Discover Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's jam-packed school holiday program. From Dungeons & Dragons campaigns to the Model Newcastle Regatta, find fun for all ages. Plan your family adventure now!
NSW Police have charged two men with 72 offences each after a series of scams targeting elderly women in shopping centre car parks across the state. Authorities are seeking two other men.
NSW Police charge two men over a scam targeting elderly drivers at shopping centres. A second pair are wanted as investigations continue. Police urge the public to come forward with information.
Clinicians at a new Adelaide mental health unit refused to admit more patients due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing SafeWork intervention. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old man charged with murder over a Christmas Eve stabbing in Aubin Grove now faces additional charges of deprivation of liberty and aggravated armed robbery. Read the latest court details.
South Coast police have conducted a major new search at a North Nowra property, over a year after a man was found with head injuries and died. Detectives urge anyone with information to come forward.
A 29-year-old man faces 16 charges after detectives found two rifles and numerous 3D-printed firearm components in a Lake Macquarie garage. Read the latest on this police investigation.
Naveed Akram, facing 59 charges including murder over the Bondi Beach attack, has been moved to Goulburn Supermax. Authorities continue their investigation into the December 14 tragedy.
President Nicolas Maduro has been captured after a large-scale US attack on Venezuela's capital. Get the latest on the escalating conflict, the history of tensions, and what happens next.
Dramatic video captures a lightning strike hitting a utility pole on the Captain Cook Highway in Cairns during severe storms. The incident highlights the dangers of wild weather in Far North Queensland.
Newly released cabinet papers reveal a damning 1983 review of Victoria's prisons, branding Geelong Gaol 'obsolete'. Discover the shocking findings and the government's secret plans.
Three people were rushed to hospital after a severe lightning strike during a wild North Queensland storm. Get the latest details on the incident and weather warnings.
Rajwinder Singh, convicted of the murder of Toyah Cordingley, has been transferred to a super-secure Queensland prison. Discover the details of his incarceration and the high-profile case.
A dramatic New Year's Eve lightning strike in Canberra's south caused a major power outage, leaving shoppers in the dark and affecting over 1200 properties. Read how the community and emergency crews responded.
A WA coroner has found Rebels OMCG boss Jamie Ginn died of a cocaine overdose while in custody at Hakea Prison. The inquest highlighted critical failures in supervision and medical response.
Independent South Australian MP Nick McBride will remain in prison until at least January 6 after being charged with assaulting his wife. The former Liberal denies the allegations.
A violent incident at Hakea Prison on Christmas Eve left two officers injured, highlighting the severe overcrowding crisis at the WA facility. Read the latest on safety concerns.
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.
Police have released CCTV footage after firearms were stolen from a Blandford property. Two people are charged, with more arrests expected. The 78-year-old firearm owner also faces charges.
Inmates from Townsville Correctional Centre's rugby team delivered gifts and festive spirit to children at Townsville University Hospital, creating a heartwarming moment of community connection.
Newcastle bus drivers have voted down a proposed enterprise agreement after nearly a year of negotiations, leading to renewed industrial action and service disruptions. Read the latest on the pay and conditions dispute.
A coroner found authorities missed a key chance to assess risk before a child snatcher was murdered by a fellow inmate at Hakea Prison. Read the full findings.
Local favourites Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will open Sunnyboy Park at Foreshore Park in January, offering family-friendly food and coffee. The new kiosk and accessible amenities mark a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
Striking rail workers at Downer's Cardiff workshop plan to continue industrial action through Christmas, seeking a 21.5% pay rise over four years. Read the latest on the dispute.
Local operators Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will launch Sunnyboys Park at Newcastle's Foreshore Park in late January, offering family-friendly fare. The opening marks a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
A 22-year-old Central Coast man has been charged with firearm and aggravated animal cruelty offences following a police investigation into an alleged illegal hunting network in western NSW. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
Jared Dylan Carrara has faced Townsville Magistrates Court after allegedly escaping from the Townsville Correctional Centre. Read the latest on the unfolding case.
Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.
Two young NSW police officers remain in hospital with serious injuries after being shot at Bondi. The Police Association praises their heroic actions which saved lives. Read their story.
WA coroner urges immediate shutdown of Casuarina's Unit 18 after damning inquest into 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd's death. Read the shocking findings.