New Perth venues to indulge at this summer
Discover five exciting new cafes and restaurants in Perth to visit this summer, from buzzy Cottesloe eateries to a coastal club in Yanchep. Your guide to the best new food and drink spots.
Discover five exciting new cafes and restaurants in Perth to visit this summer, from buzzy Cottesloe eateries to a coastal club in Yanchep. Your guide to the best new food and drink spots.
A visionary plan to repurpose disused Upper Hunter mining pits into interconnected lakes gains momentum, promising water security, tourism, and jobs. Read about the innovative solution.
As a severe heatwave looms, we revisit the Hunter's 1939 furnace that killed scores, halted work, and left a tragic mark on local records. Discover the history to understand the present.
Pomona, a new South American-inspired restaurant, brings a sophisticated, gluten-free dining option to the Gili Islands. Read our first taste review.
A delicious recap of the Illawarra's biggest food stories from 2025, featuring award-winning restaurants, iconic closures, and exciting new openings. Discover the region's culinary heartbeat.
Netflix reveals filming locations for Emily in Paris Season 5 in Rome. Discover three real Roman restaurants where you can dine like Emily Cooper and Sylvie. Buon appetito!
A man in his 60s was flown to John Hunter Hospital with chest and back injuries after a glider crash near Ravensworth. Emergency services, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, responded to the incident.
As the Hunter Region looks towards 2050, three critical issues—coal mining's legacy, unchecked urban sprawl, and lagging education—will define its future success. Explore the cumulative impacts.
A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer was hospitalised after a stick lodged near his eye while fighting the Hollydeen blaze. He has since been released after surgery.
Discover the five Western Australian restaurants that earned perfect scores in STM's 2025 reviews, from Bunker Bay to Perth CBD. Find your next culinary destination.
Illawarra restaurants, pubs, and hotels are experiencing high demand for Christmas Day dining as families opt to avoid the stress of cooking at home. Discover the festive menus and prices on offer.
Upper Hunter farmers celebrate as the critical Coulsons Creek Road reopens just before Christmas, ending a costly five-year detour. The $60 million project fixes a botched council upgrade.
Canberra Times food critics Chris Hansen, Jasper Lindell and Amy Martin share the dishes they can't forget from 2025, their favourite eateries, and hopes for 2026's dining scene.
From world-class dining and free weekend parking to vibrant events and excellent transport, Perth's city centre is buzzing. Discover why it's time for a fresh look.
Undercover Michelin Guide inspectors are now in New Zealand, anonymously assessing restaurants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Queenstown. The inaugural guide for Oceania launches in 2026. Discover the culinary talent set for global recognition.
From nostalgic arcade pizza to buzzy beach clubs, explore the new Perth venues that defined WA's 2025 dining scene. Discover where to eat and drink in 2026.
MasterChef's Simon Toohey reveals his favourite Geelong eateries for the festive season. Discover where to find the best food and drinks in town. Plan your summer feast now!
Hunter Valley residents could find a surprise cash boost, with over $14.2 million in unclaimed money held by Revenue NSW. Check now to see if you're owed funds.
A Fremantle institution, The Mexican Kitchen, is serving its last meals on December 13 after 45 years on South Terrace. Locals are devastated by the closure of this family-owned favourite.
Discover Perth's top pubs and restaurants open on December 25, 2025. From festive buffets to gourmet lunches, find the perfect stress-free Christmas feast for your family. Bookings essential.
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's C-Bar on The Strand has been named North Queensland's best casual dining venue at the prestigious Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards. Discover what makes this waterfront spot a winner.
Experience over 4.5 million lights, new attractions, and festive fun at Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular from Nov 7, 2025 to Jan 26, 2026. Book tickets now!
The Gum Ball music festival announces its first line-up for its 21st anniversary in the Hunter Valley, featuring King Stingray, Megan Washington, and Don Walker. Tickets on sale now.
A $171 million solar module factory is set for Black Hill, creating over 100 jobs and boosting Australia's renewable manufacturing under the Solar Sunshot program.
Hunter Valley police are appealing for public help to locate a white Mazda 4WD following five suspicious grass fires in Buchanan and Sawyers Gully. No injuries reported.
The Hunter region faces a critical jobs shortage despite low unemployment. Professor Phillip O'Neill reveals why generating 37,000 new positions is essential to avoid becoming another 'place left behind'.
Ten Hunter Valley schools get upgraded bus services after years of complaints. Better timing, coverage and safety for students in growing areas like Huntlee and Branxton.
Discover Quello Bar, Subiaco's sophisticated new dining destination offering refined pub classics and exceptional cocktails. Is this Perth's next favourite spot?
Verdant Earth Technologies takes legal action after NSW planning commission rejects proposal to convert Redbank power station to biomass energy. Court appeal underway.