A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found deceased in a Fern Bay home. Thomas Tapley was refused bail and will face court again in February 2026.
A 61-year-old man is charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found dead at a Fern Bay home. He was refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court.
Western Australia's forecast gas shortage is now less severe and later than expected, but deficits loom in the 2030s. Demand is projected to peak in 2030. Read the latest AEMO analysis.
St George Mining delivers its thickest high-grade intercept yet at the Araxá project, hitting 139.45m at 4.05% TREO from surface. Discover the implications for this world-class resource.
Police are investigating the death of Brazilian influencer Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva after a fall from a high-rise. CCTV shows an altercation with her husband before the tragedy.
Anthony Eriksen sentenced to 26 years for stabbing partner Lisa Fenwick more than 25 times in Sydney's Mascot. The court heard she lived in fear before the attack.
Wollongong City Council has finalised a new seven-year domestic waste management contract worth over $140 million with Remondis, starting July 2027. Read the details of the deal.
A 22-year-old man has been granted bail after being arrested at Canberra Airport, accused of assaulting his pregnant former partner. The court heard details of the alleged strangulation and attack.
WA unveils a decade-long strategy to combat sexual violence as reports hit a 32-year high. New funding extends vital legal and forensic support for survivors. Learn more.
Channel 7's AstroTash, who grew up in Melbourne Zoo, shares disturbing details of past fatal lion attacks in Australia following the viral Brazil mauling. Read her unique insight.
Squadron Energy says its Port Kembla LNG terminal is the sole fix for the East Coast's gas crisis, set for 2028 but ready by 2027. Read how it aims to cut prices and reliance on new fields.
As 2025 ends, Australia faces a crisis of male violence. Experts like Kate Fitz-Gibbon warn change is urgent. From Lilie James to Brittany Higgins, the call for action is clear.
The Cook Government unveils a $349 million funding package to enhance rapid responses to family and domestic violence incidents across Western Australia.
A Townsville cleaner is charged with fraud after allegedly using a client's credit card for a $900 shopping spree at Stockland. The case highlights the importance of trust in domestic services.
South Australian police have arrested more than 30 domestic violence offenders in a targeted statewide operation. The crackdown focused on high-risk perpetrators with outstanding warrants.
WA MP Jessica Page challenges the government's domestic violence response, demanding concrete action beyond symbolic gestures. Read her urgent call for change.
Australian captain Mitch Marsh was left fuming after a controversial caught-and-bowled dismissal for 17 in his domestic return for Western Australia. Get the full details from the Sheffield Shield clash.
Luke Hanif Sekkouah admits to the horrific domestic violence murder of his mother in her Warnbro home. Read the shocking details of the case that has rocked the Perth community.
Australian authorities report a surge in tech-facilitated abuse, with smart cars used to control victims via GPS and remote locks. Experts call for safety reforms.
Disgraced former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been voted out as a Cricket NSW life member following his domestic violence sentencing. The ex-batsman pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including choking.
Jessica Stojkovski calls on Australian men to be active allies in ending family and domestic violence. Change requires collective action and accountability.
WA Police report a disturbing rise in tech-facilitated domestic abuse, with cars and phones used for control. Learn the signs and how to seek help.
Tarang Chawla leads Western Australia's 16-day anti-violence campaign, urging men to actively challenge harmful norms and behaviors to prevent gender-based violence.
Western Australia faces a domestic violence epidemic with 12,000 incidents reported yearly. Learn about new initiatives and community responses to this critical issue.
REIWA President Suzanne Brown champions the 16 Days in WA campaign, highlighting the critical link between housing safety and supporting domestic violence survivors. Join the fight to end abuse.
Western Australia launches historic $96.4 million domestic violence funding package to combat rising offences. Learn how this initiative aims to protect victims and prevent violence.
SRU Community Hub faces critical funding crisis, needing $100,000 to secure new premises and maintain essential domestic violence support services for Hunter families.
Warren Anthony Tyrrell receives prison sentence for violent assault on his sister in Townsville. Details of the disturbing attack and court outcome revealed.
Queensland Police Sergeant Sharon Morgan shares her 7-year domestic violence survival story that now drives statewide reforms including coercive control laws and GPS tracking for offenders.
A Queensland father faces murder charges after a domestic violence-related crash in Doomadgee killed his partner and 10-year-old daughter. Three other children were seriously injured in the tragedy.