Grass fire closes Surf Coast Hwy lane, causes traffic chaos
A grass fire near Mount Duneed forced the closure of a Surf Coast Highway lane, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services contained the blaze. Read the latest updates.
A grass fire near Mount Duneed forced the closure of a Surf Coast Highway lane, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services contained the blaze. Read the latest updates.
A light plane made a forced landing in a North Queensland paddock near Ingham. Emergency services rushed to the scene. No injuries were reported. Read the full story.
A quick-thinking homeowner battled a blaze at his Alligator Creek property before fire crews arrived. Read the heroic story of local action in Townsville.
Cyclone Koji's impact on North Queensland provided the first major test for Suncorp's new regional insurance hub in Townsville. See how the insurer's local response strategy performed.
Construction begins this year on vital new ambulance stations at Caves Beach and Gateshead in the Hunter, aimed at slashing critical response times for growing communities.
Former US President Donald Trump pledges support for Iran in a controversial 2026 speech, triggering swift condemnation from the White House and global allies. Read the full analysis.
A car fire on Railway Avenue in Kelmscott escalated into a critical incident, prompting a major police response and road closures. Details on the emergency.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan left via a back door to avoid frustrated residents in fire-hit towns. As the state assesses the devastation, she faces pressure over CFA funding and vehicle safety. Read the full story.
St John WA announces a major expansion of first aid and emergency response courses from 2026, targeting remote communities and high-risk industries to save lives.
Two women in their 20s were hospitalised after being pulled from a rip at an unpatrolled Wollongong beach. The dramatic rescue highlights the dangers of swimming outside the flags. Read the full story.
A motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing into dense bushland on the Atherton Tablelands, triggering a challenging multi-service rescue operation near Yungaburra.
A fast-moving fire has destroyed multiple properties in the Adelaide Hills. Emergency services are on scene. Stay informed with the latest updates and safety advice.
A major police operation is underway in Mullewa, WA, after a shooting. Kenneth John Giles is on the run, with the TRG and air support involved in the search. Follow for live updates.
A fast-moving grass fire near Geelong Ring Road caused significant traffic delays and prompted a multi-agency emergency response. Stay informed on the latest updates.
Firefighters have contained a grass fire in St Leonards, Geelong, at a location targeted by arsonists last year. Authorities are investigating the cause. Read the latest.
Europe's weak response to Trump's threats against Greenland and US actions in Venezuela risks NATO's collapse and emboldens Russia. Analysis by Australian academics.
A major fire at a popular swimming pool on Victoria's Surf Coast led to a large-scale evacuation. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and response.
Four remote bushfires in Canberra's Namadgi National Park are now under control after a complex firefighting operation involving helicopters and specialist crews. Read the latest.
Emergency services rushed to a fierce house fire on Wilsons Rd, Whittington. Police are treating the blaze as suspicious and urge witnesses to come forward.
Declassified 2005 cabinet papers expose Australia's secret terror response plan after the London attacks, with themes still relevant today. Read the full story.
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue in Cairns, freeing a person trapped inside a severely crushed caravan. Read the full story of the operation.
A man has died in severe Gulf Country flooding, with major roads cut and towns isolated. Premier David Crisafulli calls it a 'deep tragedy' as emergency services respond.
A massive fire involving 100 tonnes of chicken manure sparked a major emergency response in Waurn Ponds, Geelong. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Read the full story.
A tornado ripped through the Beyond the Valley music festival in Lardner, causing chaos and injuring two. Read the full report on the severe weather event and emergency response.
Western Australia deploys Tactical Response Group officers to Jewish places of worship and major events as a visible deterrent. See the new security measures in place.
A man in his 70s is being treated for injuries after a fire broke out in his Garbutt unit. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services responded to the scene. Read the latest details.
Heavily armed police swarmed a Canberra street, ordering residents indoors. One person is in custody after reports of a firearm. Read the latest updates on the incident.
Property owners near Townsville successfully defended their homes from a dangerous bushfire thanks to a pre-prepared fire management plan. See how preparation made the difference.
Readers share powerful tributes and perspectives on climate action, the Bondi tragedy, and societal divisions. Explore the community's voice in the Newcastle Herald.
A two-vehicle collision on the Princes Highway at Mount Moriac brought traffic to a standstill. Emergency services responded, with two people taken to Geelong Hospital. Read the latest.