Politics
Townsville Court Rundown: Friday, January 2 Appearances and Outcomes
A summary of cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, January 2, including charges, pleas, and judicial decisions. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
Lifestyle
Geelong Welcomes First 2024 Baby: Meet Baby Knox
Geelong Hospital celebrates the arrival of Knox, the region's first baby of 2024. Born to proud parents, his birth brings joy and marks a special New Year's Day.
Sports
Usman Khawaja Announces Retirement from Test Cricket After SCG Farewell
Australian cricket veteran Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket after the Sydney Test. The 39-year-old opener's career ends where it began. Read his 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
Search for missing teen, 13, from Bellambi
Wollongong police are appealing for information to locate Ellirah Voltz, 13, missing from Bellambi since December 27. Concerns are held for her welfare.
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.