Lifestyle
Bundaberg Teen Survives 80m Fall on Mount Walsh Solo Hike
An 18-year-old real estate agent miraculously survived an 80-metre fall on Mount Walsh. Discover how a personal locator beacon and his mother's phone call saved his life.
Politics
Poll Shock: Voters Shift Focus to Extremism as Gun Law Support Plummets
Exclusive polling reveals a dramatic collapse in support for new firearm legislation, with Australians now ranking violent extremism as the top national security threat. Dive into the data.
Sports
Kokkinakis Hits Back at Critics Over Australian Open Singles Withdrawal
Thanasi Kokkinakis explains his decision to skip Australian Open singles due to injury, focusing on doubles with Nick Kyrgios. Get the full story on the 'Special Ks' reunion.
Business
Ocean Grove's $35M Ride Centre on Track for 2026 Opening
Construction is progressing on Ocean Grove's $35 million ride centre, set to open in 2026. The facility will boost tourism and create jobs for the Bellarine Peninsula.
Environment
Entertainment
Education
Police hunt Brady Chapman over Marketown stabbing
Police are searching for Brady Chapman, 19, wanted over a stabbing at Marketown in Newcastle West. An 18-year-old victim was hospitalised. Three others are before the courts.
Police hunt two wanted men in Illawarra region
Illawarra police release mugshots of two men on the run. Shaun Thomas, 43, and Caleb Long, 26, are wanted on separate allegations. Authorities ask the public for help locating them.
Arrest after alleged stabbing at Carrington hotel
A 22-year-old woman is in custody following an alleged knife attack on a man at a Young Street venue in Carrington. The victim was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
ACT childcare documents reveal abuse, neglect, lead paint
Thousands of documents expose a pattern of abuse, negligence and safety failures in ACT childcare centres. Education Minister Yvette Berry promises legislative reform, including changes to staff-to-child ratios.
Newcastle Uni Medical Degree Among Most In-Demand
The joint medical degree from the University of Newcastle and UNE jumps to 4th most popular course for 2026. Discover why this regional program is attracting hundreds of aspiring doctors.