Canberra's first workday after Christmas was marred by severe traffic delays and overcrowded replacement buses due to light rail construction. Commuters reported long waits and packed services. Read more about the disruptions and official response.
A $200 million pledge to upgrade Western Australia's ageing Tier 3 grain rail lines remains unfulfilled, leaving farmers reliant on costly road transport. Discover why progress has stalled.
Crews work around the clock to restore the vital East West rail corridor after a freight train derailment in SA cut off supplies to Western Australia. Full operations expected to resume.
Newcastle Labor councillor Declan Clausen supports a 48-unit affordable housing project at Rail Bridge Row, rejecting calls to keep the site as public green space. Read the full debate.
A Newcastle community representative argues the city's severe housing and homelessness crisis means residents must support developments, even unpopular ones. The call for more 'YIMBYs' comes amid fierce debate over projects like Rail Bridge Row.
Coles and Woolworths have enlisted additional trucks to keep WA shelves stocked after a freight train derailment in South Australia blocked a key national rail corridor. Read about the supply chain response.
Western Power begins a major trial of insulated high-voltage conductors in Perth's hills, aiming to slash bushfire risks and improve network reliability. Learn how this innovation could protect communities.
A major freight train derailment in South Australia has suspended cross-country rail services. Recovery efforts face delays due to extreme heat. Get the latest updates here.
A landmark affordable housing project on Newcastle's last undeveloped rail corridor faces fierce opposition from locals demanding green space. The clash highlights the city's growing pains.
Canberra commuters face major disruptions as Commonwealth Avenue Bridge closes and Northbourne Avenue light rail works begin simultaneously. Plan your route and expect delays.
A Gold Coast tourist recounts the terrifying head-on train collision near Machu Picchu in Peru that killed the driver and injured 30. Watch her video and get the latest updates.
A serious collision between a car and the Kuranda Scenic Railway at a Grove St level crossing has caused significant traffic chaos across Cairns North. Avoid the area.
Newcastle Herald readers demand leadership on a maritime museum, protest a 40% rate hike in Cessnock, and debate the city's light rail performance. Read the full community debate.
A significant power failure has plunged parts of Cairns into darkness after fallen power lines. Essential services and hundreds of customers are affected. Read the latest updates.
Canberra residents demand the ACT Government uses the holiday break to reassess after costly light rail delays, Phillip Pool changes and rising debt. Read the full letters to the editor.
Travellers can save 20% on multi-day scenic rail tours across New Zealand for 2026-27. The sale runs from December 26 to January 31, 2026. Book online with promo code EARLYBD27.
A blaze at the popular Dove and Olive pub in Surry Hills forced evacuations and halted light rail services. No injuries reported as firefighters extinguish the roof fire.
A Canberra father turned to artificial intelligence to prove erratic traffic lights caused his crash. His four-month repair saga highlights a bureaucratic battle with the ACT government. Read the full story.
Newcastle bus drivers have voted down a proposed enterprise agreement after nearly a year of negotiations, leading to renewed industrial action and service disruptions. Read the latest on the pay and conditions dispute.
Major Canberra light rail construction will close parts of Northbourne Avenue and the city centre for weeks this summer. Get all the key dates, detours, and transport changes you need to know.
Billionaire-backed Ivanhoe Atlantic secures crucial rail access in Liberia, paving the way for its Guinea iron ore project. Construction is slated for early 2026. Read the latest.
WA's corruption watchdog issues a stark warning after a senior Perth rail manager helped a friend's company win taxpayer-funded work. Read the full report.
Striking rail workers at Downer's Cardiff workshop plan to continue industrial action through Christmas, seeking a 21.5% pay rise over four years. Read the latest on the dispute.
Talison Lithium confirms it will not reopen the Bunbury to Greenbushes rail line, opting for road transport. The decision impacts local infrastructure plans and lithium supply chains. Read the full analysis.
Newcastle Council moves to acquire three parcels of land, marking a major milestone for the 32-kilometre Richmond Vale Rail Trail. The shared path will connect Kurri Kurri to Hexham, offering a safe alternative to major highways.
PM Anthony Albanese reaffirms his passion for high-speed rail but reveals little on funding the crucial Sydney to Newcastle leg. Get the latest on the $70m development phase and the 2037 target.
Plans for a new indoor electric go-karting centre in Welshpool are racing ahead. The facility promises adrenaline-fuelled fun on a two-tier track. Read more and have your say.
The inaugural Park Waves Festival in Australia, headlined by Parkway Drive, has been cancelled due to rising costs. Full refunds are being issued for all dates. Get the full story.
Major maintenance work on the South Coast rail line sees buses replacing trains. The NSW government invests $423 million to upgrade the critical transport corridor, improving reliability for millions of commuters.
Newcastle's light rail system faces chaos as unplanned maintenance causes widespread cancellations, leaving commuters stranded. Discover the full story behind the service breakdown.