Two Darwin tourists had a shocking start to their Sunday when a sinkhole opened up and swallowed their rental car in Adelaide. Forced to take an Uber to the airport, they share their dramatic story.
Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Downer, blocking one lane of the Federal Highway. No threat to life or property reported. Stay informed via ESA.
As scorching heat grips Australia, wildlife rescuers issue an urgent plea to help animals survive. Learn how to provide water, shade, and what to do if you find a distressed native animal or pet.
A Canberra tenant is taking his strata company to ACAT after they demanded $4000 to review security footage for a police investigation into his stolen motorcycle. Read the full story.
Perth's rental crisis deepens as it overtakes Sydney and Brisbane, becoming the nation's second most expensive city for tenants. Discover the data and what it means for WA.
A Canberra man, allegedly drunk and lonely, has been denied bail after being accused of kicking a bullmastiff and attempting to douse it with petrol. Read the full court details.
ACT Police are hunting a group of men after a fight outside a Dickson KFC exploded into a road rage incident where a hammer was thrown, smashing a car window. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
After a year outside cabinet, the ACT Greens under Shane Rattenbury aim to prove their creative policy credentials. Can they convince Canberra voters they are serious economic managers?
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury urges creative spending reforms to tackle Canberra's budget crisis, criticising Labor's 'business-as-usual' approach. Read the full analysis.
Despite a looming deadline, one-third of Perth's metropolitan councils have failed to adopt the state's short-term rental planning scheme, raising concerns over enforcement and housing supply. Read more.
A Canberra city police station was evacuated and a street closed after a refrigerant alarm sparked a major emergency services response. ACT Fire & Rescue's hazmat team investigated the potential leak.
Canberrans are urged to prepare as the Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe thunderstorm warning for New Year's Eve, forecasting damaging winds, large hail, and potential flash flooding. Stay safe and follow emergency advice.
A third-generation Canberra transport operator was days from shutting its Fyshwick depot, citing a 'toxic' mix of high costs and red tape. Discover how a FlixBus deal saved it and the wider pressures on ACT businesses.
Canberrans borrowed over 1.4 million items in 2025, with a sci-fi novel and a popular cookbook topping the lists. Discover the capital's reading habits and the challenges facing its library network.
Desperate renters are paying strangers to inspect properties for them in Australia's competitive rental market. We explore the booming side hustle and what agents think.
Canberra residents demand the ACT Government uses the holiday break to reassess after costly light rail delays, Phillip Pool changes and rising debt. Read the full letters to the editor.
Evelyn and Oliver are Canberra's most popular baby names for 2025, as royal-inspired choices decline. Discover the latest trends and historical data from the ACT birth registry.
Brendan Fraser stars in the heartwarming Boxing Day release 'Rental Family', marking his leading man return after an Oscar win. Read our review of this Tokyo-set film.
Canberra residents urged to recycle responsibly over the holidays. Learn what wrapping paper, cards & packaging can go in the yellow bin, plus Christmas collection changes.
A 37-year-old man has died after losing control of a rental e-scooter in Geraldton in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Perth tenants are set to pay an extra $2200 on average for rent in 2025 compared to 2024, as a new report highlights the city's severe rental crisis. Discover the data and what it means for the market.
Legal academic Emma Garlett explores why the pressure to be merry at Christmas can be isolating, offering practical advice for setting boundaries and finding true connection.
Perth renters faced an average $2200 annual rent hike in 2025, with house rents up $51 a week. New data reveals families are skipping meals and cutting essentials to cope with the housing crisis.
ACT Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Lowanna Street, Braddon apartment overnight. A 37-year-old woman is assisting with inquiries.
After his Oscar win for The Whale, Brendan Fraser forges a new path in the poignant Japanese drama Rental Family, exploring loneliness and connection. The film opens in Australia on Boxing Day.
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
The ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
Perth Style Company founder Sara Sutton reveals how to host a polished, leisurely festive gathering. Discover her seven tips for outsourcing, decorating, and creating memorable moments.
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated. Discover the data black hole.
A new survey reveals a deepening cost of living crisis in Australia, with only 10% satisfied. Experts warn 2026 could be even tougher. Read the full analysis.