Norman Rowe jailed for stalking, assault in Geelong
A 63-year-old Geelong man has been sentenced to jail for stalking and unlawfully assaulting a young hospitality worker. Read the full court details and outcome.
A 63-year-old Geelong man has been sentenced to jail for stalking and unlawfully assaulting a young hospitality worker. Read the full court details and outcome.
A 16-year-old Newcastle girl has died in a tragic ATV collision in Tasmania's west. The crash also claimed the life of a local man. A fundraiser has been launched to support her family.
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.
A mine collapse at Curragh coal mine has left one worker injured and another missing. Emergency services are on scene. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
A Central Coast father has died and his partner is fighting for life after a scooter crash in Bali. The community rallies with a GoFundMe for the injured mother-of-two. Read the full story.
Australian officials are working to confirm the reported death of Russell Allen Wilson in Ukraine. DFAT warns against all travel to the active warzone.
A 21-year-old Adelaide worker is in stable condition after a violent robbery where he was stabbed in the neck. CCTV captured the terrifying incident in Klemzig.
Suzanne Lupica, charged with murdering a Port Kennedy aged care resident, has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. The WA Supreme Court heard chilling details of the alleged attack. Read the full story.
Former CoastFM sports host Craig Parkes has died after a hit-and-run cycling accident on Spit Rd, Mosman. Police are searching for the driver of a red MG SUV.
A man and woman face court accused of confiscating passports from two massage parlour workers in Perth. The case highlights concerns over worker exploitation.
A cyclist has died after being struck by a truck on the Pacific Highway at Bulahdelah. The fatal crash has closed southbound lanes, with traffic diverted. Investigations are ongoing.
A cyclist has died following a serious collision with a truck on the Pacific Highway at Bulahdelah. The southbound lanes remain closed as police investigate. Read the latest traffic updates.
A critical shortage of 18,000 skilled construction workers annually could delay and inflate costs for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic infrastructure. Will Queensland find the workforce?
Jenny O'Bryne, mother of missing Perth FIFO worker William Carter, asks the public not to donate to a GoFundMe set up without family consent. Police confirmed his body was found after a 10-day search.
A 70-year-old former Tasmanian school employee faces charges of persistent sexual abuse of a child. The alleged crimes occurred between 2018 and 2020. Support is available.
The WA government unveils a budget plan offering $10,000 cash to attract 1000 skilled tradies to Perth, aiming to tackle the housing crisis and build more homes. Read the full strategy.
A 24-year-old Shellharbour woman has died after a 'deliberate' car crash on the Sunshine Coast. Mallee Smith was one of eight pedestrians struck. The driver faces attempted murder charges.
WA Police have located a body believed to be missing 25-year-old FIFO worker William Carter. The Perth man vanished after being dropped at the airport on December 6.
A man has died and two others are in hospital after a car crashed into a Melbourne medical centre. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has approved plans to demolish the heritage-listed Inne Town Backpackers and replace it with a larger facility for seasonal workers. Read the full story.
A 28-year-old FIFO worker faces court, accused of violently carjacking a 74-year-old woman on a busy Perth road. Read the shocking details of the alleged attack.
Townsville University Hospital staff could lose up to a quarter of their wages in a bitter contract dispute. Unions warn of a devastating blow to workers and regional healthcare.
Beau Bradford, 15, died after being struck by an object on a Surfers Paradise construction site. The tragedy has sparked calls for improved workplace safety.
The family of murdered Melbourne doctor Ashley Gordon say they are 'disappointed' his teenage killer could be free in 12 years. Read their emotional court reaction.
Kain, 28, describes finding his grandmother Diane Harkess dead in her Bateau Bay unit. A man has been charged with murder as the family struggles with loss.
Perth faces a critical apartment shortage as construction costs soar. A severe skilled labour crisis is making new projects unviable, deepening the housing affordability crisis. Discover the solution.
Discover how a pioneering Indigenous nurse transformed healthcare in North Queensland. Her inspiring journey continues to impact communities today.
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are national hotspots for dog attacks on postal workers, with Australia Post reporting over 1190 incidents in six months. Secure your dog to protect posties.
Illawarra community demands urgent action as 43 Australian women killed in gender-based violence this year. Learn how to support victims and join the 16 Days of Activism.
Illawarra community gathers for rose vigil as domestic violence rates spike. 42 Australian women killed in gender-based violence this year. Learn how to help end the crisis.