Australian high school students reveal they will find ways around the new social media ban for under-16s, with some predicting parental help. The restrictions on platforms like Instagram and TikTok start December 10.
A trainee surgeon in Melbourne is now facing 908 charges for allegedly secretly filming colleagues in hospital toilets. Police allege thousands of intimate images were recorded. If you have information, contact Crime Stoppers.
Muswellbrook Shire Council seeks a 29% rate increase exclusively on mining land to safeguard services as coal revenue declines. Public consultation is now open.
A married couple from Kazakhstan is accused of using hidden cameras and earpieces to cheat Sydney's Crown Casino out of over $1.1 million. Police reveal the sophisticated scam. Read the full story.
A Glenroy man faces multiple charges after allegedly firing arrows into a Melbourne special needs school for months. Police found a cache of weapons during a raid.
Ljubica Brkic, 84, appears in Geelong Court charged with dangerous driving causing death of 12-year-old Caleb Wesley. Case continues as community mourns.
Mission Australia's youth survey reveals Townsville teens face higher mental health challenges than Queensland peers. Discover the critical findings and urgent call to action.
Breaking: Earthquake detected near Muswellbrook in Hunter Region. Stay informed with live updates, safety information, and local impact details from Newcastle Herald.
An 84-year-old woman will face Geelong Magistrates' Court over a collision that claimed the life of six-year-old Rohan. The tragic incident has left the local community in mourning.
As BHP's Mt Arthur coal mine prepares to close in 2030, Muswellbrook residents demand a lasting positive legacy. New research reveals community hopes for post-mining future.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder after grandmother Diane Elaine Harkess was found dead in her Bateau Bay unit following a suspicious fire. The case continues in court.
Vulnerable homeless teenagers are being kept in mental health wards despite being ready for discharge because they have no safe housing. This systemic failure costs millions and harms recovery.
An 18-year-old driver faces court after a collision with a motorcyclist near Heddon Greta left the rider with significant leg injuries. Read the latest on the investigation.
A 32-year-old Hamilton Hill man faces multiple charges after a dramatic police pursuit through Perth's southern suburbs ended with a crash into a parked car in Cottesloe. Read the full details.
Three teenagers have been charged after an alleged carjacking and two police pursuits in Sydney's southwest. The incident involved a stolen car, a violent robbery, and a vehicle set on fire.
A South Australian teenager's alleged artistic protest involving googly eyes on a Mount Gambier landmark has sparked community debate about public art and youth expression.
Two quick-thinking Wollongong teenagers are being hailed as heroes after pulling a struggling swimmer from treacherous surf in a heart-pounding rescue at a local beach.
Robert Collin Wallace, a 42-year-old hunter from NSW, has been charged with multiple sexual assault offences following a police investigation. The accused appeared in Queanbeyan Local Court and will face further proceedings in August.
Two South West men face court after reckless crowd-surfing incident during Metallica's Perth concert that endangered fellow fans at Optus Stadium.
Get the inside scoop on Sunday's Muswellbrook race meeting with our comprehensive preview, expert analysis, and top betting selections for every key event.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks debate about how teens will fill their summer hours. Will this digital detox reshape youth culture and family dynamics?
A childcare worker in northwest Sydney has been suspended and charged after allegedly slapping a three-year-old child at a Dundas early learning centre, sparking police investigation.
A 28-year-old Baldivis woman has been charged with murder following the devastating death of her infant child, sending shockwaves through the local community as WA Police continue their investigation.