Politics
Victoria Police Apology: $380K Settlement for Wrongful Arrest of Brooke Patterson
Victoria Police has formally apologised and paid $380,000 to Brooke Patterson after a wrongful arrest. The incident, stemming from mistaken identity, led to a Supreme Court case. Read the full details.
Lifestyle
Infant Airlifted After Dog Attack on NSW Central Coast
A baby boy has been airlifted to hospital with facial injuries after a dog attack in Bateau Bay. The incident follows a spate of similar attacks across NSW. Read the latest details.
Sports
Hayden Slams Batting Coach After MCG Collapse, Calls for 'Generational Change'
Cricket legend Matthew Hayden has criticised batting coach Michael Di Venuto following Australia's top-order failures in the Boxing Day Test, calling the scorecard 'unacceptable'. Read his full analysis.
Business
Canberra's Top Instagram Posts of 2025: Family's Snow Reel Goes Viral
A Canberra family's simple reel of Brindabellas snowfall became one of VisitCanberra's biggest posts of 2025, attracting nearly 300,000 views. Discover the capital's top social media moments.
Entertainment
Education
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.
Two women charged after $200k drug bust in Waratah
Newcastle police have charged two women after allegedly finding cocaine, MDMA, and $65,000 cash during a vehicle stop in Waratah West. Read the latest on this major drug supply case.