The HONK! Oz street music festival's Grand Street Parade filled Wollongong's Crown Street Mall with vibrant performances despite soaring temperatures. The 11th annual free festival celebrates community, music, and social justice.
Victorian cyclist Ruby Roseman-Gannon secures her third national criterium championship in a dominant Perth performance. Read the full race report and results here.
Crown Perth rang in 2026 with a glamorous 80s-themed gala, celebrating its 40-year history from Burswood Island Casino. See the exclusive party highlights and history exhibition.
The new pedestrian laneway connecting Union and Market Streets in Geelong is officially open, enhancing city access and supporting local businesses. Discover the transformation.
The historic Royal Crown Hotel in Dudley has been closed since May 2025 due to severe termite damage. Owner Michael Deer has lodged a DA for a three-stage restoration, aiming to reopen the beloved local in 2026. Read the full story.
Soccer stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have checked out of Perth's Crown Towers, signalling an end to their honeymoon stay. The newlyweds delighted young fans before departing. Read more about their Swan Valley nuptials.
Wollongong residents have shared ambitious ideas, including a tunnel and a Las Vegas-style sign, for the Flinders St 'arrival boulevard' revamp. What do you think should happen?
Crown Perth celebrates its 40th anniversary, transforming into an 80s wonderland. Discover how the former rubbish dump became WA's largest single-site employer with over 5000 staff.
Aussie pop star G Flip trades Los Angeles for a Western Australian escape, reconnecting with childhood mates in Perth and Margaret River before the Dream Ride tour. See the highlights.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces extensive surgery as her chronic pulmonary fibrosis worsens. The royal family provides a health update. Read the latest.
Your complete guide to ringing in 2026 across Perth. Discover Crown's luxurious black-tie event, free family festivities at Elizabeth Quay, and the best parties city-wide. Plan your perfect celebration now!
Motorists are urged to avoid Perth CBD this Saturday afternoon and evening due to major congestion from free WASO Christmas concerts. Plan your travel now.
Canadian escape artist Gabriella Lester, who performed Houdini's straitjacket escape at 14, joins the international cast of Now You See Me Live at Crown Perth in January 2026. Discover mind-blowing illusions.
Crown Perth was evacuated on Sunday evening after a fire alarm sounded. Guests and staff were directed to car parks as emergency services responded. Read the latest details.
Wollongong businesses lament a 'step backwards' as fire safety concerns force a ban on outdoor dining in Crown Lane. Discover the impact on local nightlife and council plans.
A Geelong dentist facing serious drug charges has been granted bail after a court heard of his $3.6 million gambling losses at Crown Casino. Read the full details of the case.
Four activists arrested after hurling apple crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels case in London's Tower. The 'Take Back Power' group demands wealth tax. Read the full story.
A vegan traveller's search for the best plant-based banh mi in Hanoi, Vietnam. Discover four unique spots, from tourist hubs to hidden alley gems, with honest ratings and prices.
The Crownview apartment complex in Wollongong remains vacant due to serious defects, despite a severe housing crisis. Buyers await resolution a decade on. Read the full investigation.
Newcastle Council approves changes to an eight-storey Hall Street development, swapping one-bedroom units for three-bedroom apartments in response to market demand. Read the full details.
A former University of Wollongong student accommodation site could be transformed with apartment towers up to 15 storeys high, delivering around 300 new homes near the CBD and hospital. Read the latest plans.
A 40-year-old woman was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing on Union Street, Cooks Hill. She was treated for an arm injury and taken to John Hunter Hospital.
A woman has been arrested following an alleged violent assault and theft in Cairns CBD. Police responded swiftly to the incident on Spence Street. Read the latest details.
A 35-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries after being struck by a Volkswagen SUV near the Shellharbour boat ramp. The driver told police he swerved to avoid a man on the road. Read the latest details.
Emergency crews responded to a serious house fire on Reen Street in St James after reports of explosions and black smoke. DFES and paramedics are on scene. Read the latest.
Firefighters have contained a serious house fire on Reen Street in St James after reports of explosions. Emergency services remain on scene. Read the latest.
Ditch the crowded malls this Christmas and discover unique gifts at Newcastle's Clyde Street Arts Open Markets on December 12. Meet over 100 local artists in a vibrant one-night festival.
Saifu Savage has been sentenced to prison for street-level cocaine dealing in Cairns. The court heard he sold drugs to undercover police in popular nightlife spots. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Perth's record-breaking start to summer saw influencers and revellers cool off at the exclusive Sun Sets event at Crown Towers Pool, featuring live DJs and champagne. Get the full social scoop.
A proposed 94-place childcare centre in Fairy Meadow requires a rule variation as it's within 500m of three service stations. The DA outlines plans for two-storey use and traffic management. Read the full details.