January 28, 2026

NSW School Counsellor Permanently Banned for Sexual Contact With Students

Victoria Worsley, a NSW school counsellor, is permanently banned for engaging in sexual contact with students after inviting them to her home for alcoholic jelly shots.

January 28, 2026

Victorian Coroner Links Security at Music Festivals to Riskier Drug Use, Calls for New Guidelines

A Victorian coroner finds police checks and sniffer dogs at music festivals fuel risky drug use. After a 28-year-old's death, fresh harm reduction rules are urged.

January 28, 2026

Record Heatwave Hits Australia with Temperatures Near 50°C Amid Fires

Parts of NSW, Queensland, and South Australia face record-breaking heat up to 49.7°C on Wednesday. Bushfires rage in Victoria, causing water shortages in Gellibrand. The extreme heatwave, driven by climate change, continues to threaten lives and infrastructure.

January 28, 2026

Leprosy's Pain and Stigma Exposed in Award-Winning Tamil Novel Noiputtru

Imayam's novel Noiputtru reveals the harsh truth of leprosy in 1960s India. It shows patients’ pain, social rejection, and hopelessness amid slow treatments.

January 28, 2026

7 in 10 UK Mothers Feel Overloaded, Nearly Half Struggle with Mental Health Issues

A fresh survey reveals 71% of UK mothers feel overwhelmed, with 47% facing mental health problems. Experts call for better NHS support and regular mental health checks.