Townsville barrister Claire Grant has made history with her appointment as King's Counsel, becoming the first woman from the region to receive the prestigious honour in over a decade. Read her inspiring story.
The ACT City Renewal Authority has invested $35,000 in a social media campaign, paying local influencers to promote Christmas activities in Civic and Braddon to counter low foot traffic.
Code of conduct complaints at Newcastle City Council have doubled in two years, costing ratepayers over $62,000. Nine complaints were lodged, with four still pending. Read the full report.
Nearly 20% of staff at the Australian Office of Financial Management report witnessing corrupt conduct, a figure that has doubled since 2024. CEO Anna Hughes says she cannot explain the alarming survey results.
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A look ahead at the major themes facing the Australian Public Service in 2026, from fiscal constraints and flexible work to landmark whistleblower protections. Discover what the new year holds.
Amid heated immigration debates, new data shows nearly half of Australians have migrant heritage. True integration happens not in Parliament, but in our parks, pubs, and workplaces. Discover how a simple 'hello' can build a stronger nation.
Senior Australian public servants and military chiefs accepted thousands in gifts, including flight upgrades, sports tickets, and luxury items. Explore the full disclosure of perks declared on the official register.
Exclusive: DPS Secretary Jaala Hinchcliffe commits to fixing the department's culture of secrecy and bullying after a series of controversies. Read her plan for transparency.
A Geelong dentist facing serious drug charges has been granted bail after a court heard of his $3.6 million gambling losses at Crown Casino. Read the full details of the case.
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John Hanscombe draws parallels between Pacific cargo cults and failed Australian projects, questioning the promised economic 'cargo' of Tasmania's new stadium. Will history repeat? Share your view.
A 14-year-old basketballer is taking his proposal for a new social court to Lake Macquarie City Council, backed by a 573-signature petition. Will the council approve the plan for Jack Stewart Netball Courts?
A critical backlog at the WA Coroner's Court is causing immense suffering for grieving families, with some waiting years for answers. The system must be fixed now.
A critical backlog in WA's Coroner's Court is delaying findings for years, leaving grieving families like Baby Asher's in limbo and potentially costing lives. Urgent reform is needed.
A 17-year-old has been charged following a stabbing in a Northbridge carpark. The Perth teen victim was found with serious injuries. Police investigation continues.
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Newcastle Council urges state government to provide special disaster funding for 16 households displaced by the New Lambton landslip, facing financial ruin and trauma as insurance support runs out. Read the full story.
WA Transport Minister Reece Whitby commits to clear reporting on how Perth's CBD parking levy funds are spent, addressing long-standing 'slush fund' criticisms. Read the details.
Lake Macquarie City Council is set to formally begin its search for a new CEO while also deciding on two significant housing developments that exceed current planning controls. Read the latest.
A 41-year-old Woree man faces court charged with aiding suicide following the death of an elderly man in Cairns. Police allege he provided materials and advice.
Peter Joseph Simonsen applies for bail in Townsville Magistrates Court facing child exploitation material and breach of privacy charges. Read the latest on the case.
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Communications Minister Anika Wells faces intense questioning over parliamentary expenses, including a $3000 flight for her family to Thredbo. Prime Minister Albanese defends her, while the Coalition attacks.
A coronial inquest will investigate the death of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy in Western Australia. The probe will examine the state's child protection system and its duty of care.
A 47-year-old Woree man has been charged with aiding suicide following the death of an elderly man in Earlville, Cairns. He is due to face court in January 2026.
Police provide a tragic update after a woman's body was discovered in a vehicle parked outside a South Coast station. Investigations are ongoing.
Australia pledges $95M in military aid for Ukraine as failed US peace talks reveal Putin's true aim: capitulation. The West must stand firm or risk global instability.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ends 2025 on a high after a crushing election win and Coalition chaos. But political analyst Mark Kenny warns of looming dangers from hubris and secrecy that could undo Labor's success. Read the full analysis.
Rego plate thefts surge in Canberra, with nearly 700 incidents in 2025. Criminals use stolen plates for speeding fines and serious crimes. Police urge use of tamper-proof screws.
The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.
Mark Parton unveils a reshuffled Canberra Liberals shadow cabinet, aiming to present a united front after a year of internal conflict. Can the opposition convince voters it's ready to govern?
Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds is under fire for controversial remarks about workplace culture. Can he recover from this messaging misstep? Read the full analysis.
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Bevan Spencer von Einem, convicted of the 1986 murder of Richard Kelvin, has died in a South Australian prison. The case remains one of the state's most notorious crimes.
