Central Newcastle Butcher Boys secure Queensland Cup champion Matthew Koellner as new coach Lucas Miller begins team rebuild. Key signings and departures revealed for 2026 Newcastle Rugby League season.
National audit reveals no major Australian supermarket meets plastic sustainability standards. Shippers pay more to avoid plastic packaging. Discover the full investigation.
Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon issues public apology after 46 trees wrongly removed during Elizabeth Baillie Reserve upgrades. Town commits to planting 94 replacement trees.
Cairns' rapidly expanding marine industry is hosting a major careers event this weekend, offering exciting job opportunities from superyacht maintenance to marine tourism for school leavers and career changers.
Central Coast community rallies as police launch urgent search for 13-year-old Tori Morrison last seen in Charmhaven. Authorities concerned for her welfare.
Authorities are desperately seeking witnesses and information after a devastating house fire in Emerald left multiple people fighting for their lives in hospital.
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.
A devastating workplace incident has left a Sydney Trains employee dead after becoming trapped in a cherry picker that collided with a railway bridge near Lithgow, sparking investigations into safety protocols.
A tragic house fire in Emerald, Queensland has claimed four lives, leaving the Central Highlands community in shock as emergency services investigate the cause of the blaze.
Far North Queensland scientists are preparing to document one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena - the annual synchronised coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, a critical event for reef survival and regeneration.
Exclusive testing reveals dangerous neurotoxins in South Australia's algal blooms, prompting urgent health warnings and beach closures across multiple coastal communities.
Perth Glory suffer major blow as key midfielder Tom Lawrence ruled out of Central Coast Mariners match following concussion protocol. Get the latest A-League team news and injury updates.
Tourists at Queensland's Moreton Island witnessed an incredible natural phenomenon as hundreds of sharks gathered in crystal-clear waters just off the beach, prompting expert warnings about marine behaviour.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has arrived in Far North Queensland waters following the sudden death of a passenger during a stop at Lizard Island. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident that occurred during what should have been a dream trop
The Reserve Bank shocks economists with a Cup Day interest rate cut, providing immediate relief for Australian homeowners ahead of the holiday season.
The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps cash rate at 4.35% for eighth consecutive meeting, with economists predicting no cuts until next year amid persistent inflation pressures.
A devastating discovery off Coledale Beach as a humpback whale becomes the latest victim of shark net entanglement, sparking renewed debate about marine protection methods.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its cash rate at 4.35% for the fifth consecutive meeting, balancing stubborn inflation against economic growth concerns. Find out what this means for your wallet and the economy.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35% in its Melbourne Cup Day meeting, extending financial pain for homeowners while offering cautious optimism about inflation.
Major disruptions hit Central Coast and Hunter line services after critical equipment damage between Tuggerah and Wyong, causing significant delays for Sydney-Newcastle commuters.
Exclusive details emerge as Queensland police question superyacht crew following the tragic death of a 73-year-old woman during a Lizard Island diving excursion. The investigation continues.
Marine rescuers perform dramatic operation to free critically endangered grey nurse shark from fishing line entanglement in Queensland waters.
Experts warn that a dangerous combination of warm ocean temperatures and early rainfall could create perfect conditions for deadly box jellyfish and Irukandji to appear weeks ahead of schedule in Cairns waters.
A massive weather system is drenching Melbourne Cup celebrations while threatening central Australia with heavy rain and Queensland with possible tornadoes in an unprecedented national weather event.
A dramatic marine operation unfolded at Bellambi Boat Ramp as authorities worked to remove a deceased humpback whale, drawing crowds of fascinated spectators to the Illawarra coastline.
Australian oyster farmers create floating blockade to prevent contaminated harvest from reaching consumers amid dangerous algae bloom in NSW waters.
Wollongong Harbour faces environmental concerns as a potentially harmful red algae bloom appears, prompting water safety warnings and community questions about marine health.
Discover how dedicated conservationists in Far North Queensland are protecting endangered sea turtles during nesting season through innovative monitoring programs and community engagement.
Newcastle's iconic ocean baths become front-row seats to breathtaking humpback whale migration, creating unforgettable coastal encounters for lucky spectators.
Exclusive details emerge after a cruise ship passenger was abandoned on a remote Queensland island, sparking industry-wide safety reviews and passenger outrage.