A critical security failure at Westfield Bondi Junction is under scrutiny. As the community mourns, demands grow for accountability to ensure such a blunder is never repeated. Read the full investigation.
A damning report into Optus's 14-hour Triple-0 outage in September details a cascade of human errors and system failures. Two people died. The telco has accepted all 21 recommendations.
From Optus's 000 failure to Qantas's data breach, 2025 saw major Australian brands destroy trust. A communication expert analyses the costly lessons.
Canberra's National Jewish Memorial Centre requests $100,000 in federal funding for safety upgrades, citing heightened fear after the Bondi terrorist attack. The Albanese government has allocated funds for community security.
A former top US intelligence officer says Australian agencies failed to share critical clues before the Bondi massacre. Could better intel sharing have prevented the tragedy? Read the full analysis.
Queensland Police are investigating a non-specific threat made against Westfield North Lakes, urging caution. The alert follows the recent Bondi Beach terror attack. Read the latest updates.
Fury erupts as politicians clash over the Bondi terror attack response. Was it a gun law failure or a security blind spot? The debate dividing Australia. Read the full analysis.
Vulnerable residents in a Geelong social housing complex have been left housebound for months due to a broken lift. Barwon Health blames the body corporate for the ongoing delay in repairs.
Australia Post warns of a seasonal spike in parcel theft. Learn how to protect your deliveries with secure options like Parcel Lockers and safe place instructions.
The Pentagon's review has endorsed the AUKUS pact, removing a key uncertainty for Australia. This strategic move comes as regional volatility, including China's assertiveness and India's Russia ties, intensifies.
Widespread blackouts crippled parts of Australia after multiple power stations failed during the morning peak. Discover the cause and ongoing impact on the national grid.
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.
New data from Allianz Australia reveals a surprising trend: many would-be thieves are abandoning manual vehicles because they simply don't know how to drive them. Read the full report.
More than a million Australians on Youth Allowance, Austudy, and Carer Allowance will see their fortnightly payments rise from 1 January 2026. Find out how much you'll get.
Shoppers are raving about the Ring Video Doorbell, now half price on Amazon Australia. See, hear, and speak to visitors from your phone for home security.
Australia faces potential oil supply disruptions as the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, threatening global energy security and local fuel prices. Read the full analysis.
Security concerns raised in Federal Parliament over a Sydney firm supplying drones to WA Police, as its CEO is identified as a member of a Beijing-linked United Front organisation. Read the full details.
Six foreign nationals, believed to be Chinese, have been detained in WA's remote Kimberley after arriving by boat. Get the latest on this developing border security incident.
Security cameras captured a woman trespassing for a swim in a Montville holiday home pool, leaving muddy footprints. Homeowners report incident to police.
A widespread Optus network failure has left parts of Queensland without internet, EFTPOS, and home phone services, also impacting calls to emergency services. Stay updated.
Mount Molloy residents are forced onto bottled water after their town supply runs dry. Council scrambles to fix the critical infrastructure failure. Read the latest on this Far North Queensland crisis.
Australian caravan manufacturer Zone RV has collapsed into administration, resulting in 120 job losses. Administrators are now assessing the future of the business. Read the full story.
Shoppers in Melbourne voice concerns over new Woolworths anti-theft gates, fearing they hinder wheelchair users and parents. The supermarket says it's a trial with assistance available. Read the full story.
A new government AI plan warns of unknown threats and challenges to national security. Experts fear it could exacerbate existing risks. Read the full analysis.
South Australia has selected a site for its $5 billion desalination plant, a decision that goes against a 2023 report which favoured Cape Hardy on the Eyre Peninsula. Read the full details.
Shocking data reveals WA retail workers endured over 40 violent incidents daily last financial year. Experts warn of a Christmas crime surge. Read the full report.
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
Geelong's drinking water supply secured after major $40 million pipeline upgrades. Critical infrastructure improvements ensure reliable water for growing population.
Security concerns emerge as Pioneer Computers, contracted to supply WA Police with drones, faces scrutiny over Chinese ownership links. Read the full investigation.
Two inmates were hospitalised following a reported stabbing at Western Plains Correctional Centre in Geelong. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.