Politics
Over a Dozen Arrested in Canberra's 'Busy' New Year's Eve Policing Operation
ACT Police made more than a dozen arrests for assaults and dangerous driving during New Year's Eve celebrations. A 19-year-old was caught driving at 198km/h. Read the full report.
Lifestyle
80 Passengers Stranded After Coral Adventurer Runs Aground Off PNG Coast
Eighty travellers are back in Australia after their luxury cruise ship ran aground off Papua New Guinea. The Coral Adventurer's 12-day voyage ended abruptly, sparking passenger outrage and an investigation.
Sports
Cooper Connolly's BBL form earns shock T20 World Cup call-up
Perth Scorchers all-rounder Cooper Connolly has been selected in Australia's T20 World Cup squad after a stunning start to the BBL season. Mitch Marsh retains the captaincy.
Business
Irish Tourist, 35, Drowns at Whitehaven Beach on New Year's Eve
A 35-year-old Irish tourist has died in a drowning at Queensland's Whitehaven Beach. Police are investigating as the Whitsundays community mourns the tragic start to the new year.
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.