‘We must act’ social media summit hears

Social media is a threat that “we should not ignore”, the e-Safety Commissioner tells delegates.

14 October, 2024

Victorian councils sidelined from housing plans, says peak

The state government is rushing ahead with its planning reforms without adequately consulting with councils, says the Municipal Association of Victoria.

13 October, 2024

Councillor kickbacks for favours, IBAC finds

Former Moonee Valley mayor Cameron Nation received cocaine and Xanax in exchange for influence.

13 October, 2024

Dementia closing in as leading cause of death

Heart disease remains nation’s number one killer followed by dementia-related deaths, says ABS.

10 October, 2024

Fund councils to tackle housing crisis, says new ALGA president

Speaking to GN, Matt Burnett said, with funding, councils could help Commonwealth achieve its aims.

2 October, 2024

Ingrained racism at the ABC, review finds

The report details “obvious and deliberate” instances of discrimination in the workplace.

1 October, 2024

Qld introduces affirmative model of consent

The long-awaited change brings Queensland in line with other Australian jurisdictions.

25 September, 2024

Effectiveness of vaping penalties unknown

It’s important that vapes remain accessible to those that need them, says expert.

23 September, 2024

NSW police review calls for specialised response to mental health callouts

Police as the primary responder can potentially escalate a situation.

23 September, 2024

Data key to improving water quality in remote communities

Water quality issues are long-term, persistent and, in some cases, getting worse.

18 September, 2024

SA Gov teams with Aus Post to combat dog attacks

The safety campaign includes a mailout to more than 300,000 registered dog owners across the state.

18 September, 2024

Vic Gov: women bus drivers wanted

The bus industry is a traditionally male-dominated profession.

18 September, 2024

Security hacks on the rise, says report

Australia’s cybersecurity measures are inadequate and addressing data breaches must be a priority, says privacy chief.

16 September, 2024

Social media bans ineffectual, says expert

The comments follow last week’s federal government announcement to legislate age limits for social media.

15 September, 2024