Politics
Rooftop standoff ends after naked resident shocks alleged car thief in Woolloongabba
A dramatic police chase across Brisbane ended with a rooftop standoff after an alleged car thief was confronted by a naked homeowner. Two men are now in custody.
Lifestyle
P-Plate Driver Hits 198km/h, Blames Being 'Silly'
A provisional driver in Canberra was caught at 198km/h in a 90 zone, telling police he was 'being silly'. His licence was suspended and car seized.
Sports
Perth Glory Coach Confident of Ending Seven-Year Finals Drought
Perth Glory coach Stephen Peters believes his A-League Women's side is well-positioned to secure a top-six finish and end a finals absence dating back to 2019. Key players are nearing returns ahead of a crucial clash with Newcastle Jets.
Business
Cling Wrap Chaos Returns to Wollongong Beaches for New Year's Eve
An antisocial trend of using cling wrap to reserve public spaces has returned to Wollongong's Stuart Park for New Year's celebrations, sparking local outrage and calls for better enforcement.
Environment
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.