Hermannsburg Community Gets Free-to-Air Television Back After Long Break
Residents of Hermannsburg in the Northern Territory can once again access free-to-air television, restoring an important source of news, entertainment a...
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Poker machine revenue exceeds $29 million across Riverland and Mallee region
New government figures reveal a rise in poker machine revenue across all six council areas, prompting renewed attention on gambling-related harm and com...
Demolition begins on flood-damaged homes in Molong
Work has officially started on removing flood-affected properties along Betts Street as the regional community continues its recovery and rebuilding eff...
Cabonne Council-run after-school care services face funding cuts
Federal funding cuts affecting out-of-school-hours care services have prompted Cabonne councillors to call for a review, raising concerns about childcar...
New Victorian Suburb Planned to House 13,000 Residents
A proposed new suburb around 100 kilometres from Melbourne is expected to accommodate up to 13,000 people, as Victoria continues planning for future hou...
NAPLAN Writing Tests to Return to Pen and Paper from 2028
Australian education ministers have agreed to bring back handwritten Year 5 NAPLAN writing tests, responding to concerns about excessive classroom scree...
Large Crocodile Spotted Near Future Olympic Rowing Venue in Queensland
A large crocodile sighting near Rockhampton's proposed Olympic rowing venue has renewed concerns about public safety, wildlife management and the risks...
Indigenous Women Reconnect With Culture Through Traditional Crafts in Australia
Indigenous women are using traditional weaving and craft-making to strengthen cultural connections, preserve knowledge passed down through generations a...
NSW Pushes to Bring Back Handwritten NAPLAN Tests From 2028
Education experts support New South Wales' proposal to replace computer-based NAPLAN writing tests with traditional pen-and-paper examinations for stude...
Australian Energy Market Operator Workers Take Industrial Action Amid Blackout Warnings
A pay dispute involving specialist electricity-market workers has escalated, with Australia's energy operator warning that industrial action could creat...
Biloela Splash Park Construction Resumes After Delays
Work has restarted on a $4.5 million community splash park in central Queensland after wet weather and unexpected ground conditions delayed construction...
Hunter Valley Community Preschools Raise Alarm Over Proposed Funding Changes
Preschool operators and parents are challenging new funding guidelines due to take effect next year, warning that some community-run centres could face...
Enrolments Rise at Queensland College Supporting Students Who Struggle in Traditional Classrooms
Pathways College in North West Queensland has increased enrolments from 20 to 30 students in 2026, offering senior students a more flexible route to con...
More Than Three Million Australian Households Face Food Insecurity, Report Finds
Foodbank Australia’s latest Hunger Report highlights growing pressure on household budgets, with younger adults and families with children among those i...
Darwin Homeowners Consider Selling as Property Prices Rise
Darwin's housing market is showing resilience while property prices weaken across much of Australia. Some homeowners are considering selling to secure p...
Indian Woman Faces Visa Deadline While Settling Late Brother’s Estate in Australia
Shipra Saini, an Indian citizen living in Ballarat, Victoria, says she must return to India before the end of October despite still needing to settle he...
Large Sperm Whale Buried After Washing Ashore in Tasmania
A large sperm whale carcass has been buried near Turners Beach after the animal stranded on Tasmania’s north-west coast, raising concerns about environm...
Perth Woman, 75, Sets World Record for Oldest Person to Perform a Handstand
A 75-year-old Perth woman has achieved a remarkable fitness milestone by becoming the oldest person to perform a handstand, demonstrating that strength...
Free Noodle Bar in Fremantle Promotes a Switch from Gas to Electric Cooking
A community group is offering free vegetarian noodles cooked on induction equipment to demonstrate that households can move away from gas cooking withou...
Discarded acrylic nails and a beer can become part of an artwork celebrating Courtney Act
An unconventional mosaic featuring sequins, high heels and discarded beauty items is bringing a celebrated Australian drag performer’s image into the wo...