Politics
Sapper's First Overseas Mission: Aussie Engineer's High-Stakes Rescue Skills Revealed
An Australian Army combat engineer from Townsville demonstrates specialised rescue techniques during his first overseas deployment in the Pacific. Read about the high-stakes training.
Lifestyle
Central Coast restaurant stabbing: 63-year-old man airlifted in critical condition
A 63-year-old man is fighting for life after a violent stabbing at a Central Coast restaurant. A 40-year-old known to the victim has been charged. Get the latest details.
Sports
Boxing Day Test hurtles towards two-day finish after MCG collapse
Australia's dramatic batting collapse at the MCG has the Boxing Day Test on track to finish inside two days, posing a major financial blow for Cricket Australia. Follow the live action.
Business
$2.5 Billion in Megaprojects to Transform Townsville's Economy and Skyline
A wave of major developments worth billions is poised to reshape Townsville's economy and cityscape. Discover the key projects driving this unprecedented growth.
Entertainment
Education
Boxing Day stabbing at The Entrance restaurant
A 40-year-old man has been charged after an alleged domestic violence stabbing at a Central Coast restaurant on Boxing Day. The 63-year-old victim was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.
Canberra's top baby names for 2025 revealed
Evelyn and Oliver are Canberra's most popular baby names for 2025, as royal-inspired choices decline. Discover the latest trends and historical data from the ACT birth registry.
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.