An Australian Border Force patrol boat ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef, as a result of a faulty electronic guidance system, which is now mandatory for vessels navigating the area.

This finding comes from a report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau released on Wednesday; it raises serious questions regarding the use of the new electronic chart display and information system.

The crash being discussed threw the crew of ABFC Roebuck Bay from their seats and woke the ship's captain.

Two brisbane women have been questioned as part of an investigation into whether incompetent or dishonest conduct was to blame for council parking inspectors fining them close to 100 dollars after the women has paid for their parking.

Whilst the women has clearly paid for their tickets as proven by her ticket, they still received a council issued infringement for incorrect parking.

New Zealand has passed a law under which visitors will be fined up to $5000 NZ if they refuse to give password access to their electronic devices to customs officials.

Explosions and fire have hit an ammunition depot in Ukraine in a possible act of sabotage, officials say, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people.

Australians experiencing severe mental health issues will be better catered to through changes to the National DIsability Insurance Scheme, says Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher. 

Recent research suggests pets can help people who are living with a mental illness to manage their condition. 

A local bakery owner is closing in on a remarkable achievement that will help make life a little better for hundreds of women experiencing homelessness or poverty this Christmas.

A new Carseldine sporting precinct worth six-and-a-half-million-dollars will begin construction and is expected to open mid-next year.