Perth's northern suburbs get a major aquatic upgrade as the $13 million, competition-ready 50m pool at Arena Joondalup sets its public opening date for February 27, featuring AI safety tech and enhanced accessibility.
The Singleton Waste Management Facility will reopen on Monday following a major tip face fire in late December. Council crews worked around the clock on remediation. Read the latest updates.
A major fire at Singleton's Waste Management Facility continues to burn, forcing its closure. Council urges residents to never put batteries or gas bottles in kerbside bins. Read the latest updates.
A man who escaped from a Cairns forensic facility has faced court, charged with assaulting family members while on the run. Read the latest on this disturbing case.
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.
Lake Macquarie City Council awards Daracon Group the contract to expand the Awaba Waste Management Facility, adding over a decade of capacity for 220,000 residents. Construction starts 2026.
Townsville's visitor economy is surging as tourists extend their stays, injecting millions into local businesses. Discover how this trend is reshaping the region's future.
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.
Private equity specialist Neil MacDonald will lead the $7bn Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility as its new CEO from 2026, focusing on jobs and economic growth. Read more.
A new $176 million tourism hub is set to transform Cairns, boosting the Far North's $3.2 billion visitor economy and creating hundreds of local jobs. Discover the plan.
Darrell Charles Clarke was arrested at a Stuart waste facility after fleeing police. The 39-year-old faces multiple charges including dangerous driving. Read the full story.
Rosie Bruce, a senior guide at Parliament House for 25 years, has been honoured with the Natasha Watson Women in Tourism award, celebrating her dedication to showcasing Canberra to visitors from around the world.
Two inmates were hospitalised following a reported stabbing at Western Plains Correctional Centre in Geelong. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
Wests Group unveils a $6.7 million high-performance netball facility in Mayfield, strengthening Newcastle's bid for a 2027 Super Netball franchise and boosting local sport.
Port Stephens Council launches a last-minute bid to host the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre as Newcastle faces community opposition. Could this resolve the stadium standoff?
Chaos at Banksia Hill Detention Centre as multiple detainees scale roof, throwing projectiles at guards. Police respond to major security incident at Perth juvenile facility.
Developers confirm Tuggeranong will host Canberra's new twin-sheet ice facility despite sustainability concerns. Project may reduce seating capacity as costs exceed $50 million.
An 87-year-old man was pepper-sprayed by police after threatening staff with a metal ornament at a Sydney aged care facility. The incident has sparked an official review.
City of Joondalup seeks approval for new $19 million beachfront venue at Sorrento Beach, featuring restaurant, cafe, and community facilities. Read about the exciting development plans.
A $6.5 million wakeboarding park in Geelong gets council approval after resolving aviation safety concerns. The facility promises jobs and tourism benefits for the region.
Developers behind Canberra's delayed twin-sheet ice rink hit back at criticism and propose Commonwealth Park and Majura Park as alternative locations to Tuggeranong.
Frustration mounts as Tuggeranong's promised twin-sheet ice sports centre remains unbuilt three years after government approval. Local MLAs and community launch petition to break the freeze.
Fire and Rescue NSW inspection reveals significant safety concerns at Blue Haven aged care facility in Kiama, with exit doors requiring excessive force to open. Council to consider fire safety order.
Elderly residents safely evacuated after fire breaks out at IRT William Beach Gardens in Kanahooka. Sprinkler system contained blaze before firefighters arrived. No injuries reported.
Wollongong residents strongly support adding a cafe and visitor centre at the Botanic Garden's main entrance. Council considers commercial interest amid budget challenges.
The Minns government has amended legislation to allow accommodation on Venues NSW land, unlocking Hunter Park's potential and boosting tourism and housing.
Canberra's beloved Big Splash water park will remain closed this summer as owners plan a modern new facility. Community disappointed as vandalism and costs prevent reopening.
WA government opens tenders for new therapeutic youth detention centre at Banksia Hill, replacing controversial Unit 18. Construction timeline extends to 2028.
How Georgia Beattie transformed Bulla Park into Australia's largest organic mushroom farm using technology and Coles funding to achieve zero-waste operations.
The Hunter region is rallying for a state-of-the-art stadium at Glendale, promising economic growth and world-class sporting facilities for NSW's Central Coast.