Shop owners and staff at Newcastle's Marketown Shopping Centre report daily antisocial behaviour, harassment and violence, with a recent stabbing highlighting growing safety fears. Calls for improved security intensify.
Cricket Australia has halted player interviews with the ABC following commentator Stuart Clark's criticism of selectors. The fallout impacts national radio coverage amid the Ashes series.
A violent altercation at a Rockingham shopping centre led to three arrests after a man allegedly brandished a knife. Police responded swiftly to the public disturbance.
Northern Star Resources faces negative cashflow after a month-long plant failure at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit, worsened by Christmas staff shortages. CEO Stuart Tonkin defends maintenance of ageing assets. Read the full update.
A 29-year-old woman faces murder charges after a man died in a horrific house fire in Melbourne's south-east. Police allege she poured flammable liquid on the victim.
A chemical spill has led to the evacuation of Craigie Leisure Centre in Perth's northern suburbs. Emergency services are on scene. Read the latest updates.
Rugby league great Paul Vautin predicts the Canberra Raiders are destined to end their 32-year premiership drought, praising Ricky Stuart's coaching and the team's electric talent.
An antisocial trend of using cling wrap to reserve public spaces has returned to Wollongong's Stuart Park for New Year's celebrations, sparking local outrage and calls for better enforcement.
The NRL is finalising several rule changes for the 2026 season, including kick-off options and larger squads. Former Raider Blake Austin warns against over-tinkering with the sport.
With Jamal Fogarty's departure to Manly, the Canberra Raiders' youth policy faces its biggest test. Can young gun Ethan Sanders step up as the new halfback? We analyse the stats and the plan for 2026.
A major emergency operation unfolded at Geelong's Kardinia Aquatic Centre after a man was found unconscious. Read the full story on the dramatic rescue.
The Fourth Ashes Test at the MCG smashed viewership records for Seven and 7plus Sport, drawing a national average audience of 1.52 million. Discover the full ratings breakdown.
Cricket legends slam the MCG pitch after a record 20 wickets fell on day one of the Boxing Day Test, sparking fears of another short match and financial losses. Download the 7NEWS app for more.
Canterbury Bankstown Council has shut down the Al Madina Dawah Centre, an unauthorised prayer hall linked to cleric Wissam Haddad. The centre lacked proper approval and has faced previous compliance issues.
Naveed Akram, charged over the Bondi Beach shooting, has been discharged from hospital and taken into custody. Police allege he and his father planned the attack months in advance. Read the latest details.
Stuart Broad refuses to back down from his pre-Ashes jibe that this was Australia's weakest side in 15 years, as victorious Aussies mock him in Adelaide celebrations. England's Ashes campaign in tatters.
Explore the best walking trails and hidden gem hikes around Townsville. From coastal paths to mountain climbs, discover your next outdoor adventure in North Queensland.
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital scientist Stuart James King receives additional four-month sentence for stalking and indecent acts. Read the shocking details of his crimes.
Ashley Charles Batson, a UK national, has appeared in court via video link from prison, charged over an alleged violent incident at Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre. Read the latest on this serious case.
Part of a roof caved in at a busy Sydney shopping centre, causing panic and injuries. One person treated as investigators probe the cause. Watch the latest updates.
Former MCo Beauty CFO Stuart Sher has settled his Federal Court case against founders Shelley Sullivan and Dennis Bastas. Get the full details on the confidential agreement.
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the Magistrates Court for supplying drugs within a correctional facility. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
An immigration guard at Yongah Hill Detention Centre required surgery after a brutal assault by a detainee. The shocking incident raises serious safety concerns.
Jared Dylan Carrara has faced Townsville Magistrates Court after allegedly escaping from the Townsville Correctional Centre. Read the latest on the unfolding case.
Wollongong City Council has awarded the Lagoon Restaurant lease to Sydney hospitality giant The Grounds of Alexandria. The five-year deal promises a new era for the Stuart Park site. Read the full story.
Fifteen new corrections officers have graduated and started work at Townsville Correctional Centre after a demanding 12-week training course, boosting local staffing. Read about their intensive preparation.
Stuart Broad pinpoints England's lack of experienced bowlers as a critical flaw, leaving captain Ben Stokes overburdened as Australia closes in on a dominant 2-0 Ashes series lead at the Gabba.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart opens up about how raising his autistic daughter Emma shapes his parenting, coaching, and drives his foundation's new $5.1m disability home.
A Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital sleep scientist has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for accessing intimate footage of female patients. Judge condemns hospital's filming practices. Read the full story.
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.