Cyclone Hayley damages remote Kimberley communities
Tropical Cyclone Hayley tore roofs from homes in Lombadina and Djarindjin. While Derby and Broome were spared, remote areas faced 157km/h winds and heavy rain. Read the latest on the clean-up.
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Search Renewed for Woman Missing in Outback
Police renew search for a woman missing in remote South Australia. Concerns mount as authorities seek public help to locate her. Follow the latest updates.
At-risk children brace for bleak start to 2026 in NSW care
Exclusive: Hundreds of vulnerable children in NSW out-of-home care face an unstable new year as systemic failures, high-risk placements and a lack of caseworker contact are revealed. Read the full investigation.
Man fatally stabbed in remote NT community
A 35-year-old man has died after an alleged stabbing in the remote community of Laramba, 205km west of Alice Springs. Police are investigating and urge anyone with information to come forward.
35,000 Christmas gifts delivered to WA children in care
Western Australia's annual gift drive hits a major milestone, delivering festive cheer and 500 Scitech passes to children and young people in out-of-home care. Discover how the community rallied.
Coronial Inquest into Death of Indigenous Boy in Care
A coronial inquest will investigate the death of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy in Western Australia. The probe will examine the state's child protection system and its duty of care.
Chinese Nationals Found in Remote Kimberley
Two Chinese nationals discovered in a remote part of Western Australia's Kimberley region are believed to be asylum seekers. Authorities confirm they were found unharmed after a challenging journey.
AI Poses Complex Challenge to Indigenous Communities
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.
Woman rescued in 12-hour WA cave operation
A 60-year-old woman was rescued in a complex 12-hour operation after falling eight metres into a remote WA cave system. Read about the incredible multi-agency effort.
Woman dies in single-vehicle crash near Tambar Springs
A 57-year-old woman has died after her car left Premer Rd in Tambar Springs, NSW. Police are investigating and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Nepalese volunteer wins second Newcastle Volunteer Award
Prabesh Paudel receives his second consecutive Newcastle Volunteer Award for outstanding community service. Discover his inspirational journey from Nepal to becoming a Hunter leader.
Canberrans Pack the Bus for Christmas Charity Drive
Canberra's annual Pack the Bus campaign returns, aiming to collect 15,000 donated items for families in need this Christmas. Find how you can donate across the city until December 12.
Walking Pads Combat WFH Stiffness & Poor Posture
Discover how under-desk walking pads like Egofit ComfortDeck M2 help Australian remote workers stay active while working. Improve posture and boost energy.
Dental vans deliver care to remote Cape York
Queensland Health deploys mobile dental clinics to overcome geographical barriers in Cape York while fluoride debate continues affecting oral health outcomes.
New mobile health clinic brings specialist care to WA
Heart of Australia's HEART 7 mobile clinic begins service in remote Western Australia, providing life-saving lung cancer screenings and specialist healthcare to regional communities.
AirBridge Networks expands into Western Australia
AirBridge Networks opens a new Perth office, expanding its national footprint to deliver robust connectivity solutions to WA's remote communities and mining sector.
Six-week search for missing SA boy August Lamont continues
August 'Gus' Lamont, 4, remains missing after six weeks in remote South Australia. Police continue search amid harsh terrain as community holds hope for answers.
Serial fraudster sentenced for Aboriginal community scam
Notorious conman Craig Dale faces justice after swindling a vulnerable remote Aboriginal community recovering from devastating floods. Discover the shocking details of his elaborate scam and the court's final verdict.
Children hospitalised after Far North Queensland crash
A serious single-vehicle crash near Doomadgee has left multiple children hospitalised, with emergency services responding to the rollover incident in Far North Queensland's remote Gulf country.
Food Crisis Grips Regional NSW Communities
Soaring food prices and shrinking household budgets are creating a hunger epidemic across regional NSW, with charities struggling to meet unprecedented demand as families face impossible choices.
ATO targets work-from-home tax deduction loophole
The Australian Taxation Office is urgently closing loopholes in work-from-home expense claims after discovering widespread over-claiming by remote workers across the country.
WA Police Launch Dedicated Hate Crime Unit
Western Australia Police establish specialised team to combat hate crimes and support vulnerable communities with enhanced protection and reporting measures.
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.
WA Premier's plan to tackle Kununurra youth crime
Premier Roger Cook announces early intervention strategy to keep Kimberley youth engaged, fed and off the streets amid growing crime concerns in remote WA community.
Kununurra's youth crime crisis: System failure exposed
The remote WA community of Kununurra faces a youth crime epidemic, but residents say taking children from families would only worsen the situation. Discover why systemic failures are at the heart of the problem.
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