Turf Club boosts Mayor's Christmas Appeal with toy donation
The Townsville Turf Club has delivered a major boost to the Mayor's Christmas Appeal, donating a large collection of toys to ensure local children have gifts this festive season.
The Townsville Turf Club has delivered a major boost to the Mayor's Christmas Appeal, donating a large collection of toys to ensure local children have gifts this festive season.
NSW Police release CCTV images of a man wanted for questioning over a series of linked home burglaries in Bulli and Towradgi. Items including jewellery and cash were stolen.
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 Police seek public help to identify a man accused of stealing two high-value outdoor umbrellas from a Braddon takeaway shop. Call Crime Stoppers with any information.
Salvation Army volunteers in Townsville share touching stories from their charity gift-wrapping station, raising vital funds for local families in need this Christmas.
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated.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.
City of Gosnells businesses and community groups, including IGA stores and Masjid Al-Rahman Mosque, are matching donations and running food drives to support families in need this Christmas. Join the effort.
A Berkeley woman who stole over $88,000 from a vulnerable disabled woman she was caring for has had her prison sentence reduced on appeal. Read the full court details.
A man is dead following a fatal assault at a Cheltenham home. A 28-year-old man is in custody as Homicide Squad detectives investigate. Police say the men knew each other.
A 42-year-old cyclist has tragically died after a hit-and-run collision at Nords Wharf. NSW Police are urgently appealing for dash cam footage and witnesses to come forward.
A 42-year-old cyclist has died after a hit-and-run crash at Nords Wharf. Police are appealing for dashcam footage and searching for a black Toyota FJ Cruiser. Contact Crime Stoppers with any information.
A new survey shows 75% of West Australians are open to buying second-hand Christmas gifts. Discover the trend towards sustainable, affordable giving that supports families in need.
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has quashed the convictions of three Sydney men for raping teens at a Newcastle bucks party. One is acquitted, two face a new trial. Read the full details.
Newcastle's 48th Bikers for Kids Toy Run saw a record turnout of 14,000 motorbikes, raising $20k and donating 5000+ gifts for the Salvos' Christmas Appeal. See the festive Aussie scenes.
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.
A 35-year-old Canberra man faces arson charges after a scooter fire spread to a vehicle in a Lyneham basement car park. Police say he admitted to starting the blaze. Read the latest court and crime news.
A severe head-on collision involving a car and a truck has forced the closure of a Gungahlin Drive exit ramp in Kaleen. Police are investigating as debris blocks the road. Updates expected.
Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate a 14-year-old Cairns girl last seen in Manunda on November 28. Her family is deeply concerned for her welfare.
The mysterious theft of a $25k buggy compounds the nightmare for Gungahlin United's creditors as the liquidator finds 'very few assets'. Read the latest Canberra sports news.
Discover key ways Illawarra residents can support locals in need this Christmas, from donating hampers and gifts to volunteering at community events. Get involved and make a difference.
A 48-year-old Greenwood man faces charges after an alleged hit-and-run on Mounts Bay Road left a 44-year-old woman with serious injuries. Police appeal for dash-cam footage.
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.
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.
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a civil rape finding has been dismissed. The Full Federal Court not only upheld the original verdict but strengthened it, finding he was aware Brittany Higgins did not consent. Read the full analysis.
A 27-year-old Duffy man faces court after allegedly stealing $20,000 worth of goods from Canberra stores. Police ended his three-month crime run following a search warrant.
Bruce Lehrmann has failed to overturn a civil finding he raped Brittany Higgins. The Full Federal Court dismissed his appeal, upholding the damning judgment. Read the full details.
South Australian police have launched a large-scale search for a missing man after his car was discovered abandoned near a popular beach. Authorities are urging the public for any information.
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.
Police reveal threatening emails are still targeting an Adelaide school more than a year after the first report. Deputy Commissioner urges anyone with information to come forward.
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.