A former banker and mortgage broker has been charged as an alleged ringleader in a massive NSW fraud syndicate targeting car, home, and business loans. Police have restrained $92 million in assets. Read the full investigation details.
A growing movement sees Australian children earning, saving, and investing their money. Experts say starting young with tools like Vanguard Personal Investor Kids can build a $1 million retirement fund. Discover how families are giving kids a financial he
Two men face court after NSW police discover $1.5 million in cash concealed inside a lounge in a van during a routine stop on the Hume Highway. Read the full details.
Former Richmond AFL player Marlion Pickett has received a suspended sentence for possessing dirty cash and helping launder over $300,000 from burglaries. Read the full court details.
Former Richmond AFL star Marlion Pickett has received a suspended sentence after admitting to laundering over $300,000 in stolen money. The Perth court heard of his relapse into drug use. Read the full details.
Peter Ryan, the former top cop who reformed the NSW Police Force after the Wood Royal Commission, has died. Read about his turbulent tenure and lasting legacy.
Two young NSW police officers remain in hospital with serious injuries after being shot at Bondi. The Police Association praises their heroic actions which saved lives. Read their story.
A Cardiff mum reveals how she saves $260 on Christmas groceries using loyalty points. Plus, a local startup network wins a national award and a new luxury golf course is on the way for the Hunter.
New data shows Harper and Isla are among the most popular baby names in the Hunter region. Discover the top picks for boys and girls in your local government area.
Newcastle councillors have deferred a major plan to revitalise Civic Park and surrounds, citing a $70 million price tag and more pressing community priorities like safer streets and drainage.
A 59-year-old NPWS firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while checking on his team during the Bulahdelah bushfire. The veteran, a divisional commander, could not be saved despite immediate first aid.
New data reveals NSW's worst-ever quarter for poker machine losses, hitting $2.45bn. Advocates demand urgent government action to curb the crisis.
A firefighter has tragically died after being hit by a tree while battling a bushfire near Bulahdelah. The incident is under investigation as the community mourns.
A firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while battling a blaze at Bulahdelah, marking the first fatality of the Australian bushfire season. Authorities warn of a dangerous summer ahead.
Hunter Valley residents could find a surprise cash boost, with over $14.2 million in unclaimed money held by Revenue NSW. Check now to see if you're owed funds.
A fast-moving bushfire has gutted homes in Koolewong, NSW. Over 250 firefighters battled the blaze as residents watched on in horror. Read the latest updates.
Robert Marc Windsor, jailed for horrific child sex crimes, is set for another parole hearing. His brother and survivor, Mitchell, says the process forces him to delay his paramedic graduate application.
Revelations of 'eye-watering' travel bills for public officials, including $20,000 trips to inspect hotel beds, expose a culture of entitlement as households struggle. Read the full investigation.
Finance expert Scott Phillips argues renting can be smarter than buying if you invest the savings. He warns property can't outpace wages forever. Discover a wealth-building strategy.
The Crownview apartment complex in Wollongong remains vacant due to serious defects, despite a severe housing crisis. Buyers await resolution a decade on. Read the full investigation.
NSW Police prepare for a pro-Palestine rally on Sea Cliff Bridge this Sunday, emphasising public safety after crowd crush fears at a previous Sydney march. Read the latest details.
A 24-year-old NSW woman faces charges after airport security x-rays uncovered $312,000 in cash in her hand luggage. AFP investigates the source of the funds.
Jamie Daniel Reiffel has been sentenced in the Townsville District Court for dealing with money suspected to be the proceeds of crime. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
An 18-year-old Sydney student has disappeared while swimming at an unpatrolled beach during his Schoolies break. The search resumes Tuesday amid a spate of NSW beach tragedies.
Maytham Hamad, brother of exiled kingpin Kazem, has his Mercedes G-Wagon confiscated and bail hearing pushed to February. Police allege a multi-state illicit tobacco and money laundering network.
Emergency services suspend search for 18-year-old swimmer at Little Bay Beach near South West Rocks. Multi-agency operation to resume Monday morning.
Major maintenance work on the South Coast rail line sees buses replacing trains. The NSW government invests $423 million to upgrade the critical transport corridor, improving reliability for millions of commuters.
Explore Australia's breathtaking black sand beaches that rival international destinations. From Honeysuckle Beach's wild beauty to geological wonders, discover coastal gems beyond the usual white sands.
Cairns councillors demand transparency as Mayor Terry James makes multiple trips to Canberra costing ratepayers over $40,000. Questions arise about value for money.
Former MAFS star Jules Robinson reveals how she used a Cricut machine to create a personalised dinosaur party for her son, saving thousands of dollars. Discover her easy DIY tips.