Teen killed in Queensland e-bike crash amid safety crisis
A 15-year-old boy has died in a horrific e-bike accident in Queensland, sparking urgent calls for improved safety measures as electric bike injuries surge across the state.
A 15-year-old boy has died in a horrific e-bike accident in Queensland, sparking urgent calls for improved safety measures as electric bike injuries surge across the state.
Popular craft brewer Little Creatures has issued an urgent nationwide recall for specific beer batches sold at major retailers due to potential contamination risks.
A determined group of Cairns locals took to the streets demanding urgent action on Queensland's escalating gender-based violence crisis, calling for more funding and support services.
The heartbreaking death of an Australian mountaineer on a Himalayan peak has prompted urgent calls from his grieving family for compulsory Sherpa guides on dangerous climbs.
A speeding motorist has been stripped of their licence after being caught travelling at a dangerous 166km/h through Gateshead, in a shocking case of extreme speeding that put lives at risk.
Australian travellers are being warned about Bali's hidden killer after research reveals the island has the world's highest rate of tourist deaths from methanol poisoning in drinks.
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The Sunshine Coast community is mourning the loss of eight-year-old Zeke Hondow, who tragically died after a collision involving an e-bike and a teenage rider in Bokarina.
Cairns Post reporter Emma Cam has been honoured as New Journalist of the Year for her groundbreaking investigation into critical healthcare safety concerns affecting Far North Queensland patients.
A North Queensland go-karting business has been slapped with a hefty fine after failing to update safety procedures, resulting in a teenage girl suffering serious injuries in a high-speed collision.
A Perth woman's terrifying Tinder date experience involving alleged theft and abandonment has prompted a formal apology to Adam Cole after false claims circulated online.
A Perth woman's terrifying Tinder date experience involving robbery and abandonment leads to a formal apology after false accusations circulated online.
A tight-knit Western Sydney community is reeling after a five-year-old girl lost her life in a devastating scooter accident just outside Rouse Hill Public School, leaving family, friends and emergency responders heartbroken.
Australian cricketer Sean Abbott shows incredible compassion, making contact with the young boy involved in the fatal accident that claimed the life of Ben Austin during a school cricket match.
WA Police launch major speeding blitz targeting reckless drivers in Scarborough school zones. Multiple motorists caught flouting 40km/h limits during peak drop-off times.
A devastating underground mining incident in Cobar has triggered a comprehensive review of explosive devices, while Polymetals announces controversial plans to resume operations at the site.
New investigation reveals mechanical failure, not student behaviour, caused the alarming North Shore school bus incident that left parents demanding answers.
In a shocking daylight robbery, thieves made off with at least seven laptops and iPads from the University of Sydney's Fisher Library, leaving students and staff reeling from the audacious theft.
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.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, 21-year-old Finley Bones has been identified as the victim of a fatal lightning strike while hiking with friends on the Sunshine Coast.
Geelong Highway Patrol announces major road safety blitz targeting speeding, drink and drug driving during Melbourne Cup celebrations. Multiple checkpoints planned across the region.
Cairns students and staff were safely evacuated after police responded to an unverified threat at Redlynch State College. Authorities have secured the campus while investigations continue.
A man who brutally assaulted a correctional officer at Cessnock Correctional Centre has avoided prison, receiving a community corrections order instead. The decision has raised questions about justice for frontline prison workers.
Illawarra communities remain on high alert as police continue their search for multiple fugitives evading capture across the region. Authorities warn residents to secure properties and report suspicious activity.
A driver's lead foot proves costly during Lake Macquarie's highway patrol blitz, with police issuing fines for excessive speeding in the ongoing road safety operation.
A Sunshine Coast community is in mourning after a 22-year-old woman was fatally struck by lightning during a sporting event at Kuluin. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the young athlete.
Wollongong's streets echoed with powerful chants as hundreds gathered for the Reclaim the Night march, demanding an end to gender-based violence in our community.
A Newcastle truck driver has won a landmark $1.48 million compensation payout after suffering life-changing injuries when a crane collapsed onto his cabin at a Kooragang Island worksite.
Heartbreaking weekend on the Sunshine Coast as communities mourn two young lives lost in separate incidents - an e-bike collision and a dam drowning.
A heartbreaking incident in Sydney's western suburbs has left a community in mourning after a five-year-old girl succumbed to injuries from a scooter crash. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the young child.