Politics
Secret 2005 Cabinet Files Reveal Howard's Anti-Terror Blueprint After London Bombings
Declassified 2005 cabinet papers expose Australia's secret terror response plan after the London attacks, with themes still relevant today. Read the full story.
Lifestyle
Perth's First Baby of 2026 Arrives: A New Year's Gift 'Better Than Fireworks'
Meet baby Ivy, Perth's first newborn of 2026, delivered at King Edward Memorial Hospital. Her parents describe her as a special gift, making their New Year's celebration unforgettable.
Sports
Tsitsipas Reveals 2025 Back Injury Agony: 'Couldn't Walk After US Open'
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas opens up on the physical and mental toll of a back injury that derailed his 2025 season, casting doubt on his future. He hopes for redemption in Perth.
Business
China's New Beef Tariffs Threaten $1 Billion in Australian Exports
Australia's beef industry faces a major blow as China imposes a 55% tariff on imports exceeding quotas, potentially slashing $1 billion in trade. Industry leaders urge government action.
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.