A 33-year-old Whitlam man faces court over alleged repeated rape and indecent assault of his ex-partner in the early 2000s. He has been released on conditional bail. Support services information included.
Four remote bushfires in Canberra's Namadgi National Park are now under control after a complex firefighting operation involving helicopters and specialist crews. Read the latest.
A Canberra man, allegedly drunk and lonely, has been denied bail after being accused of kicking a bullmastiff and attempting to douse it with petrol. Read the full court details.
Warmer weather brings snakes onto Canberra school grounds. Learn the official safety protocols, deterrent strategies, and what to do if you spot one.
A Cairns family got a shocking surprise when they discovered a large green tree snake hiding in their Christmas tree. Snake catcher made a safe removal. Read the full story.
ACT Police are hunting a group of men after a fight outside a Dickson KFC exploded into a road rage incident where a hammer was thrown, smashing a car window. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
After a year outside cabinet, the ACT Greens under Shane Rattenbury aim to prove their creative policy credentials. Can they convince Canberra voters they are serious economic managers?
Queanbeyan snake rescuer Viviean Laycock survived two venomous bites, losing her sense of smell, but continues saving snakes and educating the public. Discover her story and why calls are rising.
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury urges creative spending reforms to tackle Canberra's budget crisis, criticising Labor's 'business-as-usual' approach. Read the full analysis.
A Yarramalong man was flown to John Hunter Hospital after a brown snake bite while mowing. Experts warn of an active snake season across the Hunter and Central Coast.
City Beach in Perth reopened after a one-hour closure due to multiple shark sightings, including a 5-metre shark just 15 metres from shore. Stay informed with the latest beach safety alerts.
A Canberra city police station was evacuated and a street closed after a refrigerant alarm sparked a major emergency services response. ACT Fire & Rescue's hazmat team investigated the potential leak.
A series of dangerous incidents across Queensland, including a snake bite and vehicle crashes, left seven people in hospital during New Year's celebrations. Read the full details.
Canberrans are urged to prepare as the Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe thunderstorm warning for New Year's Eve, forecasting damaging winds, large hail, and potential flash flooding. Stay safe and follow emergency advice.
Canberra's leading snake expert urges residents to reconsider calling for removal unless the snake is trapped. Learn when to act and how to coexist safely.
A Shoalhaven hiker survived an eastern brown snake bite thanks to quick first aid. Local snake catchers report a bumper season for the deadly reptiles. Learn the vital steps to stay safe.
A coastal carpet python native to Queensland was found on the NSW Central Coast after an eight-hour car journey. Experts warn of snakes in vehicles as temperatures rise.
A South Coast woman has been discharged from Wollongong Hospital after being bitten twice by a large brown snake. She publicly thanked the emergency crews and locals who saved her life.
A third-generation Canberra transport operator was days from shutting its Fyshwick depot, citing a 'toxic' mix of high costs and red tape. Discover how a FlixBus deal saved it and the wider pressures on ACT businesses.
Canberrans borrowed over 1.4 million items in 2025, with a sci-fi novel and a popular cookbook topping the lists. Discover the capital's reading habits and the challenges facing its library network.
Canberra residents demand the ACT Government uses the holiday break to reassess after costly light rail delays, Phillip Pool changes and rising debt. Read the full letters to the editor.
Evelyn and Oliver are Canberra's most popular baby names for 2025, as royal-inspired choices decline. Discover the latest trends and historical data from the ACT birth registry.
Tim the Yowie Man embarks on a day of forced inactivity on the NSW South Coast, ditching his phone, books, and cricket to discover the surprising wildlife parade that comes when you simply sit still.
A Throsby resident found a venomous tiger snake in his garage on Christmas Eve. Expert Gavin Smith safely removed the uncommon urban visitor, highlighting snake safety and respect.
Canberra residents urged to recycle responsibly over the holidays. Learn what wrapping paper, cards & packaging can go in the yellow bin, plus Christmas collection changes.
A Sydney reptile catcher faced a 'one in a million' scenario when an Eastern Brown Snake became trapped in a woman's shoe loop. Read the incredible rescue story.
A shark warning is in place for Kelp Beds Beach near Esperance following multiple sightings. Authorities urge swimmers and surfers to exercise extreme caution and check SharkSmart.
An elderly Wahroonga woman got the fright of her life when a venomous red-bellied black snake slithered into her bathroom and hid in a drawer. Sydney snake catcher shares the surprising details.
ACT Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Lowanna Street, Braddon apartment overnight. A 37-year-old woman is assisting with inquiries.
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.