New Environmental Laws Could Damage Mining Industry
Anthony Albanese's proposed environmental legislation threatens Australia's mining success story, risking jobs and economic growth. Learn how these changes could impact the nation.
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Hunter rental crisis leaves applicants struggling
A former property manager shares her 'mind-boggling' experience applying for 40+ rentals in Newcastle's competitive market. Learn about the push for regulation.
ANU student fined $1200 for Townsville drink driving
Australian National University student Jon Basuke has been disqualified from driving and fined $1200 after recording a blood alcohol reading of 0.095 in Townsville.
Crackdown on Dodgy Business Tactics Exploiting Australians
Assistant Minister for Competition Andrew Leigh announces new measures to protect consumers from unfair practices exploiting busy lives. Read about the coming reforms.
SA Government Announces $2.3B Education Reform
South Australia's government reveals a massive $2.3 billion education overhaul focusing on school infrastructure and teacher training. Learn how this investment will transform classrooms.
Sexual Violence Legal Service extended to 2028
A vital legal service for victim-survivors of sexual violence in the ACT has secured funding until 2028, addressing 'enormous and unmet' demand. Learn how this supports survivors.
Australia's $160bn regulatory crisis revealed
New research shows Australia's regulatory burden costs $160 billion annually, wiping out productivity gains. Discover why both sides of politics are rethinking deregulation.
Poll: ACT voters want climate protection in new laws
Exclusive polling reveals 80% of Canberrans want climate impacts considered in Albanese government's environment laws, with Labor risking voter backlash in marginal seats.
SA Government Announces $2.3B Education Reform
South Australia's government reveals a massive $2.3 billion education overhaul focusing on infrastructure, teacher training, and student support. Learn how this investment will transform learning outcomes across the state.
Education Priorities: Time to Shift Focus from HSC?
A former NSW Board of Studies worker argues the HSC receives disproportionate resources compared to early childhood education. Read why Australia needs to rethink its educational priorities.
Senate deadlock threatens Albanese environment laws
The Albanese government faces Senate hurdles with environment legislation as political divisions echo Rudd's climate wars. Analysis reveals falling GDP per capita and rising One Nation support.
SA Prison Drug Crisis: 70% Report Pre-Conviction Use
Shocking data reveals over 70% of SA prisoners used illicit drugs before conviction. Ex-inmate Merlin Faber demands reform in rehabilitation programs. Read his powerful story.
WA Premier Supports Miners on Environmental Laws
WA Premier Roger Cook backs mining sector demands for environmental law reforms ahead of crucial Senate vote. Industry warns of project delays and job losses.
Labor's 2024 Agenda Stalls as Time Runs Out
The Albanese government faces mounting pressure to deliver on its 2024 agenda as parliamentary time dwindles. Key reforms remain stalled amid political challenges.
Hunter clean energy project slammed for biodiversity loss
Key environment group slams Hunter Transmission Project route, warning of irreversible impacts on 66 threatened species. Read the full analysis of this critical NSW energy debate.
Lawyers argue abduction was not 'methodical and calculated'
Kyna McAuley seeks reduced sentence for 2021 Mount Hutton shed torture, arguing the 20-hour kidnapping wasn't methodical. Read the latest court appeal details.
Labor's environmental law deadline puts WA industry on edge
Environment Minister Murray Watt warns it's 'now or never' for contentious environmental law reforms as Labor offers amendments to secure support in Parliament's final sitting week.
Court: Man unlawfully detained in unit BBQ area
An ACT court has ruled police unlawfully detained an intoxicated man in a unit complex barbecue area, determining it was not a public place. Read the full legal analysis.
Newcastle parking fines revenue doubles despite reform
Newcastle parking fine revenue hits $7.4 million despite state reforms slashing ticketless fines by 94%. Discover how council finances transformed.
PFAS and ammonia pollution found in Mullet Creek from waste tip
The Environment Protection Authority has issued a prevention notice to Huntley Tip after discovering dangerous PFAS chemicals and ammonia leaching into Mullet Creek, threatening Lake Illawarra's ecosystem.
Oncologists Fight for Cancer System Changes
Leading Australian cancer specialists reveal systemic failures in treatment access and demand urgent government action to save lives.
Australia Needs Courage to Build Unseen Future
Lanna Hill argues Australia must embrace courage and reshape education to build a future nobody predicted. Discover how we can transform our approach.
Environment Laws Push as Opposition Demands Pause
The Albanese government seeks to pass major environmental reforms next week, facing opposition calls for delay and Greens criticism over loopholes. Will Australia get new environment laws?
Community Power: Edwin Dyson's Educational Journey
From country school to leading Indigenous health data reform, Edwin Dyson's story showcases the transformative power of community support in education and career success.
Stirling's trolley crackdown dumped over legal issues
The City of Stirling's proposed laws to fine retailers for abandoned shopping trolleys have been scrapped after legal advice found they exceeded council powers. Discover what's next.
University Mergers Not Complete Solution: Go8 CEO
Vicki Thomson warns university mergers alone won't fix sector challenges. International student caps and funding reforms also crucial for Australian higher education.
Ley Supports Environment Law Changes With Amendments
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley declares Coalition will back Labor's environmental law overhaul if government makes seven key changes. Critical Senate vote scheduled for next Wednesday.
Legal Loopholes Threaten Great Barrier Reef Protection
New environmental laws contain major loopholes that could harm the Great Barrier Reef. Conservation groups warn urgent changes are needed to protect Australia's natural wonder.
Five-Tower Wollongong Development Gets Green Light
A major five-building residential complex has been approved for the Illawarra Leagues Club site in Wollongong, adding 204 apartments to the city centre after Land and Environment Court decision.
WA Hospital Funding Crisis Demands Urgent Reform
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
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