A teenage boy has died and two others are in a critical condition after a car hit a tree on the NSW Mid North Coast on Christmas Eve. Police are investigating and appealing for dashcam footage.
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on the Great Ocean Road near Cumberland River on Christmas Eve. One person was hospitalised. Read the latest details.
Upper Hunter farmers celebrate as the critical Coulsons Creek Road reopens just before Christmas, ending a costly five-year detour. The $60 million project fixes a botched council upgrade.
A serious multi-vehicle crash on the Mitchell Freeway northbound at Alkimos has caused major delays, with two vehicles on their sides. Emergency services are on scene. Drive with caution.
A man has been flown to hospital following a serious collision between a car and a minibus in the Hunter Region. Follow live updates on the crash and road conditions.
A major road near Townsville is blocked and power is out after a dump truck crashed into a power pole at Mingela. Emergency crews are on the scene.
At least 16 people have died after a bus overturned on a Java toll road. The vehicle was travelling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. Get the latest details on this tragic accident.
Three iconic Western Australian drives have been ranked among Australia's top road trips for families and couples, scoring highly for safety, scenery, and amenities. Discover the best routes for your next adventure.
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.
Two men have died in separate car crashes near Gingin in WA's Wheatbelt over the weekend. Police are investigating and urge witnesses with dashcam footage to come forward.
A 22-year-old passenger has died after a Holden Colorado left the road and struck a tree on Bindoon-Moora Road. The driver was airlifted to hospital. Major Crash investigators appeal for witnesses.
Devastated WA parents share their grief after losing children in separate road crashes, urging all drivers to slow down and pay attention to prevent further fatalities.
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.
NSW Police issue urgent plea to drivers after six fatalities in a week. Double demerits are now in force as holiday traffic surges. Read the tragic details and safety advice.
Local favourites Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will open Sunnyboy Park at Foreshore Park in January, offering family-friendly food and coffee. The new kiosk and accessible amenities mark a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
Newcastle councillors have overwhelmingly endorsed a campaign to protect a vast bushland area slated for 4200 homes, aiming to create a new national park to safeguard a rare chlamydia-free koala population.
Local operators Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will launch Sunnyboys Park at Newcastle's Foreshore Park in late January, offering family-friendly fare. The opening marks a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
A man has been charged following a horrific head-on collision on Victoria's Great Ocean Road that claimed two lives. Read the latest on the tragedy.
Surf Coast Shire Council urgently requests $3 million from the state government to repair a complex landslide on the Great Ocean Road. The damage threatens the iconic route's stability and safety.
Two men are in hospital after a serious crash between a motorbike and a car on Welshpool Road in Wattle Grove. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
A fatal minivan crash in northern Victoria has claimed four lives and left five others, including a child, fighting for their lives. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.
Police are investigating a serious collision between a motorcycle and a car on Anketell Road near the Kwinana Freeway. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries. Read the latest details.
A man has died and two others are injured after a serious car crash on a school road in Corio. Police are investigating the incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
Two truck drivers are in a serious condition after a crash on the New England Highway near Singleton. Police are investigating and appealing for dash-cam footage.
The City of Wanneroo is demanding Western Power relocate or bury a planned 132kV transmission line, arguing it will blight future neighbourhoods and devalue land. Read the full story.
A 55-year-old woman has died after her car left the road and struck a tree on Whettem Road in Waroona. Major Crash investigators are appealing for witnesses.
A woman from Giru was hospitalised after her car left the Bruce Highway near Ingham. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon.
Tragedy strikes Hume Highway with two fatal crashes over the weekend. An elderly woman dies at Sutton Forest, another person killed at Gunning. Investigations ongoing.
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