Newcastle District Cricket Association will seek clarification after umpires withdrew services on a scorching Saturday. Matches went ahead with players filling in. Get the full story and round nine results.
Murgheboluc suffered a stunning batting collapse of 7-10 to lose their first game of the GCA season. Meanwhile, Thomson secured their third consecutive victory. Get the full match details and analysis here.
North Geelong Warriors legend Sam Hall celebrated his 300th first-grade match with a brilliant 55-run innings. Read about his remarkable career and the club's tribute.
East Belmont snatched a last-ball win over Grovedale, while Luke Ford's century powered St Peters to victory in a dramatic Round 9 of GCA1 cricket. Get all the scores and highlights.
New report reveals how heatwaves and extreme weather events are overwhelming Australia's health services, driving up emergency admissions and costs. Learn the urgent call for climate-resilient healthcare.
Residents were evacuated from a Bar Beach building after a kitchen fire broke out on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in 30 minutes.
Shocking data reveals only 52% of Hunter New England adults saw a dentist last year. Experts warn preventable dental diseases are worsening due to systemic gaps and underfunding. Read more.
Clinicians at a new Adelaide mental health unit refused to admit more patients due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing SafeWork intervention. Read the full story.
New data reveals WA's cost of living crisis is forcing families to choose between food and bills, with smoking rates also rising. Doctors are sounding the alarm. Read the full report.
A man has died after a fierce fire tore through a Wollongong unit. An off-duty firefighter tried to help but was forced back by flames. Police treat the blaze as suspicious.
Novak Djokovic has severed ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association, the breakaway union he launched in 2021, citing transparency and governance issues. The 24-time Grand Slam champion will now focus on his Australian Open campaign.
A man in his 40s has died in a Berkeley unit fire, with police declaring a crime scene. Fire investigators and an accelerant detection dog are probing the suspicious blaze. Read the latest details.
The McGrath Foundation urges Australians to support its most ambitious Pink Test goal yet: selling 480,000 Virtual Pink Seats to fund nurses for 8,000 families facing cancer.
The final round of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade season is set for a thrilling climax, with three finals places still undecided. See who's in the running.
Merewether Lions secured first-innings points in Newcastle District Cricket, while Daniel Chillingworth endured agony with 99 not out. Full round-up of Saturday's action.
NSW's container deposit scheme has paid out $1.5 billion in refunds, recycling 15 billion containers. The state plans to include wine and spirit bottles from 2027, boosting the circular economy.
A deep dive into what each Geelong Cricket Association club must work on and their potential game-changers ahead of the 2026 season. Discover the local cricket insights.
A new study reveals stark differences in cancer rates across Australia, with NSW bearing the highest burden. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and what experts say it means for healthcare.
The Geelong Cricket Association has unveiled its talented junior squads for the 2024 Country Week carnival. Discover which local stars will represent the region in Melbourne.
A massive fire has destroyed the Sapphire Wood Furniture factory in Greenacre, Sydney. Dozens of firefighters are on scene. No injuries reported.
A quick-thinking neighbour in Bellambi crawled through thick smoke to rescue an 11-month-old baby from a burning house. The infant was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
A major police operation across Port Stephens beaches, waterways and national parks resulted in over 630 breath tests, dozens of fines and multiple arrests. Read the full details of the holiday crackdown.
Exclusive: Hundreds of vulnerable children in NSW out-of-home care face an unstable new year as systemic failures, high-risk placements and a lack of caseworker contact are revealed. Read the full investigation.
St Joseph's batsman Andrew Casey is the standout performer in Geelong Cricket Association's First Grade after eight rounds. Discover his impressive stats and the season's top players.
The body of a 64-year-old man has been recovered from the Hume Weir at Table Top, NSW, four days after he went missing while boating with two children. The children were rescued unharmed. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
For 45 years, Fire and Rescue NSW Balgownie crews have traded Christmas Eve for a festive lolly run on a vintage fire truck, bringing joy to the suburb's children. Discover the heartwarming local tradition.
Boxing Day is battling to reclaim its crown as Australia's top sales event, with shoppers forecast to drop $1.6 billion. See the state-by-state breakdown and what's driving the spending surge.
Former CoastFM sports host Craig Parkes has died after a hit-and-run cycling accident on Spit Rd, Mosman. Police are searching for the driver of a red MG SUV.
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 group of 11 Perth nurses are celebrating a life-changing $1.5 million Saturday Lotto win, three years after forming their syndicate over a Chinese lunch. Discover their story and the WA winners.