Nine Classrooms of Youth Sleep Rough Each Night in Australia
Shocking new data reveals youth homelessness affects nine classrooms of young Australians every night. Learn the devastating facts and what must be done to address this national crisis.
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Man charged with murder after fatal Doomadgee crash
A man faces murder charges after a tragic crash in Doomadgee claimed the lives of a woman and child. Police investigation reveals shocking details about the incident.
Queensland student dies suddenly before graduation ceremony
Wellington Point State High School community grieves after Year 12 student's sudden death. Principal urges social media respect as graduation proceeds sensitively.
WA Mum Unfit for Trial Over Son's Dreamworld Payout
A WA mother accused of stealing most of her hero son's compensation from the 2016 Dreamworld tragedy has been found unfit to stand trial due to cognitive impairments.
Townsville Youth Survey Shows Mental Health Crisis
Mission Australia's youth survey reveals Townsville teens face higher mental health challenges than Queensland peers. Discover the critical findings and urgent call to action.
Hunter youth face cost of living crisis despite employment
New Mission Australia survey reveals Hunter youth are more employed but stressed about housing and living costs. Discover the key findings and what needs to change.
Port Stephens Bids for Basketball Stadium
Port Stephens Council launches a last-minute bid to host the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre as Newcastle faces community opposition. Could this resolve the stadium standoff?
Townsville youth crime crisis: 75% reoffend on bail
New data reveals 75% of young offenders in Townsville commit crimes while on bail. Community demands action as youth crime rates surge. Read the full investigation.
SA Child Homelessness Crisis: Suicide Leading Cause of Death
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
NSW teen dies after sandbar collapses at Soldiers Beach
Riahne Vasquez, 18, identified as victim of tragic sandbar collapse at Soldiers Beach, NSW. Two friends made it to shore, one rescued by surfers. A tragic reminder of beach safety.
Queensland crash: Mother and toddler die on Bruce Hwy
A Queensland grandmother faces unimaginable loss after her daughter and two-year-old granddaughter died in a horrific Bruce Highway truck crash. The young father remains critically injured, unaware of the tragedy.
Lawnton house fire kills teen, four critically injured
A 13-year-old girl has died and four family members are fighting for life after a devastating house fire in Lawnton. Police are investigating whether an e-scooter caused the blaze.
Melbourne man lost at sea from Disney cruise ship
A 73-year-old Moonee Ponds man is missing after going overboard from the Disney Wonder cruise ship bound for Auckland. The search in the Tasman Sea was unsuccessful.
Townsville Sportstar Awards 2024 Winners Revealed
Townsville celebrates its sporting elite at record-breaking Sportstar Awards. Discover all the winners from this prestigious community event that honours local athletic excellence.
Geelong man drowned in Anglesea crab fishing tragedy
Coroner confirms Chieu Kheang Chua likely drowned after crab fishing trip turned deadly at Anglesea River. Family seeks closure after tragic incident.
Cairns father kills daughter in tragic murder-suicide
The Cairns community is in mourning after a respected father shot his 23-year-old daughter before taking his own life. The tragedy has left friends and neighbours devastated.
Sky Sports' failed 'lil sis' experiment for women fans
Sky Sports UK's Halo TikTok account aimed at female sports fans was cancelled after just 3 days following widespread backlash over patronising, stereotyped content that missed the mark completely.
Thousands farewell teen cricketer Ben Austin
Thousands gathered at Junction Oval to farewell 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin, who died after being struck by a cricket ball. The community mourns a talented sportsman.
New Wollongong campus for Youth Off The Streets
Craig Davis College, part of Youth Off The Streets, has moved to the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, creating new opportunities for disadvantaged youth in education and community partnerships.
Petition demands action on delayed Canberra ice rink
Frustration mounts as Tuggeranong's promised twin-sheet ice sports centre remains unbuilt three years after government approval. Local MLAs and community launch petition to break the freeze.
Three Children Die in Suspected Murder-Suicide Fire
Three young children perished in a devastating house fire in Sanson, New Zealand. Police are treating the tragedy as a suspected murder-suicide as community rallies around grieving mother.
Laos hostel reopens after methanol deaths of Australians
The Laos hostel where six tourists including two Australian teenagers died from methanol poisoning is set to reopen under a new name, sparking outrage from grieving families.
Four pets killed in devastating Corio house fire
A Geelong mother speaks out after losing four beloved pets in a Corio house fire. The tragic incident highlights pet safety and fire prevention measures.
Geelong girl loses parents, brother in fatal crash
A young Armstrong Creek girl faces unimaginable loss after her parents and brother were killed in a horrific Stoneleigh crash. Community rallies with overwhelming support.
Mothers speak out after sons' bashing, no jail
Mothers of four young men brutally bashed in Merewether express devastation as the attacker is resentenced to a community-based order, leaving families questioning the justice system.
Kununurra Youth Crime Shows Significant Decline
Kimberley District Superintendent John Hutchison reports youth crime in Kununurra has substantially decreased. Discover the strategies behind this positive change.
Pressure Builds for Cairns Youth Justice School
Queensland's LNP faces mounting pressure to deliver promised Cairns youth justice school as community leaders demand action on election commitment.
Tenders Open for New Youth Detention Facility
WA government opens tenders for new therapeutic youth detention centre at Banksia Hill, replacing controversial Unit 18. Construction timeline extends to 2028.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland's Partner Reveals Pregnancy
The partner of late Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland announces pregnancy as football community rallies with memorial fundraiser after his tragic passing.
Teen gets 16 years for Queensland murder
A teenager who pleaded guilty to the stabbing murder of Queensland grandmother Vyleen White has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. Read the full story.
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