Bondi Attack, Newcastle Baths & Hamilton Safety in Focus
Community letters react to the Bondi violence, debate alcohol at Newcastle Ocean Baths, and demand action on Hamilton safety. Read the full spectrum of local opinion.
Community letters react to the Bondi violence, debate alcohol at Newcastle Ocean Baths, and demand action on Hamilton safety. Read the full spectrum of local opinion.
Radford College extends withdrawal deadline to December 16 as parents revolt over 23% fee increases and financial mismanagement. Read the latest on the crisis.
Four activists arrested after hurling apple crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels case in London's Tower. The 'Take Back Power' group demands wealth tax. Read the full story.
Wollongong's iconic Sea Cliff Bridge was closed to traffic as hundreds marched in support of Palestine. Police managed the protest, which was part of a national day of action.
Over 70 luxury Riviera boats, valued at more than $50 million, gathered for the annual Perth Raft Up on the Swan River. See the spectacular event exclusive to owners.
A neo-Nazi demonstrator has been expelled from Australia following an anti-Jewish rally outside NSW Parliament. The government vows to tackle hate groups. Read the full story.
WA's peak planning body is poised to approve a controversial $29.9m ferry terminal at Matilda Bay next week, despite fierce community backlash and calls for relocation.
A proposed ferry service for Matilda Bay in Perth faces criticism for contradicting core urban development principles. Read the expert analysis on this controversial project.
Newcastle Herald readers weigh in on NRL's stance on R360 defectors, renewed climate policy battles, and the impact of recent port blockades. Dive into the local debate.
Stockton residents face weeks of bus travel as both Newcastle ferries remain out of service. Authorities give conflicting information on repair delays and slipway availability. Read the latest.
NSW Police prepare for a pro-Palestine rally on Sea Cliff Bridge this Sunday, emphasising public safety after crowd crush fears at a previous Sydney march. Read the latest details.
Rottnest Fast Ferries' new custom-built vessel, Ocean Master, starts its first full season to Rottnest Island on December 5, 2025. Book your trip from Hillarys Boat Harbour now.
Newcastle's Stockton ferry service is suspended indefinitely after mechanical failures. Residents face long bus commutes as Transport for NSW investigates. Read the full story.
A record fleet of 74 luxury Riviera yachts, worth over $50 million, will transform Perth's Matilda Bay this Friday for the annual Raft Up, WA's largest event of its kind. Join the spectacle.
Liberal councillors call for a ban on Rising Tide using public land after a weekend of protests in Newcastle Harbour led to over 140 arrests and significant economic disruption. Read the full story.
The Sea Cliff Bridge will close this Sunday for a pro-Palestine march. NSW Police have approved the protest, with details on traffic disruptions to be finalised. Read more.
Newcastle's Stockton ferry service is suspended indefinitely after mechanical failures. Transport NSW hopes for a Christmas return as commuters face hour-long bus commutes.
Two Rising Tide activists face court over a two-hour shipping disruption at Newcastle coal port. The legal case hinges on whether the delay was a major or minor disruption.
NSW Police Minister defends officers after Rising Tide's coal port blockade. 141 arrests made as minister calls protesters 'reckless'. Full details on the clash.
An 18-year-old has faced court accused of smashing a bong over a man's head at Newcastle's Foreshore Park. Read the latest on this shocking assault case.
Former Wollongong councillor Cath Blakey was among 141 activists arrested at Rising Tide's Newcastle coal port blockade. She cites climate impacts as her motivation for protest action.
Rising Tide climate activists have disrupted the world's largest coal port in Newcastle, with 16 people locking themselves to equipment. The protest follows mass arrests over the weekend.
A major police operation is underway in Newcastle after climate activists locked themselves onto coal loaders and conveyor belts, disrupting the world's biggest coal port.
Grandmother activists from the Knitting Nannas group were detained after sailing into Newcastle's shipping channel during climate protests. Read their powerful story.
Newcastle's harbour ferry service is suspended due to unplanned maintenance, with replacement buses running. Commuters face significant travel delays. Read more.
Police arrest 141 climate activists during weekend protests at Newcastle coal port. Protesters blocked ships, scaled anchors in dramatic demonstration against fossil fuels.
Mass climate protest in Newcastle Harbour leads to 141 arrests as Rising Tide activists blockade coal shipments. Police condemn 'dangerous' actions disrupting port operations.
Protest signs at Cairns' March for Australia rally were stolen almost immediately after being placed. Organizers condemn the theft as anti-free speech action.
Climate activists from Rising Tide paddle into Newcastle's shipping exclusion zone during protestival. Live updates from the environmental demonstration.
Rising Tide protesters entered Newcastle waters but couldn't prevent coal shipment. Live updates from the climate action protestival in Australia's largest coal port.