Luxury Kimberley Resort Reopens May 1 After Cyclone
The Berkeley River Lodge, severely damaged by Tropical Cyclone Fina, is on track to reopen on May 1, 2026. Co-owner Rachel Bromage details the rebuild of the remote WA luxury getaway.
The Berkeley River Lodge, severely damaged by Tropical Cyclone Fina, is on track to reopen on May 1, 2026. Co-owner Rachel Bromage details the rebuild of the remote WA luxury getaway.
Secure one of the final five places for a luxury Kimberley adventure in May 2026. Includes charter flights, Emma Gorge, Lake Argyle & an Ord River cruise. From $4499 pp.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley tore roofs from homes in Lombadina and Djarindjin. While Derby and Broome were spared, remote areas faced 157km/h winds and heavy rain. Read the latest on the clean-up.
Geelong Advertiser readers have shared breathtaking photos of the region's landscapes and wildlife. See the stunning winning entries and finalists from our recent competition.
More than 600 school cleaners in the Hunter and Central Coast begin 2026 as permanent NSW public sector employees, marking the first shift to public hands in 30 years.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley crossed the Kimberley coast as a category three system, causing significant damage, power outages, and forcing residents to seek shelter. Authorities are now assessing the full impact.
A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges after police seized $20,000 cash, methylamphetamine, heroin, GHB and stun guns during a firearms prohibition search in Cessnock. Read the full details.
From a fatal beach shooting to devastating floods and a major health initiative, revisit the stories that defined the Hunter region in 2025. Read the full year in review.
A rubbish fire at the Singleton waste management facility blanketed parts of the Hunter region in smoke on December 31. Follow live updates and safety alerts.
Police appeal for public help to locate an elderly woman missing from Swansea. Follow live updates on this breaking news and other local stories from the Newcastle Herald.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley, a Category 4 system, is bearing down on WA's Kimberley region, threatening pastoral properties. Rural Aid urges farmers to register now for emergency support and mental health services. #CycloneHayley #Kimberley
A teenage boy and two adults were injured in a serious dog attack in Raymond Terrace. Police euthanised the loose Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Mastiff cross. Read the latest details.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley is forecast to hit the Kimberley coast as a severe Category 3 system. Urgent warnings are in place for communities to prepare or evacuate immediately. Follow official advice.
Broome and Kimberley residents are on alert as Tropical Cyclone Hayley intensifies, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain. Prepare now and follow official warnings.
Residents in Broome and Derby are urged to prepare immediately as Tropical Low 08U intensifies into a cyclone, forecast to make landfall on Tuesday with damaging winds and heavy rain.
As the Hunter Region looks towards 2050, three critical issues—coal mining's legacy, unchecked urban sprawl, and lagging education—will define its future success. Explore the cumulative impacts.
Newcastle and the Hunter Region experience a cooler, wetter Boxing Day. Stay updated with live news, traffic, and weather from the Newcastle Herald.
WA Mums Cottage in Mandurah receives a $23,000 Lotterywest grant to fund crisis and emergency relief for local families facing financial hardship. The charity provides vital support services.
Police urge drivers to imagine their final days before getting behind the wheel this holiday season. With 141 lives lost already, a major operation with double demerits is underway to prevent more tragedy.
A man has been flown to hospital following a serious collision between a car and a minibus in the Hunter Region. Follow live updates on the crash and road conditions.
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.
A new study reveals over half of Kimberley children carry Strep A bacteria without symptoms, posing a major hidden health risk. Learn about the findings and urgent calls for action.
Karratha Airport in WA's Pilbara is making a fourth bid for international status, aiming to connect the booming region to destinations like Bali and Singapore. Could this be the key to unlocking growth for the 17,000-strong community?
An urgent search is underway for Barry, 78, missing from Cliftleigh. Follow live updates and learn how you can help. The community is urged to report any sightings.
The Northern Australia Investment Facility defers repayments on a $160m loan to the Kimberley Mineral Sands venture as Sheffield Resources shares hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
The NSW government's draft planning framework proposes merging the Hunter and Central Coast into a single region. The Property Council calls for a clear metropolitan strategy to unlock housing and jobs.
Police and community are searching for Andrew Leggett, 56, missing from Belmont. Follow live updates on the Newcastle Herald blog for breaking news across the Hunter.
Meet Zeus, the seven-month-old black Labrador from the Hunter region being raised to become a seeing eye dog for Vision Australia. Discover how volunteer carers are shaping his future.
Two Hunter region footballers, Alex Neyland and Molly Thomas, have been selected by the Sydney Swans in the 2025 AFLW draft. Discover their journey from junior clubs to the elite level.
A Cardiff mum reveals how she saves $260 on Christmas groceries using loyalty points. Plus, a local startup network wins a national award and a new luxury golf course is on the way for the Hunter.