Politics
Far North Qld councillor slams 3% pay rise for state's political leaders
A Cairns councillor has publicly condemned a 3% salary increase for Queensland's Premier and Ministers, calling it 'obscene' amid a cost-of-living crisis. Read his full argument.
Lifestyle
Family's Desperate Plea: Lifesaving Cancer Drug Stuck in PBS Bureaucracy
A Townsville family's desperate fight for a lifesaving cancer drug is stalled by PBS bureaucracy. Their plea highlights systemic delays affecting patients across Australia. Read their story.
Sports
Newcastle Knights' 2025 Rookie Class: 11 Debutants Assessed After Wooden Spoon Season
A deep dive into the 11 players who debuted for the Newcastle Knights in their 2025 NRL wooden spoon season. Who excelled, who needs time, and who has already moved on?
Business
Ergon Energy hero restores power to isolated Croydon hours before midnight
An Ergon Energy electrician performed a heroic midnight mission to restore power to the isolated Gulf town of Croydon, saving residents from a sweltering night. Read the full story of community resilience.
Environment
Entertainment
Education
Perth man jailed for kidnapping boy, 8, from his bed
A Perth man who snatched an 8-year-old boy from his bed, threatening 'Stay here or I'll kill you', has been jailed. Read the chilling details of the home invasion and court outcome.
Search for missing teen, 13, from Bellambi
Wollongong police are appealing for information to locate Ellirah Voltz, 13, missing from Bellambi since December 27. Concerns are held for her welfare.
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.