As January 2026 unfolds, journalist John Hanscombe shares his summer reading list, from gripping thrillers to political exposés, to help you reclaim the slow, carefree month we all deserve. Discover your next great read.
Escape the Aussie summer heat with a guide to six Canadian cities that turn winter into an art form, from frozen falls to vibrant festivals. Discover your perfect cold-weather getaway.
Police in Cairns have arrested one man and continue a major search for a 'very dangerous' patient who escaped a mental health facility. Full details on the ongoing operation.
A major police operation is underway in Cairns after a dangerous patient scaled the hospital walls and escaped. Authorities warn the public not to approach the two men involved.
Two women were injured after jumping from a balcony to escape a suspicious fire in a Sydney unit block. Police have established a crime scene as investigations begin.
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.
Jared Dylan Carrara has faced Townsville Magistrates Court after allegedly escaping from the Townsville Correctional Centre. Read the latest on the unfolding case.
A Geelong businessman's Bali holiday turned into a $30,000 nightmare after a snapped drain cover led to a wild police chase. Discover the bizarre story and its costly consequences.
Jared Benedict Tiu, a former enrolled nurse, has been permanently banned from providing health services in Australia after being convicted of child sex offences. Read the full details.
Discover Wildergreen, the groundbreaking lifestyle precinct on the NSW-Victoria border featuring Embr restaurant and Treehouse kids' zone. Perfect country escape just hours from Melbourne and Sydney.
Queensland police hunt escaped prisoner Jared Carrara who fled Townsville prison farm. Authorities warn public not to approach the 30-year-old fugitive.
Cuddles Early Learning in Byford fined $50,000 after toddler escaped into traffic. Learn about the safety failures and court ruling that demands immediate improvements.
A Townsville man has been sentenced to prison after breaking into the Ingham Police Station compound and stealing property. Read the full court details.