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Mount Duneed residents plead for Boundary Road safety fix
Mount Duneed residents demand immediate action on Boundary Road's dangerous truck traffic after multiple near-misses. Locals fear for children's safety as heavy vehicles dominate residential streets.
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.
Parliamentary inquiry into DPS email transfer
Department of Parliamentary Services faces inquiry over mass email transfer to external law firm, raising serious staff privacy and parliamentary privilege concerns.
QLD family shattered by fatal Bruce Hwy truck crash
A Queensland family is grieving after a young mother, 21, and her two-year-old daughter died in a horrific truck crash on the Bruce Hwy near Rockhampton. The child's father is fighting for life in a Brisbane hospital.
Man dies in ute-truck crash at Parwan
A man has died following a serious collision between a ute and truck near Bacchus Marsh. Emergency services responded to the incident on Ingliston-Ballan Road.
Stirling Extends E-Scooter Hire Program for 2 Years
The City of Stirling is pushing ahead with a two-year extension for its Beam e-scooter hire scheme, citing strong safety data and effective geofencing controls ahead of a state parliamentary inquiry's findings.
Truckie pleads not guilty over Mount Ousley crash
A 52-year-old truck driver denies charges after a dramatic Mount Ousley crash that flipped a car. The case will proceed to a hearing in March 2026. Read the full details.
Child Safety Inquiry Rejects Secret Evidence Bid
Queensland's child protection inquiry denies government request for confidential staff testimony. Commission insists on transparency in Cairns hearing. Read the latest developments.
Teen killed in Bruce Highway truck collision
An 18-year-old has died and another is fighting for life after their car collided with a semi-trailer on Queensland's Bruce Highway. Police are investigating.
Truck Driver Airlifted After Balonne Highway Crash
A truck driver has been flown to Roma Hospital following a serious single-vehicle crash on the Balonne Highway. Emergency services responded to the incident near St George.
Driver jailed for Geelong freeway crash that injured truckie
Christopher Deguara sentenced to 4 years for dangerous driving on Princes Freeway near Geelong that left truck driver with life-altering injuries. Read the full court details.
Labor MPs Target Mayor Over Unauthorised Burswood Flyer
WA Labor MPs pressure Perth Lord Mayor over unauthorised flyer promoting $217 million Burswood project amid parliamentary inquiry investigation.
Family killed in horrific Ballarat truck collision
A family of three died after their car failed to stop at a sign in Stoneleigh, Victoria. Their 5-year-old daughter survives. Learn more about rural road safety.
Truck Accident Causes Major Tablelands Power Outage
Hundreds of Tablelands residents lost power after a truck struck powerlines near Malanda. Ergon Energy crews worked through the night to restore electricity to affected areas.
10,000 signatures petition for Hahndorf truck inquiry
Over 10,000 residents demand removal of heavy vehicles from Adelaide Hills roads. Greens MLC Robert Simms to call for public inquiry in parliament today.
Metricup fatal crash claims woman's life on Bussell Highway
A 53-year-old woman has died after a multi-vehicle crash involving a truck on Bussell Highway near Metricup. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
SA ill-prepared for algal bloom disaster: report
A damning federal inquiry reveals how ill-prepared South Australian governments were for a major ecological and economic disaster caused by algal blooms.
Truck Fire Closes Geelong Ring Road, Causes Delays
A major truck fire has closed Geelong Ring Road, causing significant traffic disruptions. Emergency services are on scene. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Three dead in Victorian truck collision
Two children and an adult killed in horrific truck crash near Ballarat. Another adult fights for life with critical injuries. Major Collision Unit investigating.
Truck rolls near Bynoe River Bridge in Normanton
A truck driver had a lucky escape after his vehicle rolled near the Bynoe River Bridge in Normanton. Emergency services responded quickly to assess the driver's condition.
M1 Motorway Chaos: Truck Breakdown Sparks Major Delays
Major traffic delays are impacting the M1 Pacific Motorway near Newcastle after a truck breakdown closed multiple lanes. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes as emergency crews work to clear the obstruction.
FNQ Child Safety Inquiry Moves to Brisbane
Queensland's child protection system faces scrutiny as Far North Queensland officials travel to Brisbane for urgent hearings on regional safety failures.
MP Not Invited to Optus Triple-Zero Inquiry
Exclusive revelation that Anika Wells was not invited to participate in the critical Optus triple-zero failure investigation, raising questions about political transparency and accountability.
Gallagher on Delayed 'Jobs for Mates' Report
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher addresses the controversial delay of the 'Jobs for Mates' inquiry report, offering Opposition briefings amid growing political pressure.
Truck inferno forces evacuation at Transgrid depot
A raging truck fire sparked major emergency response at Newcastle's Transgrid facility, forcing staff evacuations and creating dramatic plumes of black smoke visible across the city.
Coroner demands urgent fix at deadly Geelong crossing
A Victorian coroner has called for immediate safety upgrades at a dangerous Geelong level crossing where truck driver John Stubbs lost his life, highlighting systemic failures in railway infrastructure.
Optus CEO Resists Resignation Over Triple Zero Failures
Optus CEO Stephen Rue faces intense Senate scrutiny as he refuses to step down following a nationwide network outage that prevented triple zero calls and has been connected to three fatalities across Australia.
Jobs for Mates Review: What We Know
An explosive review into controversial 'jobs for mates' appointments within Australia's public service has uncovered troubling practices. Here's what you need to know about the findings and the political firestorm surrounding its release.
Senate Inquiry into Optus Triple Zero Failure Demanded
Western Australian Liberal Senator Dean Smith is leading the charge for a Senate inquiry into Optus's nationwide network outage that left millions unable to contact emergency services.
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