Summernats 2026 Braddon Fringe Festival draws thousands
The Braddon Fringe Festival launched Summernats 2026 in sweltering 35-degree heat, drawing car enthusiasts and families to Lonsdale Street. Discover the event's evolution and local impact.
The Braddon Fringe Festival launched Summernats 2026 in sweltering 35-degree heat, drawing car enthusiasts and families to Lonsdale Street. Discover the event's evolution and local impact.
Wollongong City Council will deploy surveillance cars to monitor timed parking zones from February 2026, replacing manual tyre chalking. The one-year trial aims to improve efficiency and turnover in high-demand areas.
As temperatures soar past 40°C in NSW, animal welfare inspectors issue a stark warning: leaving pets in cars can be fatal within minutes. Learn how to protect your best friend this summer.
A sophisticated criminal gang used 'canbus' tools to steal 60 Toyotas worth $9 million, hiding them in shipping containers bound for the UAE. Seven foreign nationals face over 300 charges.
Medical experts warn extreme heat can overwhelm the body as Australia faces its worst heatwave since 2019. Temperatures to exceed 45C, with ambulance services bracing for surge in callouts.
The NRMA issues a critical warning as temperatures soar past 40C. Learn the deadly risks of leaving children or pets in cars and what to do in an emergency.
A 33-year-old man has died after a crash on the Eyre Highway following a police operation involving an allegedly stolen vehicle. Read the full details of the incident.
A 28-year-old man is under police guard in hospital after a pursuit of an allegedly stolen car ended in a crash on Reservoir Rd, Blacktown. Both drivers sustained minor injuries. Investigations continue.
A Mount Gambier man is in hospital with serious injuries after allegedly crashing a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser near Truro. Police tracked the vehicle after a tip-off from the public. Read the latest details.
A dramatic police chase across Brisbane ended with a rooftop standoff after an alleged car thief was confronted by a naked homeowner. Two men are now in custody.
A stolen vehicle pursuit in Brisbane culminated in a tense rooftop standoff, with police arresting a bloodied, shirtless man after negotiations. Watch the dramatic footage.
A Port Stephens canoe club's missing trailer, thought stolen for scrap, was discovered impounded by council rangers. Read how a mix-up over registration led to the costly confusion.
A 17-year-old girl faces 10 charges after allegedly stealing a car, leading police on a pursuit, and filming the crime for social media in South Nowra. Read the full story.
Three teenagers face multiple charges after an alleged armed carjacking and dramatic police chase through Melbourne's southeast. The 76-year-old victim was unharmed. Read the full details.
The Port Stephens Outrigger Canoe Club is devastated after thieves stole a vital $14,000 custom-built trailer, stranding their canoes and jeopardising their entire competition season.
WA Police are investigating if a ram-raid at Kabul Cafe in Perth is connected to the escalating tobacco wars. The incident involved a stolen ute and a stolen car. Read the latest.
Thieves stole life-size Lego figures of Mary and Baby Jesus from a Nelson Bay church's nativity display on Christmas Day, disappointing the local community. The figures were later partially returned.
A 39-year-old Geraldton man is due in court after allegedly using a stolen car to ram-raid a Beechboro cafe on Christmas morning, then fleeing police. Read the full details.
A Cairns grandmother refuses to let alleged thieves ruin Christmas after a brazen burglary saw presents and cars stolen. Her story of resilience is a powerful reminder of the true holiday spirit.
A dramatic police operation in Cairns ended after a man fled into crocodile-prone Trinity Inlet. The incident involved a stolen vehicle and a tense standoff. Read the full details.
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.
A Cairns teen driver ran from a stolen car crash in Mooroobool, leaving his friend with near-fatal injuries. The court heard details of the shocking incident.
Australians are warned as 'porch pirates' target Christmas parcels, with 1 in 100 packages lost or stolen. Experts reveal how to protect your gifts this holiday season.
Queensland Police are searching for multiple offenders following a brazen weekend crime spree involving stolen vehicles, a hit-and-run and an armed carjacking across Brisbane, Logan and Ipswich.
A 49-year-old Clontarf man faces court after allegedly hitting a 21-year-old woman in Deception Bay and fleeing. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
An elderly man and a younger woman suffered life-threatening burns in a fierce apartment fire on Water St, Spring Hill. Fire crews made a daring rescue. Read the latest on the investigation.
Lake Macquarie Council reports a brazen theft of 23 heavy sandstone blocks from The Esplanade. The $10,000 loss prompts a police investigation and a call for public dashcam footage.
A heartbroken Ellenbrook mother has her stolen necklace, containing a locket with her late son's hair, returned after a desperate social media plea. Read the emotional story of community support.
A man is in a life-threatening condition after a violent altercation in Brisbane's north. Police say the two men involved were known to each other. Read the latest details.
Rego plate thefts surge in Canberra, with nearly 700 incidents in 2025. Criminals use stolen plates for speeding fines and serious crimes. Police urge use of tamper-proof screws.