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.
John Michael Kaleel, 69, has been extradited from Australia to Los Angeles to be sentenced for child sexual abuse. He fled after his conviction. Read the full story.
South Australian junior Wil Holmes clinched the under-23 men's time trial title at the Australian Road Cycling Championships in Ballarat. Get the full race results and reaction.
Australian cycling star Luke Plapp defends his national time trial title in Perth, with Jay Vine tipped as the main challenger. Get the full preview and schedule.
Western Power begins a major trial of insulated high-voltage conductors in Perth's hills, aiming to slash bushfire risks and improve network reliability. Learn how this innovation could protect communities.
An Illawarra man will face a District Court trial accused of grievous bodily harm after his newborn son suffered multiple fractures. The father has pleaded not guilty.
The new pedestrian laneway connecting Union and Market Streets in Geelong is officially open, enhancing city access and supporting local businesses. Discover the transformation.
From a shocking murder in a quiet street to a high-profile AFL star's downfall, revisit the Geelong court cases that dominated headlines in 2025. Discover the stories behind the verdicts.
A Townsville father with terminal cancer vows to fight on after a promising clinical trial fails to deliver a cure. His story highlights the urgent need for new treatment options.
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?
From political upheaval with Donald Trump's Senate trial to a record-breaking Telethon, 2025 was a year of major events. Explore the key moments that shaped the world.
Suzanne Lupica, charged with murdering a Port Kennedy aged care resident, has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. The WA Supreme Court heard chilling details of the alleged attack. Read the full story.
A 17-year-old Cairns youth has been committed to stand trial in the District Court over an alleged violent home invasion and sexual assault in Manunda. Get the latest court details.
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 Queensland mother will stand trial accused of staging her four-year-old son's drowning death in a backyard pool. Meanwhile, Bondi mourners held a paddle-out tribute for massacre victims.
A unique clinic in Newcastle is pioneering a world-first trial using low-dose radiation to treat Dupuytren's disease, offering new hope for patients with the hereditary condition.
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.
Police have increased the reward to $500,000 for information on the 2005 death of 21-month-old Jordan Thompson in Singleton. Detectives believe people in the Hunter community hold vital clues.
Darcy Jenson, on trial for allegedly orchestrating a deadly Bali shooting, apologised to the victim's widow in court. The Sydney man faces the death penalty if found guilty.
Closing arguments are set to begin in the Cairns Supreme Court murder trial of Rajwinder Singh, accused of killing Toyah Cordingley. The jury will soon deliberate.
Chad Johnathan Hardy has been found not guilty of murdering his housemate due to mental impairment. The WA Supreme Court verdict follows a brutal hammer attack in a Mirrabooka group home. Read the full details.
Firefighters are battling a blaze in a third-storey unit on Newcastle's Darby Street. Multiple emergency services are on scene. Stay updated on traffic and safety information.
A crash on Karrinyup Road in Innaloo has reduced traffic to a single lane, causing major congestion back to Cedric Street. Avoid the area and seek an alternative route.
Wollongong Local Planning Panel rejects adult shop in Crown Street Mall due to proximity to church and unacceptable impact on children. Read the full details.
Two men have pleaded guilty over a large brawl on Huskisson's main street in August 2025, with sentencing set for January 2026. Several co-accused face hearings next year.
Newcastle deputy lord mayor defends decision to delay Beaumont Street debate as MP calls it 'disappointing'. Read about the political clash over Hamilton's social issues.
A 36-year-old man faces grievous bodily harm charges after an alleged assault on a Gympie street. Police investigation continues as community expresses concern.
A 38-year-old man faces grievous bodily harm charges following an alleged assault in Gympie. Police continue investigations into the incident that left a man injured.
The fate of Pakington Street's controversial development plan now rests with an independent panel after council deferral. Learn what this means for Geelong's iconic precinct.
A WA mother accused of stealing most of her hero son's compensation from the 2016 Dreamworld tragedy has been found unfit to stand trial due to cognitive impairments.