Gerringong balcony collapse injures two
A man and woman suffered serious ankle injuries after a balcony collapsed in Gerringong. Special operations paramedics treated the scene. Read the latest.
A man and woman suffered serious ankle injuries after a balcony collapsed in Gerringong. Special operations paramedics treated the scene. Read the latest.
The WA government confirms an extra $1.9 billion in health funding, including $7.6m to fix ageing cardiac labs at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Read the full budget update.
Wollongong businesses lament a 'step backwards' as fire safety concerns force a ban on outdoor dining in Crown Lane. Discover the impact on local nightlife and council plans.
A Wollongong man required surgery after a long-time friend, wearing a motorcycle helmet, attacked him with a machete inside his Fairy Meadow home. The attacker has pleaded guilty. Read the shocking details.
Ian Palamara was sentenced to over five years in prison for a reckless assault that caused grievous bodily harm to Carissa Edwards in a Kembla Grange park. The victim faces a guarded prognosis for her vision.
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.
New AAMI data exposes Perth's most dangerous shopping centre carparks this Christmas. Innaloo tops the list. Learn the risky times and how to avoid a costly prang.
A timeline for the new Cairns Hospital helipad has been announced, while the masterplan for the critical surgical centre is still in development. Get the latest updates on this vital health infrastructure.
Exclusive first look at the $100 million Townsville University Hospital expansion. See the new critical care tower and how it will transform healthcare for North Queensland. Read the full story.
Wollongong City Council has awarded the Lagoon Restaurant lease to Sydney hospitality giant The Grounds of Alexandria. The five-year deal promises a new era for the Stuart Park site. Read the full story.
Plans for a new 79-place Montessori childcare centre on church land in Lake Heights have been submitted to Wollongong City Council. The development includes a shared underground car park and church upgrades. Read the full details.
WA Transport Minister Reece Whitby commits to clear reporting on how Perth's CBD parking levy funds are spent, addressing long-standing 'slush fund' criticisms. Read the details.
Perth's CBD parking levy raises over $60 million annually, but a lack of transparency on its spending is fuelling public frustration. Clarity on fund allocation is now essential.
WA's Property Council erupts over a new $300 million CBD parking tax, warning it will cripple Perth's economic recovery and hurt workers. Read the full details.
The ACT's $137.8m Commonwealth Park aquatic centre faces a critical design choice: allocate precious land and funds for car parking or prioritise community facilities and public transport access.
Newcastle residents face hours-long ambulance waits despite new stations, as paramedics queue at overcrowded hospitals. Readers demand state action on health funding and staffing.
Townsville University Hospital staff could lose up to a quarter of their wages in a bitter contract dispute. Unions warn of a devastating blow to workers and regional healthcare.
A development application for seven four-bedroom townhouses near the Mount Ousley interchange has been submitted. The proposal cites proximity to transport and the University of Wollongong as key benefits. Read the details.
A former University of Wollongong student accommodation site could be transformed with apartment towers up to 15 storeys high, delivering around 300 new homes near the CBD and hospital. Read the latest plans.
Wollongong Hospital declares 'critical compromise' as 80 patients need urgent discharge and 50 wait for beds. Insiders warn of unsafe workloads and systemic underfunding. Read the full report.
Parking revenue at Hunter New England health facilities jumped to over $6 million last financial year. The NSW Opposition criticises the increase as a 'cash grab' on patients and staff.
A 35-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries after being struck by a Volkswagen SUV near the Shellharbour boat ramp. The driver told police he swerved to avoid a man on the road. Read the latest details.
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.
The Level 33 development on Flinders Street has been approved to add three more storeys and 33 apartments after a successful review. Discover how NSW's affordable housing policy made it possible.
Cairns Hospital's critical helipad requires immediate $1.5 million upgrade as emergency services face dangerous landing conditions. Lives at risk without urgent action.
Watch Wollongong's City Diggers Club demolition through five months of time-lapse footage. The $230 million Globe development will bring new hotels and RSL facilities to the CBD.
Shoppers hit Wollongong Central for Black Friday deals as Australia poised for record $6.8 billion sales weekend. Discover the local shopping trends and consumer insights.
Wollongong City Council seeks public input to transform Flinders Street into a vibrant 'arrival boulevard' as thousands of new apartments reshape the area. Have your say on the future.
Wollongong Local Planning Panel rejects adult shop in Crown Street Mall due to proximity to church and unacceptable impact on children. Read the full details.
Wollongong will host the Local Government NSW annual conference in November 2026, bringing 900+ delegates and economic benefits to the Illawarra region. Discover how this major event will boost local businesses.