A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two police officers on a South Coast beach, leaving a senior constable with serious facial injuries. Read the full details of the violent arrest.
Canberra clinics report being overwhelmed with new patients since federal bulk-billing incentives began. Discover the surge in demand and the challenges of recruiting doctors.
Perth's property market faces a severe shortage with listings at a record low, triggering fierce competition among buyers. Discover the data and expert insights driving the summer scramble.
A 21-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly punching and kicking two police officers on the NSW South Coast. One officer suffered serious facial injuries. Read the full details.
A dramatic police pursuit through West Perth ended in a crash, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old man and the discovery of drugs and weapons. Read the full details.
NSW Police release mugshots of eight alleged offenders, including four wanted for domestic violence, seeking public help. They are known to frequent nine Illawarra suburbs.
NSW Police have charged two men over an alleged coordinated scam that targeted 18 elderly women in supermarket carparks, resulting in over $50,000 in losses. Authorities believe it's part of a larger international syndicate.
Emergency services responded to a bicycle crash at Hunter and Darby streets in Newcastle. A man was treated at the scene, causing temporary road closures. Read the latest.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by NSW Police during a mental health incident in Springfield. The hours-long siege ended tragically on Wednesday night.
A 26-year-old man has died after a collision with a bus on Scenic Drive at Colongra. Police are investigating and appealing for dashcam footage.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by police following a six-hour siege at Springfield. A critical incident investigation is now underway. Read the latest details.
A national car club abandons plans for a 200-person meeting in Wollongong due to a critical shortage of affordable hotel rooms, highlighting a major hurdle for the city's visitor economy.
A landmark affordable housing project on Newcastle's last undeveloped rail corridor faces fierce opposition from locals demanding green space. The clash highlights the city's growing pains.
A critical shortage of veterinary services is leaving hundreds of thousands of Australians and their pets in the lurch. Discover the regions most affected and what's being done.
Townsville's economic boom is threatened by a critical shortage of short-stay housing for workers. Industry leaders warn of project delays and a massive worker shortage unless immediate action is taken.
The Illawarra-Shoalhaven region's 2025 progress, led by Port Kembla's major rezoning, unlocks thousands of jobs in clean energy and manufacturing. Industry leaders warn the region must act now or risk losing its strongest position in a generation.
Canberra's housing shortage is forcing patients to languish in expensive hospital beds or be discharged into motels, straining the health system and leaving vulnerable people without support. Read the full investigation.
Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in a Joshua Street home in Goulburn on Saturday morning. Homicide Squad detectives have established a crime scene.
A dramatic police chase unfolded in Townsville after a driver collided with a patrol vehicle and fled. The incident, captured on video, involved a major search operation. Read the full story.
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 NSW Police sergeant faces court over a crash in South Kempsey that left a pedestrian with serious injuries. The officer's employment is under review.
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.
NSW Police will deploy all available officers for high-visibility patrols across Wollongong this New Year's Eve. Minister Yasmin Catley urges revellers to celebrate safely and respect emergency workers.
A new $12.4 million childcare centre is set to replace several homes in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. The 124-place facility promises to ease local childcare shortages. Read more about the development plans.
Kiama Council greenlights 23 new rooms for Mercure Gerringong, tackling the Illawarra's critical tourist accommodation shortage. Plans include a rebrand and new facilities.
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.
A major police operation across Port Stephens beaches, waterways and national parks resulted in over 630 breath tests, dozens of fines and multiple arrests. Read the full details of the holiday crackdown.