Hope fades for Victorian families after a water search for a missing fisherman off Cape Jaffa was suspended. The body of his friend was recovered earlier. Police urge public vigilance.
Volunteers have discovered a phone and a makeshift shelter believed to belong to Celine Cremer, missing in Tasmania since 2023. Police are now joining the search effort.
A 70-year-old man has died after being pulled from the water at Dunsborough Beach in Western Australia. Emergency services responded but were unable to save him.
Police and community are searching for Andrew Leggett, 56, missing from Belmont. Follow live updates on the Newcastle Herald blog for breaking news across the Hunter.
A fisherman has died and another is missing off Cape Jaffa. The tragic incident comes as new data shows a 48% surge in drowning deaths among over-65s across Australia.
A 32-year-old Swansea man faces court over allegedly displaying a prohibited Nazi symbol on a boat in a public place. Police seized two vessels during their investigation.
A 53-year-old man has been charged with serious assault after being shot by police in Cairns. The incident occurred on Friday night on Anderson Street. Read the full details.
WA Police have located a body believed to be missing 25-year-old FIFO worker William Carter. The Perth man vanished after being dropped at the airport on December 6.
Police are investigating after a 43-year-old man was found dead near Wyee Farms Road at Lake Macquarie. A postmortem will determine the cause of death.
The Geelong property market saw strong activity in early December. Discover which suburbs recorded standout sales and what the latest auction results reveal about local demand.
A coronial inquest and new podcast will investigate the baffling 2014 disappearance of Ben Chisholm on Magnetic Island. What happened to the young man?
A man has been charged after allegedly smashing the windscreen of a paramedic vehicle while naked in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Police responded to the bizarre incident on Sunday morning.
Lake Macquarie City Council is set to formally begin its search for a new CEO while also deciding on two significant housing developments that exceed current planning controls. Read the latest.
A 41-year-old Woree man faces court charged with aiding suicide following the death of an elderly man in Cairns. Police allege he provided materials and advice.
A 47-year-old Woree man has been charged with aiding suicide following the death of an elderly man in Earlville, Cairns. He is due to face court in January 2026.
Geelong's property market saw strong results in early December. Discover which suburbs achieved standout sales and what the latest auction clearance rates reveal about local demand.
A flawlessly renovated dual-level waterfront home in Belmont with 180-degree Lake Macquarie views is now on the market. Ideal for downsizers seeking a low-maintenance luxury lifestyle.
A 21-year-old Perth man faces court charged with possessing violent extremist material following a joint counter-terrorism investigation. He was also accused of breaching bail. Read the latest details.
Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate a 14-year-old Cairns girl last seen in Manunda on November 28. Her family is deeply concerned for her welfare.
The family of missing WA farmer Mark Adams faces the heartbreaking reality he died at sea. The 62-year-old disappeared while fishing alone off Albany.
A frantic community search for a missing German shepherd named Arnie ended in heartbreak. The dog's owner now faces charges as volunteers reveal the costly 'wild goose chase'.
A 48-year-old Greenwood man faces charges after an alleged hit-and-run on Mounts Bay Road left a 44-year-old woman with serious injuries. Police appeal for dash-cam footage.
WA Police have scaled back the marine search for a 62-year-old Mt Barker man missing near Albany after his catamaran was found adrift. Beach patrols continue.
A new $1.9 million beachfront campground with 100 sites has opened at Lake Macquarie's Belmont Wetlands, promising a major boost for Hunter eco-tourism and local jobs.
Anthony Larmah, 25, has been sentenced to three years in prison for a violent home invasion and attack on a Belmont mother with a meat cleaver. Read the full court details.
Belmont Forum transforms Christmas shopping with a free 4D grotto, interactive selfie zones, and daily letter-writing prizes. Discover festive fun for the whole family.
A 26-year-old Dapto man's first night out after becoming a father ended in a violent, drug-fuelled brawl at a Wollongong pub. Read the court details and sentence.
An 18-year-old from The King's School is missing, feared drowned, after being swept out to sea at a remote NSW beach during Schoolies celebrations. The search continues.
Belmont and Cessnock Public Schools are top performers in new NAPLAN results, with Belmont showing consistent gains and closing equity gaps. Discover the data and insights.
South Australian police have launched a large-scale search for a missing man after his car was discovered abandoned near a popular beach. Authorities are urging the public for any information.