Golden Hour Pilates opens in Port Kembla on January 24, 2026, featuring unique infrared ceiling panels for a warmer, more effective workout. Owners Chi Nguyen and Jayden Zafiriou bring a new wellness option to the growing suburb.
Hunter businesses capitalise on the summer school holiday rush with innovative offerings, from koala sanctuary passes to kids' karaoke and circus classes, boosting the regional economy.
NSW Police ramp up summer safety with Operation Safer Sands, using unmarked 4WDs and trail bikes at Stockton and Samurai beaches. Nearly 440 vehicles checked over the weekend.
Bernard Tomic has won his first Australian Open qualifying match, taking a step towards the main draw. Sloane Stephens also won, ending a 13-match losing streak.
A 25-year-old man faces multiple firearm charges after police responded to an alarm in Nelson Bay. Unsecured weapons were allegedly found. Read the full details.
A powerful image of a firefighter giving water to a koala symbolises hope amid Victoria's devastating bushfires, which have burned 350,000 hectares and destroyed over 300 structures. Learn how WA crews are now assisting.
A decade after an extreme east coast low battered the Hunter, claiming one life, marine rescue volunteers reunite to honour their courage in 8-metre swells. Read their incredible story.
A Geelong man known as 'Catman' is heartbroken after a fire destroyed his unique Catcave sanctuary. The community is rallying to support him. Read the full story.
A four-year-old boy has died after being pulled from a backyard pool at Port Stephens. The tragedy follows a national surge in drowning deaths, with backyard pools accounting for most incidents.
A four-year-old boy has tragically died after being found unresponsive in a pool at Bobs Farm, Port Stephens. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Friday night.
A new report warns clearing trees in Canberra's Jacka suburb should be avoided after a significant koala sighting. Conservationists call for transparency as development plans stall.
A new wildlife sanctuary in Bundanoon, spearheaded by Peter Lewis and John Creighton, aims to research koala health and eventually reintroduce them to Morton National Park. The community-driven project has a $10 million vision.
A major NSW waterways safety operation found more than 20% of jet ski offences occurred at Lake Macquarie. Police urge riders to slow down and follow safety rules.
A 33-year-old man spent a night in custody after police allege he drove dangerously at Nelson Bay with a blood alcohol reading of 0.280. He faces multiple charges as police operations continue.
A 33-year-old man has died after a crash on the Eyre Highway following a police operation involving an allegedly stolen vehicle. Read the full details of the incident.
Port Kembla footballer Danika Matos is set to celebrate her 100th A-League Women's game, marking a historic moment for the region's talent. Discover the story behind this huge achievement.
A chance encounter over a sick wombat has sparked a $10 million plan to bring koalas back to the Southern Highlands. Discover how a new sanctuary in Bundanoon aims to reverse decades of decline.
Three men were rescued from a capsized vessel off Shoal Bay after encountering large waves. Marine police responded to the early morning incident on January 1.
A man in his 40s was airlifted after a diving incident at a popular Port Stephens jetty on January 1, suffering a suspected neck injury. Emergency services rushed to the scene.
A Port Stephens canoe club's missing trailer, thought stolen for scrap, was discovered impounded by council rangers. Read how a mix-up over registration led to the costly confusion.
A young man was saved from drowning on Christmas morning at Shoal Bay. His family now seeks the stranger who performed life-saving CPR. Read the dramatic story and vital water safety warning.
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.
A 42-year-old Aldinga Beach man faces multiple charges after allegedly crashing his Volkswagen SUV into a Rosewater tobacconist and fleeing. He was refused bail.
Massive saltwater crocodiles at a Queensland sanctuary have begun their annual breeding season, marked by a unique bubble-blowing courtship display. Keepers are on high alert.
The Port Stephens Outrigger Canoe Club is devastated after thieves stole a vital $14,000 custom-built trailer, stranding their canoes and jeopardising their entire competition season.
Six people were rescued in separate incidents across Victoria's waterways on Christmas Day, including paddleboarders blown 10km out to sea. Authorities urge water safety as summer risks rise.
Police are searching for Graham Bassett, 69, who vanished while travelling in a white Mercedes campervan on Christmas Day. Live updates from Newcastle Herald.
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 71-year-old man has been found dead in a cabin at the BIG4 Port Willunga Tourist Park. A 49-year-old Aldinga man has been charged with murder in what police say was not a random attack. Read the latest.
Popular Port Stephens swimming spots will be off-limits to jet skis and power boats this holiday season in a safety trial. Find out where and when the bans apply.