Man arrested after four-hour axe siege in South Nowra
A 24-year-old man has been taken into custody following a tense four-hour siege on the NSW South Coast where he allegedly held three people hostage while armed with an axe.
A 24-year-old man has been taken into custody following a tense four-hour siege on the NSW South Coast where he allegedly held three people hostage while armed with an axe.
An 18-year-old has died and another is fighting for life after their car collided with a semi-trailer on Queensland's Bruce Highway. Police are investigating.
A truck driver has been flown to Roma Hospital following a serious single-vehicle crash on the Balonne Highway. Emergency services responded to the incident near St George.
Major roadworks scheduled for Gillies Range Road with 19 repair sites planned. Temporary traffic changes expected during construction period.
ACT Police arrest 20-year-old man after finding sawn-off shotgun, knuckleduster and conducted energy weapon in Hume. Read the latest Canberra crime news.
A Geelong woman paid $50,000 to secure her husband's release after he was arrested on drug trafficking charges. Son Dinh was boarding a flight to Vietnam when arrested.
A brave Mackay tradie rushed home from work to confront a teenage burglar, performing a citizen's arrest with his dog. The intruder was caught with stolen property.
Perth commuters face major delays on Thursday morning due to multiple truck breakdowns and a crash on key freeways. Traffic is heavy on Mitchell Fwy, Roe Hwy, and Tonkin Hwy. Drive with caution.
A 53-year-old woman has died after a multi-vehicle crash involving a truck on Bussell Highway near Metricup. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
Four men and three women charged after allegedly assaulting officers during a drug-related arrest in Bega. Police officer sustains facial injury. Full details on the court appearances.
A serious collision at the intersection of Albany and Leach Highways has triggered significant lane closures and traffic delays across Perth, frustrating morning commuters.
Sheung Yau admits to careless driving charges following tragic collision that claimed a life on Hamilton Highway. Court proceedings continue as community seeks closure.
Six months after Claire Austin's fatal accident involving a glass door at her Randwick residence, police have made a significant arrest in the ongoing investigation.
Major traffic delays are impacting the M1 Pacific Motorway near Newcastle after a truck breakdown closed multiple lanes. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes as emergency crews work to clear the obstruction.
Dramatic bodycam footage has emerged showing a Melbourne man continuing to advance on police officers despite being struck by a Taser during a wild confrontation in Heidelberg.
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.
A tense seven-hour police operation in Geelong's Corio suburb concludes with one man in custody after specialist negotiators and tactical officers successfully resolve the dangerous situation.
A wild police pursuit through Illawarra ended with officers deploying a Taser on a 26-year-old man and arresting two people following a dramatic car stop on the Princes Highway.
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 Melbourne family shares their life-saving advice after their toddler walked away unharmed from a terrifying multi-vehicle collision on the Hume Highway, highlighting the critical importance of proper car seat safety.
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.
After years of frustration, the major Hexham Straight highway upgrade is officially finished, delivering smoother and safer journeys for thousands of daily commuters and freight operators in the Hunter region.
A tense police manhunt across Newcastle has concluded with the arrest of 38-year-old Christopher James McLoughney following an alleged domestic violence incident and dramatic escape attempt.
Garry Kingston meets the St John WA heroes who saved his life after a sudden cardiac arrest in a heartwarming Perth reunion story.
A devastating truck crash has claimed a life and closed the Bruce Highway at Takilberan in Queensland's Bundaberg region, with emergency crews working to clear the wreckage.
Garry Kingston's miraculous survival story unfolds as he meets the St John WA ambulance crew who brought him back from clinical death after a sudden cardiac arrest.
Geelong Highway Patrol announces major road safety blitz targeting speeding, drink and drug driving during Melbourne Cup celebrations. Multiple checkpoints planned across the region.
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.
The Western Australian business community is in shock after Merritt Distilling founder Sarah James Martin died in a tragic collision between a truck and car on Bussell Highway near Capel.
A major development in the Cessnock PCYC fire case as police arrest a man in Kurri Kurri. Latest updates on the suspicious blaze that rocked the Hunter Valley community.