Hunter storms cause damage, 41 SES jobs
Severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds and rain to the Hunter region, resulting in fallen trees, leaking roofs, and a busy weekend for NSW SES crews. Read the full report.
Severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds and rain to the Hunter region, resulting in fallen trees, leaking roofs, and a busy weekend for NSW SES crews. Read the full report.
South Australian firefighters are on the ground in Victoria battling 30 destructive blazes. A support package is announced as communities survey the charred ruins. #BushfireRelief
The Palaszczuk government cannot say when vital repairs to flood-damaged Mount Spec Road will be finished, leaving Paluma residents and businesses in limbo. Read the latest.
Hundreds of cattle in Richmond, QLD, are shell-shocked and sick following devastating floods. Farmers face a monumental recovery effort. Read the full story.
Townsville City Council crews are working overtime to repair hundreds of potholes plaguing city roads after heavy rain. See the impact and repair efforts.
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Senator Dean Smith accuses the Albanese government of complacency after China's beef quota snub. Australia's agricultural trade faces a critical test. Read the full analysis.
Residents in Newcastle's northern suburbs are reeling after a fierce storm tore through, uprooting trees, cutting power and flooding homes. The SES received 246 calls for help.
A severe storm cut short racing at the Australian Skiff Championships on Lake Macquarie, causing broken masts. Over 100 crews are competing this week. Read more.
Actress Evangeline Lilly shares a shocking health update, confirming brain damage from a concussion suffered in a freak beach accident last year. Get the full story.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley tore roofs from homes in Lombadina and Djarindjin. While Derby and Broome were spared, remote areas faced 157km/h winds and heavy rain. Read the latest on the clean-up.
Western Australia's beef industry faces a major blow as China imposes a 55% tax on exports. Discover the impact on WA's $129m trade and the scramble for new markets.
The historic Royal Crown Hotel in Dudley has been closed since May 2025 due to severe termite damage. Owner Michael Deer has lodged a DA for a three-stage restoration, aiming to reopen the beloved local in 2026. Read the full story.
Repair works for Townsville's Sooning Street Bridge suffer a major setback after materials are washed into Nelly Bay. The project faces new delays and environmental concerns.
Australia's beef industry faces a major blow as China imposes a 55% tariff on imports exceeding quotas, potentially slashing $1 billion in trade. Industry leaders urge government action.
A Townsville man's property was inundated with raw sewage following heavy rain, causing a health hazard. He demands action from the council. Read the full story.
China has introduced new tariffs and quotas on beef imports, targeting major suppliers like Australia. Learn how this impacts the trade landscape and what it means for local producers.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley crossed the Kimberley coast as a category three system, causing significant damage, power outages, and forcing residents to seek shelter. Authorities are now assessing the full impact.
A Townsville resident's ordeal worsens as a driver crashes into their fence and faulty council CCTV fails to capture the incident. Read the full story of the frustrating aftermath.
Campers return to Gold Coast's Broadwater Tourist Park after a dangerous crane collapse and power line hazards. The emergency declaration has been revoked.
Police in Katherine, NT, have arrested three primary school-aged boys over a series of burglaries and property damage. Investigations continue for four other suspects.
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Lyle John Gesah has been convicted in Townsville Magistrates Court for assault and wilful damage offences. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
A punishing Sydney to Hobart has forced 33 yachts out, with crews reporting broken ribs, lost life rafts and major damage. Follow the dramatic race for line honours here.
The 100ft supermaxi Wild Thing 100 is the first major casualty of the 80th Sydney to Hobart, retiring with rigging damage. All crew are safe as the race continues. Download the 7NEWS app for live updates.
Once a festive favourite, Tasmanian farmed salmon faces a consumer boycott as evidence mounts of environmental damage, wildlife deaths, and antibiotic pollution. Discover the sustainable alternatives.
A major social housing project in Cairns faces extensive water damage, sparking political outrage. Discover the full story and what it means for Queensland's housing crisis.
A South Australian couple's wild theory about a meteorite hitting their new Tesla has been debunked by museum experts. Discover the strange details of the Augusta Highway incident.
A beloved 80-year-old rain tree in Cairns, deemed dangerous, must be removed. The extensive root damage has also condemned the adjacent family home, leaving owners devastated.
A man in his 30s has died after a serious medical episode at the CBH Avon site in Burlong. The site is closed as the grain cooperative offers condolences to family and colleagues.