Politics
Rooftop standoff ends after naked resident shocks alleged car thief in Woolloongabba
A dramatic police chase across Brisbane ended with a rooftop standoff after an alleged car thief was confronted by a naked homeowner. Two men are now in custody.
Lifestyle
P-Plate Driver Hits 198km/h, Blames Being 'Silly'
A provisional driver in Canberra was caught at 198km/h in a 90 zone, telling police he was 'being silly'. His licence was suspended and car seized.
Sports
Ponting's Ashes Alarm: Cam Green's Batting Form Australia's 'Biggest Concern'
Ricky Ponting singles out Cameron Green's form as the major issue for Australia's struggling batting line-up in The Ashes, questioning his method and future impact.
Business
Cotton On Group Exits Market Square Centre, Ending Geelong Chapter
Cotton On Group has permanently closed its last two stores in Geelong's Market Square, severing a decades-long connection. Discover the impact on the city's retail landscape.
Environment
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.