Melbourne home invasion, sinkhole halts tunnel project
A mother and son held at gunpoint in Altona North home invasion. Separately, a massive sinkhole opens above the North East Link tunnel works in Heidelberg. Follow the latest.
A mother and son held at gunpoint in Altona North home invasion. Separately, a massive sinkhole opens above the North East Link tunnel works in Heidelberg. Follow the latest.
A Mandurah family welcomed WA's first baby of 2026 at Peel Health Campus. Meanwhile, Rockingham General Hospital recorded its busiest festive season for births. Discover the top baby names in WA.
From housing and tourism to infrastructure and youth, discover the 2026 goals of Cairns and Far North Queensland's key leaders. What's their vision for the region?
Explore how Tourism Tropical North Queensland's four-decade history of unified advocacy transformed Cairns into a global destination, driving major infrastructure and economic growth.
A bus and car collision in Sydney's North Ryde sent the bus careering into a medical centre. Three people were hospitalised and dozens evacuated. Investigations are ongoing.
For the first time, endangered Little Terns have nested on Blacksmiths beach near Newcastle. Conservationists hail the milestone and urge beachgoers to protect the fragile site.
A new coastal walkway masterplan is being developed to connect Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast, promising a boost for recreation and tourism. Discover the proposed route and timeline.
Get an exclusive look at Edith Cowan University's new $853 million Perth CBD campus, set to open in February 2025. Discover the state-of-the-art facilities and what it means for students and the city.
Architect Neil Appleton shares his pride in ECU's extraordinary new Perth campus, a transformative $853 million project set to redefine university education in Western Australia. Discover the vision.
Lake Macquarie's historic Awaba House, gutted by fire in 2019, is set to reopen in mid-2026 as a premier dining destination under The Catering Group, promising local food and community focus.
The City of Wanneroo has abandoned its controversial $21.2 million Scenic Park sports hub proposal following strong community opposition. Read about the council's decision and future plans.
G'day Group expands its Queensland portfolio with the multi-million dollar purchase of Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park, promising upgrades and a boost for Far North tourism.
The City of Cockburn stands by its fox management program despite resident concerns over native wildlife. A new population study will guide future actions. Read the full story.
Controversial new building height limits are set for Main North Road in Prospect, dubbed a 'wedding cake' plan. Get the latest on the approval and upcoming North Adelaide golf course designs.
A vehicle fire in a Cairns CBD car park forced evacuations and brought emergency services to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and its impact.
Median ATAR scores for Canberra's 2025 Year 12 cohort will remain hidden, continuing a trend of limited transparency. A delayed advisory committee review means data won't be public until at least 2026.
A 32-year-old Swansea man faces court over allegedly displaying a prohibited Nazi symbol on a boat in a public place. Police seized two vessels during their investigation.
Discover why Canberra's Boat House restaurant, with over 30 years of service, defies the 'bad view' dining rule. Our review of the $92 three-course lunch reveals impeccable service and classic, high-quality dishes.
Police are investigating after a 43-year-old man was found dead near Wyee Farms Road at Lake Macquarie. A postmortem will determine the cause of death.
A 42-year-old cyclist has died after a hit-and-run crash at Nords Wharf. Police are appealing for dashcam footage and searching for a black Toyota FJ Cruiser. Contact Crime Stoppers with any information.
Lake Macquarie Council reports a brazen theft of 23 heavy sandstone blocks from The Esplanade. The $10,000 loss prompts a police investigation and a call for public dashcam footage.
Ignatius Park College has set the date and venue for its 2025 Senior Formal. Discover the exciting theme and all the key details for this milestone event in Townsville.
Plans for a new 79-place Montessori childcare centre on church land in Lake Heights have been submitted to Wollongong City Council. The development includes a shared underground car park and church upgrades. Read the full details.
A 14-year-old basketballer is taking his proposal for a new social court to Lake Macquarie City Council, backed by a 573-signature petition. Will the council approve the plan for Jack Stewart Netball Courts?
Lake Macquarie City Council is set to formally begin its search for a new CEO while also deciding on two significant housing developments that exceed current planning controls. Read the latest.
A decade-long strategy for maintaining Swansea Channel through dredging is now open for public consultation. Locals are urged to provide feedback to shape the future of this vital waterway.
A 40+ hectare bushfire at Redhead has intensified with a southerly change, threatening suburbs. Roads are closed, but no property lost. Read the latest updates.
A dangerous bushfire near Redhead has burned over 40 hectares, threatening suburbs and a nursing home overnight. Residents in Dudley, Whitebridge, and Gateshead are urged to monitor conditions as the fire continues to burn. Read the latest updates.
Police provide a tragic update after a woman's body was discovered in a vehicle parked outside a South Coast station. Investigations are ongoing.
The CFMEU condemns a WorkSafe exemption allowing asbestos in ECU's Perth campus fire doors. Critics warn it sets a dangerous precedent for worker safety in Australia.