The royal commission into the Bondi attack must examine why Australia failed to act on rising anti-Semitism over two years, argues Peter Kurti. It's a question of institutional and political failure.
A large sinkhole in Mareeba has caused a major sewage spill into the Barron River. Authorities are investigating the environmental impact and working on repairs. Read the latest.
A critical audit reveals hundreds of pipe hangers on Perth's Narrows Bridge are overdue for replacement, posing a risk of catastrophic failure. Read the full report and the government's response.
A Townsville resident's ordeal worsens as a driver crashes into their fence and faulty council CCTV fails to capture the incident. Read the full story of the frustrating aftermath.
NSW Police release image of a man wanted for questioning over an alleged lewd act on a bus travelling from Westmead to Rouse Hill. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
Townsville residents are facing crippling insurance hikes despite a federal reinsurance pool, with some premiums doubling. Experts warn the scheme isn't working as intended. Read the full investigation.
Conflicting statements from top NSW Health officials over deadly Aspergillus mould in a Newcastle cancer ward. Patients call it a 'disgrace' as a class action is prepared. Read the full investigation.
The Bondi massacre, Australia's worst terror attack in generations, reveals a catastrophic security failure. Demanding accountability from political leaders is essential to prevent future tragedies. Read the full analysis.
Victorian public transport fares will increase from 2026, with regular commuters facing up to $104 in extra annual costs. Learn the new Myki prices and the government's weekend travel relief.
A critical security failure at Westfield Bondi Junction is under scrutiny. As the community mourns, demands grow for accountability to ensure such a blunder is never repeated. Read the full investigation.
Football Australia has issued lengthy bans to four players for spot-fixing offences, with Riku Danzaki banned for seven years and Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus for four years. Read the full details of the yellow card betting scandal.
A damning report into Optus's 14-hour Triple-0 outage in September details a cascade of human errors and system failures. Two people died. The telco has accepted all 21 recommendations.
The Cook Government invests over $60 million in five locally-built electric ferries for the Swan River, creating jobs and cutting emissions. First vessel due 2027.
From Optus's 000 failure to Qantas's data breach, 2025 saw major Australian brands destroy trust. A communication expert analyses the costly lessons.
A former top US intelligence officer says Australian agencies failed to share critical clues before the Bondi massacre. Could better intel sharing have prevented the tragedy? Read the full analysis.
Fury erupts as politicians clash over the Bondi terror attack response. Was it a gun law failure or a security blind spot? The debate dividing Australia. Read the full analysis.
Vulnerable residents in a Geelong social housing complex have been left housebound for months due to a broken lift. Barwon Health blames the body corporate for the ongoing delay in repairs.
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Perth's CBD parking levy raises over $60 million annually, but a lack of transparency on its spending is fuelling public frustration. Clarity on fund allocation is now essential.
Widespread blackouts crippled parts of Australia after multiple power stations failed during the morning peak. Discover the cause and ongoing impact on the national grid.
Suburbs in Canberra's north-west will lose rapid bus services for two years due to Commonwealth Avenue bridge works. Timetable changes start February 2026, with free Friday/Saturday evening travel offered.
A Townsville cleaner is charged with fraud after allegedly using a client's credit card for a $900 shopping spree at Stockland. The case highlights the importance of trust in domestic services.
The West Australian's 14 Days of Christmas giveaway offers 70 chances to win $200 Woolworths eGift Cards. Find daily code words in the paper from December 6-19.
A widespread Optus network failure has left parts of Queensland without internet, EFTPOS, and home phone services, also impacting calls to emergency services. Stay updated.
Mount Molloy residents are forced onto bottled water after their town supply runs dry. Council scrambles to fix the critical infrastructure failure. Read the latest on this Far North Queensland crisis.
Australian caravan manufacturer Zone RV has collapsed into administration, resulting in 120 job losses. Administrators are now assessing the future of the business. Read the full story.
Newcastle's Stockton ferry service is suspended indefinitely after mechanical failures. Transport NSW hopes for a Christmas return as commuters face hour-long bus commutes.
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
Newcastle's harbour ferry service is suspended due to unplanned maintenance, with replacement buses running. Commuters face significant travel delays. Read more.
A year after Canberra's troubled switch to MyWay+, $8.9 million of passenger cash remains stranded in the old system. Discover the fallout from the 'significant failure' and what's being done.