A 71-year-old man has been found dead in a cabin at the BIG4 Port Willunga Tourist Park. A 49-year-old Aldinga man has been charged with murder in what police say was not a random attack. Read the latest.
A teenage boy was winched to safety by emergency crews after falling down a cliff at Diamond Bay on the Mornington Peninsula. He was airlifted to hospital with a leg injury.
A 36-year-old Adelaide mother was found dead in Northfield. Her 42-year-old husband has been charged with murder and refused bail. Friends remember her as a dedicated worker.
Ocean Grove's new craft brewery, Pholklore, is set to open its doors on Boxing Day. Discover the local story, the beers on tap, and the family vision behind this exciting addition to the Bellarine Peninsula.
Peninsula Energy has begun a critical acidification phase at its Lance uranium project in Wyoming, USA, keeping it on schedule for first yellowcake production in early 2026. Read the latest update.
A Wollongong magistrate has identified major problems with the prosecution's case against a man charged over the 1993 disappearance of Pauline Sowry, but denied bail due to alleged threats against police. Read the latest court developments.
A 36-year-old woman has died in a Northfield home. A 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. He was refused bail and will face court Monday.
Geelong enjoys a perfect sunny day with a top of 24°C. Get the full forecast, UV index, and weekend outlook for the Bellarine and Surf Coast.
A coroner found authorities missed a key chance to assess risk before a child snatcher was murdered by a fellow inmate at Hakea Prison. Read the full findings.
A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found deceased in a Fern Bay home. Thomas Tapley was refused bail and will face court again in February 2026.
A 61-year-old man is charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found dead at a Fern Bay home. He was refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court.
Anthony Eriksen sentenced to 26 years for stabbing partner Lisa Fenwick more than 25 times in Sydney's Mascot. The court heard she lived in fear before the attack.
A 62-year-old man has died after a shooting on Oakley Rd, McLaren Flat. Two local men are charged with murder and firearm offences. Police confirm no ongoing threat.
A 27-year-old man has died following an alleged assault in Melbourne's south. A 28-year-old known to the victim has been charged with murder. Read the latest details.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after nine-year-old Aria Thorpe was found with a fatal stab wound in Weston-super-Mare. Police are supporting the devastated family and community.
Tamika Chesser, a former reality TV star, has appeared in an Adelaide court charged with the murder and dismemberment of her partner, Julian Story, in Port Lincoln. The pregnant accused remains in a psychiatric facility as police await crucial evidence.
South Australia's beaches show major improvement as toxic algal bloom clears, offering reprieve for tourism. Government launches voucher scheme to aid recovery.
Two men and a 16-year-old boy face murder charges after an alleged robbery in Midland, Perth, turned fatal. The victim, a 19-year-old man, died from his injuries.
Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer found dead in their LA home. Their son, Nick Reiner, charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Details on the shocking case.
International tourists have delivered a $111 million windfall to Geelong and the Bellarine, offsetting a sharp drop in domestic visitor spending. Discover how the region's economy is transforming.
Bevan Spencer von Einem, convicted of the 1986 murder of Richard Kelvin, has died in a South Australian prison. The case remains one of the state's most notorious crimes.
A woman has been found dead at a home in Montagu Bay, Hobart. A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Andre Rebelo, convicted of murdering his mother in Perth, presents a new theory in court. Read the shocking details of the case and the family's reaction.
Peter Scammell has been charged with murder five years after the death of his partner, nurse Katrina Hawker. A coronial inquest found her overdose death 'suspicious'. Read the chilling details.
A man has died following a devastating house fire in Ocean Grove. Emergency services responded to the blaze early Monday morning. Read the latest details.
The family of murdered Melbourne doctor Ashley Gordon say they are 'disappointed' his teenage killer could be free in 12 years. Read their emotional court reaction.
Crown prosecutors detail damning evidence against Rajwinder Singh, accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley on a Far North Queensland beach. DNA and grave site findings revealed.
Luke Hanif Sekkouah admits to the horrific domestic violence murder of his mother in her Warnbro home. Read the shocking details of the case that has rocked the Perth community.
Darcy Jenson, on trial for allegedly orchestrating a deadly Bali shooting, apologised to the victim's widow in court. The Sydney man faces the death penalty if found guilty.
South Australia has selected a site for its $5 billion desalination plant, a decision that goes against a 2023 report which favoured Cape Hardy on the Eyre Peninsula. Read the full details.