Liquidator's report reveals Gungahlin United FC owes $682,000 with only $55,000 in assets, leaving players, parents and government out of pocket. Read the full breakdown of the Canberra football collapse.
A comprehensive breakdown of every England player's performance in the drawn Sydney Ashes Test. See who starred and who struggled at the SCG.
A surge in apartment projects has lifted Hunter dwelling approvals to their highest level in nearly four years. Experts warn more is needed to meet NSW housing targets.
Scott Boland's stunning average at the Sydney Cricket Ground has reached a historic low of 12, a feat not bettered for 134 years. Discover the stats behind the Victorian seamer's dominance. Read more.
Discover how Graham Brown turned a passion into a profession, capturing iconic Illawarra sporting moments and earning global recognition. His story is one of timing, persistence, and pure love for the game.
England's horror day in the field at the SCG sees Travis Head capitalise on a dropped catch to reach 162*, while the tourists waste crucial DRS reviews. Read the full Ashes Day 3 analysis.
The McGrath Foundation urges Australians to support its most ambitious Pink Test goal yet: selling 480,000 Virtual Pink Seats to fund nurses for 8,000 families facing cancer.
Armed police with longarm rifles will be a visible presence at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the final Ashes Test. Authorities say there is no specific threat, but security is ramped up to reassure the public. Read more.
New data reveals Hunter Region property prices soared past Sydney's growth in 2025, with Maitland leading NSW. Discover the key figures and 2026 forecasts.
The SCG pitch for the fifth Ashes Test has been unveiled, showing a heavy covering of live grass. Australia leads the series 2-1. Get the latest details on the crucial Sydney surface.
The ICC has delivered a damning 'unsatisfactory' rating for the MCG pitch after the chaotic second Ashes Test. Find out what this means for the iconic venue's future.
State projections reveal the Hunter Region is set to grow by over 184,500 people in two decades, nearing a million residents. Local leaders warn housing and infrastructure must keep pace.
The spin-friendly wicket at the SCG has Perth Scorchers considering a debut for young off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli. Get the full team news and analysis.
England ended a long Ashes drought in Melbourne. We rate every player's performance from the crucial Boxing Day Test victory. Read the full analysis.
MCG head curator Matt Page reveals his shock after the 2023 Boxing Day Ashes Test ended in just two days. He details the pitch preparation and the unexpected result.
England's historic two-day Boxing Day Test victory ends a 15-year drought in Australia and delivers a multi-million dollar financial hit to Cricket Australia due to lost match days. Read the full analysis.
A record 94,199 fans flocked to the MCG for the Boxing Day Ashes Test, the biggest crowd for a day of cricket in Australia. England finally showed fight, bowling Australia out for 152. Read the full story.
A Hells Angels sergeant-at-arms faces court after being arrested at Sydney International Airport, accused of breaching orders following a Maitland clubhouse 'takeover'. Read the latest on the police crackdown.
A 27-year-old Maitland man has been arrested and charged with 29 sexual assault and choking offences, allegedly committed against three female co-workers at multiple NSW locations. Police urge victims to come forward.
Popular Australian sports presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg has died in Los Angeles aged 41. Tributes flow for the former Triple M, Channel 7, and Stan Sport broadcaster.
The Illawarra Mercury unveils its exclusive list of 56 standout young athletes set to dominate courts, fields, pools, and slopes in 2025. Discover the region's future champions.
Construction accelerates on Medowie's new Catherine McAuley Primary School, with a foundation principal appointed and enrolments opening soon for a Term 1, 2027 start.
A Barrack Heights man with mental health issues has been sentenced for an Anzac Day pub rampage in East Maitland where he threatened patrons with a weapon. Read the full court details.
A Rutherford man has been convicted and fined after a CCTV-captured heist of magnolia and lavender plants. Police recovered the stolen greenery and returned it via paddy wagon. Read the full story.
Two students from OneSchool Global Maitland have topped the state in HSC Financial Services. Discover how virtual learning bridged a 700km gap to deliver outstanding results.
More than 1800 Qantas workers will receive part of a $40 million payout after a Federal Court found their pandemic sacking was illegal. Justice Michael Lee ordered the payment, marking the end of a five-year legal battle.
Cricket legend Justin Langer argues parents and coaches must replace gut feelings with data to identify true sporting talent in children. Discover his evidence-based approach.
Residents of Maitland can now share ideas for the future of the former Maitland Hospital site. Public consultation is open until March 1, 2026, to decide on community uses for the heritage-listed location.
Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine delivered a stunning all-round performance, scoring 40 and taking 4-25 to defeat Melbourne Renegades by 30 runs. The win boosts the Scorchers' finals hopes and net run rate. Read the full match report.
Parents get first look at Thornton Public School's major redevelopment, featuring 16 new classrooms and a library, set to double capacity by 2028 as part of a $2.1bn regional NSW schools upgrade.