Politics
NSW Police Declare Zero Tolerance for Cronulla 'Bashing Day' Threats
NSW Police issue a stern warning and enact a 14-day ban on public assemblies across Sydney after alleged social media calls for violence at Cronulla Beach. Full details on the response.
Lifestyle
Teen Airlifted to Perth After Sea Biscuit Accident at Lake Kepwari
A teenage boy is in a serious condition after being injured by a sea biscuit at Lake Kepwari. Emergency services performed a complex rescue. Read the latest details.
Sports
Sky Duke Defies Doubters to Win $100,000 Boxing Day Dash at Pinjarra
Sky Duke silenced critics with a powerful win in the $100,000 Boxing Day Dash at Pinjarra. Trainer Luke Fernie and jockey Chris Parnham celebrate the staying performance. Read the full race recap.
Business
Boxing Day Frenzy: Nearly 100,000 Shoppers Descend on Perth's Karrinyup
Perth's Boxing Day sales saw huge crowds at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, with nearly 100,000 shoppers expected. Discover the trends, top stores, and national spending forecasts.
Entertainment
Education
Judge scolds teen for laughing after sentence variation
A Nowra District Court judge reprimanded a 19-year-old offender for a 'total lack of respect' after he laughed and clapped upon having his jail sentence varied to home detention for a serious unprovoked assault.
ACT Government Documents Reveal Tharwa Preschool Closure Plan
FOI documents show ACT officials discussed closing historic Tharwa Preschool due to one enrolment, as parents claim they were discouraged from signing up. Read the full story.
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.