Politics
Appeal Court Slashes Sentence for Cairns Knife Attacker, Deeming Original 'Excessive'
Queensland's Court of Appeal reduces the jail term for a Cairns man who stabbed a stranger, ruling the original sentence was manifestly excessive. Read the full legal details.
Lifestyle
Cairns forensic patient on the run faces court over alleged family assault
A man who escaped from a Cairns forensic facility has faced court, charged with assaulting family members while on the run. Read the latest on this disturbing case.
Sports
Vautin's Raiders Premiership Prediction: Why Canberra's Drought Ends in 2026
Rugby league great Paul Vautin predicts the Canberra Raiders are destined to end their 32-year premiership drought, praising Ricky Stuart's coaching and the team's electric talent.
Business
How a Bold Plan Saved Cairns After Japanese Tourism Collapsed
When Japanese tourism to Cairns collapsed, a bold diversification plan saved the region's future. Discover the strategy that rescued the local economy.
Entertainment
Education
Police seize guns and drugs in Nollamara house raid
WA Police have seized firearms, ammunition, and drugs from a Nollamara property as part of a targeted operation to combat crime in Perth's northern suburbs. Read the full details.
Major drug and cash haul seized in Cessnock police raid
A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges after police seized $20,000 cash, methylamphetamine, heroin, GHB and stun guns during a firearms prohibition search in Cessnock. Read the full details.
Newcastle's 2025: A Year of Headlines and Heartbreak
From a fatal beach shooting to devastating floods and a major health initiative, revisit the stories that defined the Hunter region in 2025. Read the full year in review.
New forensic ID method uses proteins in single hair strands
ECU and ChemCentre scientists develop proteomic genotyping, a new forensic tool for human identification from hair when DNA is degraded or missing. Could revolutionise cold case investigations.
Hamlyn Heights homes demolished for new $12.4m childcare
A new $12.4 million childcare centre is set to replace several homes in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. The 124-place facility promises to ease local childcare shortages. Read more about the development plans.