Newcastle area leads in dog attacks on posties
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are national hotspots for dog attacks on postal workers, with Australia Post reporting over 1190 incidents in six months. Secure your dog to protect posties.
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SA Lawmaker Demands Weapons Export Review
Independent MLC Tammy Franks introduces motion calling for SA Government to divest from companies potentially complicit in Palestinian human rights abuses. Learn more.
Illawarra vigil for women lost to gendered violence
Dozens gathered in Wollongong for a rose vigil honouring 43 Australian women and children killed in gendered violence this year, as local assault rates rise. Learn how to help.
Worst NSW suburbs for rental bond losses revealed
New data exposes Hunter region suburbs where renters are most likely to lose their bond money. Discover which postcodes are costing tenants hundreds.
Perth Man Charged After Police Turn Victim Away
Ryan Tucker faces multiple charges after a domestic violence victim was refused help at a Perth police station. The case highlights systemic failures in victim protection.
Bunbury Prison Officer Investigated Over Inmate Photo
A senior officer at Bunbury Regional Prison faces professional standards investigation after allegedly taking inappropriate photo of an inmate. Full details on the incident.
Geelong Families Hit with Toxic Sand Cleanup Bills
Geelong families confront $500+ cleanup costs after toxic kinetic sand discovery. Learn about the contamination risks and consumer rights in this ongoing product safety crisis.
Kalgoorlie housing crisis blocks $120k mining jobs
Northern Star struggles to fill $120k mining roles in Kalgoorlie as housing shortage creates worker crisis. Gold boom meets accommodation bust in WA's historic goldfields.
UN campaign targets tech abuse against women
Australia joins global UN campaign against technology-facilitated abuse. With 1 in 2 Australians experiencing digital abuse, learn how to protect yourself and access support services.
Aboriginal teen wrongly arrested at gunpoint on bus
ACT police officers wrongly arrested a 17-year-old Aboriginal teenager at gunpoint on a Canberra bus, sparking outrage over racial profiling and excessive force. Read the full story.
SA Chief Justice Wins Court Road Safety Fight
After a years-long campaign, South Australia's Chief Justice is seeing success in improving road and pedestrian safety near Adelaide's court houses. Learn about the new safety measures.
BlueScope death sparks union safety warning
A 24-year-old contractor was killed at BlueScope's Port Kembla steelworks, sparking union safety warnings and highlighting worker compensation battles in NSW.
Hinchinbrook LNP candidate linked to $1.7m underpayment
LNP candidate for Hinchinbrook linked to company that underpaid workers $1.7 million. Read about the political implications and Fair Work investigation.
Family evicted from unsafe rental in 24 hours
A Kirwan family was forced to vacate their hazardous rental property with just 24 hours notice after builders deemed it unsafe. Read their shocking story.
BlueScope CEOs address worker death at AGM
BlueScope's leadership addresses tragic death of young contractor Jack McGrath at Port Kembla steelworks during annual meeting, reinforcing safety commitment.
Worker killed at BlueScope Steelworks in Port Kembla
A young contractor in his mid-20s died after a steel beam fell at BlueScope's Port Kembla Steelworks. Investigation underway as MPs call for workplace safety priority.
SA abortion restrictions bill defeated in Upper House
South Australia's Upper House rejects second attempt to restrict late-term abortions in 12 months. Independent MP Sarah Game's controversial bill fails 11-8. Read the full details.
BHP pays $100k for unlawful Christmas work orders
BHP must compensate 85 coal miners after Federal Court rules they were unlawfully required to work Christmas and Boxing Day without reasonable refusal rights. Landmark decision sets precedent for public holiday work rights.
Energex crews face 300 threats from pets and people
Energex reports nearly 300 attacks on its Queensland workers in the past year, with aggressive pets and people posing major safety risks. Learn how to keep crews safe.
Healthcare worker jailed for patient sexual assault
A Perth phlebotomist has been sentenced to four years in jail for sexually assaulting a patient during a fake PCR test. Read the shocking court details.
Corrimal renter wins appeal against eviction
A Corrimal tenant has successfully appealed his eviction after 11 years in the same apartment, with the court citing procedural fairness issues in the original hearing over a rusty stove dispute.
Perth Lantern Festival Fails: No Lanterns For Pre-Paid Tickets
Thousands of Perth residents were left frustrated after the Water Lantern Festival ran out of pre-paid lanterns. Organisers promise refunds amid ACCC scrutiny and social media outrage.
Geelong Government Worker Fights Dismissal
A Department of Families, Fairness and Housing staffer in Geelong challenges unfair dismissal after being fired for alleged misconduct. The case now proceeds to Fair Work Commission.
Sussan Ley's political peril over Coalition controversies
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces mounting pressure as controversial Coalition comments on abortion rights and net zero targets threaten to derail her election campaign in the NSW seat of Farrer.
Worker dies in tragic M1 upgrade accident near Newcastle
A construction worker has died in a horrific workplace accident on the M1 Pacific Motorway upgrade project near Newcastle, sparking WorkSafe investigations and raising safety concerns.
New Welfare Laws Alarm Human Rights Experts
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
Hunter businessman demands cruise cancellation compensation
Newcastle businessman Paul Parker fights for compensation after his luxury European cruise was cancelled, leaving him thousands out of pocket and questioning consumer protections for Australian travellers.
Sydney Trains worker dies in cherry picker tragedy
A devastating workplace incident has left a Sydney Trains employee dead after becoming trapped in a cherry picker that collided with a railway bridge near Lithgow, sparking investigations into safety protocols.
Man charged in Sydney sex worker knifepoint assault case
A 25-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly robbing and sexually assaulting a sex worker at knifepoint during a Ryde appointment. Shocking details emerge from the police investigation.
Illawarra Birth Group Fights Freebirth Ban
A controversial Illawarra birth collective is fighting back against proposed freebirth restrictions, arguing women deserve autonomous choice in childbirth options despite safety concerns.
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