Politics
Canberra Police Station Evacuated After Hazmat Alarm Triggers Emergency Response
A Canberra city police station was evacuated and a street closed after a refrigerant alarm sparked a major emergency services response. ACT Fire & Rescue's hazmat team investigated the potential leak.
Lifestyle
Azhani Khysa: The Meaning and Family Tradition Behind Canberra's First 2026 Baby
Meet Azhani Khysa, the first baby born in the ACT in 2026. Her name carries a beautiful family tradition and Swahili meaning. Discover the heartwarming story of her Belconnen parents.
Sports
Expert Race-by-Race Preview & Tips for Saturday's Randwick Meeting
Get the full race-by-race guide, expert analysis, and betting tips for the Saturday race meeting at Royal Randwick on January 3, 2026. Key chances include Alabama Fox and Changing Colours.
Business
Cairns Leaders Reassure Residents as Supermarkets Ramp Up Supplies
Cairns community leaders move to calm residents as Coles and Woolworths increase deliveries to replenish shelves following supply disruptions. Read the latest updates.
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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.