Grass fire near Federal Highway, Canberra, under control
Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Downer, blocking one lane of the Federal Highway. No threat to life or property reported. Stay informed via ESA.
Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Downer, blocking one lane of the Federal Highway. No threat to life or property reported. Stay informed via ESA.
A 63-year-old Geelong man has been sentenced to jail for stalking and unlawfully assaulting a young hospitality worker. Read the full court details and outcome.
Perth's long-awaited $25 million Baillie Hill hospitality and community precinct opens January 19 in East Victoria Park, creating over 100 jobs and restoring historic heritage.
Esqulant Leisure Group announces two new hospitality venues, Bar Olé and The Heart, opening in Applecross in 2026. Offering stunning Swan River views, they will create 100 jobs and bring Spanish cuisine and upmarket pub dining to Perth's south.
Geelong's business landscape is shifting in 2025, with several long-standing pubs, cafes, and shops closing their doors. Discover the stories behind the closures and what it means for the city.
From Jules Neale to workplace pay, women are rejecting the old rule of silent dignity. Explore the cultural shift towards agency and why silence has an uneven cost. Read the full analysis.
Discover how a Cairns cafe owner's passion and unique approach have kept her business thriving for over two decades in a competitive market. Learn her secret to success.
The long-derelict Dimmeys Arcade in Townsville's CBD has been shrouded in scaffolding and mesh after council action over serious safety concerns. Read the full story.
Australian hospitality group behind Meat & Wine Co. and 6HEAD sold to Japan's Zensho Holdings. New owners to fuel national expansion, creating jobs and boosting local suppliers.
Ocean Grove's vibrant dining strip welcomes The Rove, a stylish new bar opening on The Terrace. Discover the venue's transformation, menu highlights, and community impact.
Perth's award-winning Bar Lafayette is closing its doors for good this Friday, 18 December 2025. Owner Brendon Sim reflects on 13 years of cocktails and community in the CBD.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, secures hundreds of millions in new funding to tackle the nation's most pressing challenges. Discover how this investment will shape our future.
Fremantle Dockers forward Pat Voss has signed a massive contract extension, committing to the club until the end of 2030 and avoiding free agency. Get all the details on the fan favourite's new deal.
Thermidor Oyster Bar & Brasserie shuts its doors, with owners citing rising costs and tough trading conditions. Industry warns more closures could follow across the Hunter.
Perth's iconic 1901 Bon Marche Arcade secures a $1 million heritage grant to become short-stay accommodation, revitalising Barrack Street. A new chapter for CBD heritage.
Wollongong City Council has awarded the Lagoon Restaurant lease to Sydney hospitality giant The Grounds of Alexandria. The five-year deal promises a new era for the Stuart Park site. Read the full story.
The iconic Ellis Beach Bar & Grill has reopened with a stunning new look after a massive landslide forced its closure. Discover the incredible comeback story.
Townsville's iconic Finnegans Hotel has undergone a $1.5 million transformation and name change to The Condo Hotel. Discover the new look and what it means for the city's hospitality scene.
Ex-ACTSES chief Anthony Draheim has launched legal action against the government, alleging unfair dismissal. The case follows a series of leadership changes within the Emergency Services Agency.
The Minns government announces a new internal locum agency and central workforce unit to address roster chaos and skyrocketing staffing costs in NSW hospitals, following a special inquiry.
Acting PM Richard Marles announces a new Defence Delivery Agency to manage major projects and curb cost blowouts, but declines to rule out future redundancies. Read the details of the major restructure.
A Bunbury man has been criminally prosecuted for falsely claiming to be a registered medical practitioner. Learn the details of the court case and the legal consequences.
Jared Benedict Tiu, a former enrolled nurse, has been permanently banned from providing health services in Australia after being convicted of child sex offences. Read the full details.
Emergency crews complete dramatic vertical rescue of woman who fell up to 8 metres into Empress Spring cave system. Multi-agency operation saves life after 12-hour ordeal.
Uptown Vibes, a popular all-day dining venue in Canberra's Braddon, has permanently closed its doors just seven months after opening. Discover the reasons behind this sudden closure and what's next for the location.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secures environmental reforms through Greens partnership while Opposition Leader Sussan Ley claims her text message was ignored. Get the full story on Australia's new EPBC changes.
Perth's dining scene is heartbroken by the sudden death of Kim Stephen, creative force behind Light Years. His fiancée's powerful plea for mental health support.
Anthony Albanese's proposed environmental legislation threatens Australia's mining success story, risking jobs and economic growth. Learn how these changes could impact the nation.
Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, yet women still earn $28,356 less annually than men. Ongoing vigilance needed to maintain progress.
New Bureau of Meteorology boss reveals staggering $965 million website redesign cost was known internally. Read the shocking details about government spending.