Sydney's NYE 2025 Fireworks Break Attendance Records
Sydney's spectacular New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks display drew record crowds and featured stunning new effects. Discover all the highlights and key moments from the harbour celebration.
Sydney's spectacular New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks display drew record crowds and featured stunning new effects. Discover all the highlights and key moments from the harbour celebration.
A man was rescued from the water near Towradgi Beach after a recreational boat crew spotted him. Marine Rescue NSW urges all boaters to maintain a proper lookout and ensure their vessels are seaworthy.
A man's body was seen floating in Darwin Harbour near the Larrakeyah Naval Base. Police and rescue teams are searching. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Plans lodged to replace the 50-year-old Boat Harbour Motel in Wollongong with a dual-tower apartment complex featuring affordable housing. Public exhibition open until February 9.
A Sydney mother and her new partner were found with fatal stab wounds. Her ex-partner has been charged with murder as the community mourns a 'selfless' woman. Support is available.
NSW Health issues urgent warning after a fourth person contracts Legionnaires' disease in Sydney's CBD. Authorities are investigating cooling towers as the potential source. Know the symptoms.
A man allegedly stole cash from the NSW Railway Band's charity box at Sydney's Town Hall station. The 50-year-old was arrested, sparking a public donation drive. #Sydney #Charity
A 36-year-old man faces court after being arrested for allegedly displaying tattoos depicting designated hate symbols at a Newcastle beach on Christmas Eve. Read the full details.
A punishing Sydney to Hobart has forced 33 yachts out, with crews reporting broken ribs, lost life rafts and major damage. Follow the dramatic race for line honours here.
Shirley and Leo Wesolowski, married for 72 years, have celebrated their 100th birthdays together in Sydney. Discover their heartwarming love story and the secret to a lasting marriage.
Sydney's Coogee Beach was left trashed after thousands celebrated 'Orphans Christmas'. Council crews worked overnight to remove over 20 tonnes of waste. Read more about the clean-up and community outrage.
More than two weeks after the Bondi Beach terror attack, 11 victims remain in Sydney hospitals, with two in critical condition. Read the latest on their recovery and the community's response.
A young boy was discovered wandering alone on a suburban street in Mt Annan on Christmas morning. Police are urgently seeking his parents or carers. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
A 19-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Zac McRae at a Western Sydney bus interchange. Another teen was injured in the incident. Read the latest details.
Constable Scott Dyson, critically injured in the Bondi Beach terror attack, has awoken from an induced coma. His family thanks the public for support during his long recovery journey. #Sydney #BondiAttack
Wollongong revellers face a choice this New Year's Eve: harbour or CBD fireworks? The Illawarra Hotel adds a 9pm CBD show, complementing council's harbour display. Locals share their picks.
Fremantle's beloved Harbour Theatre, a community staple since 1963, is considering winding up due to venue instability and a critical volunteer shortage. A final decision is expected early next year.
Geelong faces traffic mayhem as a major cricket match collides with a mysterious, perfectly repaired pothole on a key bridge. Discover the confusion and council's response.
Newcastle's vacant Queens Wharf building will be demolished from February after council approval. The site's future will involve community-driven short-term activations. Read the latest.
An elderly Wahroonga woman got the fright of her life when a venomous red-bellied black snake slithered into her bathroom and hid in a drawer. Sydney snake catcher shares the surprising details.
Babar Azam's first BBL fifty and a career-best 5-26 from Jack Edwards powered the Sydney Sixers to a 47-run win over the Sydney Thunder. Josh Philippe agonisingly missed a century on 96.
Discover Bridge House in North Fremantle, where a stunning courtyard meets a Mediterranean-inspired menu. Our review finds the food is worth the wait at this popular local eatery.
The Sydney community gathered to farewell 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack. The emotional service saw yellow tributes and a toy bee honour her memory. Read more.
Sydney's Bondi Beach was shattered by a deadly terror attack during a Chanukah celebration. As families fled gunmen, pets were lost in the chaos. Read how a pet detective helped reunite them.
A Cairns local has launched a petition to turn the new Barron River bridge into a bat sanctuary, inspired by a famous US example. Could this solve the city's flying fox problem? Read more.
A 17-year-old Scots College student was lured to a Woollahra park and assaulted by classmates. Police are investigating the incident, which was filmed and shared on Snapchat.
A major NSW Police operation in South West Sydney has resulted in 65 arrests and 90 charges. The two-day crackdown targeted organised crime and public shootings.
Wollongong's iconic Sea Cliff Bridge was closed to traffic as hundreds marched in support of Palestine. Police managed the protest, which was part of a national day of action.
A 55-year-old man was stabbed at Bankstown Central in Western Sydney. A 27-year-old man has been charged. Read the latest on this shocking incident.
A man is recovering in Townsville University Hospital after a brutal shark attack at Cid Harbour. The community rallies as he prepares to spend Christmas away from family.