Elderly evacuated in Kanahooka aged care facility fire
Elderly residents safely evacuated after fire breaks out at IRT William Beach Gardens in Kanahooka. Sprinkler system contained blaze before firefighters arrived. No injuries reported.
Elderly residents safely evacuated after fire breaks out at IRT William Beach Gardens in Kanahooka. Sprinkler system contained blaze before firefighters arrived. No injuries reported.
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.
Exclusive: DFAT spent over $300,000 maintaining office gardens while Labor cuts $6.4bn from public service. Read the shocking details about taxpayer-funded greenery.
Transform your Christmas traditions with circular economy principles. Discover how to reduce waste while creating meaningful holiday memories this festive season.
Kurri Kurri recycling facility seeks to expand operations by 400%, processing 450,000 tonnes annually and creating significant employment opportunities in the Hunter region.
McDonald's plans a $5.5 million expansion at Edmonton, creating 40 new jobs. The development application has been submitted to Cairns Regional Council.
Wollongong residents strongly support adding a cafe and visitor centre at the Botanic Garden's main entrance. Council considers commercial interest amid budget challenges.
Hundreds celebrated Tile Empire's new Osborne Park showroom launch. High-end Italian suppliers joined the event, marking a major expansion for the family business founded in 1982.
Mareeba's industrial sector booms as council approves 33 new lots in the industrial park. Discover how this expansion drives economic growth in Far North Queensland.
Australia's first major waste-to-energy plant opens in Kwinana, set to burn 460,000 tonnes of waste yearly and power 50,000 homes. Discover the challenges behind this $750m project.
Canberra's beloved Big Splash water park will remain closed this summer as owners plan a modern new facility. Community disappointed as vandalism and costs prevent reopening.
Three generations of Wolves fans dream of A-League inclusion as the club battles historical factionalism and unfinished stadium promises. Can Wollongong's football heartland reclaim its national glory?
WA government opens tenders for new therapeutic youth detention centre at Banksia Hill, replacing controversial Unit 18. Construction timeline extends to 2028.
How Georgia Beattie transformed Bulla Park into Australia's largest organic mushroom farm using technology and Coles funding to achieve zero-waste operations.
After a Crohn's disease diagnosis, Georgia Beattie transformed Bulla Park into Australia's largest organic mushroom farm. Discover how tech and a Coles grant created a zero-waste facility. Back Australian farming!
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.
Young activists launch petition to expand Newcastle's light rail network beyond city centre, addressing transport gaps and safety concerns. Join the movement for better public transport.
National audit reveals no major Australian supermarket meets plastic sustainability standards. Shippers pay more to avoid plastic packaging. Discover the full investigation.
Western Australia's healthcare system receives massive funding injection with Royal Perth Hospital expansion announced as part of ambitious building program to address growing demand.
Townsville residents face ongoing waste collection headaches as council admits to service delays and staffing challenges affecting wheelie bin services across the city.
The Hunter region is rallying for a state-of-the-art stadium at Glendale, promising economic growth and world-class sporting facilities for NSW's Central Coast.
Discover how Newcastle's innovative Concrush technology is turning construction waste into valuable resources, saving money and reducing environmental impact across Australia.
The troubled East Rockingham waste-to-energy facility faces fresh legal battles as receivers launch new claims against contractors, raising questions about Australia's renewable energy future.
The Australian Labor Party sounds alarm over LNP's energy strategy that prioritises coal expansion, potentially jeopardising the Great Barrier Reef's UNESCO World Heritage listing and Queensland's tourism industry.
The future of Tasmania's AFL stadium proposal reaches critical decision point with game-changing alternative model now on the table, threatening to reshape the state's sporting landscape forever.
Western Australia's NRL expansion team, the Perth Bears, will begin their inaugural 2027 season at a temporary WACA base after construction delays hit their $20 million Malaga high-performance centre.
Discover how Hunter Resource Recovery is transforming recycling habits across the region with innovative education programs that make going green simple and effective.
Geelong's northern suburbs are set for a retail revolution with plans for a new shopping hub featuring supermarkets, specialty stores, and dining options at 1220 Fairbairn Drive, Corio.
Shocking discovery of construction materials illegally dumped at popular Bluewater Park exposes Townsville's growing waste crisis. Council takes action amid community outrage.
Major redevelopment plans for Canberra's Australian Institute of Sport are accelerating, with new designs unveiled for the $249.7 million project that will reshape Australia's premier sporting hub.