3 h. ago Childcare centres for children with autism to close within weeks

Critical Queensland child care centres that have provided specialist support to kids living with severe autism for two decades will close within weeks.

Politics

6 h. ago This council overcharged up to $12m in parking fines for a decade. Here’s how to get your money back

Merri-bek City Council will launch the refund scheme for 11 different types of parking fines after an administrative error resulted in motorists paying at least $40 more than permitted.

Economics

11 h. ago Council overcharged up to $12.4m in parking fines for a decade. Here’s how to get your money back

Merri-bek City Council will launch the refund scheme for 11 different types of parking fines after an administrative error resulted in motorists paying at least $40 more than permitted.

Economics

35 h. ago Brisbane man remains behind bars charged with torture of newborn baby

The baby was taken to the Queensland Children’s Hospital in an unresponsive state, before police were called.

Politics

38 h. ago Meghan Markle shares rare footage of Prince Harry and their children

Meghan Markle shares rare footage to Instagram of Prince Harry with their children as they celebrate Father’s Day.

Politics

4 d. ago Perth babysitter and primary teacher charged with multiple child sex offences

Police allege Kurt David Charlton was working as a babysitter in various Perth suburbs when he indecently dealt with children under 13 years old.

Society

4 d. ago ‘Fear of the unknown’: Why aren’t companies hiring disabled workers?

Advocates say much more needs to be done by businesses and government to make workplaces more accessible.

Politics

5 d. ago ASX set to rise, Wall Street rally stalls; Trump hails China rare earths deal

Wall Street’s rally is stalling on Wednesday after US stocks climbed back within 2 per cent of their all-time high.

Politics

6 d. ago As lunch guests sickened, mushroom cook fed her children leftovers, she maintains

Erin Patterson said she fed the beef Wellington leftovers to her two children for dinner on the day of the lunch, and that she didn’t believe there was any “real risk” to their safety.

Society

6 d. ago Prahran Market customers petitioned to save this dated shop. Now it’s had an eviction reprieve

The market’s quest to boost visitors with a recent push to modernise stalls has caused ructions.

Economics

6 d. ago ‘Betrayal’: NSW to cut battery subsidies as federal scheme kicks in

A key consumer group has come out swinging against the NSW government’s plans to axe its incentive to install a home solar battery from July and redirect funds to household “virtual power plants” to stabilise the grid.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Better bang for buck’: NSW to cut battery subsidies as federal scheme kicks in

The NSW government will end its incentive to install a home solar battery from July and redirect funds to household “virtual power plants” to stabilise the grid.

Politics

9 d. ago Ministers must make hard decisions on the NDIS to guarantee its future for those who need it most

The latest health check of the National Disability Insurance Scheme should be a wake-up call for political leaders who must do more to ensure it remains financially sustainable for those who rely on it most.

Politics

9 d. ago Police searched the man’s laptop for malware. What they found is becoming all too common

Law enforcement is facing a difficult challenge as AI opens up a new front in the battle to protect children.

Events

9 d. ago Police searched a man’s laptop for malware. What they found is becoming all too common

Law enforcement is facing a difficult challenge as AI opens up a new front in the battle to protect children.

Events

9 d. ago One in 10 young children on NDIS as new disability scheme stalls

Participation rates are highest among six-year-olds, of whom 15 per cent of boys and 7 per cent of girls are on the scheme.

Politics

1 week ago Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children enjoy Disneyland

Meghan Markle shares video to Instagram of her, Prince Harry and the kids at Disneyland.

Politics

1 week ago Jumping castle operator not guilty over incident that killed six kids

The operator of the company involved in Tasmania's jumping castle tragedy that killed six children has been found not guilty.

Events

1 week ago School building boss asked staff to ‘chase’ friend over tender scheme

In December 2017 Anthony Manning told Martin Berry that a department contractor had been “chasing you for me” but was “not aware of our connection”. 

Politics

1 week ago Families devastated after jumping castle operator found not guilty over fatal tragedy

A judge has found that the criminal charge against an operator of a jumping castle that flew into the air, killing six children, in Tasmania was not proven.

Events