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A man believed to be in his 70s has died after his motorcycle left Yarrawa Road and struck a pole. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
A motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing into dense bushland on the Atherton Tablelands, triggering a challenging multi-service rescue operation near Yungaburra.
A woman is seriously injured after crashing her motorbike through a Waikiki house window. A second Rockingham crash left a man with leg injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
West Australian motoring editor Stephen Scourfield shares his 2026 driving pledges, from 'Team Driving' to ignoring digital billboards. Discover how to make our roads safer and less stressful.
Nathan 'Rockjaw' Piggott, a veteran of the Club Deroes outlaw motorcycle gang, has been buried at Pinnaroo Cemetery. The service drew a large gathering of bikies and family.
A 24-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with a truck on Main South Rd at Hackham. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as the state's road toll rises.
A tragic crash involving two motorcycles has claimed two lives in Wembley. Police are investigating the incident on Grantham Street and are appealing for witnesses.
A 17-year-old girl has died and two others are fighting for life after a serious crash on Appin Road. Police are investigating the collision between a ute and a sedan.
Peter Papadatos remains in John Hunter Hospital with severe injuries after a suspected hit-and-run on an e-scooter at Caves Beach. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
A 39-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in St Ronans, Western Australia. Police are investigating the fatal incident that occurred on Sunday morning.
Two children were rushed to hospital after a car rolled on the Gregory Highway near Charters Towers. Emergency services responded to the serious single-vehicle crash.
A 24-year-old O'Connor man will face court after police allegedly caught him riding at 120km/h in an 80 zone on Southern Cross Drive, Scullin. His motorcycle was confiscated.
A 30-year-old motorcyclist is fighting for life after a crash with a car on Boyare Ave, Mirrabooka. Police urge witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
A 31-year-old driver from Millicent died after crashing into a tree on Hinton Rd, Suttontown. Three passengers, including a child, were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
A young man is in hospital after a serious motorbike crash on a Townsville street early Monday morning. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest details.
Police urge motorcyclists to ride within their limits after a devastating spike in fatalities on northern NSW roads. The road toll rises as double demerits remain in force.
A Hells Angels sergeant-at-arms faces court after being arrested at Sydney International Airport, accused of breaching orders following a Maitland clubhouse 'takeover'. Read the latest on the police crackdown.
A 71-year-old rider has died after being thrown from a motorbike on the Pacific Highway at Rainbow Flat. Police are investigating the single-vehicle incident.
At least 16 people have died after a bus overturned on a Java toll road. The vehicle was travelling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. Get the latest details on this tragic accident.
A driver has died after a collision with a milk truck on the South Gippsland Highway near Lang Lang. The truck driver was hospitalised. Major road closures are in place.
A cyclist has died following a serious collision with a truck on the Pacific Highway at Bulahdelah. The southbound lanes remain closed as police investigate. Read the latest traffic updates.
A car has crashed into the Royal Hotel in Capertee, NSW, injuring seven patrons. Two seriously injured were airlifted. The driver, 30, has been charged.
A 13-year-old girl is in a serious condition after a Toyota Hilux rollover on the Brand Highway near Bookara. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest details.
Local favourites Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will open Sunnyboy Park at Foreshore Park in January, offering family-friendly food and coffee. The new kiosk and accessible amenities mark a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
Queensland Police have seized drugs, guns, and luxury cars in raids on Mongols OMCG properties in Cairns. A 35-year-old man faces multiple charges. Read the full details.
Local operators Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will launch Sunnyboys Park at Newcastle's Foreshore Park in late January, offering family-friendly fare. The opening marks a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
A major crash involving a truck has closed the Bruce Highway at Rollingstone, north of Townsville, causing significant delays. Emergency services are on scene.
Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.
Police are investigating a serious collision between a motorcycle and a car on Anketell Road near the Kwinana Freeway. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries. Read the latest details.