Thunderbird Mine incidents downplayed by operators
Kimberley Mineral Sands and Re:Group insist excavator incidents at Thunderbird mine were minor. No injuries reported as WorkSafe investigates. Read the full details.
Kimberley Mineral Sands and Re:Group insist excavator incidents at Thunderbird mine were minor. No injuries reported as WorkSafe investigates. Read the full details.
Eleanor 'Ellie' Thompson, a 35-year-old British adventurer, was tragically killed when her van rolled on her during Cyclone Alfred in northern NSW. The inquest records an accidental death verdict.
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A sudden hailstorm unleashed golf ball-sized ice on Geelong, causing widespread damage and flash flooding. Residents share shocking footage and cleanup begins.
Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding at Ocean Grove Library, forcing its temporary closure and damaging books and equipment. The community rallies as staff assess the extensive water damage.
Far North Queensland prepares for cooling showers as monsoon conditions develop, bringing welcome relief from humidity while experts monitor tropical activity.
Frustrated by state government delays, Newcastle City Council steps in to provide immediate assistance to homeowners affected by devastating landslides in Merewether.
Western Australia faces another round of dangerous weather as the Bureau of Meteorology issues severe storm warnings for Perth and surrounding regions, with potential flash flooding and damaging hail.
Former Cairns warehouse manager James Lieu Thaiday has been charged with arson following a suspicious fire that caused significant damage to a Manunda commercial property. The 39-year-old appeared in Cairns Magistrates Court as police continue their inves
Severe thunderstorms have torn through Southern Queensland for the third consecutive day, causing significant damage including the complete destruction of Warwick Aerodrome's roof and leaving thousands without power.
Australian holidaymakers in Southeast Asia face major disruption as Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi intensifies, prompting urgent travel warnings from authorities.
Australian travellers heading to Southeast Asia face major disruption as Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi intensifies. The Department of Foreign Affairs issues critical safety alerts for multiple destinations including Bali, Thailand and Vietnam.
A devastating single-vehicle crash near Lake Argyle has left one person dead and five others, including two children, fighting for their lives in hospital. Emergency services responded to the horrific incident on Victoria Highway.
A fierce fire at a Corrimal tobacconist has caused extensive damage to multiple businesses, with repairs estimated at $100,000 and the shopping strip facing weeks of disruption.
Major disruptions hit Central Coast and Hunter line services after critical equipment damage between Tuggerah and Wyong, causing significant delays for Sydney-Newcastle commuters.
Sydney has been battered by a ferocious spring storm, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and widespread chaos across the city. The wild weather has caused significant damage, travel chaos, and left thousands facing a massive clean-up operation.
A Gold Coast tradie's worst nightmare came true when a single lightning strike turned his work ute into a smouldering wreck during a severe thunderstorm, leaving him without his livelihood.
Critical overnight repair operations are set to begin on Far North Queensland's Captain Cook Highway following significant cyclone damage. Get the latest on travel impacts and repair timelines.
ACT residents face frustrating battles with insurance companies and government over tree damage claims following severe storms. Discover why property owners are being left in limbo.
Australian tennis star Kimberley Birrell may have lost the WTA final in Canberra, but her touching act of sportsmanship towards opponent Nuria Parrizas-Diaz won hearts worldwide. Discover how this rising star proved that character counts as much as champi
The ACT faces a growing crisis as invasive tree roots cause millions in damage to sewer systems, with thousands of blockages reported annually. Discover how Canberra is fighting back against nature's underground invasion.
A wild house party in the affluent Perth suburb of Mosman Park spiraled out of control, leaving a luxury property severely damaged and requiring police intervention to disperse hundreds of intoxicated partygoers.
Severe thunderstorms with golf ball-sized hail have wreaked havoc across Southeast Queensland, causing significant damage and injuring multiple residents as emergency services respond to hundreds of calls for help.
Wild weather continues to pummel eastern Australia, causing widespread destruction across multiple states. Emergency services battle flooding, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall as another severe weather system approaches.
Premier Roger Cook announces early intervention strategy to keep Kimberley youth engaged, fed and off the streets amid growing crime concerns in remote WA community.
Gina Rinehart's mining giant Roy Hill sees significant profit drop as weak iron ore prices and cyclone disruptions hit operations hard, mirroring challenges across WA's mining sector.