The Focus: First Nation Films festival is back at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre on Jan 24-25. Featuring documentaries, music, and speakers like Thomas Mayo, it's a key part of Fremantle's Truth Telling program. Free entry.
Seabourn marks its 40th anniversary with a unique 120-day Cape to Cape World Cruise in 2028, visiting 50 destinations across five continents. Book early for savings.
A helicopter pilot is in hospital after his aircraft crashed into waters near a Thursday Island wharf. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Newcastle and the Hunter face a dramatic weather shift as a heatwave is forecast after a cold snap. Stay updated with live news, traffic, and essential local information.
The historic Challa Station in WA's Murchison region has been sold, ending the Dowden family's 136-year ownership. Discover the legacy and future of this iconic pastoral lease.
A couple was dramatically rescued after their 4WD was swept off a flooded causeway on the Laura River in Cape York. Emergency services warn of dangerous conditions.
Police and community search for Brittany, missing from Nelson Bay since December 31. Follow live updates on the developing situation and other Hunter news.
Veteran trekker Cameron Wilson shares his crucial advice for tackling Western Australia's iconic Cape to Cape Track. Discover how to prepare, when to see wildflowers, and why a guided hike can be perfect.
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.
Geelong Advertiser readers have shared breathtaking photos of the region's landscapes and wildlife. See the stunning winning entries and finalists from our recent competition.
More than 600 school cleaners in the Hunter and Central Coast begin 2026 as permanent NSW public sector employees, marking the first shift to public hands in 30 years.
A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges after police seized $20,000 cash, methylamphetamine, heroin, GHB and stun guns during a firearms prohibition search in Cessnock. Read the full details.
From a fatal beach shooting to devastating floods and a major health initiative, revisit the stories that defined the Hunter region in 2025. Read the full year in review.
A rubbish fire at the Singleton waste management facility blanketed parts of the Hunter region in smoke on December 31. Follow live updates and safety alerts.
Police appeal for public help to locate an elderly woman missing from Swansea. Follow live updates on this breaking news and other local stories from the Newcastle Herald.
A teenage boy and two adults were injured in a serious dog attack in Raymond Terrace. Police euthanised the loose Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Mastiff cross. Read the latest details.
As the Hunter Region looks towards 2050, three critical issues—coal mining's legacy, unchecked urban sprawl, and lagging education—will define its future success. Explore the cumulative impacts.
Western Australia shattered a 120-year temperature record this Christmas, becoming the hottest place on Earth. Discover which towns made history and what relief is coming.
Newcastle and the Hunter Region experience a cooler, wetter Boxing Day. Stay updated with live news, traffic, and weather from the Newcastle Herald.
Two people are fighting for life after a serious single-vehicle crash on the Mulligan Highway near Lakeland. Emergency services responded to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
WA Mums Cottage in Mandurah receives a $23,000 Lotterywest grant to fund crisis and emergency relief for local families facing financial hardship. The charity provides vital support services.
Former CoastFM sports host Craig Parkes has died after a hit-and-run cycling accident on Spit Rd, Mosman. Police are searching for the driver of a red MG SUV.
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.
Police urge drivers to imagine their final days before getting behind the wheel this holiday season. With 141 lives lost already, a major operation with double demerits is underway to prevent more tragedy.
A man has been flown to hospital following a serious collision between a car and a minibus in the Hunter Region. Follow live updates on the crash and road conditions.
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.
A car has crashed into the Royal Hotel in Capertee, NSW, injuring seven patrons. Two seriously injured were airlifted. The driver, 30, has been charged.
Karratha Airport in WA's Pilbara is making a fourth bid for international status, aiming to connect the booming region to destinations like Bali and Singapore. Could this be the key to unlocking growth for the 17,000-strong community?
An urgent search is underway for Barry, 78, missing from Cliftleigh. Follow live updates and learn how you can help. The community is urged to report any sightings.
The NSW government's draft planning framework proposes merging the Hunter and Central Coast into a single region. The Property Council calls for a clear metropolitan strategy to unlock housing and jobs.