Teen winched to safety after cliff fall in Sorrento
A teenage boy was winched to safety by emergency crews after falling down a cliff at Diamond Bay on the Mornington Peninsula. He was airlifted to hospital with a leg injury.
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Man found dead in Braddon unit, police treat death as suspicious
ACT Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Lowanna Street, Braddon apartment overnight. A 37-year-old woman is assisting with inquiries.
Canberra car dealer sentenced for cocaine trafficking
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
ACT faces $1bn interest bill, credit downgrade warning
The ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
ACT's Secret Firefighting Weapon: The Firebird 100
The ACT RFS has deployed a secret weapon for the bushfire season: the Firebird 100 helicopter with a powerful infrared camera that can spot a fire from 75km away. Discover how this tech keeps crews safe.
$1.9b Health Boost for WA Hospitals, Cardiac Labs
The WA government confirms an extra $1.9 billion in health funding, including $7.6m to fix ageing cardiac labs at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Read the full budget update.
Why Canberra's gun ownership data remains a mystery
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated. Discover the data black hole.
APS staffing reductions not ruled out by Gallagher
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has not ruled out reductions in public service staffing as agencies are ordered to find savings. MYEFO shows a spike in separation costs.
Phone fire prompts ACT school bus evacuation
High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.
Police Apologise to St John WA Over Ambulance Attack
Kalgoorlie police have formally apologised to St John WA for their delayed response to a violent incident where a naked man attacked paramedics. Read the full details.
Naked man attacks ambulance in Kalgoorlie
A man has been charged after allegedly smashing the windscreen of a paramedic vehicle while naked in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Police responded to the bizarre incident on Sunday morning.
Serious crash closes Mount Fox Road near Townsville
Emergency services rushed to a serious single-vehicle crash on Mount Fox Road near Townsville. The road was closed as crews worked to free a trapped driver. Read the latest updates.
Sacked ACT emergency services boss files Fair Work claim
Ex-ACTSES chief Anthony Draheim has launched legal action against the government, alleging unfair dismissal. The case follows a series of leadership changes within the Emergency Services Agency.
ACT rego plate thefts soar, 700 cases recorded this year
Rego plate thefts surge in Canberra, with nearly 700 incidents in 2025. Criminals use stolen plates for speeding fines and serious crimes. Police urge use of tamper-proof screws.
ACT abandons flawed consent law data claims
The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.
11 injured in Queensland e-scooter, e-bike accidents overnight
A shocking night of e-bike and e-scooter accidents across Queensland left 11 people injured, as paramedics responded to a series of crashes. This follows 12 tragic deaths linked to the devices in the past year. Read the full report.
Vikings Club Chisholm closure sparks community outrage
The planned closure of the Vikings Club in Chisholm after 36 years has been labelled a 'slap in the face' to locals. The move highlights tensions over ACT gaming reforms and cross-border competition.
Ambulance delays highlight NSW hospital bed block crisis
Newcastle residents face hours-long ambulance waits despite new stations, as paramedics queue at overcrowded hospitals. Readers demand state action on health funding and staffing.
Gungahlin Drive closed after Barton Highway crash
A major crash has closed Gungahlin Drive in both directions. ACT Emergency Services advise drivers to seek alternative routes as delays are expected for hours.
Hunter Heatwave: Mid-40s Temps Spark Health, Fire Alerts
A severe heatwave is set to scorch NSW's Hunter region this weekend, with temperatures reaching the mid-40s. Health and emergency services issue urgent warnings to stay hydrated, check on vulnerable people, and prepare for extreme fire danger.
SA Ambulance Workers Vote to Accept New Pay Deal
South Australian ambulance workers have voted to accept a new pay and conditions deal, ending a long dispute. The agreement includes significant wage increases and improved allowances. Read the full details here.
ACT electricity bills rise 10%, but savings possible
Annual home electricity bills in the ACT have increased by 10%, but the regulator says competition is improving. Discover how shopping around can still lead to significant savings of over 20%.
Asbestos confirmed in ACT coloured sand, schools affected
Detailed testing has confirmed asbestos contamination in five colours of Kadink decorative sand, prompting school closures and a new ministerial declaration for safe removal. Learn the latest.
ACT's AMC prison costs $543 per inmate daily, highest in Australia
The Alexander Maconochie Centre costs ACT taxpayers $543.19 per prisoner daily, with a 77.2% recidivism rate. Calls grow to close the facility and return to using NSW prisons.
Motorcyclist in serious crash on Brindabella Road
Emergency services responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Brindabella Road near Coree on Wednesday afternoon. ACT Policing remain on scene. Read the latest updates.
Grovedale hoax call triggers major emergency services response
A bizarre hoax call in Grovedale sparked a major emergency response, wasting critical police and ambulance resources. Authorities are urging the public to report responsibly.
Five New Hunter Ambulance Stations Announced
The NSW government has secured a site for a new ambulance station at North Rothbury, part of five promised for the Hunter region to address chronic need. Paramedics welcome the move but say it's a decade overdue.
Man dead, teen hurt in Brisbane retaining wall collapse
A 45-year-old man has died and a 19-year-old is seriously injured after a retaining wall collapsed at a West End construction site. Emergency crews worked for over an hour to free the trapped teen. Read the latest on this developing story.
Liberals' Jeremy Hanson elected ACT Speaker unopposed
ACT Legislative Assembly elects Canberra Liberal Jeremy Hanson as its new Speaker. Hanson pledges a non-partisan approach, but Labor and Greens had raised concerns over his impartiality.
Watchdog, AFP to investigate mistaken teen arrest in Canberra
The ACT Ombudsman opens a separate inquiry into police practices after an Aboriginal teen was arrested at gunpoint in a case of mistaken identity. Read the latest on the dual investigations.
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