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.
More than 5000 swimmers battled strong winds and swells at the sold-out Lorne Pier to Pub event. See the winners and highlights from Australia's iconic open water swim.
Newcastle's nightlife scene is transforming, with suburban pubs investing millions in renovations to attract diverse crowds as traditional nightclubs close. Discover the new hubs.
Weston Bull pub opens in Canberra's west, offering a 1.5kg tomahawk steak and family-friendly amenities. Chef Bhishup Abichandani signs a 10-year lease, pledging to be 'here for the long run' for the community.
Geelong's beloved Sawyers Arms Tavern in Newtown has reopened after a major refurbishment, blending its historic charm with a fresh, modern food and drink menu. Discover the new chapter for this local icon.
A lucky local has won $85,000 playing Keno at the Kuranda Hotel in Far North Queensland. The windfall is described as a 'perfect nest egg' for the winner. Read more.
The new pedestrian laneway connecting Union and Market Streets in Geelong is officially open, enhancing city access and supporting local businesses. Discover the transformation.
Discover Bailey Brewing Co in Henley Brook, a top Swan Valley eatery with a fantastic beer garden, delicious pub food, and excellent family-friendly atmosphere. Plan your visit today!
The historic Royal Crown Hotel in Dudley has been closed since May 2025 due to severe termite damage. Owner Michael Deer has lodged a DA for a three-stage restoration, aiming to reopen the beloved local in 2026. Read the full story.
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?
Australian Olympic swimmers Mack Horton and Madi Wilson will take on the iconic Lorne Pier to Pub open water swim in 2026. Discover the details of this exciting sporting crossover.
A blaze at the popular Dove and Olive pub in Surry Hills forced evacuations and halted light rail services. No injuries reported as firefighters extinguish the roof fire.
A car has crashed into the Royal Hotel in Capertee, NSW, injuring seven patrons. Two seriously injured were airlifted. The driver, 30, has been charged.
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.
A Barrack Heights man with mental health issues has been sentenced for an Anzac Day pub rampage in East Maitland where he threatened patrons with a weapon. Read the full court details.
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.
Nick Triantafillou's interactive Christmas light display in Fairy Meadow is back, featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters hits. See the details for its final season before a two-year hiatus.
A $100,000 state grant empowers West Leederville's Flower District Town Team to co-design a safer, people-focused Northwood Street. Community consultation starts in 2026.
Residents of an Adelaide street are fighting an average of 26 wrong-way drivers daily. Local Stephen Merrett is leading a petition for traffic cameras to stop the dangerous trend.
A cherished Geelong retail hub is shutting its doors, with Prospect Rentarack, Mekko Market and Cafe set to close on June 30. The owners hint at a potential future revival in a new format. Read more.
The Crownview apartment complex in Wollongong remains vacant due to serious defects, despite a severe housing crisis. Buyers await resolution a decade on. Read the full investigation.
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.
Newcastle Council approves changes to an eight-storey Hall Street development, swapping one-bedroom units for three-bedroom apartments in response to market demand. Read the full details.
New research reveals the cost-of-living crunch is forcing Australians to abandon the tradition of shouting rounds at the pub, with a surprising gender divide emerging. Discover the data and tips to navigate social spending.
A 26-year-old Dapto man's first night out after becoming a father ended in a violent, drug-fuelled brawl at a Wollongong pub. Read the court details and sentence.
A former University of Wollongong student accommodation site could be transformed with apartment towers up to 15 storeys high, delivering around 300 new homes near the CBD and hospital. Read the latest plans.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing on Union Street, Cooks Hill. She was treated for an arm injury and taken to John Hunter Hospital.
A woman has been arrested following an alleged violent assault and theft in Cairns CBD. Police responded swiftly to the incident on Spence Street. Read the latest details.
A 35-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries after being struck by a Volkswagen SUV near the Shellharbour boat ramp. The driver told police he swerved to avoid a man on the road. Read the latest details.
Emergency crews responded to a serious house fire on Reen Street in St James after reports of explosions and black smoke. DFES and paramedics are on scene. Read the latest.