Newcastle East End boutique owner Emily Coker defends her suburb against online detractors, urging support for unique local businesses. Plus, readers weigh in on energy costs and national division.
The Illawarra Hawks suffered a heartbreaking overtime defeat to the South East Melbourne Phoenix, losing 124-113 despite a valiant comeback effort. Read the full match report.
Coles and Woolworths have enlisted additional trucks to keep WA shelves stocked after a freight train derailment in South Australia blocked a key national rail corridor. Read about the supply chain response.
Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie analyses his team's 1-7 record against NBL top-four sides ahead of a crucial clash with South East Melbourne Phoenix. Can they turn it around?
The Illawarra Hawks face their biggest test yet against the South East Melbourne Phoenix. A win could propel them into the NBL playoff race. Can their rebounding dominance overcome the league's top scorers?
Police are investigating after a woman with serious injuries was discovered outside a Bennett Street apartment complex in East Perth. Emergency services rushed to the scene early Friday morning.
Perth's long-awaited $25 million Baillie Hill hospitality and community precinct opens January 19 in East Victoria Park, creating over 100 jobs and restoring historic heritage.
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A 30-storey, $200 million apartment building is proposed for Adelaide's East End, promising luxury living and retail space. Discover the plans set to reshape the city skyline.
Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum says his team must find consistency and win three straight games to have any chance of defending their NBL title. Read the full analysis ahead of their crucial clash with South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Officials confirm tunnel boring machines for the North East Link project contributed to a large sinkhole at a Melbourne oval. Investigation halts work, impacting local cricket club.
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a car fire at a rabbi's Melbourne home on Christmas Day. The vehicle displayed a 'Happy Chanukah' sign. Read the latest on this disturbing incident.
A large sinkhole has opened at a Melbourne reserve near the North East Link tunnelling project, raising safety concerns. Authorities have secured the area and are investigating.
A mother and son held at gunpoint in Altona North home invasion. Separately, a massive sinkhole opens above the North East Link tunnel works in Heidelberg. Follow the latest.
From housing and tourism to infrastructure and youth, discover the 2026 goals of Cairns and Far North Queensland's key leaders. What's their vision for the region?
Israel announces the suspension of several major aid organisations in Gaza, citing security concerns. The move raises fears of a deepening humanitarian crisis. Read the full report.
Former US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the historic Israel-Gaza peace agreement. Read the full story on the controversial award.
Explore how Tourism Tropical North Queensland's four-decade history of unified advocacy transformed Cairns into a global destination, driving major infrastructure and economic growth.
A bus and car collision in Sydney's North Ryde sent the bus careering into a medical centre. Three people were hospitalised and dozens evacuated. Investigations are ongoing.
A 32-year-old woman is in hospital after a car hit a tree on Kenwick Link in the early hours of Boxing Day. Major Crash investigators are appealing for witnesses.
A rabbi's car with a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne's St Kilda East. Police are searching for a homeless man to assist the investigation. Community leaders have spoken out following the attack.
A vehicle displaying a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was deliberately set alight in St Kilda East in the early hours of Christmas Day. Police are investigating the suspicious fire and urging witnesses to come forward.
Emerald Cruises & Tours launches 2026-27 South-East Asia & Japan season. New Mekong journeys paired with land tours. Get Super Earlybird savings up to $1500pp. Explore now.
A 21-year-old man was critically injured after a stabbing at the OG Hotel in Klemzig, Adelaide. Police are searching for two suspects who fled the scene. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Heidelberg Materials will upgrade its Canning Vale concrete plant to replace its East Perth operation, approved by Perth's Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel. Read the full details.
Australian and Philippines police investigate two Sydney men who travelled to the same location as the Bondi terrorists. Get the latest on the expanding terror probe.
A man in his 20s has died after his car left the road and hit trees near Rich Avon East. Victoria's 2025 road toll now stands at 282. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Newcastle councillors have overwhelmingly endorsed a campaign to protect a vast bushland area slated for 4200 homes, aiming to create a new national park to safeguard a rare chlamydia-free koala population.
The full WAFLW fixture for 2025 is out! Claremont and East Fremantle to clash in a Grand Final rematch on Good Friday. See all the key dates and matchups for the upcoming season.
The Perth Wildcats have slumped to a third straight home loss, falling 77-76 to South East Melbourne Phoenix on a John Brown III game-winner. Read the full match report and analysis here.