ACT Jail Fails Rehabilitation Mission: Report
A damning review reveals Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre is failing its rehabilitative mission, with widespread boredom, drug access, and staff reporting toxic culture. Urgent reforms needed.
A damning review reveals Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre is failing its rehabilitative mission, with widespread boredom, drug access, and staff reporting toxic culture. Urgent reforms needed.
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue of a man trapped under a hydraulic lift on Tamma Road in Bakers Hill. Read about the heroic efforts that saved his life.
Severe storm knocks out Queensland Rail signals in Townsville, causing major traffic backup and commuter delays. Learn how the disruption unfolded and response efforts.
Thousands of Optus customers face service disruptions in latest network outage. Check your service status and see what compensation is available.
A Batik Air Boeing 737 MAX bound for Bali was forced into an emergency return to Melbourne after an engine failure. Passengers describe a 'weird' take-off. Full details on the incident.
Andrew Miller's powerful reflection on a friend's cancer diagnosis reminds us to cherish every moment. Read this emotional wake-up call about life's fragility.
A Virgin Australia flight was forced to make an emergency return to Sydney Airport after experiencing two separate mid-air emergencies shortly after takeoff. Emergency services were on standby.
After stealing scenes in Better Call Saul, Rhea Seehorn finally takes centre stage in Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV+ series Pluribus. Discover her remarkable Hollywood journey.
Massive data loss hits WA schools as thousands of student records deleted without backup. Education Department under fire for catastrophic IT failure.
After three decades of advocacy, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council secures $30 million for a long-awaited cyclone shelter, providing safety for 4,000 residents during extreme weather events.
Remote Pilbara community faces hazardous chlorine gas leak from water treatment plant. Residents urged to shelter indoors immediately. Emergency crews responding.
Townsville emergency crews and council conduct earthquake preparedness drill. Learn how the city is preparing for potential seismic activity and what residents need to know.
Royal Perth Hospital's major redevelopment faces significant delays, with only 60 new emergency bays set to open in 2028. Learn about the impact on WA healthcare.
Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to a Category 2 system, threatening a coastal crossing near Cobourg Peninsula. Darwin residents are urged to prepare for damaging winds and flash flooding this weekend.
Former firefighter John Marsh's experience reveals the immense pressure facing firefighters. Discover why they deserve more than just gratitude and what real support looks like.
Western Australia expands virtual emergency service for children, giving parents more options to avoid busy EDs. Learn how this initiative is transforming pediatric care.
Queensland firefighters battle multiple vegetation fires in Townsville's Lynam and Alice River areas. Emergency services work to contain the threat to properties.
A pilot in his 70s was airlifted to hospital after his light aircraft crashed during an emergency landing at North Pine Dam. Emergency services responded to the scene north of Brisbane.
A man in his 20s was rescued from a burning Windang unit while a firefighter suffered an electric shock. The emergency response highlights the dangers faced by first responders.
Canberra's first private emergency department is set to open in March 2026, offering no wait times and fast scans. Learn how this doctor-led project aims to ease pressure on public hospitals.
Paul Redding, 33, battles kidney cancer while fighting to keep his Albion Park home and be there for his three young children. His family faces financial crisis during recovery.
A person has died after an ageing Samsung phone failed to connect to Triple-0 on the TPG network. The incident prompts urgent warnings for users to update their devices and raises serious questions about Australia's emergency call system.
An honest review reveals the ACT Ambulance Service is critically understaffed, needing over 80 paramedics. Night shifts are failing 96% of the time, risking response times.
A lighting cable crashed onto Perth's new $105m Boorloo Bridge, forcing immediate closure. No injuries reported as authorities investigate the cause. Read the latest.
A Victoria Park footbridge closed after lighting fell just missing a cyclist. Main Roads WA investigating the incident that occurred less than a year after opening. Stay updated.
A bushfire emergency is unfolding in Wandi, Perth. DFES has issued a Watch and Act, urging residents to leave immediately. Lives and homes are under threat.
A fast-moving bushfire has closed Brand Highway north of Gingin. A Watch and Act warning is in place for parts of Moore River National Park. Residents urged to leave now.
A 10-week-old baby was miraculously saved by LifeFlight after a serious car crash in Queensland. Discover how the rescue crew flew 350km to get him the urgent care he needed.
Hazardous chemical spill forces closure of Captain Cook Highway near Ellis Beach. Emergency crews contain substance as detours remain in place. Stay informed about road updates.
The Animal Referral and Emergency Centre in Broadmeadow opens a new, larger 24-hour veterinary hospital on November 19, featuring advanced CT scanning and hydrotherapy.