Politics
Belmont's Annual Electors' Meeting Sparks 'Waste of Time' Claims Amid Low Turnout
A City of Belmont residents' group has labelled annual electors' meetings a 'complete waste of time', questioning council engagement after low attendance and over 20 motions were presented. Read more on the local democracy debate.
Lifestyle
2026 Wellness Trends: Gut Health, Contrast Therapy & Food Traceability
From ice baths to gut microbiome science and AI wearables, discover the key health and wellness trends forecast to shape Australia in 2026. Experts predict a shift from performance to presence.
Sports
Laurie Evans' Orange Cap Heroics Lead Perth Scorchers to New Year's Victory
Laurie Evans' brilliant 85 not out powers Perth Scorchers to a crucial Big Bash win over Sydney Thunder. Read how the English import led the fightback.
Business
Trade Tensions with China: A Rocky Start for 2026 Beef Exports
Australian beef exporters face a challenging 2026 as China slashes import quotas, threatening a $1.6 billion trade. Industry calls for urgent government action to secure market access.
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.