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A tornado tore through a cafe in Ulladulla, causing destruction and chaos. The community has rallied together to support those affected by the disaster.
Newcastle is reeling after a car crashed into a crowd of Knights fans farewelling the team yesterday morning, injuring 10 people. The excitement of NRL grand final day has been tempered by concern for those affected.
A community in central Victoria has learned the hard way that communication networks supporting essential services like bushfire warnings are not foolproof. When a bushfire warning is issued, but mobile phones fail, who will alert residents to the danger?
A teenager has been charged over an incident where a car allegedly crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters. The 18-year-old faces multiple charges, including dangerous driving and causing bodily harm.
A tornado tore through Ulladulla on the NSW south coast, causing significant damage and prompting over 90 calls for assistance. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has set up an incident management team in Ulladulla to respond to the damage.
A car crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans in Wallsend, injuring ten people, as they gathered to send off the team to the NRL grand final. The driver, an 18-year-old P-plater, was arrested at the scene.
A car crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters in Wallsend, injuring 10 people, two of whom are in critical condition. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with officials and fans alike expressing their concern and support for those affected.
The ancient craft of bellringing is thriving in Central West New South Wales, with a group of dedicated ringers in Bathurst continuing a tradition that began in England in the 1600s. The bellringers, including 98-year-old Chris Bacon, who is reputed to be the world's oldest bellringer, are preparing for a peal to honour his dedication to the craft.
A car has struck a crowd of people gathered for the Newcastle Knights grand final procession, injuring multiple people. A five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man are in a critical condition.
Sydney Roosters players met with Rabbi Eli Schlanger and other community leaders just days before the devastating terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. The club's involvement and support of the community during its darkest hour offers a glimpse into a story far more complex.
Snapper and yellowtail kingfish could become unaffordable if catch limits are tightened, seafood shops and fishers warn. The proposed changes aim to allow historically depleted fish stocks to recover, but industry stakeholders fear they will lead to higher prices and economic losses.
Youth hubs and 'third spaces' are being touted as solutions to growing concerns about youth crime, loneliness and radicalisation. These community spaces, staffed by qualified youth workers, aim to help young people build connections with peers and mentors.
The trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon has heard from several former friends and colleagues, who have described his behaviour in the months leading up to the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to the charges, arguing self-defence.
A toy poodle was snatched by a stranger at Toukley and allegedly locked in a car and attacked, leaving its owner traumatised and facing an $18,000 vet bill. A 44-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences in connection with the attack.
Three men have been charged over the alleged assault of two women in separate home invasions in Sydney. The trio allegedly targeted women who were home alone, using excessive violence and stealing money.
A 000 call from the morning of an alleged double murder has been played to a jury in a Sydney court, with a male voice telling the operator to "f*** off" before hanging up. The call was made from the phone of one of the victims, Luke Davies, and is part of the evidence in the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon.
The Tulip Time Festival, held in Bowral's historic Corbett Gardens, has been a staple of the community for over six decades. This year's festival features 40 varieties of tulips, sourced annually from Tasmania, and a range of activities for attendees to enjoy.
A man has been charged with allegedly stalking, choking, and sexually assaulting a woman at a park in Sydney's west. The incident occurred on September 18 at around 11:15pm in Airey Park, Homebush.
New home owners in Western Sydney are feeling the pinch of rising interest rates and falling property prices, with many struggling to make ends meet. The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent interest rate hike to a 15-year high has added to the financial stress.
The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour is bracing for a significant decline in visitors when the $2.2 billion bypass opens before Christmas, cutting off the 35,000 vehicles that pass by daily. The landmark's CEO estimates a million people stop to visit each year, but the business is investing in new attractions to remain viable.
A brumby advocate has launched a legal challenge to ban the removal of wild horses from Kosciuszko National Park, arguing that the methods used to control the population are unlawful. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has announced that aerial culling planned for the park will focus on feral deer and pigs, not wild horses.
The New South Wales government is cracking down on illegal e-bikes, with 23 non-compliant vehicles destroyed in Western Sydney on Thursday. The move comes as concerns grow over the increasing number of riders suffering traumatic injuries.
A former housemate of Jesse Baird has given evidence in the double murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, who is accused of killing Mr. Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies. The housemate, known as Belinda Smith, described seeing two surfboard bags covered by a tarpaulin in the courtyard of their shared Paddington terrace on the day of the alleged murders.
The city of Newcastle is going all out to celebrate the Knights' first NRL grand final appearance in 25 years, with fans getting tattoos, eating blue sausages, and showing their team spirit. Local businesses are also getting behind the team, with blue and red decorations and Knights-themed food popping up around town.
The University of Newcastle has agreed to a $7.55 million settlement with 163 students who took the institution to court over an unaccredited engineering degree. The students, who undertook a Bachelor of Medical Engineering (honors) in 2018 and 2019, claimed the university had misled them by suggesting the course was accredited.
Residents in Western Sydney are living in fear after a spate of mistaken-identity shootings linked to organised crime. Eight innocent people have reportedly been killed in such incidents since 2021, with two killed in separate shootings less than 48 hours apart last month.
A pioneering solar power station in a remote outback town has been recognised for its rich history and contribution to the renewable energy industry with a listing on the State Heritage Register. The White Cliffs Solar Power Station, located in north-western New South Wales, was first established in 1981 as an experiment.
A former senior police officer has avoided conviction for assaulting two young men who played a game of 'knock and run' at his home, despite the court hearing the incident was 'not trivial'. Jonathan Beard, 57, has been handed a two-year good behaviour bond for the assault.
A Bathurst childcare centre has been shut down due to persistent breaches and child safety risks. The centre, which had 126 confirmed breaches since opening in 2014, will close permanently on October 13.
A near-collision at Sydney Airport in July has been deemed one of the most severe runway conflicts since record-keeping began more than 20 years ago. The incident involved two Qantas aircraft and has been classified as a Category A runway incursion.
Photographs of possessions, blood-stained bedding and clothing found in a skip bin have been shown to jurors in the trial of a former police officer charged with murdering a Sydney couple. The 31-year-old defendant is accused of shooting the pair with his service pistol in the man's Paddington terrace in February 2024.
A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in jail for aggravated dangerous driving that killed his ex-partner near Orange. The victim's sister told the court that her sister's passing was "entirely preventable" and that the defendant's actions showed a "complete lack of regard for human life".
A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder over the deaths of two men discovered on a property near Grafton. The bodies of a 79-year-old and a 59-year-old man were found two weeks apart on the property.
The rear carriages of all Tangara trains will be locked off and lights turned off during school holidays due to security breaches and vandalism. The move aims to prevent people from breaking into crew cabs and riding on the back of trains.
A south-west Sydney solar company has collapsed, leaving scores of customers without batteries and in some cases, out of pocket by thousands of dollars. The company's collapse has sparked concerns about the lack of protections for customers who paid large deposits for solar and battery installations that never arrived.
A teenage boy and two men have been charged with murder over the mistaken-identity shooting of a university student in Sydney's south-west. Marco Tapia, 23, was found with a gunshot wound at his Glen Alpine home after emergency services were called about 3:40am on September 1.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two men found at a property near Grafton two weeks apart. Police suspect foul play may have been involved in the deaths.
The city of Newcastle is rallying behind the Knights ahead of their first NRL grand final in 25 years, with homes and businesses painted in the team's iconic red and blue colours. The Knights will face the Sydney Roosters in the decider on Sunday.
Peter Manning, a renowned journalist and former head of news and current affairs, has died at the age of 81 after a long illness. He is being remembered as a "colossus" of investigative journalism, credited with rejuvenating the ABC's Four Corners program and inspiring generations of journalists.
A jury in a Sydney court has been shown graphic photographs of bloodstains found at the scene of a double murder, as the trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon continues. The Crown alleges Mr Lamarre-Condon murdered Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies by shooting them with his service pistol in Mr Baird's Paddington home in February 2024.