Steve Smith to return for 2025-26 Ashes series
Steve Smith is set for a dramatic Ashes comeback in 2025-26 after being named in Australia's squad. Get all the details on the veteran batter's return and the full team announcement.
Steve Smith is set for a dramatic Ashes comeback in 2025-26 after being named in Australia's squad. Get all the details on the veteran batter's return and the full team announcement.
A man has been hospitalised after a shooting on a rural road near Murwillumbah. Police have blocked Tyalgum Rd and urge drivers to avoid the area. Stay updated.
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.
Australian opener Usman Khawaja is out of the second Ashes Test due to back spasms. Josh Inglis and Beau Webster join the squad, forcing a potential batting reshuffle. Get the latest team news.
Mayne Pharma's stock plummeted 20% after the government removed key products from the PBS. Discover the full impact on investors and the pharmaceutical sector.
Hunter Valley police are appealing for public help to locate a white Mazda 4WD following five suspicious grass fires in Buchanan and Sawyers Gully. No injuries reported.
This International Volunteer Day, Australians are urged to move beyond gratitude and offer practical support to the community volunteers who are the backbone of our towns, especially as we face another high-risk summer season.
Pat Cummins remains out of Australia's squad for the Gabba Test despite training. Usman Khawaja is retained as selectors keep options open. Full squad details inside.
Oz Hair and Beauty launches its first-ever Hair and Beauty Advent Calendar valued at $419.99, now only $119.95 during Black Friday. Limited edition available Nov 28-Dec 2.
Two men and a teenage boy face serious charges after police raids across Western Sydney uncovered alleged plans for a public shooting. Strike Force Lamm investigation continues.
A 21-year-old man fights for life after being gored by a bull on a Hughenden property. Emergency services performed critical care at the scene.
An 18-year-old camp instructor has been denied bail after being charged with 13 counts of sexually touching children. The alleged incidents occurred at a school camp in October.
Thousands of Australians are on high alert as catastrophic bushfire conditions, the worst in years, hit NSW. Residents urged to enact survival plans immediately.
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.
25 NSW public schools are closed as catastrophic fire danger ratings hit the Lower Central West Plains. The NSW RFS urges residents to relocate early for safety.
A pregnant palomino mare worth over $20,000 was found shot dead on a rural Queensland property. Police are investigating the unlawful killing and seeking witnesses.
Isabella Thrupp designs durable, comfortable jeans for women working in outback Australia. Her Prinking in Pindan brand combines practicality with style for long station days.
Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon's delayed appearance at training raises fitness concerns for Australia's aging Ashes squad ahead of crucial Test series.
Nine alleged Finks OMCG members face charges for firearm, drug, affray, and sexual touching offences following Raptor Squad raids across the Hunter Region. Read the full details.
England select both Jofra Archer and Mark Wood in their 12-man squad for the Perth Ashes Test, signalling an aggressive intent. Can their pace attack challenge Australia?
Kalgoorlie's century-old Gold Stealing Detection Unit tackles sophisticated FIFO worker drug operations and gold theft. Learn how police protect Australia's mining industry.
Arson squad investigates suspicious fire at Nurture Through Nature childcare centre in Balga. One person assisting police with enquiries. Community shocked by deliberate attack.
Australia's regional healthcare crisis sees life expectancy gaps of 7 years. Discover how universities and government can collaborate to train local doctors for regional communities.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch reveals tackling youth crime in Kununurra requires community solutions beyond policing. New approaches needed for Kimberley town.
Police hunt an armed suspect in Sydney's west after school children reported four masked men. Three alleged co-conspirators arrested, loaded shotgun found. Stay informed.
Alister Haigh receives Leader Award at 2025 SA Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards. Discover how this fourth-generation leader continues South Australia's culinary excellence.
Gingin ranks as Australia's 2nd most popular regional destination. Discover Country Heights Estate, offering hectare lots just an hour from Perth from $385,000.
An emergency warning is in place for a bushfire threatening homes in Worrowing Heights on the NSW South Coast. Residents told it is too late to leave. Latest updates.
A total fire ban is in effect for Greater Hunter and North Western NSW due to extreme fire danger. Residents urged to take immediate action to protect lives and property.
Kimberley District Superintendent John Hutchison reports youth crime in Kununurra has substantially decreased. Discover the strategies behind this positive change.