A former banker and mortgage broker has been charged as an alleged ringleader in a massive NSW fraud syndicate targeting car, home, and business loans. Police have restrained $92 million in assets. Read the full investigation details.
Townsville's worst crime district is on track for a record year of reported offences. New police data reveals a sharp rise in property crime and assaults. Read the full analysis.
Lynne Geoghegan has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for embezzling nearly $2.5 million from Shellharbour Roofing Services over nine years. Read the full court details.
Elderly accountant Joseph Papalia sentenced to 11 years for a $9.6m Ponzi scheme that devastated his tight-knit Harvey community. Read the shocking details of the betrayal.
Perth accountant Joseph Papalia has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a multi-million dollar fraud that devastated his lifelong friends. Read the shocking details of betrayal and financial ruin.
Bradley Latham, former head of Sydney Markets, faces court over allegations he dishonestly obtained over $1 million. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. Full details on the case and asset freeze.
A former Murdoch University manager has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated $1 million fraud scheme. Discover the details of the crime and its consequences.
Investigators reveal two aircraft were visible to each other before a tragic collision near The Oaks that claimed three lives. Read the latest findings from the ATSB interim report.
Western Australia's booming gold sector has powered a $4b national trade surplus, with state exports reaching $239b over 12 months. Discover how WA remains Australia's export powerhouse.
Scammers impersonating senior Home Affairs officers are targeting visa applicants, demanding payment for expedited processing. Minister Tony Burke urges vigilance and shares official safety steps.
A Townsville cleaner is charged with fraud after allegedly using a client's credit card for a $900 shopping spree at Stockland. The case highlights the importance of trust in domestic services.
New data reveals South Australia has the nation's highest child poverty rate. Mum Kayla shares how she salvaged last Christmas with community help. Read her story.
Geelong residents can expect a mostly sunny day with a top of 26C. A light southerly breeze will develop later. Get the full local forecast details here.
Former player agent Ricky Nixon faces fraud charges over allegedly fake signed footballs from Melbourne's 2021 premiership win. Captain Max Gawn and other players are key witnesses in the Melbourne court case. Follow the latest developments.
Environment Minister Murray Watt concedes greater oversight was needed in the Bureau of Meteorology's $96 million website rebuild, as costs for one contract soared from $33m to $77m. Read the full details.
The Bureau of Meteorology will now charge local councils for crucial flood data, sparking concerns over community safety and council budgets. Read the full story.
New data shows 86% of Australians live in major cities, reshaping housing and infrastructure. Explore the trends driving this urban concentration and its national impact.
Perth has officially recorded its hottest start to summer in 46 years, hitting 37.8C on December 1. Premier Roger Cook urges West Australians to stay safe in the heat. Read the full forecast.
Western Australia faces a domestic violence epidemic with 12,000 incidents reported yearly. Learn about new initiatives and community responses to this critical issue.
Pilot Eddie Seve has died after a mid-air collision during an acrobatic formation flight exercise near Wedderburn. Investigations are underway.
Queensland Police issue urgent warning about travelling roof scammers targeting elderly residents. Learn how to protect yourself from fraudulent home maintenance schemes.
A pilot has died after two light aircraft collided mid-air near Wedderburn Airport east of Appin. The other plane landed safely. Investigation underway.
A married couple from Kazakhstan is accused of using hidden cameras and earpieces to cheat Sydney's Crown Casino out of over $1.1 million. Police reveal the sophisticated scam. Read the full story.
A pilot has died after two light planes collided mid-air near Wedderburn. The other aircraft landed safely. Investigations are underway. Stay informed with the latest.
Bureau of Meteorology predicts a sun-soaked, hotter-than-average summer for Western Australia following one of the wettest winters on record. Get the full forecast details.
Shocking new data reveals double the estimated Australians living with incurable breast cancer. Learn about the urgent need for research and support.
Perth is set to sizzle with its hottest day in eight months, reaching 37C on Monday. Get the full forecast and essential heatwave safety tips to stay cool.
An Italian man disguised himself as his deceased mother for three years to collect her pension. Police discovered the mummified body and charged him with multiple offences. Read the shocking details.
Canberra faces damaging winds exceeding 90km/h and highest bushfire alerts in over two years. Parks closed, schools shut as emergency services warn residents to secure properties.
New data reveals 75% of young offenders in Townsville commit crimes while on bail. Community demands action as youth crime rates surge. Read the full investigation.