City of Newcastle plans to convert the former Astor Street landfill into a major solar farm, battery storage, and heavy EV charging facility, a key part of its 2030 net zero emissions target. Read the full plan.
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.
Financial expert Nick Bruining explains how a husband leaving the workforce can create significant superannuation and tax advantages for couples. Discover the strategies.
Health experts Laura Hunter & Danielle McMullen reveal Big Tobacco's cynical push for a vaping tax that protects cigarette profits & hooks a new generation. Read the disturbing truth.
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.
A shocking night of e-bike and e-scooter accidents across Queensland left 11 people injured, as paramedics responded to a series of crashes. This follows 12 tragic deaths linked to the devices in the past year. Read the full report.
Western Australia's stamp duty revenue has surged to $1.2 billion, far exceeding forecasts. This windfall highlights the urgent need for broader state tax reform to create a fairer and more stable system. Read the full analysis.
The WA government is collecting a $1 billion stamp duty windfall as a housing mobility crisis locks people in place. Discover the impact on homeowners and the call for tax reform.
BHP and Rio Tinto have begun trialling Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks at a Pilbara iron ore mine, a critical step towards their 2050 net-zero targets. Discover how this tech could transform mining.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch advocates for compulsory registration of e-scooters and e-bikes to enhance safety and accountability. Learn about the proposed crackdown on reckless riders.
A Warilla woman's Bali holiday savings were snatched by a thief who fled on an e-scooter. Jai Russell, 21, has been sentenced to 16 months behind bars for the robbery and other offences.
A WA parliamentary inquiry into e-bike and e-scooter safety has recommended compulsory registration, lower speed limits, and tougher penalties following rider deaths. Read the key findings.
WA's Education Department has banned students under 16 from using e-scooters and e-bikes on all public school grounds. The move follows safety concerns and a major incident in Perth. Read the full details.
Three Hunter teenagers have been charged with more than 20 offences following alleged break-ins in Tarro and an abandoned stolen car in Woodberry. Read the latest court details.
A primary school-aged boy was hospitalised after being hit by a ute and trapped beneath its trailer in a Jesmond car park. The incident sparks renewed safety warnings as NSW moves to regulate e-scooter power.
Plans for a new indoor electric go-karting centre in Welshpool are racing ahead. The facility promises adrenaline-fuelled fun on a two-tier track. Read more and have your say.
Chartered Accountants ANZ suspends ex-PwC chief Tom Seymour for four years and fines him $15,000 for his role in the confidential tax information scandal. Read the full details.
Parents buying e-bikes for Christmas are warned to check legality to avoid $818 fines. NSW power limits will drop to 250w soon. Police highlight dangers of modifications.
A cognitively impaired 18-year-old has faced Ingham Magistrates Court on a break-and-enter charge. The court heard he was on bail at the time. Read the full details.
The Attorney-General's Department could not produce evidence supporting claims of AI bots overwhelming FOI systems, used to justify a controversial 'truth tax'. Read the full investigation.
Discover Volvo's premium XC90 Ultra T8 PHEV SUV combining luxury with 87km electric range. Perfect for Australian families seeking eco-friendly driving.
Volvo has cancelled its LiDAR contract with Luminar Technologies, removing the sensor from future EX90 and ES90 models in Australia. Discover the safety implications.
A prolific Illawarra teen burglar's crime spree, involving stolen cars and break-ins, was foiled as he tried to flee to Melbourne using a stolen credit card. Read the full court details.
Lokz Warren Tremayne Harris receives sentence for breaking into a Townsville retirement village. Read about the court's strong response to this cowardly act.
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NSW Police are appealing for information after eight males went on a two-hour crime spree across Lake Macquarie, stealing vehicles and attempting break-ins. Call Crime Stoppers with any details.
A Bowen man faces multiple charges after Queensland Police deployed a helicopter to track a stolen Mazda through Cairns suburbs. Read the dramatic chase details.
Police have released CCTV footage of three masked individuals who broke into the Horizons Golf Resort in Salamander Bay. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.