A Perth family has welcomed two daughters born spontaneously on Christmas Day, three years apart, beating incredible odds. Discover their heartwarming story and the rare statistics behind their festive birthdays.
Western Australia bucks national trend with a 4% rise in job openings to November 2025, driven by public sector demand. Key insights for job-seekers and RBA implications.
The Maritime Union alleges Carnival Cruise Lines pays some staff a tenth of the minimum wage for 300-hour months. The company denies claims, citing international standards. Read the full investigation.
WA industry groups sound alarm over skills shortages jeopardising AUKUS and energy projects, as a retired UK Admiral predicts program failure. Can the state deliver?
South Coast unions condemn NSW's new laws banning protests after terror events, branding them undemocratic. Legal challenges are already underway. Read the full story.
A labour hire firm and a farm have been fined over a gruesome workplace incident where a woman lost several fingers in an unguarded onion grader. Read the court's findings.
A critical shortage of 18,000 skilled construction workers annually could delay and inflate costs for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic infrastructure. Will Queensland find the workforce?
A Geelong brewery faced an unusual emergency when bread buns spontaneously combusted. Firefighters were called to the scene. Read the full story.
The $2.1 billion 'The Oasis' defence project in Townsville has been scrapped after labour costs ballooned by 275%. The federal government has terminated the contract with BESIX Watpac.
The Hunter region faces a critical jobs shortage despite low unemployment. Professor Phillip O'Neill reveals why generating 37,000 new positions is essential to avoid becoming another 'place left behind'.
Convicted child murderer Bevan Spencer von Einem, 79, has been transferred to Yatala Labour Prison where he will die. The killer never applied for parole since 2007. Download the 7NEWS app for breaking news.
Groundbreaking research exposes how Australian women's unpaid work contributes $427 billion annually to the economy - discover what your invisible labour is really worth.
Victoria's workplace watchdog has slapped the Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-operative with multiple charges for allegedly putting children as young as 15 to work in dangerous conditions, including operating heavy machinery and handling hazardous chemicals.