Townsville youth crime crisis: 75% reoffend on bail
New data reveals 75% of young offenders in Townsville commit crimes while on bail. Community demands action as youth crime rates surge. Read the full investigation.
New data reveals 75% of young offenders in Townsville commit crimes while on bail. Community demands action as youth crime rates surge. Read the full investigation.
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
Riahne Vasquez, 18, identified as victim of tragic sandbar collapse at Soldiers Beach, NSW. Two friends made it to shore, one rescued by surfers. A tragic reminder of beach safety.
A Queensland grandmother faces unimaginable loss after her daughter and two-year-old granddaughter died in a horrific Bruce Highway truck crash. The young father remains critically injured, unaware of the tragedy.
A 13-year-old girl has died and four family members are fighting for life after a devastating house fire in Lawnton. Police are investigating whether an e-scooter caused the blaze.
A 73-year-old Moonee Ponds man is missing after going overboard from the Disney Wonder cruise ship bound for Auckland. The search in the Tasman Sea was unsuccessful.
Townsville celebrates its sporting elite at record-breaking Sportstar Awards. Discover all the winners from this prestigious community event that honours local athletic excellence.
Coroner confirms Chieu Kheang Chua likely drowned after crab fishing trip turned deadly at Anglesea River. Family seeks closure after tragic incident.
The Cairns community is in mourning after a respected father shot his 23-year-old daughter before taking his own life. The tragedy has left friends and neighbours devastated.
Sky Sports UK's Halo TikTok account aimed at female sports fans was cancelled after just 3 days following widespread backlash over patronising, stereotyped content that missed the mark completely.
Thousands gathered at Junction Oval to farewell 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin, who died after being struck by a cricket ball. The community mourns a talented sportsman.
Craig Davis College, part of Youth Off The Streets, has moved to the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, creating new opportunities for disadvantaged youth in education and community partnerships.
Frustration mounts as Tuggeranong's promised twin-sheet ice sports centre remains unbuilt three years after government approval. Local MLAs and community launch petition to break the freeze.
Three young children perished in a devastating house fire in Sanson, New Zealand. Police are treating the tragedy as a suspected murder-suicide as community rallies around grieving mother.
The Laos hostel where six tourists including two Australian teenagers died from methanol poisoning is set to reopen under a new name, sparking outrage from grieving families.
A Geelong mother speaks out after losing four beloved pets in a Corio house fire. The tragic incident highlights pet safety and fire prevention measures.
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.
Queensland's LNP faces mounting pressure to deliver promised Cairns youth justice school as community leaders demand action on election commitment.
WA government opens tenders for new therapeutic youth detention centre at Banksia Hill, replacing controversial Unit 18. Construction timeline extends to 2028.
The partner of late Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland announces pregnancy as football community rallies with memorial fundraiser after his tragic passing.
The ATSB investigates the tragic Moruya plane crash that killed a pilot after skydivers jumped. Key focus is the aircraft's electric trim system and why the pilot was ready to bail out.
Geelong faces a critical shortage of netball courts with 70+ needed by 2028. Netball Victoria's Statewide Facilities Strategy reveals urgent infrastructure needs.
Queensland's Minister Di Farmer refutes allegations of inhumane conditions at Cleveland Youth Detention Centre, defending staff and facility management. Read the full investigation.
An eight-year-old autistic boy drowned in a display home pool in Kialla. His father demands pool covers, while the company insists safety regulations were met. Download the 7NEWS app.
A Melbourne cricket community rallies around the family of teenage cricketer Ben Austin, creating touching gestures to honour his memory after his sudden passing.
Newcastle hosts the inaugural Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup, bringing together local clubs for a groundbreaking tournament supporting youth mental health awareness and services across the Hunter region.
Maitland makes bold play to become Newcastle Jets' new home, but warns significant stadium upgrades are essential for A-League standards.
The NFL community is in mourning after 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead following a dramatic police pursuit in Michigan.
Shocking report reveals Australia's support systems are failing young survivors of child sexual abuse, with critical gaps in services and funding leaving vulnerable youth without essential care.
A Canberra family is mourning the tragic loss of their father, killed in crossfire during the escalating Sudan conflict, while desperately trying to repatriate his body.