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'Work-based trauma': Mental health complaints double for stressed workers

New psychosocial service for 'modern risks' in workplaces.

Newcastle Herald · 4h ago

OpenAI disclose another hack on government department in Australia

Attack accessing historical data on bushfires occurred in June but not disclosed by the tech company until Thursday

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2

Taxpayers won't receive a cent after group collapses following $130,000 grant

The state government gave the money to the Charlestown Caring Group.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 28

Tech giants present local face to snare state contracts

A bid to tip more public funding into local businesses has driven several multinational giants to represent themselves as Australian.

AAP · Mar 9

Australia’s largest coal power plant to operate for an additional two years which green groups say is a ‘disaster’

Life of Eraring power station in Lake Macquarie extended to April 2029, Origin Energy says

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19

Premier denies decade-old election corruption links

A state premier says any suggestion he was involved in an illegal donation scandal is "completely wrong", accusing a committee of leaking against him.

AAP · Nov 26, 2025

'Layers of spin' used to push workers comp changes

Proposed changes to Australia's biggest workers compensation scheme are caught in the middle of a political fracas as opponents say the reforms are "barbaric".

AAP · Nov 3, 2025

Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse

The closure of a childcare centre where staff allegedly assaulted a child comes against the backdrop of extra scrutiny and pressure on a troubled sector.

AAP · Oct 27, 2025

Childcare executives paid six-figure bonuses despite outrage over alleged abuse and safety failures

Generous salaries have sparked calls for boards to consider clawing back some of the money paid to bosses

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2025

'Children over shareholders': sector grilled for lapses

A childcare inquiry has prompted apologies from publicly listed providers for any harm caused to the thousands of kids under their protection.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025