A 77-year-old woman has died and five others are in hospital after a serious two-vehicle collision on Nelson Bay Road at Salamander Bay. Police are investigating and appealing for dash-cam footage.
A growing number of Australian women report psychological and physical harm during childbirth. Experts demand government action to address systemic birth trauma. Read more.
A teenage boy is fighting for life after a serious crash between a truck and a car at a Byford intersection. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Thursday morning.
South Australia's road toll reaches nine after a fatal crash at Kalangadoo. Authorities are alarmed by the devastating start to 2026. Read the full story and tributes.
A three-year-old girl has died days after a multi-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Coast. Her one-year-old sister remains in a critical condition. Police investigate.
AusCycling is pushing to keep the Road National Championships in Perth beyond 2025. The event has boosted WA's economy and community engagement. Read more about the bid's details and potential impact.
A trailer tipped over on the Gillies Range Road, spilling sand and reducing lanes. Motorists are urged to expect delays and drive with caution in the area.
Perth's Girrawheen suburb is set for a major road safety upgrade with 40 new traffic calming measures. The $2.08 million project aims to reduce crashes following 106 incidents in four years. Read more.
Elise Phillips brings extensive domestic violence sector expertise to lead the Illawarra Women's Trauma Recovery Centre, an Australian-first service supporting victim-survivors. Read about her vision.
Discover Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's jam-packed school holiday program. From Dungeons & Dragons campaigns to the Model Newcastle Regatta, find fun for all ages. Plan your family adventure now!
National champion Luke Plapp targets consecutive victory in the elite men's road race through Perth's Kings Park. Can he hold off rivals like Kelland O'Brien?
The Palaszczuk government cannot say when vital repairs to flood-damaged Mount Spec Road will be finished, leaving Paluma residents and businesses in limbo. Read the latest.
A 24-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with a truck on Main South Rd at Hackham. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as the state's road toll rises.
A 17-year-old girl has died and two others are fighting for life after a serious crash on Appin Road. Police are investigating the collision between a ute and a sedan.
A woman has died after losing control of her sedan and rolling on Buffalo Road in Leschenault. Emergency services responded to the tragic single-vehicle crash. Read the latest details.
Townsville City Council crews are working overtime to repair hundreds of potholes plaguing city roads after heavy rain. See the impact and repair efforts.
Emergency services responded to a bicycle crash at Hunter and Darby streets in Newcastle. A man was treated at the scene, causing temporary road closures. Read the latest.
A serious crash has forced the closure of all lanes on Wanneroo Road in Perth's north. Police are on scene, urging motorists to find alternate routes. More details here.
A major multi-vehicle crash involving a truck has closed Picton Road near Cataract. One driver is in a critical condition with chest injuries. Read the latest updates on the emergency response.
Grand Tour star Jay Vine brings top form to Perth's AusCycling championships, aiming to clinch his elusive first national road race title. Can he outsmart the team tactics?
Perth motorists warned of major disruptions as the Westbridge Funds Road National Championships take over central roads from Jan 7-11. Plan ahead for delays.
Newcastle and Hunter police conducted over 31,000 breath tests in a 17-day holiday crackdown. While no one died locally, 19 injury crashes occurred. Police warn of a concerning rise in drug-driving.
Helsinki's traffic engineer reveals how the Finnish capital recorded zero road deaths in 2024. Discover the life-saving strategies that could reshape Australian cities. Read the full story.
A trailer came loose on the Kennedy Highway near Mareeba, causing traffic chaos for hours. Emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Read the full details.
A truck driver was hospitalised after a serious collision with a large animal on the Bruce Highway near Townsville. Emergency services responded to the scene.
Confronting 2025 data reveals Lake Macquarie had the state's second-worst road toll. Speed was the leading killer as NSW lost 355 lives. Read the full analysis and official pleas for safer driving.
More than a dozen Newcastle households spent Christmas 2025 in temporary accommodation, seven months after a devastating landslide forced them from their homes. Read their story.
Western Australia sees a decrease in road fatalities for 2025, contrasting with a sharp rise across Australia. Explore the latest figures and safety analysis.
A multi-vehicle collision at Stock and Phoenix Roads in Spearwood has crippled traffic on New Year's Eve. Multiple lanes blocked and traffic lights out. Avoid the area.
Australia's national road toll has exceeded 1300 for the first time since 2010, with a sharp rise in pedestrian fatalities linked to larger vehicles. Experts warn of a dangerous trend mirroring the US.