West Dapto school bus times improved after road closure
Revised school bus timetables for West Dapto students cut morning travel by up to 52 minutes. Changes follow community campaign and will benefit Dapto Public and St John's Primary schools.
Revised school bus timetables for West Dapto students cut morning travel by up to 52 minutes. Changes follow community campaign and will benefit Dapto Public and St John's Primary schools.
High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.
British sex worker Bonnie Blue is reportedly being deported from Bali after police questioned her over 'pornographic activities' linked to her 'Bang Bus' during Schoolies. Read the full story.
CSIRO CEO Doug Hilton has declined to guarantee no further job losses beyond the 350 roles already slated for 2026, citing budget pressures and ageing infrastructure needs. Read the latest.
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
Internal emails show the Australian Research Council is planning staff cuts despite an expanded workload. Senator Pocock accuses the ARC of a secret restructure. Read the full investigation.
Suburbs in Canberra's north-west will lose rapid bus services for two years due to Commonwealth Avenue bridge works. Timetable changes start February 2026, with free Friday/Saturday evening travel offered.
Defence Force Chief David Johnston confirms plans to cut senior officer numbers, admitting the military is 'too top-heavy'. Get the latest on the ADF restructure and potential impacts.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson announces a major leadership overhaul and potential head office job cuts as part of a strategic reset. Read the full details on the airline's new direction.
A Canberra resident argues a T2 transit lane on Commonwealth Avenue would move more people than a dedicated bus lane during bridge works. Plus, letters on northern history, broken promises, and cultural imports.
Senate estimates reveal concerns about reply-all email carbon footprints, PM's security-driven wedding choice, and robo-debt drama casting. Read the latest political insights.
WA Premier Roger Cook faces criticism over VacSwim program cuts as state records 27 drownings this season. Government maintains focus on school-based swimming lessons.
A 21-year-old Townsville woman faces court over alleged assault on a bus driver. Police confirm charges laid following incident on Ross River Road.
Perth's new $17.8 million Surf CAT bus service launches this weekend, offering free rides to Scarborough Beach with special surfboard racks. A game-changer for summer travel!
Australian Federal Police Association warns 5% budget cuts would hollow out critical roles in cybercrime and counter-terrorism, creating immediate security risks.
South Australia becomes the sole state without government funding for its homelessness peak body, raising concerns about sector advocacy and support services during housing crisis.
Controversial OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue's infamous Bang Bus suffered a mechanical failure on a Gold Coast street. Get the full story on the breakdown and the online reaction.
ACT Senator David Pocock and public sector unions condemn government's 5% APS budget cuts, warning devastating impact on smaller agencies and essential services.
Townsville courts hear multiple cases including alleged prison escapee, drunk driving hotel manager, and woman accused of assaulting bus driver. Read the latest court outcomes.
A 34-year-old woman's vodka-fuelled rampage on a Sydney snowfields bus led to assaults on driver and passengers, followed by disturbing behaviour at Jindabyne police station. Read the shocking details.
Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.
Newcastle bus drivers begin 24-hour industrial action, refusing services running over six minutes late. Union demands better pay and conditions from Keolis Downer Hunter.
A 20-year-old Townsville woman faces court over alleged assault and robbery of a 73-year-old bus driver. Police praise driver's courage during terrifying ordeal.
Canberra's annual Pack the Bus campaign returns, aiming to collect 15,000 donated items for families in need this Christmas. Find how you can donate across the city until December 12.
Australia's premier science agency CSIRO is cutting 350 research positions despite chronic underfunding. Learn how this threatens innovation and why experts warn it's becoming a 'glorified consultancy'.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO plans to cut 350 positions due to government funding shortfalls, sparking outrage from experts who warn it threatens the nation's research future.
ACT police defend drawing a gun on a public bus during the arrest of an innocent Aboriginal teen, sparking allegations of racial profiling. Committee hearing reveals details.
CSIRO confirms up to 150 environmental scientists will lose jobs as agency shifts focus to revenue-generating sectors. Critics call decision 'deeply concerning' for Australia's climate future.
A Cairns bus driver was violently assaulted while taking a break, prompting urgent calls for improved safety measures from the transport union.
ACT police officers wrongly arrested a 17-year-old Aboriginal teenager at gunpoint on a Canberra bus, sparking outrage over racial profiling and excessive force. Read the full story.