Vehicle fire sparks critical incident in Kelmscott
A car fire on Railway Avenue in Kelmscott escalated into a critical incident, prompting a major police response and road closures. Details on the emergency.
A car fire on Railway Avenue in Kelmscott escalated into a critical incident, prompting a major police response and road closures. Details on the emergency.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan left via a back door to avoid frustrated residents in fire-hit towns. As the state assesses the devastation, she faces pressure over CFA funding and vehicle safety. Read the full story.
St John WA announces a major expansion of first aid and emergency response courses from 2026, targeting remote communities and high-risk industries to save lives.
Two women in their 20s were hospitalised after being pulled from a rip at an unpatrolled Wollongong beach. The dramatic rescue highlights the dangers of swimming outside the flags. Read the full story.
A dramatic police pursuit through West Perth ended in a crash, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old man and the discovery of drugs and weapons. Read the full details.
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Four remote bushfires in Canberra's Namadgi National Park are now under control after a complex firefighting operation involving helicopters and specialist crews. Read the latest.
Emergency services rushed to a fierce house fire on Wilsons Rd, Whittington. Police are treating the blaze as suspicious and urge witnesses to come forward.
A dramatic police chase unfolded in Townsville after a driver collided with a patrol vehicle and fled. The incident, captured on video, involved a major search operation. Read the full story.
Declassified 2005 cabinet papers expose Australia's secret terror response plan after the London attacks, with themes still relevant today. Read the full story.
A man has died in severe Gulf Country flooding, with major roads cut and towns isolated. Premier David Crisafulli calls it a 'deep tragedy' as emergency services respond.
A massive fire involving 100 tonnes of chicken manure sparked a major emergency response in Waurn Ponds, Geelong. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Read the full story.
A tornado ripped through the Beyond the Valley music festival in Lardner, causing chaos and injuring two. Read the full report on the severe weather event and emergency response.
Western Australia deploys Tactical Response Group officers to Jewish places of worship and major events as a visible deterrent. See the new security measures in place.
Heavily armed police swarmed a Canberra street, ordering residents indoors. One person is in custody after reports of a firearm. Read the latest updates on the incident.
Western Australia's elite Water Police detail the biggest dangers on our waters this season and issue a crucial safety warning to all boat users. Stay safe on the water.
Readers share powerful tributes and perspectives on climate action, the Bondi tragedy, and societal divisions. Explore the community's voice in the Newcastle Herald.
Police in Queensland and NSW have made arrests over alleged anti-Semitic graffiti and abuse. A 27-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman face charges. Read the full details.
A two-vehicle collision on the Princes Highway at Mount Moriac brought traffic to a standstill. Emergency services responded, with two people taken to Geelong Hospital. Read the latest.
A 48-year-old man allegedly pulled a knife at a family carols event in Launceston. Police made a swift arrest, with no injuries reported. Read the latest on the incident and national security measures.
Victoria Police will deploy officers with semi-automatic rifles around the MCG for the cricket match, citing the current threat environment. Fans urged to be aware.
Perth councils secure increased police patrols at iconic beaches like Cottesloe this weekend following Sydney's Bondi terror attack. Community leaders call for reassurance.
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Dramatic scenes unfolded in Sydney's southwest as heavily armed police detained several men at a busy Liverpool intersection. Authorities confirm there is no ongoing risk. Get the latest details.
The Bondi Junction stabbings force Australia to confront a grim global pattern of Islamist terror, mirroring France's long battle since the Charlie Hebdo attacks.