The HONK! Oz street music festival's Grand Street Parade filled Wollongong's Crown Street Mall with vibrant performances despite soaring temperatures. The 11th annual free festival celebrates community, music, and social justice.
Celebrate Australia Day 2026 with free family entertainment at Coogee Beach. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, wildlife encounters, and classic Aussie competitions.
The new pedestrian laneway connecting Union and Market Streets in Geelong is officially open, enhancing city access and supporting local businesses. Discover the transformation.
Perth is set to host six world-class sporting events in 2026, including the FINA World Swimming Championships and the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Discover the full schedule.
Wollongong residents have shared ambitious ideas, including a tunnel and a Las Vegas-style sign, for the Flinders St 'arrival boulevard' revamp. What do you think should happen?
Your complete guide to celebrating New Year's Eve in Townsville. Find times for family and midnight fireworks, event locations, transport tips, and essential road closures for a safe and spectacular night.
Adelaide's ambitious $20 million Grand Opera project is back on, with fresh dates locked in for 2025. Discover the new timeline and what it means for the city's arts scene.
Motorists are urged to avoid Perth CBD this Saturday afternoon and evening due to major congestion from free WASO Christmas concerts. Plan your travel now.
Your guide to Perth's best events this festive week, from the Optus Stadium Christmas Festival to Boxing Day beach parties. Find free family fun and major concerts.
A vegan traveller's search for the best plant-based banh mi in Hanoi, Vietnam. Discover four unique spots, from tourist hubs to hidden alley gems, with honest ratings and prices.
Perth's St Georges Terrace transformed into a glittering spectacle for the 2025 Christmas Pageant, featuring 2500 performers, 21 dazzling floats, and beloved local icons. Relive the magic.
Join the festive fun at Scarborough Beach on Sunday, December 14 for a free community carols night featuring live music, Santa, and fireworks, all supporting Neuromuscular WA.
April Ooi reviews Ancom in Mount Lawley, a vibrant cafe serving rare Vietnamese dishes like banh xeo and banh khot. Discover the must-try shaking beef and Hanoi-style pho.
Perth families can step into a North Pole wonderland at the Perth Convention Centre from Dec 6-24. The immersive village features Santa, rides, shows & festive attractions.
The beloved Mt Lawley Christmas Fete is cancelled after a 30% funding cut and rising costs, ending an 8-year community tradition. Discover the impact and community reaction.
Firefighters are battling a blaze in a third-storey unit on Newcastle's Darby Street. Multiple emergency services are on scene. Stay updated on traffic and safety information.
Geelong's Gallery FUSE announces its spectacular 2025 dance concert featuring local talent. Discover dates, venues and how to experience this cultural highlight.
Emergency services responded to a serious four-vehicle collision on Woolcock Street in Townsville. One person was reportedly trapped as rescue crews worked to free them.
A Hamilton minister shares his experience of being assaulted twice in six months, calling for a 'net-zero policy for violence' to revive Beaumont Street.
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.
A controversial six-storey apartment development is proposed next to North Adelaide's heritage-listed St Cyprian's Church. Six businesses face demolition. Read the full story.
Beloved Inglewood Monday Night Markets cancelled after a 40% funding cut and rising costs. The 10-year community tradition ends just before summer. Find out how to help.
Wollongong City Council seeks public input to transform Flinders Street into a vibrant 'arrival boulevard' as thousands of new apartments reshape the area. Have your say on the future.
A crash on Karrinyup Road in Innaloo has reduced traffic to a single lane, causing major congestion back to Cedric Street. Avoid the area and seek an alternative route.
Wollongong Local Planning Panel rejects adult shop in Crown Street Mall due to proximity to church and unacceptable impact on children. Read the full details.
Two men have pleaded guilty over a large brawl on Huskisson's main street in August 2025, with sentencing set for January 2026. Several co-accused face hearings next year.
Newcastle deputy lord mayor defends decision to delay Beaumont Street debate as MP calls it 'disappointing'. Read about the political clash over Hamilton's social issues.
A 36-year-old man faces grievous bodily harm charges after an alleged assault on a Gympie street. Police investigation continues as community expresses concern.
A 38-year-old man faces grievous bodily harm charges following an alleged assault in Gympie. Police continue investigations into the incident that left a man injured.
The fate of Pakington Street's controversial development plan now rests with an independent panel after council deferral. Learn what this means for Geelong's iconic precinct.