Politics
Australia's $1.5B AUKUS Down Payment: A Non-Refundable Commitment to US
Australia has quietly transferred a non-refundable $1.5 billion to the United States as an AUKUS down payment. Explore the details and strategic implications of this major defence investment.
Lifestyle
Excluded from a Friend's Gathering? Anxiety Aunt's Advice on Handling the Sting
Feeling hurt after being left out of a friend's party? Our Anxiety Aunt offers practical, empathetic advice on whether to clear the air or let it slide. Read her take on navigating adult friendship dramas.
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
Supreme Court Battle Over Geelong Mum's $5.6 Million Estate
The owners of Geelong's Market Square are locked in a Supreme Court fight over their mother's multimillion-dollar estate. Discover the family dispute details.
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.