Politics
WA's Demersal Fishing Ban Sparks Outrage: Labor Accused of 'Rotten' Deal
WA's opposition slams the Labor government's extended demersal fishing ban, calling it a 'rotten' deal that ignores science and devastates local communities. Read the full story.
Lifestyle
Seven Hospitalised After Snake Bite, Crashes in Wild New Year's Across Queensland
A series of dangerous incidents across Queensland, including a snake bite and vehicle crashes, left seven people in hospital during New Year's celebrations. Read the full details.
Sports
Police Called to Tunnel as Roar's Dramatic Win Marred by 'Disgraceful' Conduct
Central Coast's Warren Moon labels Brisbane staff's conduct an 'embarrassment' after police were called at half-time during the Roar's fiery 2-1 A-League Men victory. Get the full story.
Business
Over 600 Hunter School Cleaners Secure Permanent Public Sector Roles
More than 600 school cleaners in the Hunter and Central Coast begin 2026 as permanent NSW public sector employees, marking the first shift to public hands in 30 years.
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.