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.
Western Australia's annual gift drive hits a major milestone, delivering festive cheer and 500 Scitech passes to children and young people in out-of-home care. Discover how the community rallied.
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 71-year-old man has been found dead in a cabin at the BIG4 Port Willunga Tourist Park. A 49-year-old Aldinga man has been charged with murder in what police say was not a random attack. Read the latest.
Three teenage girls are accused of a Cairns crime spree, stealing cars and Christmas presents. Police allege offences occurred across multiple suburbs. Read the full details.
A new bulk-billing Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has opened in Phillip, just 2km from Canberra Hospital, aiming to reduce non-urgent ED presentations and provide free, accessible care seven days a week.
Goodwin Aged Care Services is launching two major retirement villages in Downer and Monash, offering modern, adaptable living for Canberra seniors. Discover the new standard for ageing in place.
A Perth man has been hit with four additional terrorism charges as part of an ongoing investigation. Read the latest on the case and the police response.
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 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after nine-year-old Aria Thorpe was found with a fatal stab wound in Weston-super-Mare. Police are supporting the devastated family and community.
A man has been charged following a horrific head-on collision on Victoria's Great Ocean Road that claimed two lives. Read the latest on the tragedy.
Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer found dead in their LA home. Their son, Nick Reiner, charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Details on the shocking case.
A South Australian lung transplant centre celebrates saving 300 lives. Its founder shares in patient joys, from weddings to births, marking profound community impact.
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 second man has been arrested over a stabbing at Bankstown Central. In a separate incident, a teenage boy has been charged after a fatal crash in Corio near Geelong. Stay informed with the latest.
A 17-year-old has been charged following a stabbing in a Northbridge carpark. The Perth teen victim was found with serious injuries. Police investigation continues.
A 47-year-old Woree man has been charged with aiding suicide following the death of an elderly man in Earlville, Cairns. He is due to face court in January 2026.
Dozens of elderly patients in Townsville are stranded in a medical ward, unable to be discharged due to a severe shortage of aged care beds. Their plight highlights a growing national crisis.
WA Police have charged two youths following a major Geraldton fire. Local detectives and Strike Force Vulcan continue their investigation into the suspicious blaze.
A 21-year-old Perth man faces court charged with possessing violent extremist material following a joint counter-terrorism investigation. He was also accused of breaching bail. Read the latest details.
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.
Former Brisbane Broncos champion Josh McGuire faces court over alleged assault of a child. The ex-NRL star was charged by Queensland Police after an investigation. Download the 7NEWS app for the latest.
A 48-year-old Greenwood man faces charges after an alleged hit-and-run on Mounts Bay Road left a 44-year-old woman with serious injuries. Police appeal for dash-cam footage.
A 51-year-old relief teacher in Adelaide has been charged with child sexual offences, prompting letters to parents from multiple schools. The man is on bail and due in court next year.
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.
Unscrupulous providers scraped private data from the My Aged Care website, leading to a barrage of sales calls targeting vulnerable older Australians. Learn how to protect yourself.