Black Smoke Billows from Geelong Refinery
Emergency crews respond to smoke incident at Viva Energy refinery in Corio. Authorities confirm no immediate threat to community as investigation continues.
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St John WA Blames Multiple Issues for Ambulance Crisis
St John WA reveals ambulance service failures despite revenue growth. Funding disputes, mould infestations and measles outbreaks cripple response times across Western Australia.
Townsville conducts major earthquake emergency drill
Townsville emergency crews and council conduct earthquake preparedness drill. Learn how the city is preparing for potential seismic activity and what residents need to know.
Walking Pads Combat WFH Stiffness & Poor Posture
Discover how under-desk walking pads like Egofit ComfortDeck M2 help Australian remote workers stay active while working. Improve posture and boost energy.
Dental vans deliver care to remote Cape York
Queensland Health deploys mobile dental clinics to overcome geographical barriers in Cape York while fluoride debate continues affecting oral health outcomes.
ACT asbestos school closures spark parent anger
ACT parents express fury over government's handling of asbestos contamination in schools, citing confused messaging and unnecessary mass closures. Minister Yvette Berry under fire.
Historic Newcastle School Building to Return to Roots
Newcastle Grammar School seeks to convert a historic 1908 courthouse annexe back into educational use for creative arts and exams, reconnecting with its past as Australia's oldest school.
Samsung Phone Fails Triple-0 Call, Person Dies
A person has died after an ageing Samsung phone failed to connect to Triple-0 on the TPG network. The incident prompts urgent warnings for users to update their devices and raises serious questions about Australia's emergency call system.
Geelong Business Liquidations November 17
Multiple Geelong businesses face liquidation as ASIC records reveal company collapses across the Corangamite council area. Stay informed about local economic impacts.
Chemical spill blocks Captain Cook Highway
Hazardous chemical spill forces closure of Captain Cook Highway near Ellis Beach. Emergency crews contain substance as detours remain in place. Stay informed about road updates.
Newcastle's 24/7 Vet Hospital Expands to New Facility
The Animal Referral and Emergency Centre in Broadmeadow opens a new, larger 24-hour veterinary hospital on November 19, featuring advanced CT scanning and hydrotherapy.
New mobile health clinic brings specialist care to WA
Heart of Australia's HEART 7 mobile clinic begins service in remote Western Australia, providing life-saving lung cancer screenings and specialist healthcare to regional communities.
Emergency Crews Respond to Barwon Heads Road Crash
Emergency services rushed to Barwon Heads Road after a serious car crash. Multiple units responded to the incident causing significant traffic delays. Read the latest updates.
Lake Macquarie quarry expansion plan sparks resident concerns
Metromix's plan to expand its Teralba quarry by 37 hectares is meeting strong opposition from Lake Macquarie residents worried about dust, vibrations and heritage homes. Read the latest developments.
AirBridge Networks expands into Western Australia
AirBridge Networks opens a new Perth office, expanding its national footprint to deliver robust connectivity solutions to WA's remote communities and mining sector.
Six-week search for missing SA boy August Lamont continues
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.
Teen in hospital after Geelong Aquatic Centre incident
A teenage boy remains hospitalised after a serious incident at Geelong Aquatic Centre. Emergency services responded to reports of a drowning at the popular swimming facility.
100 Domestic Violence Assaults Daily: Police Data Reveals
Shocking new figures reveal Australian police respond to nearly 100 family and domestic violence assaults daily. Learn about the crisis and what's being done.
Truck rolls near Bynoe River Bridge in Normanton
A truck driver had a lucky escape after his vehicle rolled near the Bynoe River Bridge in Normanton. Emergency services responded quickly to assess the driver's condition.
Serial fraudster sentenced for Aboriginal community scam
Notorious conman Craig Dale faces justice after swindling a vulnerable remote Aboriginal community recovering from devastating floods. Discover the shocking details of his elaborate scam and the court's final verdict.
Blacktown intersection crash leaves three men seriously injured
A violent collision between two vehicles at a Blacktown intersection has left three men with serious injuries, prompting a major emergency response and road closures.
Children hospitalised after Far North Queensland crash
A serious single-vehicle crash near Doomadgee has left multiple children hospitalised, with emergency services responding to the rollover incident in Far North Queensland's remote Gulf country.
Virgin Australia flight emergency landing after engine fire
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 bound for Bali made an emergency return to Perth after passengers reported hearing a 'loud bang' and seeing flames erupt from the engine shortly after takeoff.
Victoria Mill Inferno: Bagasse Fire Erupts in Queensland
Emergency crews battle intense fire at Victoria Mill's bagasse stockpile as thick smoke blankets the area. No injuries reported in the dramatic industrial incident.
Emergency services respond to child incident in Abergowrie
Multiple emergency response teams are currently on scene in Abergowrie following reports of a serious incident involving a child. Authorities have mobilised rapidly to the rural location.
Newcastle Council intervenes in landslide crisis
Frustrated by state government delays, Newcastle City Council steps in to provide immediate assistance to homeowners affected by devastating landslides in Merewether.
Optus Outage Cuts Hunter Residents Off From Triple Zero
Critical telecommunications failure leaves Hunter region residents unable to access emergency services as Optus confirms widespread network outage affecting triple zero calls.
Optus outage may have cut emergency service access
A major Optus network failure across the Hunter region has potentially severed access to emergency services, with thousands of customers unable to make Triple Zero calls during the critical outage.
Kennedy Highway shut after multi-vehicle crash in North QLD
Emergency services are responding to a serious multi-vehicle collision that has forced the complete closure of the Kennedy Highway in North Queensland, causing major traffic disruptions and lengthy delays for motorists.
Plane crashes after takeoff at Louisville Airport
BREAKING: A commercial aircraft has crashed shortly after departure from Louisville International Airport, leaving multiple people injured as emergency services rush to the scene.
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