Amid heated immigration debates, new data shows nearly half of Australians have migrant heritage. True integration happens not in Parliament, but in our parks, pubs, and workplaces. Discover how a simple 'hello' can build a stronger nation.
Peter Joseph Simonsen applies for bail in Townsville Magistrates Court facing child exploitation material and breach of privacy charges. Read the latest on the case.
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.
Cricket legend Justin Langer argues parents and coaches must replace gut feelings with data to identify true sporting talent in children. Discover his evidence-based approach.
Dozens of elderly patients in Townsville are stranded in a medical ward, unable to be discharged due to a severe shortage of aged care beds. Their plight highlights a growing national crisis.
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.
Two 15-year-olds are fighting Australia's upcoming social media ban in the High Court. Content-creating families argue the law threatens income and education. Read their story.
A Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital sleep scientist has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for accessing intimate footage of female patients. Judge condemns hospital's filming practices. Read the full story.
A former Western Sydney University student, Birdie Kingston, faces new charges for alleged cyber-attacks while on bail. Police claim she sent fraudulent emails and possessed a modified phone. Read the full story.
A Canberra property journalist with eight years of perfect rental history reveals why she still needs her parents as guarantors, exposing the harsh realities of Australia's rental crisis. Read her story.
Unscrupulous providers scraped private data from the My Aged Care website, leading to a barrage of sales calls targeting vulnerable older Australians. Learn how to protect yourself.
Elderly Australians are being bombarded with aggressive sales calls after unscrupulous aged care providers scraped their private data from a government website. Learn how to protect yourself.
Young Australians have days to save their data before the social media ban. Learn how to export posts and preserve online communities before accounts are deactivated.
New data reveals Western Australia's regional schools have the nation's worst attendance rates, with a rise in school refusal post-COVID. Discover the figures and expert analysis.
AI development risks exploiting Indigenous knowledge without consent or benefit. Expert Emma Garlett calls for urgent ethical frameworks and Indigenous-led solutions to protect cultural heritage.
The latest MySchool data release highlights academic improvements and ongoing challenges in Australian education. Discover which schools are excelling and where concerns remain.
Australia's data explosion is reshaping retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and finance. Discover the ripple effects and how businesses must adapt to thrive.
The Bureau of Meteorology will now charge local councils for crucial flood data, sparking concerns over community safety and council budgets. Read the full story.
Fresh data reveals the Optus Stadium pitch for the Ashes Test was not as poor as Usman Khawaja claimed. Explore the stats behind the cricket controversy.
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
Elderly Magnetic Island residents face crisis as essential care provider ends services. Community demands immediate government action to fill critical gap.
Perth property market surges with values increasing by $5000 weekly. Discover what's driving this unprecedented growth and what it means for homeowners and buyers.
The Trump administration is requesting migrant crime data from Australia, a move experts warn will scapegoat vulnerable people and spread harmful misinformation.
Melbourne IT expert Michael Clapsis jailed for 7 years after creating fake WiFi networks on flights to steal passengers' intimate images. Learn how to protect your data.
Australian pet brand Michu launches Black Friday sale with 30% off sitewide from Nov 28-Dec 1. Shop cult-favourite tofu cat litter and eco-friendly pet supplies.
New PropTrack data reveals Perth's housing affordability crisis worsens as typical families can afford just 17% of homes. Discover the shocking figures and what's driving this crisis.
Australian households with pools can save significantly using automated cleaning systems that reduce energy, chemical and maintenance costs during the cost-of-living crisis.
Aged care provider IRT reports $34 million profit despite revenue growth, with major redevelopment projects planned for Diment Village and Marco Polo Centre in Illawarra.
Brad Smith's heartbreaking love letter to his wife and twin daughters before dying from brain cancer. A story of love, family and legacy in Newcastle.
Police investigate a security breach at Port of Newcastle as 29 incidents reported in six weeks ahead of a major climate protest harbour blockade planned for this weekend.