A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder after the body of a 78-year-old man was discovered at a Markham Street property in Armidale. Police established Strike Force Kastelic to investigate the homicide.
Thousands of Far North Queensland teachers walked off the job today, joining 50,000 educators statewide in demanding better pay and conditions. Learn how this affects local schools.
Hundreds of Townsville teachers join state-wide strike over stalled pay talks. Education Minister dismisses action as union demands government negotiation.
Newcastle students walk out of school to demand climate action from government. 17-year-old organizer explains why fossil fuel approvals threaten their future.
Perth's Chariot Corporation begins small-scale lithium mining in Nigeria, targeting early revenues by 2026 while pursuing larger exploration. Read about Australia's African lithium push.
Newcastle bus drivers begin 24-hour industrial action, refusing services running over six minutes late. Union demands better pay and conditions from Keolis Downer Hunter.
Police launch a new three-day search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, focusing on six mine shafts near his family's remote South Australian property. #FindGus
A Canberra man has been sentenced to prison after Australian Border Force discovered disturbing child abuse material on his devices following a trip to Japan. Read the full details.
Four people face court over the alleged murder of Gordon Kessey, 43, who was found with stab wounds in a Bega park. Police continue their investigation.
A man and woman face over 30 drug supply charges after police found cocaine, magic mushrooms and cash in an Albion Park vehicle. Read the latest on the Strike Force Alamillio investigation.
Hunter students are walking out of school to protest new coal and gas projects. They demand climate action from a government they accuse of greenwashing.
Frustrated Geelong Healthscope nurses and midwives walk off the job demanding better pay and conditions. The 24-hour strike highlights healthcare workforce challenges.
University of Newcastle staff rally outside Parliament House demanding better pay and conditions while management celebrates institution's contributions. Read the full story.
A 13-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman in Ashtonfield park. Police formed Strike Force Bosgar to investigate the random attack.
US President Donald Trump called a female reporter 'piggy' during questioning about the Epstein files and later labelled another journalist 'terrible'. Get the full story.
An elderly woman was sexually assaulted in Brooklyn Park, Ashtonfield. Maitland police are urging witnesses with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
University of Newcastle staff are taking their industrial action to Sydney, rallying outside a 60th anniversary event amid ongoing disputes over pay, workloads and job security.
Vault Minerals faces shareholder rebellion as 52% reject remuneration report over bonuses to departing CEO Luke Tonkin and $517k golden handshake. Read the full details.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expresses support for Australian Border Force amid revelations of secret program transferring asylum seekers to safer fishing boats. Read the latest details.
Australian authorities have intercepted multiple fishing vessels in Broome suspected of being prepared for people smuggling operations. The significant seizure highlights ongoing border protection efforts.
Rix's Creek miners secure 17% pay rise and improved injury provisions after seven-week strike - the longest industrial action in Hunter Valley in 25 years. Read the full victory story.
Radiation therapists at GenesisCare facilities across Australia are taking industrial action over failed pay negotiations. The strike affects cancer treatment services nationwide.
Former defence chief Chris Barrie warns Australia's fossil fuel approvals undermine regional stability, creating unprecedented climate migration and security threats.
Retired Major General Greg Melick demands Albanese government significantly increase defence funding, warning Australia remains unprepared for potential conflicts in the volatile Indo-Pacific region.
A Tanzanian crewman faces life imprisonment after being caught with 3kg of methamphetamine at Port Adelaide. The alleged drug bust is estimated to be worth $2.7 million. Read the full details.
Townsville honours its fallen soldiers in a moving Remembrance Day ceremony at Jezzine Barracks. Community gathers to pay respects and remember the ultimate sacrifice.
Comedian Julia Morris recounts the terrifying moment her Qantas flight was hit by lightning. The plane continued safely to Melbourne. Read her full story and passenger reactions.
A Far North Queensland widow finds hope as bipartisan funding commitment ensures the future of Legacy House, providing crucial support for defence force families.
Exciting new gold discoveries in Western Australia's Great Southern region reveal continuous high-grade mineralisation across a massive 45km strike length, signalling major potential for the mining sector.
The Western Force have secured a significant signing with Argentinian international Agustin Moyano joining their Super Rugby Pacific squad, bolstering their halves depth ahead of the new season.