Australia's senior bureaucrats, including the eSafety Commissioner, have received significant pay rises this financial year. Discover who earns what as the public sector expands. Read the full breakdown.
ACT Senate candidate Nick Tyrrell calls for a childcare overhaul, proposing tax breaks for nannies and payments for grandparents to give parents more flexible options.
TAFE teachers and support staff across Australia are set for a significant pay increase in 2026 following a landmark agreement. The deal aims to boost the vocational education sector.
Duncraig Senior High School's $43 million transformation is now open, delivering state-of-the-art science and English blocks. The upgrade benefits a growing student population in Perth's northern suburbs.
Geelong nonagenarian Nola Barclay defies age with daily fitness routines. Discover her inspiring story and simple secret to vitality. Read her tips now!
Radiographers and support staff at St John of God Geelong Hospital will walk off the job for 24 hours amid a bitter pay dispute with employer Lake Imaging. Find out how this will impact patient services.
A top WA health official was paid $80,000 for a snap hospital audit, prompting calls to end government secrecy. Read why transparency advocates are demanding answers.
As Canberra leads Australia in life expectancy, we meet 102-year-old Marina O'Rourke and ask if the city is prepared for a projected boom in centenarians. Discover the challenges and initiatives.
New data exposes the hefty pay packets of Geelong's top executives. See which local bosses earn the most and how their salaries compare. Read the full report now.
A Cairns councillor has publicly condemned a 3% salary increase for Queensland's Premier and Ministers, calling it 'obscene' amid a cost-of-living crisis. Read his full argument.
A landmark $1.6 billion pay deal for Australian firefighters includes critical health protections to combat cancer and heart disease risks. Learn how this agreement safeguards our heroes.
From Jules Neale to workplace pay, women are rejecting the old rule of silent dignity. Explore the cultural shift towards agency and why silence has an uneven cost. Read the full analysis.
Unions NSW launches a holiday compliance blitz, urging tens of thousands of Hunter retail and hospitality workers to verify their penalty rates and stand against wage theft.
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.
Ignatius Park College has set the date and venue for its 2025 Senior Formal. Discover the exciting theme and all the key details for this milestone event in Townsville.
Year 12 students from Annandale Christian College and St Margaret Mary's College celebrated their school formals in style, marking a major milestone before final exams. See the stunning photos!
A Melbourne high school was locked down after a student produced a knife. A neo-Nazi rally participant is deported. Severe heatwave warnings extend across multiple states. Stay informed with the latest.
Skydive Australia instructors in Wollongong have walked off the job over a bitter pay dispute, grounding holiday plans. The union warns of massive pay cuts under a new 'piece rate' deal.
South Australian ambulance workers have voted to accept a new pay and conditions deal, ending a long dispute. The agreement includes significant wage increases and improved allowances. Read the full details here.
Defence Force Chief David Johnston confirms plans to cut senior officer numbers, admitting the military is 'too top-heavy'. Get the latest on the ADF restructure and potential impacts.
Townsville University Hospital staff could lose up to a quarter of their wages in a bitter contract dispute. Unions warn of a devastating blow to workers and regional healthcare.
Early childhood educators across Australia celebrate second pay rise with up to $200 weekly increase. Learn how this historic wage boost impacts the childcare sector.
A Maddington learner driver has been sentenced to 16 months imprisonment for a hit-and-run that seriously injured 12-year-old Alexis Lloyd outside Willetton Senior High School. Read the full story.
NRW Holdings faces eighth consecutive pay strike while shares reach record $5.35 high. Mining contractor reports strong revenue guidance of $4.1b for 2025.
Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, yet women still earn $28,356 less annually than men. Ongoing vigilance needed to maintain progress.
Hundreds of Townsville teachers join state-wide strike over stalled pay talks. Education Minister dismisses action as union demands government negotiation.
Mary Wooldridge will not seek reappointment as Workplace Gender Equality Agency CEO in 2026. Recruitment begins for new leader to drive gender equality reforms.
Radio personality Nat Locke shares her heartfelt journey with aging dog Lewis, celebrating his unique personality and the bittersweet reality of pet ownership. Discover why every dog owner thinks their pet is the best.
Westgold Resources CEO Wayne Bramwell narrowly secured an $8 million performance rights package after shareholders approved the deal by a slim margin. Read the full details.
Ingham State High School's Class of 2025 celebrated their final school days at an emotional valedictory dinner. See the memorable moments from this special evening.