Parts of Western Australia are preparing for a severe to extreme heatwave, with temperatures forecast to soar towards 50 degrees Celsius in the Pilbara and Kimberley. Residents urged to take precautions.
The Berkeley River Lodge, severely damaged by Tropical Cyclone Fina, is on track to reopen on May 1, 2026. Co-owner Rachel Bromage details the rebuild of the remote WA luxury getaway.
New WA Health data reveals alarming declines in diet, exercise, and mental health, with the Opposition blaming the Cook Government's five health ministers for failing to deliver. Discover the full impact of the cost-of-living crisis on West Australians.
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Comedy trio Sooshi Mango's Melbourne office was broken into, prompting a call for stricter Victorian laws. Police are investigating as the group highlights small business vulnerability.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley tore roofs from homes in Lombadina and Djarindjin. While Derby and Broome were spared, remote areas faced 157km/h winds and heavy rain. Read the latest on the clean-up.
New crime data reveals methamphetamine offences have exceeded cannabis for the second consecutive year in Greater Geelong, highlighting a worrying trend in the region's drug landscape.
New data reveals the Adelaide suburbs producing the most lottery millionaires. Find out if your postcode is on the lucky list and learn the secrets behind the wins.
Confronting 2025 data reveals Lake Macquarie had the state's second-worst road toll. Speed was the leading killer as NSW lost 355 lives. Read the full analysis and official pleas for safer driving.
Two men were seriously injured in a stabbing on Lygon Street, Carlton, on New Year's Eve. Police are investigating the targeted attack and seeking witnesses.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley crossed the Kimberley coast as a category three system, causing significant damage, power outages, and forcing residents to seek shelter. Authorities are now assessing the full impact.
Townsville sees a dramatic 40% fall in property crime victims, credited to a targeted police operation. Discover how Operation Uniform North is making the community safer.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley, a Category 4 system, is bearing down on WA's Kimberley region, threatening pastoral properties. Rural Aid urges farmers to register now for emergency support and mental health services. #CycloneHayley #Kimberley
Tropical Cyclone Hayley is forecast to hit the Kimberley coast as a severe Category 3 system. Urgent warnings are in place for communities to prepare or evacuate immediately. Follow official advice.
Breaches of family violence orders remain Geelong's most reported crime, with police highlighting technology's dual role in both facilitating abuse and aiding enforcement. Read the latest data.
Broome and Kimberley residents are on alert as Tropical Cyclone Hayley intensifies, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain. Prepare now and follow official warnings.
Residents in Broome and Derby are urged to prepare immediately as Tropical Low 08U intensifies into a cyclone, forecast to make landfall on Tuesday with damaging winds and heavy rain.
A Canberra resident battles a bogus $141 parking fine after a single-letter typo on a number plate. Discover the widespread issue of withdrawn infringements in the ACT.
Exclusive data reveals a 15% spike in Cairns crime from 2024 to 2025. Police highlight trends in theft, property damage, and public order offences. Read the full analysis.
A new study reveals over half of Kimberley children carry Strep A bacteria without symptoms, posing a major hidden health risk. Learn about the findings and urgent calls for action.
The Northern Australia Investment Facility defers repayments on a $160m loan to the Kimberley Mineral Sands venture as Sheffield Resources shares hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
New crime data exposes Geelong's most dangerous suburbs. See the shocking figures for Corio, Norlane, and more. Find out what's being done to tackle crime in your area.
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie lead NSW in sexual assaults and vehicle thefts, new crime stats reveal. Discover the sobering data and regional trends.
Townsville's worst crime district is on track for a record year of reported offences. New police data reveals a sharp rise in property crime and assaults. Read the full analysis.
A second man has been arrested and charged by WA Police's Serious and Organised Crime Division over the arson attack on a Midland tobacco store. Read the latest details.
Two Chinese nationals discovered in a remote part of Western Australia's Kimberley region are believed to be asylum seekers. Authorities confirm they were found unharmed after a challenging journey.
Gold Coast influencer Veruca Salt announces split from husband just one month after a whirlwind Las Vegas wedding, accusing him of being a 'compulsive liar'. Read the shocking update.
Victorian teens aged 14+ now face adult courts and life sentences for serious violent crimes under new 'Adult Time' laws. Premier Allan says jail is more likely.
Western Australia's booming gold sector has powered a $4b national trade surplus, with state exports reaching $239b over 12 months. Discover how WA remains Australia's export powerhouse.
Six foreign nationals, believed to be Chinese, have been detained in WA's remote Kimberley after arriving by boat. Get the latest on this developing border security incident.