Chronic illness worsens as Medicare faces pressure
Over 5100 deaths a year in the Hunter are linked to chronic disease, with experts warning the crisis will deepen without urgent Medicare reform and targeted funding. Read more.
Over 5100 deaths a year in the Hunter are linked to chronic disease, with experts warning the crisis will deepen without urgent Medicare reform and targeted funding. Read more.
Perth's property market faces a severe shortage with listings at a record low, triggering fierce competition among buyers. Discover the data and expert insights driving the summer scramble.
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 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.
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.
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.
A petition with over 8,000 signatures calls for urgent reform of the Queensland Health Travel Scheme, citing unfair costs for regional and rural health workers. Advocates demand change.
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.
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.
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.
Cairns Hospital's surgical capacity is under immense strain. A new surgical centre is urgently needed to serve the growing Far North Queensland population. Read why this is a critical priority.
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.
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.
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 former Western Sydney University student, Birdie Kingston, faces new charges for alleged cyber-attacks while on bail. Police claim she sent fraudulent emails and possessed a modified phone. Read the full story.
A Canberra property journalist with eight years of perfect rental history reveals why she still needs her parents as guarantors, exposing the harsh realities of Australia's rental crisis. Read her story.
The ACT government moves to stop child sex offenders using good character references to reduce sentences. New family violence safety notices also proposed.
Unscrupulous providers scraped private data from the My Aged Care website, leading to a barrage of sales calls targeting vulnerable older Australians. Learn how to protect yourself.
Elderly Australians are being bombarded with aggressive sales calls after unscrupulous aged care providers scraped their private data from a government website. Learn how to protect yourself.
Young Australians have days to save their data before the social media ban. Learn how to export posts and preserve online communities before accounts are deactivated.
New data reveals Western Australia's regional schools have the nation's worst attendance rates, with a rise in school refusal post-COVID. Discover the figures and expert analysis.
AI development risks exploiting Indigenous knowledge without consent or benefit. Expert Emma Garlett calls for urgent ethical frameworks and Indigenous-led solutions to protect cultural heritage.
The latest MySchool data release highlights academic improvements and ongoing challenges in Australian education. Discover which schools are excelling and where concerns remain.