Criminal gangs are stealing Toyotas in under two minutes using a design flaw, forcing owners to pay for $1,600 ghost immobilisers. Toyota is developing a fix, but owners will have to pay extra.
A popular 4WD tour bus was destroyed by fire in Lancelin, but all passengers were safely evacuated. The cause of the blaze remains unknown. Read the full story.
A 26-year-old man has died after a collision with a bus on Scenic Drive at Colongra. Police are investigating and appealing for dashcam footage.
A sophisticated criminal gang used 'canbus' tools to steal 60 Toyotas worth $9 million, hiding them in shipping containers bound for the UAE. Seven foreign nationals face over 300 charges.
A 17-year-old boy is fighting for life after a stabbing in Sydney's west. In separate news, seven people charged over an alleged $8 million Toyota car theft ring in Brisbane.
A shocking case of animal cruelty in Cairns as a wallaby is found with its paws bound and a beer can in its pouch. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Cairns venues are rolling out spectacular plans for New Year's Eve 2024. Discover party buses, rooftop celebrations, and fireworks to welcome 2025 in Tropical North Queensland.
NSW Police release image of a man wanted for questioning over an alleged lewd act on a bus travelling from Westmead to Rouse Hill. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
A bus and car collision in Sydney's North Ryde sent the bus careering into a medical centre. Three people were hospitalised and dozens evacuated. Investigations are ongoing.
Tenille Jade Hunter, a former Cleveland Youth Detention Centre employee, has been convicted and sentenced in Townsville for stealing cash and bank cards from her colleagues. Read the full court details.
A 19-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Zac McRae at a Western Sydney bus interchange. Another teen was injured in the incident. Read the latest details.
Australians are warned as 'porch pirates' target Christmas parcels, with 1 in 100 packages lost or stolen. Experts reveal how to protect your gifts this holiday season.
Three teenage girls are accused of a Cairns crime spree, stealing cars and Christmas presents. Police allege offences occurred across multiple suburbs. Read the full details.
Newcastle bus drivers have voted down a proposed enterprise agreement after nearly a year of negotiations, leading to renewed industrial action and service disruptions. Read the latest on the pay and conditions dispute.
At least 16 people have died after a bus overturned on a Java toll road. The vehicle was travelling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. Get the latest details on this tragic accident.
ACT Police seek public help to identify a man accused of stealing two high-value outdoor umbrellas from a Braddon takeaway shop. Call Crime Stoppers with any information.
Jamie Oliver simplifies festive cooking in his SBS special, while ABC and SBS screen docs on surfing's gender pay gap and Luke Perry's legacy. Your guide to December's essential viewing.
A Rutherford man has been convicted and fined after a CCTV-captured heist of magnolia and lavender plants. Police recovered the stolen greenery and returned it via paddy wagon. Read the full story.
Revised school bus timetables for West Dapto students cut morning travel by up to 52 minutes. Changes follow community campaign and will benefit Dapto Public and St John's Primary schools.
High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.
Australia Post warns of a seasonal spike in parcel theft. Learn how to protect your deliveries with secure options like Parcel Lockers and safe place instructions.
A former Dragons star faces crypto theft charges, a man admits years of stepdaughter abuse, and reckless stunts headline a busy week in Wollongong and Port Kembla courts. Read the full wrap-up.
A station owner who bragged for 15 years about only eating his neighbour's stolen cattle finally gets his comeuppance. Read the full bush justice tale.
Rego plate thefts surge in Canberra, with nearly 700 incidents in 2025. Criminals use stolen plates for speeding fines and serious crimes. Police urge use of tamper-proof screws.
Robert Crilly, a convicted sex offender from Geelong, faces court accused of stealing thousands from major retailers. Read the latest on the new charges.
British sex worker Bonnie Blue is reportedly being deported from Bali after police questioned her over 'pornographic activities' linked to her 'Bang Bus' during Schoolies. Read the full story.
New data from Allianz Australia reveals a surprising trend: many would-be thieves are abandoning manual vehicles because they simply don't know how to drive them. Read the full report.
Jesse Brooks has been sentenced to prison for a string of firearm and theft offences across Geelong and Melbourne. Read the full details of the court case and sentencing.
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
Suburbs in Canberra's north-west will lose rapid bus services for two years due to Commonwealth Avenue bridge works. Timetable changes start February 2026, with free Friday/Saturday evening travel offered.