Geelong Australia Day event cancelled, organiser heartbroken
The Geelong Australia Day fireworks and family event is cancelled. Organiser expresses heartbreak as council urges calm and respect for differing views on the national day.
The Geelong Australia Day fireworks and family event is cancelled. Organiser expresses heartbreak as council urges calm and respect for differing views on the national day.
Prominent Fremantle novelist Craig Silvey has appeared in court charged with child sex offences. The 'Jasper Jones' author was arrested after a police operation. Read the latest details.
Craig Silvey, the celebrated Fremantle author of 'Jasper Jones', has been charged with child sex offences. He is due to face court next month. Read the latest details.
Doug William Diver, ex-deputy president of Shire of Ashburton, faces Perth court on over a dozen child sex offences. The 59-year-old was remanded in custody. Read the latest.
Persistent rain in Townsville is cooling beaches, potentially leading to a boom in male green sea turtle hatchlings. Experts monitor the crucial nesting season. Learn about this fascinating climate impact.
Jayden Brian, a former Methodist Ladies' College swim coach, faces court charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in Geelong. Read the latest details.
A former swimming coach at Brisbane's Methodist Ladies' College has been charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in 2022. Read the full story.
A former swim coach at a prestigious Townsville school has been charged with sexually abusing a child. Read the latest on the shocking case and the police investigation.
Virgin Australia's 2026 Annual Leave Hacks Guide reveals how West Australians can strategically use 4 days of leave to unlock 29 total days off. Plan your Tasmanian summer or Great Barrier Reef escape now.
New Resolve poll shows over 60% of Australians want immigration halted for housing. Stephen Saunders argues migration policy is 'bonkers' and undemocratic. Read the full debate.
Queensland's landmark public sex offender register is now live, providing details of nearly 4000 convicted paedophiles. Learn how to access the tiers of information responsibly.
Fashion retailer City Beach has been ordered to pay a massive $14 million penalty for selling children's products with non-compliant button batteries, putting thousands at risk. Learn about the safety standards.
Australia's biggest KFC operator, Collins Foods, explains the factors driving the fried chicken boom, from menu innovation to economic trends. Discover the secret recipe for success.
Perth parents are urged to avoid popular gifts like e-scooters and toys with button batteries this Christmas due to serious safety risks. Learn which products to steer clear of.
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.
Doug William Diver, former Shire of Ashburton deputy president, has been charged with multiple child sex offences. The 68-year-old will face court in Perth. Read the full details.
A 70-year-old former Tasmanian school employee faces charges of persistent sexual abuse of a child. The alleged crimes occurred between 2018 and 2020. Support is available.
Robert Crilly, a convicted sex offender from Geelong, faces court accused of stealing thousands from major retailers. Read the latest on the new charges.
A Townsville sex offender with a history of violent assaults has been ordered to a mental health hospital under a supervision order. Read the full court details.
Robert Marc Windsor, jailed for horrific child sex crimes, is set for another parole hearing. His brother and survivor, Mitchell, says the process forces him to delay his paramedic graduate application.
A new Australian study reveals millions plan to leave social media rather than verify their age ahead of a major digital policy shift. Discover the impact on Gen Z, business, and privacy.
Cardi B's viral endorsement sends FULLY's Green Tomato Clay Mask Cleanser into cult status. The vegan, dermatologist-tested K-beauty product is now on sale for $30.25 at Amazon Australia.
Western Australia's Parliament has passed landmark surrogacy reforms, removing medical infertility requirements and opening access to single men and same-sex couples. The long-awaited bill now heads to the Legislative Assembly.
Jared Benedict Tiu, a former enrolled nurse, has been permanently banned from providing health services in Australia after being convicted of child sex offences. Read the full details.
Cairns District Court delivers multiple sentencings including child sex offences and assault cases. Get the latest court updates and legal outcomes from Far North Queensland.
Experts warn parents about AI toy dangers this Christmas season. Learn how these toys threaten child development, privacy, and why traditional play remains superior.
By 2100, Australia transforms into a hybrid Pacific-Eurasian nation of 55 million, led by an ethnic Chinese PM, navigating a world where China is the dominant global power.
Australian parents are turning to nostalgic, screen-free gifts like MP3 players and film cameras for Christmas 2025. Discover the top retro toys and the push for smartphone-free kids.
Police expand search for missing 12-year-old William Callaghan after no trace found at Adelaide railway station. Community urged to come forward with information.
Irish expat Cal McIlwaine reveals how landing a FIFO job in Western Australia's Pilbara helped him earn over $140,000 in under nine months, funding his travels.