Free Australia Day Festival at Coogee Beach
Celebrate Australia Day 2026 with free family entertainment at Coogee Beach. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, wildlife encounters, and classic Aussie competitions.
Celebrate Australia Day 2026 with free family entertainment at Coogee Beach. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, wildlife encounters, and classic Aussie competitions.
WA Police are investigating shocking anti-Semitic graffiti in Spearwood. Acting Premier calls it 'appalling' as new laws carry up to five years' jail.
A dramatic police chase unfolded in Townsville after a driver collided with a patrol vehicle and fled. The incident, captured on video, involved a major search operation. Read the full story.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was stabbed at Cockburn Gateway shopping centre in Success. A manhunt is underway following reports of a suspect with a machete.
A quiet Whitlam street descended into chaos on Christmas Eve as tactical police arrested a 39-year-old man. Residents were told to stay inside during the tense two-hour operation. Read the full story.
Heavily armed police swarmed a Canberra street, ordering residents indoors. One person is in custody after reports of a firearm. Read the latest updates on the incident.
A dramatic police operation in Cairns ended after a man fled into crocodile-prone Trinity Inlet. The incident involved a stolen vehicle and a tense standoff. Read the full details.
A major police operation is underway in Cairns after a dangerous patient scaled the hospital walls and escaped. Authorities warn the public not to approach the two men involved.
Western Australia's elite Water Police detail the biggest dangers on our waters this season and issue a crucial safety warning to all boat users. Stay safe on the water.
Police in Queensland and NSW have made arrests over alleged anti-Semitic graffiti and abuse. A 27-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman face charges. Read the full details.
A major Geelong police operation over the weekend caught 16 motorists for drink and drug driving offences. Discover the shocking details of the crackdown.
Victoria Police will deploy officers with semi-automatic rifles around the MCG for the cricket match, citing the current threat environment. Fans urged to be aware.
Perth councils secure increased police patrols at iconic beaches like Cottesloe this weekend following Sydney's Bondi terror attack. Community leaders call for reassurance.
A large police operation responded to a tense standoff with youths outside a funeral in Geelong. The incident caused major disruptions and is now under investigation.
A 23-year-old WA police constable has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman during an arrest in Perth's western suburbs. He will face court again in February.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Sydney's southwest as heavily armed police detained several men at a busy Liverpool intersection. Authorities confirm there is no ongoing risk. Get the latest details.
NSW Police release mugshots of seven alleged offenders on the run in the Illawarra region. Public urged to report sightings to Crime Stoppers.
The City of Cockburn stands by its fox management program despite resident concerns over native wildlife. A new population study will guide future actions. Read the full story.
Cockburn Council reverses staff advice to grant $5000 to Sailing On WA, supporting veterans' mental health through twilight sailing events. A 6-3 vote secures funding for the current season.
Nearly half of Cockburn residents say a proposed $7 million upgrade for Beeliar Reserve and Community Centre is inadequate. Read the community's concerns and the council's response.
Cockburn councillors vote 7-2 to bring public petitions back to council meetings, overturning a 2017 policy. The move aims to enhance local democracy despite staff concerns over cost.
Newcastle police officers have joined a national surge in blood donations following the Bondi terrorist attack. The force is also supporting its annual Bleed4Blue campaign to save lives.
A 23-year-old man is assisting police after a dramatic pursuit through Cessnock's wine country, involving road spikes and a police dog squad. Read the full details of the incident.
SA Police Commissioner apologises to the family of Bonita Herewane for failures in the 2009 death investigation. Read the full statement and the family's response.
A 59-year-old Mooroobool man faces serious assault charges after being shot by police in Cairns. The incident occurred on Elphinstone St following reports of a man with a knife. Read the latest.
Peter Ryan, the former top cop who reformed the NSW Police Force after the Wood Royal Commission, has died. Read about his turbulent tenure and lasting legacy.
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.
Queensland MP and former officer Janelle Poole gives a moving speech in Parliament, honouring the bravery of police who confronted the Bondi Junction attacker. Read her powerful words.
Two young NSW police officers remain in hospital with serious injuries after being shot at Bondi. The Police Association praises their heroic actions which saved lives. Read their story.
Sydney police have arrested a father and son in connection with the Bondi Junction shooter investigation. Get the latest details on this major development.