Hunter storms cause damage, 41 SES jobs
Severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds and rain to the Hunter region, resulting in fallen trees, leaking roofs, and a busy weekend for NSW SES crews. Read the full report.
Severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds and rain to the Hunter region, resulting in fallen trees, leaking roofs, and a busy weekend for NSW SES crews. Read the full report.
South Australian firefighters are on the ground in Victoria battling 30 destructive blazes. A support package is announced as communities survey the charred ruins. #BushfireRelief
The HONK! Oz street music festival's Grand Street Parade filled Wollongong's Crown Street Mall with vibrant performances despite soaring temperatures. The 11th annual free festival celebrates community, music, and social justice.
The Palaszczuk government cannot say when vital repairs to flood-damaged Mount Spec Road will be finished, leaving Paluma residents and businesses in limbo. Read the latest.
Townsville City Council crews are working overtime to repair hundreds of potholes plaguing city roads after heavy rain. See the impact and repair efforts.
Emergency services responded to a bicycle crash at Hunter and Darby streets in Newcastle. A man was treated at the scene, causing temporary road closures. Read the latest.
Torquay residents slam a new $80,000 roundabout sign as confusing and more dangerous than before. Locals demand action from VicRoads to fix the safety hazard.
Residents in Newcastle's northern suburbs are reeling after a fierce storm tore through, uprooting trees, cutting power and flooding homes. The SES received 246 calls for help.
A severe storm cut short racing at the Australian Skiff Championships on Lake Macquarie, causing broken masts. Over 100 crews are competing this week. Read more.
Actress Evangeline Lilly shares a shocking health update, confirming brain damage from a concussion suffered in a freak beach accident last year. Get the full story.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley tore roofs from homes in Lombadina and Djarindjin. While Derby and Broome were spared, remote areas faced 157km/h winds and heavy rain. Read the latest on the clean-up.
An 81-year-old woman was hospitalised after a serious crash on Lloyd Street in Midland. Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers.
The new pedestrian laneway connecting Union and Market Streets in Geelong is officially open, enhancing city access and supporting local businesses. Discover the transformation.
ACT Police are hunting a group of men after a fight outside a Dickson KFC exploded into a road rage incident where a hammer was thrown, smashing a car window. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
The historic Royal Crown Hotel in Dudley has been closed since May 2025 due to severe termite damage. Owner Michael Deer has lodged a DA for a three-stage restoration, aiming to reopen the beloved local in 2026. Read the full story.
Confronting 2025 data reveals Lake Macquarie had the state's second-worst road toll. Speed was the leading killer as NSW lost 355 lives. Read the full analysis and official pleas for safer driving.
Repair works for Townsville's Sooning Street Bridge suffer a major setback after materials are washed into Nelly Bay. The project faces new delays and environmental concerns.
Western Australia sees a decrease in road fatalities for 2025, contrasting with a sharp rise across Australia. Explore the latest figures and safety analysis.
A Townsville man's property was inundated with raw sewage following heavy rain, causing a health hazard. He demands action from the council. Read the full story.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley crossed the Kimberley coast as a category three system, causing significant damage, power outages, and forcing residents to seek shelter. Authorities are now assessing the full impact.
A Townsville resident's ordeal worsens as a driver crashes into their fence and faulty council CCTV fails to capture the incident. Read the full story of the frustrating aftermath.
Campers return to Gold Coast's Broadwater Tourist Park after a dangerous crane collapse and power line hazards. The emergency declaration has been revoked.
Police in Katherine, NT, have arrested three primary school-aged boys over a series of burglaries and property damage. Investigations continue for four other suspects.
The limited edition Shark FlexStyle Frosted Diamond hair styler is now $349.99, down from $899.99. This high-performance tool features over 20,000 crystals and professional-grade technology for all hair types. Grab this rare deal while it lasts.
Wollongong residents have shared ambitious ideas, including a tunnel and a Las Vegas-style sign, for the Flinders St 'arrival boulevard' revamp. What do you think should happen?
Lyle John Gesah has been convicted in Townsville Magistrates Court for assault and wilful damage offences. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
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.
The 100ft supermaxi Wild Thing 100 is the first major casualty of the 80th Sydney to Hobart, retiring with rigging damage. All crew are safe as the race continues. Download the 7NEWS app for live updates.
Traffic has returned to Boundary Road in Armstrong Creek as the Barwon Heads Road upgrade moves to its next phase. Get the latest on the project timeline and upcoming changes.
Once a festive favourite, Tasmanian farmed salmon faces a consumer boycott as evidence mounts of environmental damage, wildlife deaths, and antibiotic pollution. Discover the sustainable alternatives.