Politics
Muswellbrook Shire Proposes 29% Mining Rate Hike to Secure Future
Muswellbrook Shire Council is consulting on a Special Rate Variation for mining land to address a looming $5 million annual revenue shortfall. The move aims to protect community services and fund economic transition.
Lifestyle
Where to Find Illawarra's Best Portuguese Tarts: A Local Guide
Discover where to find the crispiest, most authentic Portuguese tarts in the Illawarra region. From Wollongong to Shellharbour, we reveal the bakeries locals swear by.
Sports
Newcastle rugby mourns Sam Morgan, 29, after rare pneumonia claims life
The Newcastle rugby community is in mourning after the sudden death of former Hamilton Hawks premiership winner Sam Morgan, 29, from a rare strand of pneumonia. A GoFundMe for his family has raised over $40,000.
Business
Festive Season Bottle Shop Hours: Dan Murphy's, BWS, Liquorland Trading Guide
Plan your festive drinks run. Full state-by-state trading hours for Dan Murphy's, BWS, Liquorland, and Vintage Cellars over Christmas and New Year's. Check your local store now.
Environment
Entertainment
Education
Two Geelong school principals retire after decades of service
Barwon Valley School's John Munro and Oberon High's Tim McMahon retire, leaving a lasting legacy in Geelong education. Read about their careers and the search for successors.
Irish teacher Sarah Halpenny dies unexpectedly in Melbourne
The Australian-Irish community mourns the sudden death of beloved teacher and athlete Sarah Halpenny in Melbourne. A fundraiser has surpassed $300,000 AUD.
Wollongong teacher cleared of assault, gambling charges
Wollongong PE teacher Phil Saunders has had all charges against him dismissed in local court. Read the magistrate's detailed reasoning and the emotional courtroom outcome.
$312k WA uni review part of $46m consultant spend
A $312,000 review of WA's universities remains unpublished as the Cook Government defends spending $46 million on external consultants over two years. Read the full story.
Geelong's Duxes Choose Their University Paths
Discover where Geelong's brightest 2023 graduates are heading to university and the factors shaping their crucial decisions for the future.