Politics
Geelong's 2025 Courtroom Dramas: The Cases That Gripped the City
From a shocking murder in a quiet street to a high-profile AFL star's downfall, revisit the Geelong court cases that dominated headlines in 2025. Discover the stories behind the verdicts.
Lifestyle
2026 Wellness Trends: Gut Health, Contrast Therapy & Food Traceability
From ice baths to gut microbiome science and AI wearables, discover the key health and wellness trends forecast to shape Australia in 2026. Experts predict a shift from performance to presence.
Sports
Laurie Evans' Orange Cap Heroics Lead Perth Scorchers to New Year's Victory
Laurie Evans' brilliant 85 not out powers Perth Scorchers to a crucial Big Bash win over Sydney Thunder. Read how the English import led the fightback.
Business
New Lambton Landslide: Residents Mark 'Difficult' Christmas in Exile
More than a dozen Newcastle households spent Christmas 2025 in temporary accommodation, seven months after a devastating landslide forced them from their homes. Read their story.
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.