Driver charged after fatal Great Ocean Road collision
A man has been charged following a horrific head-on collision on Victoria's Great Ocean Road that claimed two lives. Read the latest on the tragedy.
A man has been charged following a horrific head-on collision on Victoria's Great Ocean Road that claimed two lives. Read the latest on the tragedy.
Surf Coast Shire Council urgently requests $3 million from the state government to repair a complex landslide on the Great Ocean Road. The damage threatens the iconic route's stability and safety.
A 24-year-old Shellharbour woman has died after a 'deliberate' car crash on the Sunshine Coast. Mallee Smith was one of eight pedestrians struck. The driver faces attempted murder charges.
Four people have died after a minibus crashed near Cobram in Victoria. The victims were overseas workers living in Greater Shepparton. Police are investigating.
A Canberra judge has ruled a getaway driver lacks the maturity to hold a licence after a fatal 2024 crash near Parliament House. Read the full sentencing details.
A man has died following a serious crash on Adelaide's Southern Expressway. SA Police have launched a major investigation. Read the latest updates on this tragic incident.
Two men are in hospital after a serious crash between a motorbike and a car on Welshpool Road in Wattle Grove. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
A car driver has died after a collision with a livestock truck on the Glenelg Hwy near Warrayure. The truck rolled and both vehicles caught fire. Police are investigating.
A fatal minivan crash in northern Victoria has claimed four lives and left five others, including a child, fighting for their lives. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Police are investigating a serious collision between a motorcycle and a car on Anketell Road near the Kwinana Freeway. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries. Read the latest details.
Community letters react to the Bondi violence, debate alcohol at Newcastle Ocean Baths, and demand action on Hamilton safety. Read the full spectrum of local opinion.
Elite Deluxe triumphed in the Great Western final at Tabtouch Park Mandurah, holding off Aussie Gem. The win boosts his record to 9 from 14 starts. Read the full race recap.
Newcastle Herald readers share strong views on architectural facadism, the heritage-listed Ocean Baths, high-density risks, and the city's shifting political landscape. Read the full community debate.
A spearfisherman had a close encounter with a 3m great white shark at Dolphin Cove, Esperance. Authorities have issued a shark warning. Stay informed with SharkSmart.
Five teenagers aged 14 to 18 are in hospital after a serious single-vehicle rollover on a vacant block in Flagstone, south of Brisbane. Police are investigating.
A man has died and two others are injured after a serious car crash on a school road in Corio. Police are investigating the incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
A 14-year-old boy has suffered serious leg injuries after his e-bike collided with a Land Rover on Stirling Highway in Claremont. Major crash detectives are investigating the incident.
Two truck drivers are in a serious condition after a crash on the New England Highway near Singleton. Police are investigating and appealing for dash-cam footage.
Townsville and Burdekin landholders secure $2.5 million in federal funding to combat invasive weeds and pests, protecting vital agricultural land and the Great Barrier Reef.
Train services on Perth's Mandurah Line have resumed after a serious truck and car collision on the Kwinana Freeway near Cockburn station damaged rail infrastructure and halted services for hours. A woman was hospitalised.
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 man has died following a house fire in Ocean Grove. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Sunday morning. Read the latest 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.
A 60-year-old woman was rescued from a deep cave in the remote Great Victoria Desert. The incident revives the dramatic history of Empress Spring, first discovered by explorer David Carnegie in 1896. Read the full story.
Three Sunshine Coast men face hefty fines after an illegal campfire escalated into a seven-hectare bushfire at Teewah Beach. Authorities warn of permanent fire bans.
The Geelong and Ocean Grove communities are in mourning after the sudden passing of beloved local identities Steve and Gaia. Tributes flow for the couple known for their vibrant community spirit.
Rottnest Fast Ferries' new custom-built vessel, Ocean Master, starts its first full season to Rottnest Island on December 5, 2025. Book your trip from Hillarys Boat Harbour now.
Friends of pilot Ash Jenkinson told a Brisbane inquest they saw him use cocaine at a NYE party days before the fatal Sea World helicopter collision. Read the latest evidence.
A woman has died and an infant is in a stable condition after a car left the Hume Highway and hit a tree near Gundagai. The child was airlifted to Canberra Hospital.
A 55-year-old woman has died after her car left the road and struck a tree on Whettem Road in Waroona. Major Crash investigators are appealing for witnesses.