Rottnest Island Energy Project Delays Blow Out Budget
Premier Roger Cook's sustainable tourism vision hits a snag as Rottnest Island's $50 million energy overhaul faces major delays and cost blowouts. Get the full story on WA's green energy hurdles.
Premier Roger Cook's sustainable tourism vision hits a snag as Rottnest Island's $50 million energy overhaul faces major delays and cost blowouts. Get the full story on WA's green energy hurdles.
Coral Expeditions continues to operate and take bookings despite two serious incidents in Papua New Guinea and at Lizard Island, raising safety questions. Read the full report.
Technical faults cause significant delays on Perth's Airport, Ellenbrook, Midland, and Fremantle train lines. Allow extra travel time and check connections.
Muswellbrook mayor Jeff Drayton defends council's approval process for the $50 million Denman Park Estate, as developer warns project is at 'brink of commercial unviability'. Read the full story.
Crown Perth celebrates its 40th anniversary, transforming into an 80s wonderland. Discover how the former rubbish dump became WA's largest single-site employer with over 5000 staff.
A 16-year-old from Fassifern has landed a colossal 55cm bream on Christmas Day, believed to be one of the biggest ever caught in Lake Macquarie. Read the full story of this remarkable catch.
More than 1300 new housing lots in Western Australia remain undeveloped, over a decade after the state government first announced the plans. Discover the delays and political fallout.
Ambulance ramping crisis worsens at Townsville University Hospital, with a record four-hour handover delay revealed. New data shows system under severe strain. Read the full report.
A serious crash on the Captain Cook Highway near Cairns has caused major traffic delays. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and expect significant disruptions. Check for updates.
A look back at the unforgettable events that defined Western Australia in 2025, from tragic crashes and a terror attack to incredible survival and record-breaking wins. Read the full review.
Queensland's iconic Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef has been sold to US private equity giant Blackstone for a staggering $1.2 billion. Discover the details of the landmark deal.
A 33-year-old woman allegedly threatened a ride-share driver with a knife, forcing a trip to a ferry for Coochiemudlo Island. Police later arrested her on the island. No one was injured.
NSW motorists face a 12-day double demerit police blitz from December 24. Key holiday traffic pinch points on the South Coast, Pacific and Great Western Highways could cause major delays. Plan your trip.
Four workmates were rescued by a ferry skipper after their boat capsized off Hillarys on Monday evening. Read the dramatic details of their 45-minute ordeal.
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.
A serious crash on the Pacific Highway near Urunga has caused major delays, injuring one woman. Police investigations continue, with motorists urged to allow extra travel time.
Australian airlines are adding staff and planes for a record summer travel season, but outdated tech and weather could cause major delays. Get the full story.
North Queensland locals slam a new $2400 guided tour on Hinchinbrook Island's Thorsborne Track, fearing it will lock out DIY hikers and bring no economic benefit to nearby towns. Read the full story.
A Cairns man with muscular dystrophy is stuck in hospital for weeks, unable to go home due to NDIS delays in approving a critical ceiling hoist. His story highlights systemic issues within the scheme.
A B-double truck carrying lithium-ion batteries caught fire on the Hume Highway near Yass, closing the road in both directions. Motorists face 90-minute delays. Stay informed and avoid the area.
A major truck fire has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in both directions near Yass. Motorists face significant delays with diversions via Yass Valley Way. Check live updates.
A Cairns man with a spinal injury has been stranded in hospital for weeks, unable to go home due to NDIS funding delays for a crucial hoist. He demands urgent system reform.
An interim ATSB report into the fatal Rottnest seaplane crash reveals the stall warning horn may have been switched off. The investigation continues into the crash that killed three people in January. Read the latest findings.
Fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow ignites fresh dating speculation after being spotted with former Love Island Australia contestant Eoghan Murphy at a Gold Coast event. Get the details.
A Townsville mother gave birth just hours after an emergency flight from Hamilton Island during Tropical Cyclone Fina. Read the incredible story of the rescue mission.
A yacht skipper was rescued by Marine Rescue NSW after suffering an eye injury and losing steering off the coast near Port Stephens. The seven-hour overnight mission brought them safely to shore.
A coronial inquest and new podcast will investigate the baffling 2014 disappearance of Ben Chisholm on Magnetic Island. What happened to the young man?
NDIS provider MI Care has ceased operations on Magnetic Island, citing financial misuse. The closure leaves participants scrambling for support. Read the full investigation.
A critical backlog at the WA Coroner's Court is causing immense suffering for grieving families, with some waiting years for answers. The system must be fixed now.
A critical backlog in WA's Coroner's Court is delaying findings for years, leaving grieving families like Baby Asher's in limbo and potentially costing lives. Urgent reform is needed.