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.
The iconic 'tree house' on the Hume Highway near Menangle is a historic water tower. After years of public curiosity, Wollondilly Shire Council confirms it will be protected from demolition under a new heritage proposal. Discover the story behind this loc
A 30-storey, $200 million apartment building is proposed for Adelaide's East End, promising luxury living and retail space. Discover the plans set to reshape the city skyline.
The new pedestrian laneway connecting Union and Market Streets in Geelong is officially open, enhancing city access and supporting local businesses. Discover the transformation.
Firefighters contained a significant blaze at Tower Lodge in Pokolbin on Sunday morning. All guests were evacuated safely from the luxury Hunter Valley estate, with no injuries reported.
ANU professor Mark Kenny argues that rampant hyperbole in political and media language is eroding meaning, nuance, and our capacity for genuine public debate in Australia. Read his call for linguistic clarity.
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?
Political analyst Mark Kenny argues against the corrosive power of doubt, using Live Aid's legacy and Australia's policy inertia as examples of why we must believe in positive change.
The landmark $68 million 'The Siding' apartment tower in Geelong will welcome its first residents in January 2024. Discover the features and impact of this major development.
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.
Exclusive first look at the $100 million Townsville University Hospital expansion. See the new critical care tower and how it will transform healthcare for North Queensland. Read the full story.
A multi-vehicle crash involving a truck and cars caused morning chaos on a major Townsville road. Emergency services responded to the scene on Woolcock Street. Read the latest details.
Newcastle Herald readers share strong views on architectural facadism, the heritage-listed Ocean Baths, high-density risks, and the city's shifting political landscape. Read the full community debate.
Four activists arrested after hurling apple crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels case in London's Tower. The 'Take Back Power' group demands wealth tax. Read the full story.
Townsville's iconic Finnegans Hotel has undergone a $1.5 million transformation and name change to The Condo Hotel. Discover the new look and what it means for the city's hospitality scene.
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.
A beautifully updated two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Newcastle is on the market, promising ease, comfort and convenience. Price guide $1,000,000 - $1,100,000.
Three Newcastle Art School graduates explore chronic illness, menopause, and dreams in the powerful 'Unseen Unspoken' exhibition at Watt Space Gallery. Open until December 13.
A 41-year-old man has died after a targeted shooting at a Slacks Creek property. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public as investigations continue.
Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate a 14-year-old Cairns girl last seen in Manunda on November 28. Her family is deeply concerned for her welfare.
A major redevelopment plan for Braddon's historic Coggan's Bakery and Waves Carwash sites proposes 13-storey apartments, a luxury hotel, and a public park. Discover the details of this transformative project for Canberra's inner north.
A coroner details the fatal crash of Joseph Suwedi, who drove at high speed after drinking eight pints. The inquest highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the ACT.
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.
Olympic diver Sam Fricker is campaigning to keep Lambton Pool's diving facilities open after a safety inspection forced a temporary closure, impacting 70 local athletes. Read more.
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.