Check Your Holiday Pay: Unions NSW Compliance Push
Unions NSW launches a holiday compliance blitz, urging tens of thousands of Hunter retail and hospitality workers to verify their penalty rates and stand against wage theft.
Unions NSW launches a holiday compliance blitz, urging tens of thousands of Hunter retail and hospitality workers to verify their penalty rates and stand against wage theft.
Sunshine Coast caravan maker Zone RV collapses, leaving customers owed $18M. New allegations claim the company traded insolvent for over two years. Read the full investigation.
An interim ATSB report into the fatal Rottnest seaplane crash reveals the stall warning horn may have been switched off. The investigation continues into the crash that killed three people in January. Read the latest findings.
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie lead NSW in sexual assaults and vehicle thefts, new crime stats reveal. Discover the sobering data and regional trends.
ACT Police seek public help to identify a man accused of stealing two high-value outdoor umbrellas from a Braddon takeaway shop. Call Crime Stoppers with any information.
A Rutherford man has been convicted and fined after a CCTV-captured heist of magnolia and lavender plants. Police recovered the stolen greenery and returned it via paddy wagon. Read the full story.
G'day Group expands its Queensland portfolio with the multi-million dollar purchase of Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park, promising upgrades and a boost for Far North tourism.
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.
A Berkeley woman who stole over $88,000 from a vulnerable disabled woman she was caring for has had her prison sentence reduced on appeal. Read the full court details.
Lake Macquarie Council reports a brazen theft of 23 heavy sandstone blocks from The Esplanade. The $10,000 loss prompts a police investigation and a call for public dashcam footage.
A heartbroken Ellenbrook mother has her stolen necklace, containing a locket with her late son's hair, returned after a desperate social media plea. Read the emotional story of community support.
Australia Post warns of a seasonal spike in parcel theft. Learn how to protect your deliveries with secure options like Parcel Lockers and safe place instructions.
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.
A station owner who bragged for 15 years about only eating his neighbour's stolen cattle finally gets his comeuppance. Read the full bush justice tale.
Rego plate thefts surge in Canberra, with nearly 700 incidents in 2025. Criminals use stolen plates for speeding fines and serious crimes. Police urge use of tamper-proof screws.
Robert Crilly, a convicted sex offender from Geelong, faces court accused of stealing thousands from major retailers. Read the latest on the new charges.
New data from Allianz Australia reveals a surprising trend: many would-be thieves are abandoning manual vehicles because they simply don't know how to drive them. Read the full report.
Jesse Brooks has been sentenced to prison for a string of firearm and theft offences across Geelong and Melbourne. Read the full details of the court case and sentencing.
A Townsville cleaner is charged with fraud after allegedly using a client's credit card for a $900 shopping spree at Stockland. The case highlights the importance of trust in domestic services.
Former St George Illawarra Dragons forward Trent Merrin has appeared in Port Kembla court, accused of stealing $140,000 in cryptocurrency. The case adjourned for plea negotiations.
A man is due in court after allegedly threatening staff, smashing a KFC, and engaging in a lengthy stand-off with police in Adelaide's north. Get the full details.
Former NRL star Trent Merrin has appeared in a NSW court, accused of stealing $140,000 in Bitcoin from a friend's account. The case adjourned until December 10.
A 27-year-old Duffy man faces court after allegedly stealing $20,000 worth of goods from Canberra stores. Police ended his three-month crime run following a search warrant.
A proposed $10 million cabin and caravan park for Lara faces rejection by City of Greater Geelong officers, citing flooding and planning concerns. Read the full report.
Australian caravan manufacturer Zone RV has collapsed into administration, resulting in 120 job losses. Administrators are now assessing the future of the business. Read the full story.
Documents reveal ASIC was warned Zone RV was trading insolvent in September. The Coolum Beach caravan company's collapse has left customers, including a cancer survivor, out of pocket by hundreds of thousands of dollars just before Christmas.
A woman has been arrested following an alleged violent assault and theft in Cairns CBD. Police responded swiftly to the incident on Spence Street. Read the latest details.
A Canberra man's five-year campaign of lies, including fake medical certificates and perjury, only worsened his fate. Read how his deception led to a four-year prison sentence.
Shoppers in Melbourne voice concerns over new Woolworths anti-theft gates, fearing they hinder wheelchair users and parents. The supermarket says it's a trial with assistance available. Read the full story.
Queensland luxury caravan manufacturer Zone RV enters voluntary administration, jeopardising customer deposits and 250 jobs weeks before Christmas. Full story on the industry crisis.