Car fire erupts on Kirwan street, emergency crews respond
Emergency services rushed to a suburban street in Kirwan after a car burst into flames. No injuries were reported. Read the full details of the response.
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State of Emergency Declared for Victorian Bushfires
A State of Emergency has been declared in Victoria as multiple bushfires threaten communities. Premier Jacinta Allan urges residents to heed warnings and prepare to evacuate. Stay informed.
Bondi inquiry must probe Australia's failure on anti-Semitism
The royal commission into the Bondi attack must examine why Australia failed to act on rising anti-Semitism over two years, argues Peter Kurti. It's a question of institutional and political failure.
Out-of-control bushfire closes Perth highway, residents told to shelter
An out-of-control bushfire in Perth's east is threatening lives and homes, forcing the closure of Roe Highway. Residents in High Wycombe are told it's too late to leave. Get the latest emergency updates.
Mareeba sinkhole spills sewage into Barron River
A large sinkhole in Mareeba has caused a major sewage spill into the Barron River. Authorities are investigating the environmental impact and working on repairs. Read the latest.
Narrows Bridge pipe hangers overdue, risk failure
A critical audit reveals hundreds of pipe hangers on Perth's Narrows Bridge are overdue for replacement, posing a risk of catastrophic failure. Read the full report and the government's response.
CCTV fails as driver smashes into Townsville fence
A Townsville resident's ordeal worsens as a driver crashes into their fence and faulty council CCTV fails to capture the incident. Read the full story of the frustrating aftermath.
Canberra's March 2025: Election Call and City-Stopping Tragedy
A pivotal month in Canberra saw PM Albanese call a federal election and a tragic car theft and collision in Griffith. Explore the key moments captured by photographers.
Townsville homeowners face huge premiums as reinsurance pool fails
Townsville residents are facing crippling insurance hikes despite a federal reinsurance pool, with some premiums doubling. Experts warn the scheme isn't working as intended. Read the full investigation.
NSW Health bosses contradict over deadly hospital mould
Conflicting statements from top NSW Health officials over deadly Aspergillus mould in a Newcastle cancer ward. Patients call it a 'disgrace' as a class action is prepared. Read the full investigation.
Call of Duty Creator Vince Zampella Dies in Car Crash
Vince Zampella, co-founder of Infinity Ward and creator of Call of Duty, has died in a fiery car crash in California aged 55. Read the tragic details and tributes.
Bondi Attack Exposes Critical Security Failures
The Bondi massacre, Australia's worst terror attack in generations, reveals a catastrophic security failure. Demanding accountability from political leaders is essential to prevent future tragedies. Read the full analysis.
Security Failures Exposed After Bondi Junction Tragedy
A critical security failure at Westfield Bondi Junction is under scrutiny. As the community mourns, demands grow for accountability to ensure such a blunder is never repeated. Read the full investigation.
Optus Triple-0 outage failures exposed in report
A damning report into Optus's 14-hour Triple-0 outage in September details a cascade of human errors and system failures. Two people died. The telco has accepted all 21 recommendations.
2025's Reputation Wreckers: Brands That Failed Australia
From Optus's 000 failure to Qantas's data breach, 2025 saw major Australian brands destroy trust. A communication expert analyses the costly lessons.
Ex-US intel chief: Bondi attack exposes Australian agency failures
A former top US intelligence officer says Australian agencies failed to share critical clues before the Bondi massacre. Could better intel sharing have prevented the tragedy? Read the full analysis.
Political Blame Game Over Bondi Terror Attack
Fury erupts as politicians clash over the Bondi terror attack response. Was it a gun law failure or a security blind spot? The debate dividing Australia. Read the full analysis.
Geelong social housing lift failure traps residents
Vulnerable residents in a Geelong social housing complex have been left housebound for months due to a broken lift. Barwon Health blames the body corporate for the ongoing delay in repairs.
Major Blackouts Hit Australia After Power Station Failures
Widespread blackouts crippled parts of Australia after multiple power stations failed during the morning peak. Discover the cause and ongoing impact on the national grid.
Grovedale hoax call triggers major emergency services response
A bizarre hoax call in Grovedale sparked a major emergency response, wasting critical police and ambulance resources. Authorities are urging the public to report responsibly.
Optus outage disrupts Queensland NBN and emergency calls
A widespread Optus network failure has left parts of Queensland without internet, EFTPOS, and home phone services, also impacting calls to emergency services. Stay updated.
Mount Molloy water supply fails, residents rely on bottled water
Mount Molloy residents are forced onto bottled water after their town supply runs dry. Council scrambles to fix the critical infrastructure failure. Read the latest on this Far North Queensland crisis.
Zone RV Enters Administration, 120 Jobs Lost
Australian caravan manufacturer Zone RV has collapsed into administration, resulting in 120 job losses. Administrators are now assessing the future of the business. Read the full story.
Parliament Security Failure: Contractor Had No Clearance
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
WA Bushfire Emergency: Residents Urged to Evacuate
Out-of-control bushfire threatens WA homes. Residents in Bluff Point, Spalding, Sunset Beach urged to evacuate immediately. Over 3000 properties affected by power outages.
Cape York police lose on-call allowances
Queensland Police remove on-call allowances from Cape York officers, sparking union outrage and concerns about remote policing. Learn about the impacts.
Newcastle light rail crisis with unplanned maintenance
Newcastle's light rail system faces chaos as unplanned maintenance causes widespread cancellations, leaving commuters stranded. Discover the full story behind the service breakdown.
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.
Man rescued after being trapped under hydraulic lift in Bakers Hill
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.
Storm Triggers Townsville Rail Signal Failure, Traffic Jam
Severe storm knocks out Queensland Rail signals in Townsville, causing major traffic backup and commuter delays. Learn how the disruption unfolded and response efforts.
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