Plans for a new 79-place Montessori childcare centre on church land in Lake Heights have been submitted to Wollongong City Council. The development includes a shared underground car park and church upgrades. Read the full details.
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.
Peter Joseph Simonsen applies for bail in Townsville Magistrates Court facing child exploitation material and breach of privacy charges. Read the latest on the case.
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.
Western Australian renters are paying an extra $20,000 a year as rents skyrocket, pushing families to the edge. New data reveals the crisis, with urgent calls for rent caps and government intervention. Read the full story.
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.
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.
The WA Government extends its rent relief program after Perth was declared Australia's most unaffordable city. Grants of $5000 will continue until June. Read more.
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting is applying for a helipad at its new West Perth headquarters. The proposal faces community scrutiny over noise and safety. Read the latest.
Australia's data explosion is reshaping retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and finance. Discover the ripple effects and how businesses must adapt to thrive.
A new report reveals Townsville's rental vacancy rate has crashed to 0.7%, sparking fears for the city's future. Experts warn of severe social and economic consequences if action isn't taken. Read the full analysis.
The Bureau of Meteorology will now charge local councils for crucial flood data, sparking concerns over community safety and council budgets. Read the full story.
Newcastle Council defends its $39.8 million ocean baths upgrade as heritage advocates demand the DA be withdrawn over transparency and alcohol concerns. Full details inside.
A proposed 94-place childcare centre in Fairy Meadow requires a rule variation as it's within 500m of three service stations. The DA outlines plans for two-storey use and traffic management. Read the full details.
Fresh data reveals the Optus Stadium pitch for the Ashes Test was not as poor as Usman Khawaja claimed. Explore the stats behind the cricket controversy.
Perth property market surges with values increasing by $5000 weekly. Discover what's driving this unprecedented growth and what it means for homeowners and buyers.
The Trump administration is requesting migrant crime data from Australia, a move experts warn will scapegoat vulnerable people and spread harmful misinformation.
Melbourne IT expert Michael Clapsis jailed for 7 years after creating fake WiFi networks on flights to steal passengers' intimate images. Learn how to protect your data.
Former property manager reveals shocking rental market reality in Hunter region. Learn about the application chaos and what's being done to fix Australia's housing crisis.
New PropTrack data reveals Perth's housing affordability crisis worsens as typical families can afford just 17% of homes. Discover the shocking figures and what's driving this crisis.
A former property manager shares her 'mind-boggling' experience applying for 40+ rentals in Newcastle's competitive market. Learn about the push for regulation.