Guardian Australia's acclaimed reporter Ben Smee has been crowned joint winner of the Queensland Journalist of the Year award for his outstanding investigative work exposing critical environmental and political issues across the state.
Health authorities issue urgent measles alert after confirmed cases across Queensland, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Public health warning as infectious disease spreads.
Queensland police launch criminal investigation after baby suffers suspected poisoning at Townsville University Hospital. Authorities confirm deliberate contamination is being treated as potential criminal matter.
Two senior executives at Affinity Education have stepped down following a series of damaging childcare controversies, including allegations of falsified sleep records and inadequate supervision at their facilities.
Shocking allegations emerge from Fiji as Arvind Ajay Singh, a British national, faces multiple child sex charges alongside another man at a Suva childcare facility, sending shockwaves through the community.
Urgent appeal for information as Queensland authorities and family grow increasingly concerned for 12-year-old Kealin Francisco's welfare after his disappearance from Maddison Kent.
With a US government shutdown looming, Democrats are fighting to protect a landmark childcare bill that could prevent thousands of facilities from closing and save working parents from crisis.
Shadow Education Secretary unveils Labour's ambitious plan to slash childcare costs and create 100,000 new nursery places across England in major pre-election pledge.
Police and emergency services intensify search operations for 31-year-old Tara Rawnsley, who vanished during a solo hike in challenging Queensland terrain near Jimna.
A senior Queensland police helicopter pilot's staggering £183,000 annual salary has ignited controversy, raising questions about public sector spending and transparency in aviation operations.
Senior executives at Australia's largest childcare provider received massive bonuses despite shocking allegations of systemic abuse and safety failures within their centres, sparking public fury.
The UK's expanded 30 hours of free childcare scheme is now open for applications. This guide explains the new April 2024 eligibility rules, how to apply, and what working parents need to know.
Major expansion of free childcare for Universal Credit claimants announced, removing the minimum income floor and increasing the earnings cap to boost workforce participation.
Exclusive: A Queensland father's battle to obtain a Blue Card reveals shocking systemic failures, leaving children potentially at risk and parents in bureaucratic limbo. Investigation uncovers a child safety system in crisis.
A distressed humpback whale calf and its mother became entangled in a controversial shark net off Coolangatta, Queensland, sparking urgent rescue efforts and renewed debate over marine protection measures.
Mining giant BHP faces fierce backlash from Queensland's government after attributing job losses to the state's coal royalty scheme, igniting a heated debate over resource taxes and corporate responsibility.
Shocking incident at an Australian daycare centre as a worker is charged with assault, leaving a young boy with a severe head injury. Police investigation underway.
The Queensland government has announced a controversial ban on pill testing services, drawing fierce criticism from health experts who warn it will put young lives at risk at music festivals and events.
A terminally ill grandfather's heart-wrenching final days have sparked emotional debate as Queensland's assisted dying laws come into effect, allowing patients choice in their final moments.
An explosive investigation reveals a covert government rating system for abuse allegations in NSW childcare centres, deliberately withheld from parents and the public.
A Queensland driver's disastrous shortcut attempt ended with his ute stranded on active railway tracks, prompting a dramatic rescue and a stern warning from authorities.
Queensland Health sounds the alarm as a measles-infected traveller from overseas visits busy public spots in Cairns. Health officials are urgently contacting potential contacts as the highly contagious viral threat spreads.
A Sydney childcare worker faces multiple charges as police allege the discovery of over half a million unique images. The shocking case has sent ripples through the community, raising serious questions about safeguarding protocols.
A UK nursery worker has been suspended after video footage showed her grabbing a toddler's arm in what authorities call an 'unacceptable' incident. Full investigation underway.
Queensland Police have launched an investigation into wildlife conservationist Bob Irwin following a complaint. The 84-year-old father of the late Steve Irwin denies any wrongdoing.
A nine-month-old baby is fighting for life after a catastrophic fall from a first-floor window at a childcare centre in Dapto, NSW. Mira Jayme was rushed to Sydney Children's Hospital following the shocking incident, which has sparked an urgent police inv
New Mexico makes history by rolling out a pioneering, permanent programme offering free childcare to nearly all families, a transformative move set to boost the state's economy and workforce.
Labour's Shadow Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, outlines a radical plan to overhaul England's childcare system, promising the biggest expansion in its history to boost the economy and support families.
Discover how a historic 50km rail corridor in Central Queensland is being transformed into a world-class cycling trail, promising to boost eco-tourism and breathe new life into rural communities.