Advanced Maths, Languages Linked to Higher ATARs in WA
New TISC data shows Western Australian students who choose advanced maths or a foreign language significantly boost their ATAR scores. Discover the impact on university admissions.
New TISC data shows Western Australian students who choose advanced maths or a foreign language significantly boost their ATAR scores. Discover the impact on university admissions.
Western Power begins a major trial of insulated high-voltage conductors in Perth's hills, aiming to slash bushfire risks and improve network reliability. Learn how this innovation could protect communities.
New ABS data shows core inflation eased to 3.2% in the year to November, slightly below forecasts. The result may reduce immediate pressure for a February RBA rate hike. Read the full analysis.
A violent altercation at a Rockingham shopping centre led to three arrests after a man allegedly brandished a knife. Police responded swiftly to the public disturbance.
Pilot Energy strikes a binding deal with SN Energy to co-develop a hybrid solar and battery storage project in Three Springs, WA, designed to power a 50MW data centre. Read more.
An Ergon Energy electrician performed a heroic midnight mission to restore power to the isolated Gulf town of Croydon, saving residents from a sweltering night. Read the full story of community resilience.
A chemical spill has led to the evacuation of Craigie Leisure Centre in Perth's northern suburbs. Emergency services are on scene. Read the latest updates.
New data reveals Asia-Pacific air routes dominate global traffic, with Australia's Melbourne-Sydney link ranking 6th worldwide. Discover the top performers and key trends.
Breaches of family violence orders remain Geelong's most reported crime, with police highlighting technology's dual role in both facilitating abuse and aiding enforcement. Read the latest data.
A major emergency operation unfolded at Geelong's Kardinia Aquatic Centre after a man was found unconscious. Read the full story on the dramatic rescue.
A significant power failure has plunged parts of Cairns into darkness after fallen power lines. Essential services and hundreds of customers are affected. Read the latest updates.
Canterbury Bankstown Council has shut down the Al Madina Dawah Centre, an unauthorised prayer hall linked to cleric Wissam Haddad. The centre lacked proper approval and has faced previous compliance issues.
Experts warn that popular AI-powered educational toys could be recording your family's private conversations. Learn how to protect your household's privacy from these smart devices.
Exclusive data reveals a 15% spike in Cairns crime from 2024 to 2025. Police highlight trends in theft, property damage, and public order offences. Read the full analysis.
Ashley Charles Batson, a UK national, has appeared in court via video link from prison, charged over an alleged violent incident at Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre. Read the latest on this serious case.
New crime data exposes Geelong's most dangerous suburbs. See the shocking figures for Corio, Norlane, and more. Find out what's being done to tackle crime in your area.
Part of a roof caved in at a busy Sydney shopping centre, causing panic and injuries. One person treated as investigators probe the cause. Watch the latest updates.
Perth homeowners are selling for record profits amid a severe housing shortage, new data reveals. Discover the suburbs with the highest gains and what it means for the market.
Bankwest data shows a drop in Black Friday shoppers across WA as households tighten budgets. Discover the spending trends and what it means for the local economy.
New AAMI data exposes Perth's most dangerous shopping centre carparks this Christmas. Innaloo tops the list. Learn the risky times and how to avoid a costly prang.
An immigration guard at Yongah Hill Detention Centre required surgery after a brutal assault by a detainee. The shocking incident raises serious safety concerns.
Median ATAR scores for Canberra's 2025 Year 12 cohort will remain hidden, continuing a trend of limited transparency. A delayed advisory committee review means data won't be public until at least 2026.
More than 104,000 homes and businesses in Perth have had power restored after a severe summer storm, but 8,000 remain without electricity. Western Power crews continue repair efforts.
Western Power has restored electricity to over 104,000 customers after Sunday's summer storm, but bushfires leave 11,000 in the Mid West without power. Find out about outage payments.
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.
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.
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 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.