Politics
Inquest, Shooting, Drink Driver: A Week in Illawarra Courts
As courts close for Christmas, key cases from the Illawarra region include a high-profile drink driver, a shooting, and a guilty plea for a $100k theft. Read the details.
Lifestyle
Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, December 26, 2025
Discover what the stars have in store for your zodiac sign this Friday. From emotional releases to ambitious plans, find guidance for your day. Read your full forecast now.
Sports
Laurie Evans: How Perth Scorchers imports spend Christmas before BBL clash
Perth Scorchers star Laurie Evans reveals how Big Bash League imports spend Christmas Day, balancing family time with preparation for the Boxing Day clash against Hobart Hurricanes at Optus Stadium.
Business
Fried Chicken Boom: Collins Foods Reveals Why KFC is Thriving in Australia
Australia's biggest KFC operator, Collins Foods, explains the factors driving the fried chicken boom, from menu innovation to economic trends. Discover the secret recipe for success.
Entertainment
Education
Youth sport's goals must be bigger than just winning matches
A Newcastle Herald reader argues that community sport, when focused on wellbeing and inclusion, is vital for youth resilience and mental health. Read the full debate.
Hells Angel arrested at Sydney Airport over order breach
A Hells Angels sergeant-at-arms faces court after being arrested at Sydney International Airport, accused of breaching orders following a Maitland clubhouse 'takeover'. Read the latest on the police crackdown.
Man charged over Bassendean assault spree
A 43-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting six people in a shocking 30-minute rampage at a Bassendean library and nearby shops. Police detail the violent incidents.
Teen accused in Ellenbrook school stabbing allowed Bali trip
A Perth teenager charged over an alleged stabbing that locked down Ellenbrook Secondary College has been granted permission to travel to Bali. The court decision has sparked debate over bail conditions.
Geelong principals retire after decades of service
Barwon Valley School and Oberon High School principals retire, marking the end of a combined 75 years in education. Read about their legacies and the search for successors.