England's cricket team could face a curfew at the T20 World Cup after a disastrous Ashes tour. The ECB is reviewing team culture following off-field incidents involving players like Harry Brook. Read more.
Australian grandparents provide over $63 billion in unpaid childcare annually, a vital economic contribution that remains unrecognised. Discover why experts call for formal recognition.
A Western Sydney childcare centre has been forcibly closed after ignoring safety warnings for over a decade. Authorities found 41 breaches, leaving dozens of families scrambling for new care. Read the full investigation.
A western Sydney childcare centre with a 12-year history of safety failures has been permanently closed by regulators. Discover the details of the crackdown.
A major childcare subsidy change guarantees eligible Australian families three days of subsidised care per week, removing activity tests. Find out if you qualify.
From Monday, all Australian families can access at least three days of subsidised childcare weekly, a major reform set to benefit 100,000 families and help parents return to work.
A new $12.4 million childcare centre is set to replace several homes in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. The 124-place facility promises to ease local childcare shortages. Read more about the development plans.
A 24-year-old O'Connor man will face court after police allegedly caught him riding at 120km/h in an 80 zone on Southern Cross Drive, Scullin. His motorcycle was confiscated.
Fashion retailer City Beach has been ordered to pay a massive $14 million penalty for selling children's products with non-compliant button batteries, putting thousands at risk. Learn about the safety standards.
A Canberra resident battles a bogus $141 parking fine after a single-letter typo on a number plate. Discover the widespread issue of withdrawn infringements in the ACT.
Delta Electricity faces a $1 million fine after a court found it guilty of causing a 2022 fish kill at Mannering Park. The ruling follows a major EPA prosecution.
A labour hire firm and a farm have been fined over a gruesome workplace incident where a woman lost several fingers in an unguarded onion grader. Read the court's findings.
Perth's new Victoria's Secret store opened with influencer fanfare but no Candice Swanepoel. We cover the launch, ASX's fine aftermath, and a legal battle between heart surgeons. Read more.
Gold Valley Group and owner Yuzheng Xie hit with massive fines for mining without authority. The case follows a worker's death at their Wiluna West site. Read the full details.
A 44-year-old driver will face only a fine after a shocking road rage incident on the M1 left a young motorcyclist hospitalised. Watch the dashcam footage and get the latest details.
Discover why Canberra's Boat House restaurant, with over 30 years of service, defies the 'bad view' dining rule. Our review of the $92 three-course lunch reveals impeccable service and classic, high-quality dishes.
An engineering firm has been fined $750,000 after a shoring wall it designed collapsed on a Canberra construction site, creating a 'very real' risk of multiple deaths. Read the full court findings.
A damning review finds Queensland's lack of a reportable conduct scheme allowed a paedophile childcare worker to abuse 65 kids over two decades. Read the shocking details.
Plans for a new 79-place Montessori childcare centre on church land in Lake Heights have been submitted to Wollongong City Council. The development includes a shared underground car park and church upgrades. Read the full details.
Simon Scott Jansen has been disqualified from driving and fined after pleading guilty to high-range drink driving in Townsville. Read the full court details.
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.
Three Sunshine Coast men face hefty fines after an illegal campfire escalated into a seven-hectare bushfire at Teewah Beach. Authorities warn of permanent fire bans.
A Bassendean landowner has been fined $17,000 for illegally removing regulated trees. The landmark case highlights the council's commitment to protecting canopy cover. Learn more about the policy.
A man has been hit with a $10,000 fine and jail time for performing a Nazi salute outside a Queensland synagogue. Read the full court details and sentencing.
Fed-up Brisbane residents are using social media to identify plant thieves caught on CCTV stealing trees and shrubs in Fortitude Valley. Authorities warn offenders face hefty fines.
A proposed 94-place childcare centre in Fairy Meadow requires a rule variation as it's within 500m of three service stations. The DA outlines plans for two-storey use and traffic management. Read the full details.
A wildlife enthusiast faces massive fines after handling a deadly death adder for photos in Queensland. Learn why this dangerous act violates wildlife protection laws.
Early childhood educators across Australia celebrate second pay rise with up to $200 weekly increase. Learn how this historic wage boost impacts the childcare sector.
Nominations are now open to find Geelong's top kindergarten or childcare teacher for 2025. Discover the inspiring educators and cast your vote to recognise their incredible work.
An experienced educator reveals how unrealistic childcare ratios and profit motives are pushing the sector to breaking point, compromising child safety and development.