Tropical Cyclone Hayley is forecast to hit the Kimberley coast as a severe Category 3 system. Urgent warnings are in place for communities to prepare or evacuate immediately. Follow official advice.
Hundreds of swimmers braved the waves for the Burson Rock2Ramp Ocean Swim 2025 at Point Roadknight, Anglesea. See the stunning photos and full event recap here.
Speers Point couple Tim Binns and Frances Beaumont forced to retire their yacht Titoki from the Sydney to Hobart due to multiple defects and a battery fire. Read their story and see how other local boats are faring.
More than 90 people are displaced after strong winds damaged a crane and power lines on the Gold Coast. An emergency exclusion zone is in place until Tuesday. Read the latest.
New research reveals the true cost of a Perth home over 25 years can double the price tag. Expert warns against overpaying in competitive market. Learn the full financial commitment.
A bushfire emergency warning is in place for parts of the Shire of Gingin, north of Perth, with residents told to leave immediately. The fire has burnt 150 hectares amid scorching 41.4C heat.
Residents in parts of the Shire of Gingin have been ordered to evacuate immediately as a dangerous bushfire threatens homes. The blaze has burnt 150 hectares amid scorching 41.4C heat. Read the latest emergency updates.
An out-of-control bushfire near Boddington Gold Mine has triggered an Emergency Warning. Over 300 hectares burnt. Residents and workers urged to leave immediately. Latest updates and safety advice.
Delta Electricity faces a $1 million fine after a court found it guilty of causing a 2022 fish kill at Mannering Park. The ruling follows a major EPA prosecution.
A body has been discovered near a bogged 4WD in Bago Bluff National Park, believed to be a 48-year-old man reported missing from Brombin. Police investigations continue.
Shoppers fled in terror as a violent mental health incident forced the evacuation of a Coles supermarket in Geelong West. Police responded to the chaotic scene.
Queensland deploys new speed and red-light cameras at high-risk locations to combat a road safety crisis. See the full list of targeted intersections and highways.
A 37-year-old father is in stable condition after a brazen shooting on a coastal road near Geelong. Police are investigating the targeted attack. Read the latest.
Canberra tennis player Ashleigh Simes has won a place in the Australian Open's Million Dollar One Point Slam. The 22-year-old will compete for a $1m prize against stars like Djokovic and Sabalenka.
Crown Perth was evacuated on Sunday evening after a fire alarm sounded. Guests and staff were directed to car parks as emergency services responded. Read the latest details.
For years, a mysterious rocky path at Broulee's Barlings Beach puzzled locals. Tim the Yowie Man investigates and uncovers its surprising 1980s origins. Read the full story.
A vehicle fire in a Cairns CBD car park forced evacuations and brought emergency services to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and its impact.
Port Stephens Council's decision to keep 105 car spaces closed at Birubi Point this summer has locals fearing for swimmer safety and predicting traffic gridlock. Read the full story.
Lake Macquarie Council reports a brazen theft of 23 heavy sandstone blocks from The Esplanade. The $10,000 loss prompts a police investigation and a call for public dashcam footage.
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.
John Hanscombe draws parallels between Pacific cargo cults and failed Australian projects, questioning the promised economic 'cargo' of Tasmania's new stadium. Will history repeat? Share your view.
Homes have been engulfed in a fast-moving bushfire near Woy Woy on the Central Coast. Residents in several streets are told to leave immediately if safe to do so. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
The mother of Wellington Point State High School graduate Joshua Kai Belden thanks the community for support after his sudden death. Tributes flow for the 18-year-old. Read more.
At least 19 homes have been lost as a devastating bushfire tears through Tasmania's east coast. Firefighters battle the blaze, with power outages expected for a week. Stay informed.
The insurance cost for the Lake Macquarie City Council arson attack has surged to $41 million, with court revelations of a 'big developer' connection. Staff may not return until 2027.
Tasmania's parliament has approved the contentious $1.13 billion Macquarie Point stadium, a key condition for the state's entry into the AFL and AFLW in 2028. The divisive project now moves forward.
ACT Police are searching for six teenagers after a staff member at a Tuggeranong nail salon sustained serious facial injuries in an alleged dispute over unpaid services. Images of two girls have been released.
A NSW coroner has praised the response of police and Lake Macquarie City Council's suicide prevention measures following an inquest into a woman's death at Redhead Bluff. Read the full findings.
Out-of-control bushfire threatens WA homes. Residents in Bluff Point, Spalding, Sunset Beach urged to evacuate immediately. Over 3000 properties affected by power outages.
Emergency warning issued for northern Geraldton as firefighters battle out-of-control bushfire amid 42C heat. Evacuation centres open as 605 properties lose power.