Exclusive: The idyllic coastal town of Byron Bay is divided as residents fight back against controversial new liquor laws they claim are killing the town's vibrant nightlife and threatening local businesses.
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
America's political system grinds to a halt as the longest government shutdown in US history continues, leaving federal workers in limbo and essential services strained.
Exclusive: The cherished free bus pass scheme for England's older generation hangs in the balance as ministers and local councils clash over who should foot the bill. Discover how this political standoff could leave millions stranded.
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
Former President Donald Trump has ignited a political firestorm by urging Republican-led states to halt financial support to Democratic states amid government shutdown threats, creating deep divisions in American politics.
The future of British men's basketball hangs in the balance as the entire team faces suspension and UK Sport funding is jeopardised following serious betting allegations involving players and staff.
The US government shutdown enters its third week with no resolution in sight, causing widespread disruption to federal services and leaving thousands of workers without pay as political divisions paralyse Washington.
Australia's premier scientific organisation, CSIRO, confronts an existential threat as chronic underfunding triggers brain drain and research cuts. Scientific leaders issue urgent plea to Prime Minister Albanese to rescue national science capability.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to abolish non-dom tax status, potentially generating tens of billions for NHS, schools and policing while closing 'unfair loopholes' for wealthy elites.
Major American universities including Texas A&M and University of Texas face federal investigation over alleged failures to disclose substantial foreign funding, particularly from China and Qatar.
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology announces it will reject federal funding tied to Trump administration policies that restrict international student recruitment and research collaboration.
Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens to halt government paychecks, with essential services at risk.
A community mourns as an 11-year-old boy loses his life in a horrific ute rollover in northern NSW, with another child injured in the devastating incident that occurred while the vehicle was being driven illegally.
First Minister Vaughan Gething calls for emergency talks with Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid warnings of 'impossible choices' facing Welsh public services.
Exclusive: NHS leaders sound alarm as patient safety reaches 'tipping point' amid chronic underfunding and workforce shortages, with new analysis revealing devastating impact on healthcare services across England.
A dramatic constitutional showdown has unfolded in New South Wales as Chris Minns' chief of staff refuses to comply with a parliamentary order, invoking legal privilege and sparking a major political confrontation.
A senior NSW transport bureaucrat faces court over accusations of accepting cash bribes from a Portuguese restaurant owner in exchange for lucrative government contracts through fake invoices.
The US government faces imminent shutdown as political deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over spending bills reaches critical stage, threatening federal services and national operations.
Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial catastrophe as political stalemate in Washington triggers government shutdown, leaving workers without pay during crucial holiday season.
Strathfield Councillor Ibrahim Helmy steps down following ICAC investigation into claims he helped developers bypass planning rules in exchange for benefits, sending shockwaves through local government.
Shocking revelations emerge as a senior NSW government official admits to concealing themselves in a cupboard during a corruption investigation into alleged multi-million dollar kickbacks, exposing serious misconduct within the public sector.
The US Congress has narrowly avoided a complete government shutdown after passing a last-minute funding package, though key divisions remain unresolved in the ongoing budget battle.
The United States faces another government shutdown as Senate Democrats and Republicans clash over spending bills, with federal funding set to expire this weekend amid political gridlock in Washington.
The Trump administration has triggered a major crisis in Chicago by cutting off federal funding, forcing the city to implement emergency measures and threatening essential services across the Windy City.
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has abruptly resigned from politics following a scathing anti-corruption report and internal party pressure, triggering a leadership contest in Australia's most populous state.
Psychiatrists across New South Wales' public hospitals have won a significant 20% salary increase following a successful dispute resolution with NSW Health, addressing long-standing workforce retention concerns.