Hunter's toxic industrial legacy lingers, studies reveal
High levels of toxic contaminants remain in Newcastle suburbs a decade after studies identified risks. Discover the ongoing impact and community response.
High levels of toxic contaminants remain in Newcastle suburbs a decade after studies identified risks. Discover the ongoing impact and community response.
A stalled land deal between James Cook University and the Queensland government has left hundreds of planned homes in limbo, impacting Townsville's housing supply. Read more.
Escape to Hylander, a self-sufficient log cabin on 16 hectares of private rainforest near Jamberoo with coastal views. This one-bedroom property offers total seclusion just minutes from Kiama beaches.
The Australian Government has purchased a remote, swampy island for $7 million, citing strategic and environmental reasons. Critics question the value of the investment.
The Illawarra-Shoalhaven region's 2025 progress, led by Port Kembla's major rezoning, unlocks thousands of jobs in clean energy and manufacturing. Industry leaders warn the region must act now or risk losing its strongest position in a generation.
A Mount Gambier man is in hospital with serious injuries after allegedly crashing a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser near Truro. Police tracked the vehicle after a tip-off from the public. Read the latest details.
A vacant industrial warehouse in Geelong's Fyansford is set for a major makeover into a boutique gym and allied health therapy centre, pending council approval. Read about the exciting new development.
A Kiama developer has successfully added a fifth level to a Surf Beach apartment complex via the Land and Environment Court, securing approval for five extra units. Read the full details and conditions.
A massive fire has destroyed the Sapphire Wood Furniture factory in Greenacre, Sydney. Dozens of firefighters are on scene. No injuries reported.
Steel giant BlueScope will earn millions from the sale of 33 hectares in West Dapto, with future profits expected from supplying building materials for over 350 new homes. Read the full details.
A unique Perth industrial property, where liquid cocaine is legally made for surgery, has sold for a multi-million dollar sum. The pharmaceutical tenant remains. Read the exclusive details.
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.
Boxing Day sales in Perth saw huge crowds descend on Karrinyup Shopping Centre and the CBD for post-Christmas bargains. Shoppers queued for hours for major discounts.
Bargain hunters flocked to Perth's Karrinyup Shopping Centre and CBD for Boxing Day sales. Shops reported strong crowds and extended hours, marking a bustling start to post-Christmas retail.
Shoppers descended on Perth's Karrinyup Shopping Centre and CBD for Boxing Day sales, with major retailers reporting strong traffic and eager bargain hunters. Discover the scene and the deals.
Geelong's CBD was packed as bargain hunters descended for the annual Boxing Day sales. Retailers reported strong crowds and a positive start to the post-Christmas shopping period.
Cairns retailers gear up for a bustling Boxing Day with thousands of shoppers expected. Major stores reveal their best deals, promising significant discounts on fashion, tech, and homewares.
Boxing Day is battling to reclaim its crown as Australia's top sales event, with shoppers forecast to drop $1.6 billion. See the state-by-state breakdown and what's driving the spending surge.
Heidelberg Materials will upgrade its Canning Vale concrete plant to replace its East Perth operation, approved by Perth's Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel. Read the full details.
Western Australia's housing supply crisis intensified in 2025, with Perth's median home price hitting $830,000. UDIA WA's Grant Shepherd reflects on a tough year and new government initiatives aiming to boost supply and affordability for 2026.
A parliamentary inquiry has recommended the ACT government halt Woolworths' proposed land purchase at Hawker Village until extensive community consultation is completed. Read the details.
Striking rail workers at Downer's Cardiff workshop plan to continue industrial action through Christmas, seeking a 21.5% pay rise over four years. Read the latest on the dispute.
An engineering firm has been fined $750,000 after a shoring wall it designed collapsed on a Canberra construction site, creating a 'very real' risk of multiple deaths. Read the full court findings.
A look ahead at the major themes facing the Australian Public Service in 2026, from fiscal constraints and flexible work to landmark whistleblower protections. Discover what the new year holds.
Perth's average land price has soared to a record $377,535. Discover where more affordable options exist in Serpentine Jarrahdale and Swan, supported by major new infrastructure. Explore the data and find your opportunity.
The South Australian government has released 13 new land parcels for mineral exploration, boosting the state's mining sector and creating new job opportunities. Read the full details.
The Coalition faces a strategic dilemma on industrial relations reform. Can they challenge Labor's agenda without alienating voters? Analysis of the political tightrope.
A landmark South Australian tourism agreement will see vast land parcels returned to Indigenous owners and generate half a billion dollars in rent. Read the full story.
Skydive Cairns staff have walked out after being told their pay could be slashed by up to 50%. The proposed cuts have sparked outrage and safety concerns.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley faces pressure to release detailed policies early, navigating internal Liberal splits on immigration and the treacherous ground of industrial relations reform. Will it be a repeat of past failures?