Small Plastic Icons Like Soy Sauce Fish Banned from 2026
Australians will soon say goodbye to iconic plastic items like soy sauce fish and bread tags as states roll out new bans. Discover what's changing and why in our full report.
Australians will soon say goodbye to iconic plastic items like soy sauce fish and bread tags as states roll out new bans. Discover what's changing and why in our full report.
Police are searching for Graham Bassett, 69, who vanished while travelling in a white Mercedes campervan on Christmas Day. Live updates from Newcastle Herald.
Two people are fighting for life after a serious single-vehicle crash on the Mulligan Highway near Lakeland. Emergency services responded to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
Suzanne Lupica, charged with murdering a Port Kennedy aged care resident, has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. The WA Supreme Court heard chilling details of the alleged attack. Read the full story.
A 71-year-old rider has died after being thrown from a motorbike on the Pacific Highway at Rainbow Flat. Police are investigating the single-vehicle incident.
A 71-year-old man has been found dead in a cabin at the BIG4 Port Willunga Tourist Park. A 49-year-old Aldinga man has been charged with murder in what police say was not a random attack. Read the latest.
Popular Port Stephens swimming spots will be off-limits to jet skis and power boats this holiday season in a safety trial. Find out where and when the bans apply.
A quick-thinking parent and corrections officer tackled a pitch invader who knocked down an umpire during a junior cricket match in Port Macquarie. Read the full story of the dramatic incident.
A man in his 20s has died after his car left the road and hit trees near Rich Avon East. Victoria's 2025 road toll now stands at 282. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A 35-year-old man has died after his car left the road and hit a tree on Brand Highway near Gingin. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A South Australian couple's wild theory about a meteorite hitting their new Tesla has been debunked by museum experts. Discover the strange details of the Augusta Highway incident.
A busy week in Wollongong courts saw ex-footballer Wendell Sailor arrested, Trent Merrin avoid conviction for crypto theft, and a $2.5 million embezzlement case. Read the latest local legal news.
South Australian sailor Deirdre 'Cookie' Sibly and a French companion have been found dead after a distress call. The experienced mariner was on her 'trip of a lifetime'. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launches Australia's biggest firearm buyback since 1996. The scheme aims to reduce the nation's 4 million guns. Read the full details.
A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found deceased in a Fern Bay home. Thomas Tapley was refused bail and will face court again in February 2026.
A 61-year-old man is charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found dead at a Fern Bay home. He was refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court.
Port Stephens oyster growers face a depleted Christmas harvest after battling QX disease, floods, and pollution. Industry value has plummeted, but reef restoration offers hope.
Tamika Chesser, a former reality TV star, has appeared in an Adelaide court charged with the murder and dismemberment of her partner, Julian Story, in Port Lincoln. The pregnant accused remains in a psychiatric facility as police await crucial evidence.
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.
Former Dragons player Trent Merrin has received a conditional release order after pleading guilty to stealing $140,000 in Bitcoin. The Port Kembla court heard he repaid the amount with interest. Read the full details.
UFC champion Alex Volkanovski is set to star in the 2026 Street Fighter film. The Wollongong fighter also unveiled a massive mural at his team's new state-of-the-art Port Kembla facility, where he'll train for his Sydney homecoming fight in February.
Discover Ferries identifies 'port hopping' as a major trend, launching a new interactive map to help travellers plan multi-destination sea journeys across 11 countries for a more immersive holiday experience.
A yacht skipper was rescued by Marine Rescue NSW after suffering an eye injury and losing steering off the coast near Port Stephens. The seven-hour overnight mission brought them safely to shore.
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.
Five teenagers aged 14 to 18 are in hospital after a serious single-vehicle rollover on a vacant block in Flagstone, south of Brisbane. Police are investigating.
A former Dragons star faces crypto theft charges, a man admits years of stepdaughter abuse, and reckless stunts headline a busy week in Wollongong and Port Kembla courts. Read the full wrap-up.
West Australian reporter Caitlin Vinci shares her heartwarming experience of joining the Perth Christmas Pageant as a fairy, capturing the timeless joy and new traditions that define this beloved Perth event. Read her nostalgic account.
A man in his 70s has died after his car hit a power pole on Ocean Drive in Port Macquarie. Police are investigating the fatal crash as NSW's road toll reaches 331.
Fremantle launches a new investment website to attract businesses as the port moves to Kwinana, unlocking prime waterfront land for a $1.8bn development pipeline. Discover the opportunities.
Squadron Energy says its Port Kembla LNG terminal is the sole fix for the East Coast's gas crisis, set for 2028 but ready by 2027. Read how it aims to cut prices and reliance on new fields.