Female mentor shortage causes Geelong licence delays
Young women in Geelong are waiting months for driving tests due to a critical shortage of female supervising drivers. Discover the impact and the call for more volunteers.
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Pie and chips no match for five beers in high-range DUI
A Wollongong man learned a costly lesson after thinking a meat pie and hot chips could offset five full-strength beers. He was caught driving with a blood alcohol reading three times the legal limit. Read the full court outcome.
MP Slams Bureaucratic Nonsense Over Flood Funding
Federal MP Phillip Thompson demands an end to annual funding delays for Townsville's Midwest flood mitigation, calling for a permanent solution. Read his urgent plea.
Townsville man sentenced for high-range drink driving
Blake Anthony Young has been convicted in Townsville Magistrates Court for high-range drink driving. Discover the details of the case and the legal consequences.
ACT driving test first-time pass rate drops sharply
New data shows a sharp decline in ACT learner drivers passing the provisional test on the first attempt. Discover the common errors and trends from 2021 to 2025.
Graham Farmer Freeway Crash Causes Peak-Hour Madness
A multi-vehicle crash on the Graham Farmer Freeway eastbound has caused major traffic delays for Perth motorists on Monday night. Avoid the area and check for updates.
Car fire closes Barwon Heads Bridge, causing delays
A vehicle fire forced the closure of the Barwon Heads Bridge, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services responded, and motorists were urged to avoid the area.
Man faces 14 charges over fatal Appin crash that killed teen
A 22-year-old man is in custody accused of menacing and drink-driving in a horrific Appin crash that killed a 17-year-old girl and left two others fighting for life. Read the latest court details.
Dozens fined for abalone bag limit breaches in WA
Fisheries officers issued 38 fines during the second abalone hour of 2026. Read about the crackdown on bag limit breaches and the safety efforts along the Perth coast.
Townsville man sentenced for high-range drink driving
Isitolo Vilo Finau has been convicted and fined in Townsville Magistrates Court for a high-range drink driving offence. Learn the details of the case and the court's ruling.
West Perth Police Incident Causes Major Traffic Delays
A police incident on Loftus Street at the Mitchell Freeway in West Perth caused significant traffic congestion on Friday evening. Motorists were urged to proceed with caution.
Bushfire Causes Traffic Delays on Perth's Roe Highway
A bushfire burning near Roe Highway in High Wycombe is causing significant traffic delays and reduced visibility. Motorists are urged to seek alternative routes as emergency services respond. #Perth #Bushfire
Drunk driver sentenced after Townsville blunder
Jack Anthony Barfoot has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for a drunk driving blunder. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
Heatwave Forces Widespread V/Line Train Cancellations
A severe heatwave across Victoria has forced the cancellation of dozens of V/Line services, causing major travel delays. Commuters are urged to check timetables and allow extra time.
Geelong Ring Road traffic impacted by grass fire
A fast-moving grass fire near Geelong Ring Road caused significant traffic delays and prompted a multi-agency emergency response. Stay informed on the latest updates.
Hume Motorway crash: Driver airlifted, milk spill closes lanes
A truck driver is fighting for life after a serious two-vehicle collision on the Hume Motorway at Berrima. The crash caused major delays and a significant milk spill. Read the latest traffic updates.
Titanium Sands files Sri Lanka mining licence application
Titanium Sands moves closer to developing its Mannar Island heavy mineral sands project, lodging a mining licence application. The project boasts a 318Mt resource and could generate nearly $2bn in stage one revenue.
Townsville man fined, banned for drink-driving
Grant Andrew Carter has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for high-range drink-driving. Read the full details of his fine and driving disqualification.
Geelong driver pleads guilty to drug driving charges
A Geelong man has admitted to drug driving after a crash. Cameron Lovell faced court and received a fine and licence loss. Read the full details.
Holiday road blitz: 186 drug offences, 64 drink-drivers caught
Newcastle and Hunter police conducted over 31,000 breath tests in a 17-day holiday crackdown. While no one died locally, 19 injury crashes occurred. Police warn of a concerning rise in drug-driving.
Report exposes critical bottleneck in WA's justice system
A damning report reveals WA's justice system is clogged with rising prisoner numbers, staff shortages, and court delays. Read the full findings and the government's response.
Fury over secret plan for alcohol at Newcastle Ocean Baths
Newcastle Council faces backlash over a proposed licensed venue at the heritage-listed Ocean Baths. Critics accuse officials of hiding plans for alcohol sales and late-night trading from the public.
Rottnest Island Energy Project Delays Blow Out Budget
Premier Roger Cook's sustainable tourism vision hits a snag as Rottnest Island's $50 million energy overhaul faces major delays and cost blowouts. Get the full story on WA's green energy hurdles.
Man charged with drink driving twice in one Cairns night
A Cairns man faces court after being charged with drink driving twice in a single night during Queensland Police's festive road safety operation. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Major Perth train delays due to technical issues
Technical faults cause significant delays on Perth's Airport, Ellenbrook, Midland, and Fremantle train lines. Allow extra travel time and check connections.
Muswellbrook mayor hits back over Denman Park delays
Muswellbrook mayor Jeff Drayton defends council's approval process for the $50 million Denman Park Estate, as developer warns project is at 'brink of commercial unviability'. Read the full story.
1300 WA Housing Lots Idle for Over 10 Years
More than 1300 new housing lots in Western Australia remain undeveloped, over a decade after the state government first announced the plans. Discover the delays and political fallout.
Preacher linked to Bondi shooter holds gun licence
Exclusive: Controversial Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad, sued for anti-Semitic comments and linked to an alleged Bondi gunman, holds a current NSW firearms licence. Read the full investigation.
Woman charged over drunk driving crash with three kids on Christmas
A 34-year-old woman faces court after allegedly crashing with three children in the car while drunk on Christmas Day in Sydney's west. Read the full details.
Townsville Hospital handover delays hit four-hour record
Ambulance ramping crisis worsens at Townsville University Hospital, with a record four-hour handover delay revealed. New data shows system under severe strain. Read the full report.
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