Man arrested after four-hour axe siege in South Nowra
A 24-year-old man has been taken into custody following a tense four-hour siege on the NSW South Coast where he allegedly held three people hostage while armed with an axe.
A 24-year-old man has been taken into custody following a tense four-hour siege on the NSW South Coast where he allegedly held three people hostage while armed with an axe.
South Australia's tourism chief steps down after three years, highlighting rising costs and algal bloom impacts as critical industry challenges. Read the full analysis.
Seven individuals face charges after police officers were injured during a violent confrontation at a suspected drug bust in Bega. Get the latest details on the incident.
Four men and three women charged after allegedly assaulting officers during a drug-related arrest in Bega. Police officer sustains facial injury. Full details on the court appearances.
A damning federal inquiry reveals how ill-prepared South Australian governments were for a major ecological and economic disaster caused by algal blooms.
August 'Gus' Lamont, 4, remains missing after six weeks in remote South Australia. Police continue search amid harsh terrain as community holds hope for answers.
A Townsville court has delivered justice as Shadyn Brooklyn Eithan Sorensen receives sentencing for the sexual assault of a teenage girl. Read the disturbing details of the case that has rocked the local community.
A 34-year-old Rutherford man has been charged with multiple offences after an alleged domestic violence assault that left a woman with facial injuries. The accused will face Maitland Local Court next month.
South Australia scores major tourism and trade win with new direct flights connecting Adelaide to Shanghai, opening up unprecedented access between the two regions.
Prosecutors appeal against what they call an 'inadequate' sentence for a man who brutally assaulted correctional officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre, arguing for stronger consequences for prison violence.
A 25-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly robbing and sexually assaulting a sex worker at knifepoint during a Ryde appointment. Shocking details emerge from the police investigation.
Shoalhaven City Councillor Jason Cox has resigned abruptly following serious assault charges, sending shockwaves through the local community and political circles.
Mervyn Eric James has been sentenced for a violent assault committed while under the influence of drugs in a Townsville shopping centre car park.
Disturbing new figures show sexual assault claims within the Australian Defence Force have jumped by one-third, with insiders warning the crisis demands urgent action and cultural reform.
Phillip Welty has been acquitted of all indecent assault charges in the ACT Supreme Court after a judge found significant inconsistencies in the prosecution's case. The verdict concludes a lengthy legal battle that began with allegations from 2021.
ASX-listed PacGold has officially commenced gold production at its promising Alice River project in South Australia, marking a significant milestone for the emerging miner and the state's resources sector.
A Newcastle man has avoided prison despite a brutal, unprovoked assault that left his victim with serious injuries at the popular Merewether Ocean Baths. The court's decision has sparked community discussion about violence at public swimming spots.
Disgraced former politician Gareth Ward launches appeal against conviction for sexual assault charges, claiming verdict was 'unreasonable' and fighting to clear his name.
South Australian police return to remote Yunta property in intensified search for missing 12-year-old Gus Lamont, with specialist resources deployed in the ongoing investigation.
A brutal attack on an Amazon delivery driver in Baldivis has left a local man fighting for his life as police launch a major investigation into the shocking incident.
From traffic offences to serious assault charges - here's the complete list of cases scheduled for Townsville Magistrates Court on Wednesday, November 5.
From assault charges to theft allegations and traffic offences - here's who faced Geelong Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and what happened in their cases.
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.
ACT Police urgently seek witnesses to a violent assault at Canberra Centre shopping complex. Authorities release CCTV footage and appeal for public assistance.
A Cessnock man's violent road rage attack involving a knife has resulted in a prison sentence. Discover the shocking details of the incident that left another driver seriously injured.
Get the inside scoop on South Australia's latest executive appointments across banking, energy, retail and manufacturing sectors. Discover the fresh faces driving innovation in Adelaide's business scene.
Get the latest on South Australia's business landscape, from booming wine exports to major defence developments and infrastructure projects shaping the state's economy.
South Australia stands at the brink of an economic transformation as rare earths and critical minerals take centre stage. Discover how these valuable resources could secure our state's future and position Australia as a global leader in the clean energy r
South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs makes waves ahead of the 2026 state election, releasing a comprehensive strategy to combat algal blooms in the River Murray while positioning himself as an environmental champion.
A state-of-the-art $25 million Aboriginal school has opened in Adelaide's northwest, replacing the former site demolished for the South Road upgrade, marking a new era for Indigenous education.