WA Demersal Fishing Ban Shuts Down Geraldton Family Business
A second-generation Geraldton fishing family sells their final catch as WA's commercial demersal ban begins. Discover the community impact and political fightback.
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Bruce Highway Shut After Truck Crash at Rollingstone
A major crash involving a truck has closed the Bruce Highway at Rollingstone, north of Townsville, causing significant delays. Emergency services are on scene.
Truck and cars collide in Annandale, causing morning chaos
A multi-vehicle crash involving a truck and cars caused morning chaos on a major Townsville road. Emergency services responded to the scene on Woolcock Street. Read the latest details.
Five Teens Injured in Flagstone Car Rollover
Five teenagers aged 14 to 18 are in hospital after a serious single-vehicle rollover on a vacant block in Flagstone, south of Brisbane. Police are investigating.
Fatal crash in Corio leaves one dead, two injured
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.
WA's Dhufish Disaster: Cook's Fishing Ban Backlash
Premier Roger Cook faces fierce criticism over a sudden West Coast Demersal fishing ban. The decision, labelled a political miscalculation, threatens recreational fishing and regional votes. Read the full analysis.
WA fishing ban to push up fish and chip prices
A sweeping 21-month ban on catching key demersal species in WA will hit supplies and drive up costs, with the government conceding price rises are inevitable. Find out what it means for your local takeaway.
WA Fishing Ban Sparks Outrage Over Missing Helpline
WA Premier Roger Cook faces pressure as fishing businesses reel from the demersal ban. A promised government helpline for impacted workers is revealed to be non-existent.
Permanent 900km demersal fishing ban for WA coast
The WA Government announces a permanent commercial fishing ban and extended recreational closures to rescue critically depleted demersal fish stocks. Find out how this impacts you.
Permanent Commercial Demersal Ban for WA's West Coast
A permanent commercial fishing ban and extended recreational closure until 2027 aim to rebuild WA's prized demersal fish stocks. Find out what this means for anglers and the marine ecosystem.
Magnetic Island motorcycle crash injures woman
A woman was hospitalised after a motorcycle accident in Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island. Emergency services responded to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
WA Could Lead Nation in Fisheries Management
Western Australia has a unique opportunity to set the national standard for sustainable fisheries management, balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship. Discover how.
Giru woman hurt in Bruce Highway crash
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.
Four-Vehicle Crash in Townsville, Person Trapped
Emergency services responded to a serious four-vehicle collision on Woolcock Street in Townsville. One person was reportedly trapped as rescue crews worked to free them.
Man seriously hurt in Townsville e-scooter crash
A man suffers serious injuries after an e-scooter collision with a vehicle in Heatley, Townsville. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
Population Boom Threatens WA Fish Stocks
Western Australia's rapid population growth is putting unprecedented pressure on fish stocks. Industry leader Trevor Whittington warns of potential decimation without immediate action.
AI surveillance targets Kiama's deadly fishing spots
Artificial intelligence cameras now monitor Kiama's dangerous rock platforms after 11 fishing deaths in 15 years. The technology alerts emergency services when someone is swept into the water.
QLD family shattered by fatal Bruce Hwy truck crash
A Queensland family is grieving after a young mother, 21, and her two-year-old daughter died in a horrific truck crash on the Bruce Hwy near Rockhampton. The child's father is fighting for life in a Brisbane hospital.
New Weir Rules Anger Townsville Barra Fishers
Townsville's most productive barramundi fishing spots face closure under council's new weir restrictions, sparking outrage among local anglers and tourism operators.
Man dies in trailer detachment crash on Newell Hwy
A 33-year-old man has died after a trailer detached from a Toyota HiLux and struck his car on the Newell Highway near Tomingley. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
Pedestrian dies in Melbourne intersection collision
A man has died after being struck by a car at a Brooklyn intersection early Saturday morning. Police are investigating as Victoria's road toll reaches 256 deaths this year.
Geelong man drowned in Anglesea crab fishing tragedy
Coroner confirms Chieu Kheang Chua likely drowned after crab fishing trip turned deadly at Anglesea River. Family seeks closure after tragic incident.
Man dies in ute-truck crash at Parwan
A man has died following a serious collision between a ute and truck near Bacchus Marsh. Emergency services responded to the incident on Ingliston-Ballan Road.
WA Abalone Fishing Dates Announced for Summer 2025
Western Australia's recreational abalone fishing season for summer 2025 has been confirmed with four one-hour sessions. Get safety tips and bag limit details to prepare for your coastal catch.
Worker killed in BlueScope steelworks accident
Jack McGrath, 24, died after a steel beam fell at BlueScope's Port Kembla plant. Family remembers his final 'love ya' call to his mother. Investigation underway.
Worker killed by falling beam at BlueScope Steelworks
A young contractor in his mid-20s has died after being struck by a falling steel beam at BlueScope's Port Kembla Steelworks. Investigations are underway.
King Condemns Greens Over Garden Island Fishing Ban
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King attacks Greens' 'stupid scare campaign' over Garden Island fishing ban amid AUKUS developments. Get the full story.
Geelong girl loses parents, brother in fatal crash
A young Armstrong Creek girl faces unimaginable loss after her parents and brother were killed in a horrific Stoneleigh crash. Community rallies with overwhelming support.
Teen killed in Bruce Highway truck collision
An 18-year-old has died and another is fighting for life after their car collided with a semi-trailer on Queensland's Bruce Highway. Police are investigating.
Pregnant woman, unborn baby die in Sydney crash
A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died after a two-vehicle collision in Hornsby. Police are investigating the tragic incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
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