Parking fee revenue at Wollongong Hospital skyrocketed by 80% last financial year, reaching $3.48 million. Discover the reasons behind the surge and what it means for patients, visitors, and staff.
Motorists in Torquay are being hit with fines due to unclear street parking signage. Discover the affected streets and how to avoid a penalty.
Wollongong City Council will deploy surveillance cars to monitor timed parking zones from February 2026, replacing manual tyre chalking. The one-year trial aims to improve efficiency and turnover in high-demand areas.
A new survey reveals why locals steer clear of Cairns CBD. Parking headaches, safety concerns, and high costs top the list. Discover the full story and what it means for the city's future.
Exclusive data reveals foreign embassies and diplomats in Canberra have failed to pay more than $63,000 in traffic fines, with speeding in school zones among the offences. Discover which nations are on the list.
Cairns business leaders identify safety, parking, and infrastructure as the CBD's critical challenges. Discover the urgent calls for action to revitalise the city's heart.
The new pedestrian laneway connecting Union and Market Streets in Geelong is officially open, enhancing city access and supporting local businesses. Discover the transformation.
A German bank robber, caught on camera paying for parking just after a massive $50 million heist, has stunned authorities. Discover the bizarre details of this audacious crime.
Wollongong residents have shared ambitious ideas, including a tunnel and a Las Vegas-style sign, for the Flinders St 'arrival boulevard' revamp. What do you think should happen?
Canberra Raiders fans paid a heavy price for the team's 2025 success, with parking fines near Bruce stadium hitting a four-year high of $231,000. Discover the ACT's parking fine hotspots.
Townsville City Council launches free shuttle buses for Sound on the Strand festivalgoers to tackle the notorious parking nightmare. Plan your trip now!
A terminally ill woman with a visible disability permit was shamed with a nasty note at a Sydney surf club. Her husband demands action as the club investigates the shocking incident.
A Canberra resident battles a bogus $141 parking fine after a single-letter typo on a number plate. Discover the widespread issue of withdrawn infringements in the ACT.
Newcastle Herald readers share views on Bondi tragedy heroes, inclusive toilets, climate action, and local parking woes. Read diverse community opinions.
Motorists are urged to avoid Perth CBD this Saturday afternoon and evening due to major congestion from free WASO Christmas concerts. Plan your travel now.
Port Stephens Council's decision to keep 105 car spaces closed at Birubi Point this summer has locals fearing for swimmer safety and predicting traffic gridlock. Read the full story.
New AAMI data exposes Perth's most dangerous shopping centre carparks this Christmas. Innaloo tops the list. Learn the risky times and how to avoid a costly prang.
WA Transport Minister Reece Whitby commits to clear reporting on how Perth's CBD parking levy funds are spent, addressing long-standing 'slush fund' criticisms. Read the details.
A vegan traveller's search for the best plant-based banh mi in Hanoi, Vietnam. Discover four unique spots, from tourist hubs to hidden alley gems, with honest ratings and prices.
Perth's CBD parking levy raises over $60 million annually, but a lack of transparency on its spending is fuelling public frustration. Clarity on fund allocation is now essential.
WA's Property Council erupts over a new $300 million CBD parking tax, warning it will cripple Perth's economic recovery and hurt workers. Read the full details.
The ACT's $137.8m Commonwealth Park aquatic centre faces a critical design choice: allocate precious land and funds for car parking or prioritise community facilities and public transport access.
Parking revenue at Hunter New England health facilities jumped to over $6 million last financial year. The NSW Opposition criticises the increase as a 'cash grab' on patients and staff.
A 35-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries after being struck by a Volkswagen SUV near the Shellharbour boat ramp. The driver told police he swerved to avoid a man on the road. Read the latest details.
Emergency crews responded to a serious house fire on Reen Street in St James after reports of explosions and black smoke. DFES and paramedics are on scene. Read the latest.
Firefighters have contained a serious house fire on Reen Street in St James after reports of explosions. Emergency services remain on scene. Read the latest.
Ditch the crowded malls this Christmas and discover unique gifts at Newcastle's Clyde Street Arts Open Markets on December 12. Meet over 100 local artists in a vibrant one-night festival.
Saifu Savage has been sentenced to prison for street-level cocaine dealing in Cairns. The court heard he sold drugs to undercover police in popular nightlife spots. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
A proposed 94-place childcare centre in Fairy Meadow requires a rule variation as it's within 500m of three service stations. The DA outlines plans for two-storey use and traffic management. Read the full details.
Firefighters are battling a blaze in a third-storey unit on Newcastle's Darby Street. Multiple emergency services are on scene. Stay updated on traffic and safety information.