Politics
Sooning Street Bridge repairs washed into Nelly Bay in fresh setback
Repair works for Townsville's Sooning Street Bridge suffer a major setback after materials are washed into Nelly Bay. The project faces new delays and environmental concerns.
Lifestyle
Adelaide Mum Wins $20M Powerball on Christmas Day, Plans Charity Donations
A retired Adelaide mother has won a life-changing $20 million Powerball prize drawn on Christmas Day. She plans significant charity donations. Read her incredible story.
Sports
Newcastle Jets Teen Emma Dundas Hits 50 A-League Games at 18
Newcastle Jets midfielder Emma Dundas reaches 50 A-League appearances at just 18. Coach Stephen Hoyle tips her for club legend status if she stays in Australia.
Business
Oodie's Boxing Day Sale Extends Into January With 50% Off Cooling Range
Oodie's popular Boxing Day sale is still running with up to 50% off its cooling range. Designed for hot Australian summers, the lightweight, breathable fabrics are a must for heatwave nights. Shop now before stock sells out.
Entertainment
Education
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.
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.