First 2026 Baby Born in Townsville to Charters Towers Couple
A Charters Towers couple are celebrating the arrival of their son, Townsville's first baby of 2026. Born at Townsville University Hospital, the healthy boy arrived just after midnight.
A Charters Towers couple are celebrating the arrival of their son, Townsville's first baby of 2026. Born at Townsville University Hospital, the healthy boy arrived just after midnight.
Two children were rushed to hospital after a car rolled on the Gregory Highway near Charters Towers. Emergency services responded to the serious single-vehicle crash.
A massive illegal tyre dump discovered near Townsville is an environmental time bomb. A standoff over who pays the $100,000 clean-up bill leaves the hazard untouched. Full story.
A Port Stephens canoe club's missing trailer, thought stolen for scrap, was discovered impounded by council rangers. Read how a mix-up over registration led to the costly confusion.
NSW Health issues urgent warning after a fourth person contracts Legionnaires' disease in Sydney's CBD. Authorities are investigating cooling towers as the potential source. Know the symptoms.
A renewable energy company has presented a major proposal to Cairns Regional Council to help the region transition to 100% renewable power by 2030. Learn about the ambitious plan.
Wollongong and Shellharbour councils announce altered bin collection schedules over Christmas. Find out your new collection days and extra recycling services.
Cairns Regional Council's grave buyback scheme has secured only five additional years of burial space. Mayor Terry James calls for urgent state government action on new cemetery land.
Exclusive first image reveals plans for six towers, including three 40-storey skyscrapers, on the old Bunnings site in central Wollongong. The $500m project could house over 3000 people.
Cairns Regional Council partners with major hotels to educate visitors on water conservation. The new initiative aims to secure the city's water future amidst tourism growth and climate challenges.
Newcastle councillors are urging the NSW government to fund a major upgrade of public toilets, citing high costs and the need for accessibility. A state inquiry backed their call.
A Cairns councillor warns closing Babinda's iconic pool will 'rip out the town's heart'. Locals rally against the plan, fearing devastating social and economic impacts. Read the full story.
Newcastle councillors have deferred a major plan to revitalise Civic Park and surrounds, citing a $70 million price tag and more pressing community priorities like safer streets and drainage.
Code of conduct complaints at Newcastle City Council have doubled in two years, costing ratepayers over $62,000. Nine complaints were lodged, with four still pending. Read the full report.
Acclaimed Hollywood film editor Chris Lebenzon, known for 'Con Air' and 'Top Gun', has swapped Los Angeles for the coastal charm of Barwon Heads. Discover his story and new life in regional Victoria.
Cairns Regional Council has finalised a new 10-year, $90 million waste collection contract with Cleanaway. The deal promises improved services and new jobs for the region.
East Fremantle councillors have unanimously voted to receive superannuation payments, backdated to the October elections. The move aligns the Town with larger councils.
Plans for three major apartment towers in Subiaco have been submitted to WA's peak planning body, promising new homes and a transformed streetscape. Read the full details here.
Townsville City Council is recruiting 30 new staff in a major 'back to basics' drive to improve core services like parks, roads, and waste. Mayor Troy Thompson leads the overhaul.
Cottesloe councillor Katy Mason has resigned and is moving to Nedlands. She is considering running in the upcoming Nedlands council election. Read the full story.
Mount Molloy residents are forced onto bottled water after their town supply runs dry. Council scrambles to fix the critical infrastructure failure. Read the latest on this Far North Queensland crisis.
New data reveals Western Australia's regional schools have the nation's worst attendance rates, with a rise in school refusal post-COVID. Discover the figures and expert analysis.
While Adelaide thrives, South Australia's regional economies, particularly the Murraylands, are being left behind. InDaily investigates the growing city-country divide.
Parents get first look at Thornton Public School's major redevelopment, featuring 16 new classrooms and a library, set to double capacity by 2028 as part of a $2.1bn regional NSW schools upgrade.
The WACA's CEO has formally requested a 10-year exemption from council rates, worth an estimated $2.5 million, to aid the historic ground's financial future. Read the full story.
Perth's record-breaking start to summer saw influencers and revellers cool off at the exclusive Sun Sets event at Crown Towers Pool, featuring live DJs and champagne. Get the full social scoop.
The Hunter region faces a critical jobs shortage despite low unemployment. Professor Phillip O'Neill reveals why generating 37,000 new positions is essential to avoid becoming another 'place left behind'.
Discover how choosing local shops this festive season directly invests in your community's future, supports jobs, and keeps your main street vibrant.
Ten Hunter Valley schools get upgraded bus services after years of complaints. Better timing, coverage and safety for students in growing areas like Huntlee and Branxton.
Mindarie Regional Council submits crucial applications to close Tamala Park landfill by 2028-29, addressing leachate management and odour control for northern suburbs residents.