The Albanese government faces criticism over claims its tobacco tax will fund health measures. Experts call it a misleading 'puff piece' that ignores the true cost of smoking. Read the full analysis.
WA Premier Roger Cook's unwavering support for PM Anthony Albanese may backfire, risking state Labor's electoral success. Analysis reveals the growing political divide.
Senator Dean Smith accuses the Albanese government of complacency after China's beef quota snub. Australia's agricultural trade faces a critical test. Read the full analysis.
The SA Premier has launched Labor's election campaign, criticising the Liberals' record on women MPs. InDaily examines if 2026 will bring a female-dominated parliament and who is vying for Leon Bignell's seat.
After a year outside cabinet, the ACT Greens under Shane Rattenbury aim to prove their creative policy credentials. Can they convince Canberra voters they are serious economic managers?
Police are appealing for public help to find April Ansell, 14, missing from Wyoming on the Central Coast since Friday morning. Live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
A Sydney mother has died after rushing into dangerous surf to save her son, part of a tragic toll on NSW beaches. Authorities urge swimmers to stay between the flags.
Tim Picton, a mining executive and former WA Labor secretary, remains in an induced coma a week after an alleged one-punch attack in Northbridge. The 36-year-old father suffered a fractured skull and multiple brain bleeds. #Perth #Crime
Tributes flow for Melissa Austin, 45, who drowned at a NSW beach. Her death is part of a tragic cluster of coastal fatalities, prompting urgent water safety warnings.
A multi-agency search resumes for a 25-year-old man at Coogee and a 14-year-old boy at Palm Beach after separate incidents. Authorities issue urgent warnings after multiple drownings on the NSW coast. Stay informed and stay safe.
Police hold serious concerns for 37-year-old Matthew Bodley, missing from Callala Bay since November 20. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Thousands celebrated New Year's Eve on Newcastle's Foreshore as families and revellers shared hopes for travel and adventure in 2026. NSW Police ran a major operation amid health warnings about dangerous drugs.
Hunter SES crews faced their busiest year ever, responding to over 5000 incidents and 10,000 volunteer hours in 2025's severe storms and floods. Read about their heroic efforts.
Analysis suggests PM Anthony Albanese's traditional political tactics may not secure victory in the 2026 federal election. Can he adapt his strategy in time? Read our in-depth editorial.
The Prime Minister faces fierce criticism for rejecting a royal commission into anti-Semitism after the Bondi massacre, with accusations of political protectionism. Read the full analysis.
Newcastle police have charged two women after allegedly finding cocaine, MDMA, and $65,000 cash during a vehicle stop in Waratah West. Read the latest on this major drug supply case.
A body discovered near Old Bar in NSW has ended the search for a 37-year-old man missing since December 9. Police investigations into his disappearance are ongoing.
A teenage boy and two adults were injured in a serious dog attack in Raymond Terrace. Police euthanised the loose Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Mastiff cross. Read the latest details.
From Eden's 'consolation prize' trophy to Marine Rescue NSW's critical medical evacuations, discover how the Far South Coast community supported weather-beaten Sydney to Hobart sailors in the 2025 race.
Prominent WA Labor figure Tim Picton is fighting for life after an alleged assault in Northbridge. A 26-year-old man has been charged. Read the latest on this shocking incident.
The body of a 64-year-old man has been recovered from the Hume Weir at Table Top, NSW, four days after he went missing while boating with two children. The children were rescued unharmed. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
Police urge motorcyclists to ride within their limits after a devastating spike in fatalities on northern NSW roads. The road toll rises as double demerits remain in force.
Discover six easy, family-friendly bushwalks in and around the Illawarra, perfect for getting kids outdoors. Includes details on trails, wildlife, and safety tips for a memorable adventure.
A desperate search for a 34-year-old fisherman missing from Shell Cove's Bushrangers Bay has been scaled back. Emergency services combed the area for two days without success.
A body has been discovered near a bogged 4WD in Bago Bluff National Park, believed to be a 48-year-old man reported missing from Brombin. Police investigations continue.
NSW motorists face a 12-day double demerit police blitz from December 24. Key holiday traffic pinch points on the South Coast, Pacific and Great Western Highways could cause major delays. Plan your trip.
A serious crash on the Pacific Highway near Urunga has caused major delays, injuring one woman. Police investigations continue, with motorists urged to allow extra travel time.
Two major NSW coal mine extensions have been referred for approval just days after the state's Net Zero Commission warned against them, sparking criticism from environmental groups.
Construction on the $4 billion Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone will begin early 2026, creating nearly 600 jobs and connecting 1.8GW of clean power. Read more about this major NSW project.
The Albanese government has quietly abandoned its own definition of the public service's external workforce, which it previously used to accuse the Coalition of a $20.8bn 'shadow workforce'. Discover the new audit figures.