Wollongong City Council has secured Flagstaff Hill as an alternate launch site for Australia Day fireworks after dangerous swells forced a New Year's Eve cancellation. Learn about the new safety measures.
Lovehoney launches its 2026 Valentine's Day sale with up to 50% off popular gifts for couples, him, her & lingerie. Shop our top picks for intentional romance.
Cairns Regional Council unveils the full Australia Day 2024 schedule, featuring citizenship ceremonies, community awards, and a spectacular fireworks finale over the Esplanade Lagoon.
Mirela Vidic and Mark Smith celebrated their Perth wedding at Queens Gardens and Fraser's Kings Park, featuring a Serbian Kolo dance and a surprise Swan River firework finale. Share your wedding story.
A London-trained pastry chef has opened Crois.Au on Market Street, Wollongong, selling out of pastries on day one. Discover the French-inspired treats now available.
Hawthorn faces an anxious wait after star midfielder Will Day injured his shoulder at pre-season training, reviving fears from his 2024 campaign. Get the latest AFL updates.
A Wollongong man caught nude sunbathing near a school excursion at Fairy Meadow beach has avoided a conviction. The 62-year-old verbally abused a jogger who photographed him.
A Wollongong man learned a costly lesson after thinking a meat pie and hot chips could offset five full-strength beers. He was caught driving with a blood alcohol reading three times the legal limit. Read the full court outcome.
The Geelong Australia Day fireworks and family event is cancelled. Organiser expresses heartbreak as council urges calm and respect for differing views on the national day.
Geelong Council unveils new Australia Day plans after cancelling the longstanding event. Discover the fresh approach and community-focused activities for 2025.
Wollongong City Council will deploy surveillance cars to monitor timed parking zones from February 2026, replacing manual tyre chalking. The one-year trial aims to improve efficiency and turnover in high-demand areas.
A national car club abandons plans for a 200-person meeting in Wollongong due to a critical shortage of affordable hotel rooms, highlighting a major hurdle for the city's visitor economy.
Celebrate Australia Day 2026 with free family entertainment at Coogee Beach. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, wildlife encounters, and classic Aussie competitions.
Wollongong City Council will review the cancelled New Year's Eve fireworks after a wave washed over the breakwall. The probe will ask why there was no Plan B. Read the full story.
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.
An antisocial trend of using cling wrap to reserve public spaces has returned to Wollongong's Stuart Park for New Year's celebrations, sparking local outrage and calls for better enforcement.
Perth welcomed 2026 with spectacular fireworks and a subdued crowd of 130,000. The 'new norm' of heavily armed WA Police patrols was on full display, reflecting heightened safety concerns post-Bondi. Read the full story.
Thousands flocked to Geelong's waterfront to welcome 2025 with a dazzling fireworks show. See the highlights and community spirit that made the night unforgettable.
A man in his 40s suffered serious facial injuries after being struck by a wayward firework at Stockton Beach on New Year's Eve. He was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition.
Wollongong Art Gallery has closed an exhibition after artist Anthony Lister was charged with multiple offences, including alleged sexual assault. The council is monitoring the case.
Sydney's world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks lit up the harbour in a stunning 12-minute show, marked by a poignant tribute to the Bondi attack victims. Over a million people watched the spectacle.
Canberra welcomed 2026 with its largest-ever New Year's Eve fireworks over Lake Burley Griffin. The $154,000 spectacle drew big crowds and marked the second year of a three-year contract. Read more about the dazzling show.
Sydney's world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks drew over a million revellers to the harbour, with crowds braving intense competition for prime spots. Discover the scenes and security measures for 2026's spectacular.
Wollongong City Council cancels the 9pm New Year's Eve fireworks display due to dangerous ocean conditions at the harbour. Public safety cited as the top priority.
Wollongong residents condemn racist propaganda distributed in local letterboxes. A former AFP communications head speaks out against the 'filth' targeting the community.
Australia ramps up security for New Year's Eve celebrations with major fireworks displays planned in every capital city. Get the full guide to times, locations, and safety measures.
Plan your New Year's Eve in Wollongong with details on foreshore road closures, public transport options, and fireworks displays. Essential travel advice for 31 December 2025.
Ring in 2026 across the Illawarra! Our complete guide covers Wollongong Harbour fireworks, the Summer Carnival, and live music from Royale With Cheese to Touch Sensitive. Find your perfect party.
Canberra prepares for its biggest NYE fireworks over Lake Burley Griffin. Hotels with lake views are fully booked as a new $462k contract is signed. Free public transport and road closures announced.
NSW Police launch one of their largest annual operations to ensure safety at Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens New Year's Eve events. Plan your travel and stay safe.