A woman, man, and young boy were injured after their car left Shellharbour Road and hit trees near Croome. The woman was airlifted in a serious condition. Read the latest on the Illawarra crash.
A nine-year-old girl narrowly escaped injury after a car crashed into her Baldivis home in the early hours of Sunday morning. The 27-year-old driver faces multiple charges. Read the full story.
A driver and a child are seriously hurt in separate Perth crashes overnight, including a vehicle ploughing into a Baldivis home. Emergency services responded to both incidents.
Defying the roar of muscle cars, a minuscule Peel P50 with a 50cc engine became the unlikely crowd favourite at Australia's biggest car festival in Canberra. Discover its unique story.
A 17-year-old girl has died and two others are fighting for life after a serious crash on Appin Road. Police are investigating the collision between a ute and a sedan.
A driver had a miraculous escape after his car rolled on Townsend Road in Moolap. Emergency services responded, but the man walked away with only minor injuries. Read the full story.
Two young sisters are fighting for life following a serious multi-vehicle collision at a busy Sunshine Coast intersection. Seven people were injured in the incident.
A man has died after a car left a road near Mount Gambier, sparking a significant grass fire. Police are investigating the fatal single-vehicle crash.
A 17-year-old boy is fighting for life after a stabbing in Sydney's west. In separate news, seven people charged over an alleged $8 million Toyota car theft ring in Brisbane.
A 27-year-old Geographe man faces charges after a young woman died in a horror crash on Marine Terrace in Busselton. Police continue their investigation into the tragic incident.
A woman has been taken to hospital following a serious two-vehicle collision on the Great Ocean Road at Anglesea. Emergency services responded to the scene. Read the latest details.
An elderly woman was trapped for up to three hours after her car left Putty Road and a tree fell on it. Emergency services performed a delicate rescue operation near Singleton.
A 39-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in St Ronans, Western Australia. Police are investigating the fatal incident that occurred on Sunday morning.
A 33-year-old man has died after a crash on the Eyre Highway following a police operation involving an allegedly stolen vehicle. Read the full details of the incident.
A 28-year-old man is under police guard in hospital after a pursuit of an allegedly stolen car ended in a crash on Reservoir Rd, Blacktown. Both drivers sustained minor injuries. Investigations continue.
The driver involved in the Nigeria car crash that killed two of Anthony Joshua's friends and injured the boxer has been charged with dangerous driving. Get the latest details.
A woman has died after her car left the Hamilton Highway and struck a town sign near Inverleigh. Police are investigating the fatal single-vehicle crash.
An East Corrimal firefighter's new Nissan Qashqai was smashed by a hit-and-run driver just hours after he bought it. Police are investigating and appealing for dashcam footage.
A Mount Gambier man is in hospital with serious injuries after allegedly crashing a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser near Truro. Police tracked the vehicle after a tip-off from the public. Read the latest details.
British boxing star Anthony Joshua is recovering at home after a deadly car crash in Nigeria killed two of his team members. Get the latest details on the tragedy.
Two children were rushed to hospital after a car rolled on the Gregory Highway near Charters Towers. Emergency services responded to the serious single-vehicle crash.
From the Hawks' championship glory to community triumphs and wild weather, Illawarra Mercury photographers Adam McLean, Anna Warr, and Robert Peet share their standout images and stories from a remarkable year.
Ring in 2026 across the Illawarra! Our complete guide covers Wollongong Harbour fireworks, the Summer Carnival, and live music from Royale With Cheese to Touch Sensitive. Find your perfect party.
A serious collision between a car and the Kuranda Scenic Railway at a Grove St level crossing has caused significant traffic chaos across Cairns North. Avoid the area.
The WA sporting community is in mourning after 20-year-old Halle Cameron Phillips died in a car accident near Busselton. The talented netball and hockey player is remembered as a 'beautiful soul'.
A 31-year-old driver from Millicent died after crashing into a tree on Hinton Rd, Suttontown. Three passengers, including a child, were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
A Townsville man faces court after allegedly crashing during burnouts. Police have seized his vehicle. Read the latest on the charges and police response.
A 23-year-old woman has died following a crash on Marine Terrace in Busselton. Police are investigating and urge witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward.
Discover the best Illawarra pubs and breweries where you can bring your dog this summer. From ocean views to craft beer, find your perfect spot.
A 32-year-old woman is in hospital after a car hit a tree on Kenwick Link in the early hours of Boxing Day. Major Crash investigators are appealing for witnesses.