficiency for patients nationwide. Learn about the latest innovations.
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti outlines the WA Government's ongoing commitment to health, housing, and economic stability as core priorities for 2026. Read the full plan.
Columnist Zoë Wundenberg argues Australia's means-tested welfare inflicts ritualised degradation, demanding a redesign focused on dignity and trust. Read her powerful critique.
A damning report reveals WA's justice system is clogged with rising prisoner numbers, staff shortages, and court delays. Read the full findings and the government's response.
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja's powerful advocacy for social justice and mental health is shaping a legacy far richer than his on-field records. Discover his journey.
Veteran MP Bev McArthur throws her support behind Jess Wilson as the new Victorian Liberal leader, praising her vision and connection to the Geelong community. Read the full story.
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas lists 10 reasons why the PM must act on youth crime. A national Royal Commission is needed now. Read the urgent call to action.
Police in Katherine, NT, have arrested three primary school-aged boys over a series of burglaries and property damage. Investigations continue for four other suspects.
Families of the Bondi Junction attack victims urge the government to include them as experts in the upcoming royal commission into violence. Their lived experience is crucial for effective reform.
Exclusive: Hundreds of vulnerable children in NSW out-of-home care face an unstable new year as systemic failures, high-risk placements and a lack of caseworker contact are revealed. Read the full investigation.
Outraged families staged a 'Tinsel' protest at Cairns court, demanding justice for victims of violent crime. They claim sentences are too lenient. Read the full story.
The Illawarra Legal Centre celebrates four decades providing free legal advice and representation to those in need. Discover how volunteers and staff ensure access to justice.
Townsville Grammar School's Year 12 cohort delivers exceptional ATAR scores, with 45% achieving 90+ and a median ATAR of 86.75. Discover the secrets behind their success.
South Australia's Chief Justice Chris Kourakis unveils landmark AI guidelines for courts as his final major initiative. Explore the impact on legal proceedings and judicial change.
South Australia's Chief Justice Chris Kourakis is retiring after more than ten years. The legal profession reflects on his legacy combating bullying and harassment.
Sneaky Sound System's Angus McDonald reveals life touring with wife Connie Mitchell, their Perth SailGP gig, and working with Kanye West and Drake. Exclusive interview.
A critical backlog at the WA Coroner's Court is causing immense suffering for grieving families, with some waiting years for answers. The system must be fixed now.
A decade-long strategy for maintaining Swansea Channel through dredging is now open for public consultation. Locals are urged to provide feedback to shape the future of this vital waterway.
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.
A station owner who bragged for 15 years about only eating his neighbour's stolen cattle finally gets his comeuppance. Read the full bush justice tale.
The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.
Victorian teens aged 14+ now face adult courts and life sentences for serious violent crimes under new 'Adult Time' laws. Premier Allan says jail is more likely.
A new intensive support program on a Mareeba farm is working to address the root causes of youth crime in Far North Queensland. Learn how this initiative is offering a fresh start.
Brittany Higgins awarded $2.4 million in damages after Justice Lee finds Bruce Lehrmann raped her. Full analysis of the landmark Federal Court defamation verdict and its implications.
The Alexander Maconochie Centre costs ACT taxpayers $543.19 per prisoner daily, with a 77.2% recidivism rate. Calls grow to close the facility and return to using NSW prisons.
A traveller's unexpectedly smooth return via Sydney airport is overshadowed by a nationwide passport outage and a frustrating train journey home. Share your airport experiences.
Detailed coverage of all cases heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday December 1. From traffic offences to more serious charges, see who faced justice.
A major emergency operation is underway at Tank Cave near Mount Gambier after a diving incident left one person dead and others trapped or missing. Follow the latest updates.