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
Townsville woman guilty of illegally euthanising two greyhounds
Rhonda Essery of Townsville has been found guilty of illegally killing two greyhounds. The court case highlights serious animal welfare breaches. Read the full story and outcome.
Sports
Townsville's 2032 Olympic Legacy Plan Scaled Back: New Arena Bid Axed
Townsville's 2032 Olympic legacy plan has been dramatically scaled back, with a new arena proposal axed. The city will now focus on upgrading existing venues. Read the full story.
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.