Cairns Council audit finds dodgy contracts, staff face action
Cairns Regional Council audit uncovers serious procurement breaches in contracts worth millions. CEO warns of disciplinary action as investigation continues.
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QLD Teachers Strike, Minister Says 'No Difference'
Hundreds of Townsville teachers join state-wide strike over stalled pay talks. Education Minister dismisses action as union demands government negotiation.
Newcastle bus drivers strike over late services, pay
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.
Doctor's Registration Cancelled Over Privacy Breach
Perth doctor Anita Titus-George had her medical registration cancelled after sharing patient information with her ex-husband. Learn about the serious privacy violations.
Newcastle Port faces climate protest ultimatum
Rising Tide activists demand Port of Newcastle choose sides as thousands prepare to symbolically blockade world's largest coal port. Will they support climate action or coal corporations?
Australia Loses COP31 Bid to Turkey: What's Next?
Australia's bid to host COP31 climate summit falls short as Turkey wins hosting rights. Despite the setback, opportunities remain for climate leadership in the region.
Students plan climate walkout over fossil fuels
Hunter students are walking out of school to protest new coal and gas projects. They demand climate action from a government they accuse of greenwashing.
Australia Rejects UN Interference in Gas Project
Senator Slade Brockman condemns UN committee's unwelcome intervention in WA's North West Shelf gas project, defending Australia's environmental credentials.
University staff strike during 60th anniversary event
University of Newcastle staff rally outside Parliament House demanding better pay and conditions while management celebrates institution's contributions. Read the full story.
Geelong names 12 doctors in concussion class action
Geelong Football Club has dragged 12 former doctors into concussion lawsuit as medical experts warn about working in AFL. Nearly 100 players involved in billion-dollar case.
University staff strike escalates with Sydney rally
University of Newcastle staff are taking their industrial action to Sydney, rallying outside a 60th anniversary event amid ongoing disputes over pay, workloads and job security.
Young Australians ignoring sun safety warnings
New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are Australia's least sun-safe generations. Learn why this matters and how Cancer Council is reviving 80s mascot Sid Seagull to save lives.
Climate Action Becomes Electoral Imperative in Australia
New analysis reveals climate policy is now mainstream in Australian politics, with parties risking electoral oblivion by abandoning net zero commitments. Younger voters driving change.
Liberals Alienating Climate Voters Over Climate Policy
The Liberal Party faces losing climate-conscious voters as internal divisions hamper credible climate policy. Analysis shows the growing electoral threat.
Hunter miners locked out as coal mine negotiations fail
Bloomfield Group locks out Rix's Creek miners after negotiations break down. Union condemns the move as workers fight for a fair enterprise agreement in the Hunter Valley.
Predator: Badlands - Canberra's Sci-Fi Comedy Thriller
Discover how Canberra's film scene brings alien hunters to life in this darkly comedic sci-fi adventure that blends horror with humour.
WA firefighters reject government's pay offer as 'disappointing'
Western Australia's firefighters union has knocked back the state government's latest wage proposal, calling the offer 'disappointing' as industrial tensions escalate.
Football Club Banned for Racist Costume Scandal
A Perth amateur football club faces severe sanctions after players wore racially offensive costumes depicting Indigenous Australians, sparking widespread condemnation and a major integrity investigation.
Mundingburra workers strike for 36-hour work week
Unionised staff at Mundingburra MP's office launch 36-hour strike demanding reduced work hours and better conditions, sparking debate about Australia's future workplace standards.
Newcastle Bus Drivers Strike Over Pay and Conditions
Newcastle bus drivers have walked off the job, causing major disruptions across the city as they demand better wages and improved working conditions in ongoing industrial action.
KitchenAid Australia Partners With Action Against Hunger
Australia's most beloved kitchen appliance brand announces groundbreaking partnership with global hunger relief organization, combining culinary passion with humanitarian action.
SA Communities Face Climate Threat as Time Runs Out
New report reveals South Australian communities face existential threat from climate change, with experts demanding immediate political action to prevent irreversible damage.
NSW prison officers strike over inmate's suspended sentence
Correctional officers across New South Wales have launched industrial action after a violent inmate received a suspended sentence for a brutal assault that left prison staff traumatised.
NSW prison officers strike over violent incident ruling
Correctional officers across multiple NSW prisons have launched immediate strike action after a disciplinary ruling that found officers used 'reasonable force' during a violent inmate incident, sparking safety concerns across the state's prison system.
Cessnock prison officers strike over inmate sentence
Prison officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre have launched strike action, protesting what they call an 'unacceptable' sentence given to an inmate who assaulted staff members.
Climate Activists Board Coal Ship in Newcastle Protest
Environmental group Rising Tide stages dramatic harbour protest, boarding bulk carrier to demand end to coal exports from Newcastle - Australia's climate battleground heats up.
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