Discover French Island, Victoria's off-grid sanctuary. A place frozen in time with 12,000 koalas, no bitumen roads, and a history of chicory farming and averted nuclear plans. Explore its unique charm.
Lake George, Australia's enigmatic inland lake, is rapidly receding, dropping over a metre from its 2022 high. Discover the strange artefacts emerging from the mud and the lake's fascinating cycle.
A Kirrawee man has pleaded guilty to lighting fires in the Royal National Park during a heatwave, claiming he did it to photograph 'faces' in the smoke. Read the shocking court details.
NSW Police ramp up summer safety with Operation Safer Sands, using unmarked 4WDs and trail bikes at Stockton and Samurai beaches. Nearly 440 vehicles checked over the weekend.
A major police operation across Port Stephens beaches, waterways and national parks resulted in over 630 breath tests, dozens of fines and multiple arrests. Read the full details of the holiday crackdown.
Fogarty Park in Cairns CBD has reopened after a major $4.5 million revitalisation, restoring the beloved waterfront space for community events and daily enjoyment.
Discover six easy, family-friendly bushwalks in and around the Illawarra, perfect for getting kids outdoors. Includes details on trails, wildlife, and safety tips for a memorable adventure.
A body has been discovered near a bogged 4WD in Bago Bluff National Park, believed to be a 48-year-old man reported missing from Brombin. Police investigations continue.
A 38-year-old woman was assaulted in Burleigh Heads National Park. Police are urging two members of the public who intervened, and anyone with information, to come forward.
Explore the best walking trails and hidden gem hikes around Townsville. From coastal paths to mountain climbs, discover your next outdoor adventure in North Queensland.
Newcastle councillors have overwhelmingly endorsed a campaign to protect a vast bushland area slated for 4200 homes, aiming to create a new national park to safeguard a rare chlamydia-free koala population.
Readers praise Canberra's National Arboretum while Senate estimates scrutinise the War Memorial's Carlyon Prize 'debacle'. Letters also tackle climate policy, trust in government, and Ukraine funding.
Police expand search for missing 12-year-old William Callaghan after no trace found at Adelaide railway station. Community urged to come forward with information.
August 'Gus' Lamont, 4, remains missing after six weeks in remote South Australia. Police continue search amid harsh terrain as community holds hope for answers.
An Australian influencer was fined $834 for lighting an illegal campfire on K'gari (Fraser Island). Rangers warn such actions threaten the World Heritage site. Check park rules before visiting.
The search for four-year-old August 'Gus' Lamont, missing for 44 days in South Australia's unforgiving outback near Yunta, continues as police and community hold onto hope.
St Kilda Road was closed and the National Gallery of Victoria evacuated after a suspicious red backpack was found. Police and bomb squad responded. Read the full details.
South Australian police return to remote Yunta property in intensified search for missing 12-year-old Gus Lamont, with specialist resources deployed in the ongoing investigation.
South Australian police escalate search for missing 73-year-old Gus Lamont, planning to drain a dam on his Walker Flat property as family makes emotional plea for information.
In a landmark conservation victory, Queensland unveils its newest national park on Cape York Peninsula, protecting sacred Wuthathi country and spectacular coastal wilderness for generations to come.