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.
Firefighters discovered homes without working smoke detectors near the scene of a fatal Berkeley unit fire. Fire and Rescue NSW urges residents to install alarms and offers free safety checks.
TV gardener Charlie Albone reveals the key to removing invasive plants from your Australian garden is perseverance, not harsh chemicals. Learn his effective, eco-friendly methods.
Gardening expert Jackie French shares practical, cost-effective strategies to significantly reduce indoor temperatures, from fast-growing climbers to clever water evaporation tricks. Start cooling your home today!
Award-winning author Jackie French shares her essential gardening basics for beginners. Learn how to plant, water, feed, and weed your way to a thriving Australian garden.
Expert Sabrina Hahn explains how starting a garden can reduce stress, improve wellbeing, and restore urban biodiversity. Get her practical tips for beginners.
The NRMA issues a critical warning as temperatures soar past 40C. Learn the deadly risks of leaving children or pets in cars and what to do in an emergency.
A dramatic surge in marine rescues across Western Australia saw 205 people pulled from the water this festive season. Authorities urge boaters and swimmers to prioritise safety.
Newcastle locals voice concerns over pedestrian safety on shared pathways with e-bikes and scooters. Letters also tackle political blame over Bondi and housing policy. Read the community's call to action.
Gardening expert Charlie Albone shares his top tips for a low-maintenance, resilient garden this Australian summer. Learn smart watering, mulching, and care strategies to enjoy your outdoor space.
Tracey Canner and Nick Wren transformed their Madeley backyard into a low-maintenance tropical retreat. See how their hands-on creativity and big ideas paid off.
A Gold Coast woman was filmed balancing on a chair 16 floors up to clean her windows, igniting a crucial debate about home safety and preventable accidents in Australia.
WA's new marine alcohol laws have seen just 32 skippers breath-tested in a year, costing taxpayers over $550,000. Questions arise over the program's effectiveness and cost.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship remains grounded on a reef off Papua New Guinea. All 123 passengers and crew are safe as recovery efforts continue. Read the latest updates.
TV gardener Charlie Albone reveals his top picks for resilient, low-maintenance flowers perfect for Australian gardens. Discover plants that thrive with minimal effort!
A Canberra journalist's simple Facebook Marketplace ad for a silver dress led to a barrage of inappropriate messages and friend requests from men, highlighting online harassment risks. Read her story.
A Canberra journalist's simple Facebook Marketplace ad for a silver dress led to a barrage of inappropriate messages from men, highlighting online harassment risks. Read the full story.
Police issue a stark warning to parents after a holiday crackdown on illegal e-bikes. Children are at risk of life-altering injuries without proper safety gear and supervision.
Expert gardener Sabrina Hahn shares her essential summer gardening advice for WA, from vibrant plant picks to weed prevention. Transform your outdoor space now.
Newcastle police issue a stark warning to parents after Christmas e-bike gifts. Officers fear children are one mistake from life-altering brain injuries. Learn the rules and risks.
Geelong Police Superintendent Michael Reid outlines crucial safety tips for the holiday season, urging vigilance on roads and in public spaces to prevent tragedy. Read his full advice.
Jackie French says forget the garden chores this week. With extreme heat in Canberra, your only duties are watering, enjoying the scents, and sharing your harvest. Discover the simple joys of a summer garden.
Perth parents are urged to avoid popular gifts like e-scooters and toys with button batteries this Christmas due to serious safety risks. Learn which products to steer clear of.
The WA Road Safety Commission invests $200,000 in market research to understand risky driver behaviour. The findings aim to shape future road safety campaigns and reduce fatalities.
The long-derelict Dimmeys Arcade in Townsville's CBD has been shrouded in scaffolding and mesh after council action over serious safety concerns. Read the full story.
A labour hire firm and a farm have been fined over a gruesome workplace incident where a woman lost several fingers in an unguarded onion grader. Read the court's findings.
Popular Port Stephens swimming spots will be off-limits to jet skis and power boats this holiday season in a safety trial. Find out where and when the bans apply.
Royal Life Saving Australia urges vigilance as nearly 20 drownings occurred last Christmas-New Year period. Experts warn of hidden dangers at rivers, lakes, and unpatrolled beaches.
Expert gardener Sabrina Hahn shares her top Christmas 2025 gift ideas for Perth green thumbs, from quality tools to unique experiences. Find the perfect present from $30 to $300.
Scotch College in Melbourne has banned e-bikes and e-scooters from its campus, citing serious safety concerns for students. The new policy takes immediate effect.