94-hectare bushfire near Kings Highway not yet controlled
NSW Rural Fire Service crews are working to control a 94-hectare bushfire near the Kings Highway at Warri. A separate grass fire on the Federal Highway in Canberra has been contained.
NSW Rural Fire Service crews are working to control a 94-hectare bushfire near the Kings Highway at Warri. A separate grass fire on the Federal Highway in Canberra has been contained.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by NSW Police during a mental health incident in Springfield. The hours-long siege ended tragically on Wednesday night.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by police following a six-hour siege at Springfield. A critical incident investigation is now underway. Read the latest details.
A vehicle rollover on Albany Highway at Greenfield Street in Cannington has closed a lane, causing significant traffic delays. Motorists are urged to drive carefully.
Albany's 200th birthday will be marked by a breathtaking light installation across the Vancouver Peninsula, co-designed with Menang Elders. Experience the spectacle in March 2026.
As Albany marks its bicentenary, explore how a disappointing landing in 1826 sparked a settlement, colonial rivalry, and a secession movement that shaped Western Australia's history. Discover the full story.
Three Albany teenagers face court over a serious assault on York Street on New Year's Eve. Police allege the victim was punched and kicked. Read the latest details.
A trailer came loose on the Kennedy Highway near Mareeba, causing traffic chaos for hours. Emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Read the full details.
A truck driver was hospitalised after a serious collision with a large animal on the Bruce Highway near Townsville. Emergency services responded to the scene.
Dramatic video captures a lightning strike hitting a utility pole on the Captain Cook Highway in Cairns during severe storms. The incident highlights the dangers of wild weather in Far North Queensland.
Adelaide's Filipino community is grieving after a New Year's Eve van rollover on Horrocks Highway killed an 18-year-old student and a 71-year-old grandmother. Read more about the tragedy and the fundraising efforts.
A woman has died after her car left the Hamilton Highway and struck a town sign near Inverleigh. Police are investigating the fatal single-vehicle crash.
New Year's Eve celebrations at a Melbourne drive-in turned into an emergency as a grassfire, believed sparked by fireworks, required a major firefighting response. Get the latest details.
Two children were rushed to hospital after a car rolled on the Gregory Highway near Charters Towers. Emergency services responded to the serious single-vehicle crash.
A provisional driver in Canberra was caught at 198km/h in a 90 zone, telling police he was 'being silly'. His licence was suspended and car seized.
ACT Police made more than a dozen arrests for assaults and dangerous driving during New Year's Eve celebrations. A 19-year-old was caught driving at 198km/h. Read the full report.
An 18-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman have died after a Toyota Tarago rolled off Horrocks Highway near Tarlee. Six others were injured. SA's road toll rises.
A man in his 70s has died in north-west Queensland's flash flooding. Premier David Crisafulli confirms the tragedy as emergency crews tackle widespread damage and road closures. Download the 7NEWS app for updates.
The tight-knit Narrikup community mourns the loss of young cowboy Flynn McCullough, killed in a crash five days before Christmas. Read the heartfelt tributes.
A fast-moving bushfire sparked by a vehicle fire is threatening lives and homes near Bunbury. Residents in the emergency zone are told it is too late to leave and must shelter immediately.
A man was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in an early-morning apartment fire in Rivervale. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Great Eastern Highway around 4:30am.
Police urge motorcyclists to ride within their limits after a devastating spike in fatalities on northern NSW roads. The road toll rises as double demerits remain in force.
The Bruce Highway south of Cairns has fully reopened after an $80 million repair project to fix extensive cyclone damage. The vital transport link is now safer and more resilient for Far North Queensland.
A new Bunnings Warehouse is proposed for a key highway site in Edmonton, Cairns. The development application is now open for public comment. Read the latest details.
A Canberra truck driver has been charged after allegedly recording a blood-alcohol reading five times the legal limit on the Monaro Highway. Police warn of double demerits.
A man has died after a Ford Transit van rolled on the Great Eastern Highway near Merredin on Christmas Day. Police are investigating the single-vehicle crash.
A dramatic car fire forced the closure of the Captain Cook Highway near Cairns on Christmas night, causing major traffic disruptions. Emergency services responded swiftly.
A shark alert is in place for Nanarup Beach near Albany after a whale carcass was spotted floating close to shore on Christmas morning. Beachgoers urged to exercise extreme caution.
Two people are fighting for life after a serious single-vehicle crash on the Mulligan Highway near Lakeland. Emergency services responded to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
A Forde truck driver allegedly recorded a blood-alcohol reading five times the legal limit on the Monaro Highway, with police warning of 'serious risk'. Read the full details.