Every child, every day: Free public transport across Victoria from 1 Jan
From 1 January 2026, every child under 18 in Victoria will be able to ride public transport for free. Not just in Melbourne. Not...
More than 2,400 Ballarat students trained in mental health first aid
Over 2,400 students across Ballarat have taken part in mental health training this year as part of Youth Live4Life, a program aimed at helping...
Two strikes, you’re out: Victoria gets serious about taxi scams
Dodgy drivers might soon find Victoria a tougher place to operate in. After years of complaints, a damning media investigation, and mounting public pressure,...
Australia warns travellers as India-Pakistan tensions rise
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has updated its travel advisory for India, urging citizens to avoid the Union Territory of Jammu and...
The hidden war over minerals and how Australia plans to win
The world needs huge quantities of critical minerals to make batteries, electric vehicles, wind turbines, mobile phones, computers and advanced weaponry.
Many of these minerals...
Young eyes on the ballot: What election campaigns teach kids about democracy
As candidates vie for votes with polished messaging and party lines, a team of researchers from the University of South Australia warns that the...
Your vote, your power: AEC urges Australians to stay informed & vigilant
Australians will head to the polls on Saturday, 3 May 2025, in what the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is reminding voters is both a...
Labor pledges $450K for 2026 Sikh Games in Melbourne
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will commit $450,000 to support Melbourne in hosting the 38th Australian Sikh Games over the Easter weekend in 2026.
The...
How to vote overseas in Australia’s 2025 Federal Election
Australians living or travelling overseas won’t miss out on casting their vote for the 2025 Federal Election, with both in-person and postal options now...
Under 35s favour second-hand cars, over 50s go for new
They say you can tell a lot about a person by the car they drive. In Australia, it seems you can also guess their...