Damaged crane forces 91 Gold Coast campers from homes
More than 90 people are displaced after strong winds damaged a crane and power lines on the Gold Coast. An emergency exclusion zone is in place until Tuesday. Read the latest.
More than 90 people are displaced after strong winds damaged a crane and power lines on the Gold Coast. An emergency exclusion zone is in place until Tuesday. Read the latest.
Kevin Steele, a high-risk domestic violence offender, was fined $1000 after claiming he accidentally entered a prohibited area in Waikiki. Magistrate Leanne Atkins called it a difficult sentencing exercise.
A 61-year-old man faces court over alleged sexual assaults at massage businesses in Southport and Chermside. Police fear more victims exist and urge others to come forward.
Construction on the $600m Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone begins early 2026, creating nearly 600 jobs and connecting 1.8GW of clean power. Read about the region's energy future.
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.
Sunshine Coast caravan maker Zone RV collapses, leaving customers owed $18M. New allegations claim the company traded insolvent for over two years. Read the full investigation.
The City of Vincent moves to create a secure exchange zone for online marketplace deals, aiming to reduce scams and increase safety for residents. A detailed report is due in three months.
Australian caravan manufacturer Zone RV has collapsed into administration, resulting in 120 job losses. Administrators are now assessing the future of the business. Read the full story.
Documents reveal ASIC was warned Zone RV was trading insolvent in September. The Coolum Beach caravan company's collapse has left customers, including a cancer survivor, out of pocket by hundreds of thousands of dollars just before Christmas.
A staggering 29 records were broken at the 2025 Illawarra and Southern Highlands zone athletics championships in Gwynneville. Young stars like Kai Levitski and Elsa Sandell delivered historic performances.
Queensland luxury caravan manufacturer Zone RV enters voluntary administration, jeopardising customer deposits and 250 jobs weeks before Christmas. Full story on the industry crisis.
Canberra residents face exclusion as key government services refuse cash payments. Elderly and vulnerable citizens demand accessible payment options in a digital-first world.
Climate activists from Rising Tide paddle into Newcastle's shipping exclusion zone during protestival. Live updates from the environmental demonstration.
Whyalla introduces a permanent CBD-wide alcohol ban in public spaces after community consultation showed strong support for safer streets. Discover the full story.
Australian teenagers express anger and isolation as Meta disables Messenger for under-16s. Experts warn of serious mental health impacts and digital exclusion.
Geelong's school crossing supervisors filed 62 safety complaints in just 4 months, raising urgent concerns about student and worker protection. Read the investigation findings.
Newcastle Liberal councillor Callum Pull supports NSW government's marine exclusion zone ahead of Rising Tide's symbolic harbour blockade. Fines and arrests expected.
A powerful documentary filmed via video calls with a Palestinian poet in Gaza offers an unfiltered look at life during conflict, culminating in tragic loss. A must-see film.
NSW government establishes marine exclusion zone in Newcastle Harbour to prevent Rising Tide's climate blockade. 170 arrests occurred in last year's protest. Read more.
The University of Wollongong's Science Space has launched a new $2.5 million renewable energy exhibition featuring 29 interactive exhibits. Discover how this 'pipeline of knowledge' is educating Australians about clean energy.
Popular fishing and recreation activities will be banned at Garden Island as Australia establishes an AUKUS exclusion zone. Learn how this impacts local communities and national security.
Perth enters a new quarantine phase to manage the invasive shot-hole borer beetle. Authorities shift from eradication to long-term containment. Learn how this affects you.
Chris Hemsworth films his new action-thriller 'Subversion' on the Gold Coast, with Southport transformed into San Diego. Local businesses buzz with excitement.
Siren Gold identifies 12km mineralised shear zone at Queen Charlotte project with historic high-grade antimony and gold potential. Assays pending for 100+ samples.
Anthony Albanese's landmark free solar electricity initiative leaves Canberra households in the dark as the ACT territory is conspicuously absent from the national rollout plan.
Exclusive: Canberra's vulnerable residents face alarming barriers as essential government services go digital-only, leaving people with disabilities struggling to access critical support.
WA Police launch major speeding blitz targeting reckless drivers in Scarborough school zones. Multiple motorists caught flouting 40km/h limits during peak drop-off times.