Lifesaving skills missing for 1 in 3 Aussie children

It's a skill that could save your child's life, but nearly a third of Australian kids are missing out on swimming lessons. And alarmingly, nearly half of parents aren't confident they could save their own child in an emergency. For more, Hannah Watt reports.

Gold Coast friends embark on a surrogate pregnancy together

Two Gold Coast friends share a bond few could match after embarking on a surrogate pregnancy together. Sarah carried Lisa's baby and now they're telling the world about their combined joy. For more, Hope Wilson reports.

Calls to slash red tape to bring more life to Brisbane's riverside

There are calls to slash red tape to bring more life, bars and entertainment to Brisbane's riverside. Now, in our Future Brisbane series, partnering with the Courier Mail, we explore the potential legacy of the 2032 games and the vision that could transform our city, into a touch of Europe. For mo…

Sydney brace for worst rail strike in history

Sydney is bracing for its worst rail strike in history. Six months of talks between the State Government and the unions have collapsed, leaving commuters in the middle of a full-scale industrial war. Trains are now expected to stop running on Thursday for 4 days throwing major events this weekend i…

WA housing group pushes parties to commit to 5,000 social homes anually

Western Australia's leading social housing group has set a near-impossible target for political parties hoping to win over the electorate at next year's election. Shelter Western Australia wants them to commit to building 5,000 social houses every year for several years till they catch up with dema…

Half of Aussie kids lack crucial water safety skills

Almost half of Australian parents fear their children don't have the water safety skills needed to survive an emergency. With summer fast approaching experts say they're lacking one particular skill that could be a matter of life or death. For more, Francesca De Nuccio reports.

Cancer patients given new hope thanks to groundbreaking treatment

Patients fighting aggressive blood cancer have been given new hope thanks to a groundbreaking treatment. The drug is already saving lives and is set to become widely available to Australian patients. For more, Sarah Jane Bell reports.

The Brisbane Metro feared to face more delays

The Brisbane Metro has disappeared from the public transport network. The council says the October launch was only a trial. Now, there are concerns the project is facing even more delays. For more, Lawrence Jeffcoat reports.

Two Australian women on life support after suspected poisoning in Thailand

Two young Australian women are on life support in Thailand after suffering suspected methanol poisoning at a hostel in Laos. Family members are making a mercy dash to be by their side their trip of a lifetime turning to disaster. For more, Melina Sarris reports.

Housing towers to be reserved for frontline workers

7NEWS can reveal the bold plan to stop struggling nurses living in their cars and move them into homes. Housing towers will be built over a metro station and many of the apartments will be reserved for frontline workers. For more, Sarina Andaloro reports.