Politics
2025 Legal Overhaul: Key Australian Law Changes Taking Effect
A wave of new Australian laws takes effect from January 1, 2025, impacting superannuation, vaping, and immigration. Discover what the changes mean for you.
Lifestyle
Cheaper PBS Medicines Kick In for Millions of Australians from January 1
Millions of Australians will save on prescription costs as PBS co-payments drop to $31.60 from New Year's Day. Find out how the federal government's policy affects you.
Sports
Damien Martyn's Meningitis Battle: A Health Scare for Cricket Legend
Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in a stable condition after being diagnosed with meningitis. Get the latest on his health scare and recovery journey.
Business
Historic $1.6B Deal to Protect Firefighters from Cancer, Heart Disease
A landmark $1.6 billion pay deal for Australian firefighters includes critical health protections to combat cancer and heart disease risks. Learn how this agreement safeguards our heroes.
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.