A vital children's cancer support centre in West Leederville has been forced to close after a deliberate fire. The attack has devastated families and shocked the local community. Police are investigating.
Cook Shire Council is facing a hefty repair bill after vandals destroyed public ovals and parks in a series of deliberate burnouts. Community outrage grows as vital facilities are left unusable.
Severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds and rain to the Hunter region, resulting in fallen trees, leaking roofs, and a busy weekend for NSW SES crews. Read the full report.
South Australian firefighters are on the ground in Victoria battling 30 destructive blazes. A support package is announced as communities survey the charred ruins. #BushfireRelief
The Palaszczuk government cannot say when vital repairs to flood-damaged Mount Spec Road will be finished, leaving Paluma residents and businesses in limbo. Read the latest.
Melbourne Storm face a major recruitment setback as key players Nick Meaney and Tyran Wishart confirm departure after 2026 NRL season, expected to join new club Perth Bears. Read the full story.
Townsville City Council crews are working overtime to repair hundreds of potholes plaguing city roads after heavy rain. See the impact and repair efforts.
Residents in Newcastle's northern suburbs are reeling after a fierce storm tore through, uprooting trees, cutting power and flooding homes. The SES received 246 calls for help.
A severe storm cut short racing at the Australian Skiff Championships on Lake Macquarie, causing broken masts. Over 100 crews are competing this week. Read more.
Actress Evangeline Lilly shares a shocking health update, confirming brain damage from a concussion suffered in a freak beach accident last year. Get the full story.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley tore roofs from homes in Lombadina and Djarindjin. While Derby and Broome were spared, remote areas faced 157km/h winds and heavy rain. Read the latest on the clean-up.
A ferocious storm ripped through Newcastle and the Hunter, causing widespread power outages, flash flooding, and forcing a passenger plane to divert. Get the latest updates on the damage and clean-up efforts.
A severe thunderstorm ripped through Newcastle, leaving thousands without power and causing flash flooding. Ausgrid is investigating the major outage. Read the latest updates.
Melbourne Storm forward Eli Katoa faces a year out minimum after emergency brain surgery. The NRL is investigating Tonga's medical staff over his treatment. Read his inspiring recovery journey.
The historic Royal Crown Hotel in Dudley has been closed since May 2025 due to severe termite damage. Owner Michael Deer has lodged a DA for a three-stage restoration, aiming to reopen the beloved local in 2026. Read the full story.
Dramatic video captures a lightning strike hitting a utility pole on the Captain Cook Highway in Cairns during severe storms. The incident highlights the dangers of wild weather in Far North Queensland.
Repair works for Townsville's Sooning Street Bridge suffer a major setback after materials are washed into Nelly Bay. The project faces new delays and environmental concerns.
Three people were rushed to hospital after a severe lightning strike during a wild North Queensland storm. Get the latest details on the incident and weather warnings.
A dramatic New Year's Eve lightning strike in Canberra's south caused a major power outage, leaving shoppers in the dark and affecting over 1200 properties. Read how the community and emergency crews responded.
A Townsville man's property was inundated with raw sewage following heavy rain, causing a health hazard. He demands action from the council. Read the full story.
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.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley crossed the Kimberley coast as a category three system, causing significant damage, power outages, and forcing residents to seek shelter. Authorities are now assessing the full impact.
A Townsville resident's ordeal worsens as a driver crashes into their fence and faulty council CCTV fails to capture the incident. Read the full story of the frustrating aftermath.
Campers return to Gold Coast's Broadwater Tourist Park after a dangerous crane collapse and power line hazards. The emergency declaration has been revoked.
Police in Katherine, NT, have arrested three primary school-aged boys over a series of burglaries and property damage. Investigations continue for four other suspects.
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Daria Kasatkina is set to make her Australian Open debut as an Australian after a mental health break. Friends Storm Hunter and Daria Saville back her to thrive with local support. Download the 7NEWS app.
An elderly woman was struck by a falling tree branch and a teenager injured in a car rollover during a stormy night in North Queensland. Emergency services responded to multiple incidents.
Broome and Kimberley residents are on alert as Tropical Cyclone Hayley intensifies, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain. Prepare now and follow official warnings.
Lyle John Gesah has been convicted in Townsville Magistrates Court for assault and wilful damage offences. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.