1. US grounds flights amid communications issueThe shutdown, which was lifted after more than four hours, caused chaos at airports.
  2. Victorian Autism Act: autism organisations call for landmark reform at Parliament 2026This March and April, a coalition of Victoria’s leading autism organisations brought Autistic people, families, carers and sector leaders directly into the halls of Parliament. Autism @ Parliament 2026 took place 31 March to 2 April at…
  3. Autistic people are worth the investmentThe following is an opinion piece by Amaze CEO David Tonge, written in response to the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the NDIS. It reflects what we know, what we’re concerned about, and what we believe must happen next. The post…
  4. 'A Fair Go' for allAustralia lacks an emotionally satisfying founding event and as a result an expression of national identity.
  5. Infrastructure improvement – Swan Bay pontoon, Great LakeOver the years, MAST has received feedback from boaters that the ‘step up’ onto the pontoon at Swan Bay was difficult and potentially unsafe. In response, MAST has designed and installed a prototype transition ramp at Swan Bay. To help…
  6. Emergency situationsBeing prepared for emergency situations is about planning every trip in detail before heading out on the water. Here are five essential safety steps all boaters should take to be as safe as possible when at sea. Recently published on…
  7. EV sales remain strong during record-best JulyAustralia’s new-vehicle market has recorded its strongest ever July result, supported by another strong month for battery electric vehicle sales. A total of 103,656 new vehicles was delivered during July 2026, surpassing the previous July…
  8. Snowy River recalls more than 500 caravans over suspension concernThe recall covers 511 Snowy River Caravan Hybrid models built across 2025 and 2026. According to the Australian Government recall notice , a manufacturing issue may mean the weld on the caravan’s suspension arms does not have sufficient…
  9. Australian made RVs take the spotlight at Melbourne Leisurefest 2026If you want to see what local builders are working on, this year’s Leisurefest is a good chance to walk through the vehicles. You can talk directly with the people who make them. The show is expected to bring 165 exhibitors to Sandown.…
  10. A Will is the document. Estate planning is the judgement behind itWhy is estate planning about more than preparing a Will? Effective estate planning looks beyond the Will to consider how assets are owned and controlled, how family and business structures will operate after death or incapacity, and…
  11. Construction disputes in WAWhat should you do when a construction dispute first arises in Western Australia? When a construction dispute first arises, start by reviewing the executed contract, including any amendments and special conditions, and identify the…
  12. Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 – July 2026The post Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 – July 2026 appeared first on Free TV Australia .
  13. Melbourne mum, art teacher apologises for telling man to ‘go back to China’ in racist tiradeA Melbourne mum has made a stunning admission after she was caught on camera making racist comments towards a couple in a Bunnings carpark.
  14. US flights resume after nationwide grounding, but disruption to lingerG Adventures MD Sean Martin was among those caught up in the chaos. He shares his perspective on the situation.
  15. ANIC’S Submission to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social CohesionThe Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) has formally submitted its submission to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The submission highlights the importance of addressing all forms of hatred, discrimination…
  16. AAM and ANIC Welcome the Australian Government’s Response to the Special Envoy’s Report on IslamophobiaThe Alliance of Australian Muslims (AAM) and the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) welcome the Australian Government’s response to the report of the Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Mr Aftab Malik. This is an unprecedented and…
  17. Backing people and potential: inaugural Chair’s Award Recipient announcedFoundation Learning Centre General Manager Tina Bampton will travel to Liverpool, UK, later this year after being selected as the inaugural recipient of the Amplify Alliance Chair’s Annual Award. Launched by Amplify Alliance Chair Carmel…
  18. Applications now open for Marsh Community GrantAmplify Alliance Australia Members can now apply for the 2026 Marsh Community Grant, with $7,500 available to help turn a community-focused idea into action. Delivered in partnership with Marsh , the annual community grant supports the…
  19. Meet the ‘Aussie Campers’ Heading to Social Enterprise Open Camp 2026Twelve individuals from Amplify Alliance Member organisations are packing their bags for Italy after securing scholarships to attend Social Enterprise Open Camp 2026, taking Australian ideas, experience and social impact to a global stage.…
  20. Queensland grants support 73 multicultural events with $500,000 fundingS eventy-three community organisations across Queensland will share $500,000 in grants to organise multicultural festivals, cultural celebrations and intercultural sporting events during the first half of 2027. The first round of the…
  21. Can Bungendore revive a 100-year-old Christmas tradition?The Christmas parade has a long history in Bungendore that the Rotary Club is hoping to revive. Photo: Donoghoe family album. The Rotary Club of Bungendore is reviving a tradition that will see the village host its first Christmas parade…
  22. Preparing Your Child for KindyBy: Telana Sladen It’s an ideal time of year to start thinking about how to equip little ones for the new adventures of big school. School readiness often starts parents thinking about things like holding pencils and writing. But Nature…
  23. Woman and child held at knifepoint during Hackett home invasionPolice are appealing for witnesses following a violent home invasion in Hackett last month, during which three armed men allegedly threatened a woman holding a child. About 11pm on Monday 5 October, three men armed with a firearm, knife…
  24. North-west MPs sign letter to Archbishop of Liverpool over plans to fold Catholic schools into academiesMultiple members of Parliament from north-west England have signed a letter to Most Rev Archbishop John Sherrington, Archbishop of Liverpool, opposing a plan to fold more than 200 Catholic schools into academy trusts. Eight MPs, including…
  25. Housing Minister John Carey says critics of Geraldton’s Olive Street housing project are ‘out of touch’Critics of the council leading the $4.7 million Olive Street housing project are “out of touch” with modern realities facing local governments, according to Housing Minister John Carey.
  26. Robert Owen Scott: Cooloongup man given suspended prison sentence for fatally poisoning dogA Cooloongup man was sentenced at Rockingham court on October 5 for fatally poisoning his dog.
  27. City of Rockingham’s Seniors and Carers Expo to connect people with local servicesThe City of Rockingham’s Seniors and Carers Expo invites seniors, carers and their families to discover services and opportunities available in the area.
  28. Concerns of further division for regional students over WA university mergerThe State Government has promised that a proposed merger of three WA universities will benefit regional and remote students.
  29. TAFE vs Uni: Why TAFE May Be the Smarter Career ChoicePublished 12 Nov 2025 TAFE vs Uni: Why TAFE May Be the Smarter Career Choice Michael Yi If you’re weighing up TAFE vs university, it’s likely you’re at a crossroads about which tertiary education pathway you should take. With Australia’s…
  30. What is Community Services? Roles, Courses, and Career PathsPublished 14 Nov 2025 What is Community Services? Roles, Courses, and Career Paths Kristen Michaelides Looking for a career with purpose, impact, and long-term demand? Community services is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors…
  31. Turnbull’s plan cuts Snowy 2.0 costsINFRASTRUCTURE: Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has unveiled a cheap solution to the ongoing cost blowouts of the massive Snowy 2.0 hydro-electric power project he initiated in 2017. Mr Turnbull has in the past defended his and his…
  32. Police investigate series of suspected arson attacks at City HillPolice are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a series of suspected arson incidents at City Hill in Canberra this week. On Wednesday evening, 11 November, police responded to reports of two trees on fire at City Hill…
  33. US grounds flights nationwide for safety reasonsThe US Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all departing flights nationwide after a communications failure hit air traffic control centres across the country. The FAA cited “extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety” for…
  34. Why your NatHERS or HERS rating never touches your thermal bridgesA NatHERS or HERS rating models your walls as flat layers, which means steel studs, balcony slabs and window reveals rarely get the credit (or blame) they deserve.
  35. Man found in roof cavity charged after nine-hour Stockton police operationA man allegedly found hiding in the roof cavity of a Stockton home has been charged with a string of domestic violence-related offences after a nine-hour police operation. Officers from Newcastle City Police District were called to a house…
  36. US grounds all departing flightsFlights already in the air were permitted to land, while aircraft on the ground were prevented from taking off.
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  38. Fuckwit Whose Entire Salary Is Funded by Taxpayers Criticises Woman for Living in Government HousingA woman who has leached off taxpayers for much of the last three decades has had the gall to criticise another woman for living in Government housing. In yet another example of a right-wing-libertarian-anti-government-anti-welfare fuckwit…
  39. New-look Cowes foreshore unveiled after $9.6 million makeoverTHE $9.6 million transformation of the Cowes foreshore was celebrated on Friday as Bass Coast Shire Council marked the end of more than a year of works on Thompson Avenue North and The Esplanade. Victorian Labor Senator Lisa Darmanin…
  40. Stolen Generations organisations call for action on redress, healthcare and fundingM ore than 100 representatives of Stolen Generations organisations from across Australia have gathered in Adelaide for The Gathering 2026, calling on governments to address ongoing injustices affecting survivors and their descendants. Held…
  41. Thefts from cars continueThefts from vehicles continued across West Gippsland with reports of personal belongings and registration plates being stolen.
  42. Special London & WaterAid’s absurd humour cuts through charity fatigueNo clean water? Unthinkable in countries like the UK. Special London and WaterAid show Brits what it would be like to have no clean water for something as important as childbirth. WaterAid’s Unthinkable Birth has broughtabsurd satire into…