Helsinki's Zero Road Deaths: The Strategy Explained
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plan your New Year's Eve in Wollongong with details on foreshore road closures, public transport options, and fireworks displays. Essential travel advice for 31 December 2025.
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.
Canberrans borrowed over 1.4 million items in 2025, with a sci-fi novel and a popular cookbook topping the lists. Discover the capital's reading habits and the challenges facing its library network.
Torrential rain has cut off remote Gulf communities as major roads disappear underwater. Authorities issue urgent warnings and residents prepare for isolation.
Geelong's business landscape is shifting in 2025, with several long-standing pubs, cafes, and shops closing their doors. Discover the stories behind the closures and what it means for the city.
Transport for NSW has detailed road closures around Wollongong Harbour for New Year's Eve fireworks. Plan your trip with public transport advice and key times.
Traffic has returned to Boundary Road in Armstrong Creek as the Barwon Heads Road upgrade moves to its next phase. Get the latest on the project timeline and upcoming changes.
Plan your festive season with our complete guide to opening hours for Services Australia, Australia Post, and major banks. Avoid the hassle and know when services are closed.
Upper Hunter farmers celebrate as the critical Coulsons Creek Road reopens just before Christmas, ending a costly five-year detour. The $60 million project fixes a botched council upgrade.
The WA Road Safety Commission invests $200,000 in market research to understand risky driver behaviour. The findings aim to shape future road safety campaigns and reduce fatalities.
A major road near Townsville is blocked and power is out after a dump truck crashed into a power pole at Mingela. Emergency crews are on the scene.
Three iconic Western Australian drives have been ranked among Australia's top road trips for families and couples, scoring highly for safety, scenery, and amenities. Discover the best routes for your next adventure.
Vestas predicts a surge in wind farm investment from mid-2026 as WA races to replace coal power before 2030 closures. Key projects are already underway.
A 22-year-old passenger has died after a Holden Colorado left the road and struck a tree on Bindoon-Moora Road. The driver was airlifted to hospital. Major Crash investigators appeal for witnesses.
Australian cycling star Ben O'Connor returns home to Perth, aiming for the green and gold jersey at the AusCycling Road National Championships. Discover his quest for glory.
Devastated WA parents share their grief after losing children in separate road crashes, urging all drivers to slow down and pay attention to prevent further fatalities.
NSW Police issue urgent plea to drivers after six fatalities in a week. Double demerits are now in force as holiday traffic surges. Read the tragic details and safety advice.
Eight companies in the Cairns council area entered liquidation in December 2023, impacting local jobs and the economy. Discover the full list and what it means for the region.
Seven companies in Greater Geelong entered liquidation in December, highlighting local economic pressures. Discover which businesses are affected and what it means for the community.
A man has been charged following a horrific head-on collision on Victoria's Great Ocean Road that claimed two lives. Read the latest on the tragedy.
Surf Coast Shire Council urgently requests $3 million from the state government to repair a complex landslide on the Great Ocean Road. The damage threatens the iconic route's stability and safety.
TV star Steph De Sousa reveals her no-bake Pavlova Rocky Road recipe on Sunrise. Packed with white chocolate, mango, and meringue, it's the perfect easy summer dessert or edible gift. Get the full method here!
Firefighters are gaining control of a bushfire at Redhead overnight. Key roads have reopened. Stay with the Newcastle Herald for live updates on the situation.
A man has died and two others are injured after a serious car crash on a school road in Corio. Police are investigating the incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
Australian road safety experts are calling for new laws to keep children in the back seat until age 13. Learn about the evidence and the push for change.