A woman, man, and young boy were injured after their car left Shellharbour Road and hit trees near Croome. The woman was airlifted in a serious condition. Read the latest on the Illawarra crash.
A vehicle fire forced the closure of the Barwon Heads Bridge, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services responded, and motorists were urged to avoid the area.
A driver and a child are seriously hurt in separate Perth crashes overnight, including a vehicle ploughing into a Baldivis home. Emergency services responded to both incidents.
A teenage boy and girl were seriously injured in a crash between an e-bike and a car on Whitfords Avenue, Padbury. Police are appealing for witnesses.
The Palaszczuk government cannot say when vital repairs to flood-damaged Mount Spec Road will be finished, leaving Paluma residents and businesses in limbo. Read the latest.
Geelong cricketer Layton McCann makes an emotional return to the field after a life-threatening infection in Mexico. Read his incredible story of survival and resilience.
A 24-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with a truck on Main South Rd at Hackham. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as the state's road toll rises.
A serious collision between a car and a truck has closed the Monaro Highway's southbound lanes near Royalla. One person is in hospital with serious injuries. Traffic is being diverted.
A 17-year-old girl has died and two others are fighting for life after a serious crash on Appin Road. Police are investigating the collision between a ute and a sedan.
Two young sisters are fighting for life following a serious multi-vehicle collision at a busy Sunshine Coast intersection. Seven people were injured in the incident.
A man has died after a car left a road near Mount Gambier, sparking a significant grass fire. Police are investigating the fatal single-vehicle crash.
A woman has died after losing control of her sedan and rolling on Buffalo Road in Leschenault. Emergency services responded to the tragic single-vehicle crash. Read the latest details.
A lifesaving sprinkler system for Geelong's vulnerable grey-headed flying fox colony is delayed, risking mass deaths in extreme heat. Urgent action is needed to protect this crucial species.
A serious crash has forced the closure of all lanes on Wanneroo Road in Perth's north. Police are on scene, urging motorists to find alternate routes. More details here.
A major crash involving a truck and five cars on Picton Road near Cataract has left one man with critical injuries and six people hospitalised. Emergency services remain on scene as the road is expected to be closed for some time.
A major multi-vehicle crash involving a truck has closed Picton Road near Cataract. One driver is in a critical condition with chest injuries. Read the latest updates on the emergency response.
Geelong businessman Ron Nelson announces Liberal candidacy for South Barwon, criticising the current Labor MP. Read his plans for the electorate.
A violent rampage by an alleged intruder at University Hospital Geelong has left staff and patients shaken. Police have charged a man following the disturbing incident. Read the full story.
An 81-year-old woman was hospitalised after a serious crash on Lloyd Street in Midland. Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Confronting 2025 data reveals Lake Macquarie had the state's second-worst road toll. Speed was the leading killer as NSW lost 355 lives. Read the full analysis and official pleas for safer driving.
Geelong Hospital celebrates the arrival of Knox, the region's first baby of 2024. Born to proud parents, his birth brings joy and marks a special New Year's Day.
Western Australia sees a decrease in road fatalities for 2025, contrasting with a sharp rise across Australia. Explore the latest figures and safety analysis.
An 18-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman have died after a Toyota Tarago rolled off Horrocks Highway near Tarlee. Six others were injured. SA's road toll rises.
A multi-vehicle collision at Stock and Phoenix Roads in Spearwood has crippled traffic on New Year's Eve. Multiple lanes blocked and traffic lights out. Avoid the area.
Two men face trespass and drug charges after allegedly dumping 200kg of shark heads outside Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis' office in protest of WA's demersal fishing ban. Read the full story.
A 31-year-old driver from Millicent died after crashing into a tree on Hinton Rd, Suttontown. Three passengers, including a child, were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
A large great white shark was caught and released by fisheries officers off Victoria's Thirteenth Beach. The incident highlights ongoing marine patrols and safety measures.
A 32-year-old woman is in hospital after a car hit a tree on Kenwick Link in the early hours of Boxing Day. Major Crash investigators are appealing for witnesses.
A man has died after his van rolled on Goldfields Rd near Merredin. Emergency services responded but could not save him. The investigation is ongoing.
Traffic has returned to Boundary Road in Armstrong Creek as the Barwon Heads Road upgrade moves to its next phase. Get the latest on the project timeline and upcoming changes.