Coles and Woolworths have enlisted additional trucks to keep WA shelves stocked after a freight train derailment in South Australia blocked a key national rail corridor. Read about the supply chain response.
A major freight train derailment in South Australia has suspended cross-country rail services. Recovery efforts face delays due to extreme heat. Get the latest updates here.
A landmark affordable housing project on Newcastle's last undeveloped rail corridor faces fierce opposition from locals demanding green space. The clash highlights the city's growing pains.
Canberra commuters face major disruptions as Commonwealth Avenue Bridge closes and Northbourne Avenue light rail works begin simultaneously. Plan your route and expect delays.
Veteran trekker Cameron Wilson shares his crucial advice for tackling Western Australia's iconic Cape to Cape Track. Discover how to prepare, when to see wildflowers, and why a guided hike can be perfect.
Venus Metals Corporation has identified a significant new gold exploration target beneath its Bellchambers deposit near Sandstone, WA, with potential for 45,000-60,000 ounces. Read about the company's advancing strategy.
A Gold Coast tourist recounts the terrifying head-on train collision near Machu Picchu in Peru that killed the driver and injured 30. Watch her video and get the latest updates.
A key bridge on the Fernleigh Track near Whitebridge has been closed after vandals set it alight, marking the latest in a spate of destructive acts across Lake Macquarie. A detour is in place.
A serious collision between a car and the Kuranda Scenic Railway at a Grove St level crossing has caused significant traffic chaos across Cairns North. Avoid the area.
A major 400-dwelling development in Raymond Terrace has been denied a fast-track approval by the NSW Housing Delivery Authority, deemed too dense for the area. Read the full details.
Newcastle Herald readers demand leadership on a maritime museum, protest a 40% rate hike in Cessnock, and debate the city's light rail performance. Read the full community debate.
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.
Travellers can save 20% on multi-day scenic rail tours across New Zealand for 2026-27. The sale runs from December 26 to January 31, 2026. Book online with promo code EARLYBD27.
A blaze at the popular Dove and Olive pub in Surry Hills forced evacuations and halted light rail services. No injuries reported as firefighters extinguish the roof fire.
A Canberra father turned to artificial intelligence to prove erratic traffic lights caused his crash. His four-month repair saga highlights a bureaucratic battle with the ACT government. Read the full story.
Australia's corporate regulator sues BDO WA and a lead partner over alleged audit failures concerning $30m in missing funds at Dubber Corporation. Read the full details.
Newcastle bus drivers have voted down a proposed enterprise agreement after nearly a year of negotiations, leading to renewed industrial action and service disruptions. Read the latest on the pay and conditions dispute.
Sprint prodigy Gout Gout and WA's Kurtis Marschall were among the winners at the 2025 Australian Athletics Awards, where high jump queen Nicola Olyslagers reigned supreme. Discover all the champions.
Major Canberra light rail construction will close parts of Northbourne Avenue and the city centre for weeks this summer. Get all the key dates, detours, and transport changes you need to know.
North Queensland locals slam a new $2400 guided tour on Hinchinbrook Island's Thorsborne Track, fearing it will lock out DIY hikers and bring no economic benefit to nearby towns. Read the full story.
Water Corporation is forced to adjust thousands of customer bills after discovering systemic meter misreads. Find out if you're affected and what to do next.
Billionaire-backed Ivanhoe Atlantic secures crucial rail access in Liberia, paving the way for its Guinea iron ore project. Construction is slated for early 2026. Read the latest.
WA's corruption watchdog issues a stark warning after a senior Perth rail manager helped a friend's company win taxpayer-funded work. Read the full report.
Striking rail workers at Downer's Cardiff workshop plan to continue industrial action through Christmas, seeking a 21.5% pay rise over four years. Read the latest on the dispute.
The City of South Perth has voted to oppose the controversial $217.5 million Perth Street Circuit, citing poor consultation and better uses for public funds. Read the council's full stance.
Talison Lithium confirms it will not reopen the Bunbury to Greenbushes rail line, opting for road transport. The decision impacts local infrastructure plans and lithium supply chains. Read the full analysis.
WA Government names John Van Der Wielen as new Perth Mint chair, succeeding Sam Walsh. The move signals a fresh start following the refiner's compliance issues. Read the full story.
Newcastle Council moves to acquire three parcels of land, marking a major milestone for the 32-kilometre Richmond Vale Rail Trail. The shared path will connect Kurri Kurri to Hexham, offering a safe alternative to major highways.
PM Anthony Albanese reaffirms his passion for high-speed rail but reveals little on funding the crucial Sydney to Newcastle leg. Get the latest on the $70m development phase and the 2037 target.
A 40+ hectare bushfire at Redhead has intensified with a southerly change, threatening suburbs. Roads are closed, but no property lost. Read the latest updates.