Man Charged After Warragul Funeral Home Fire
A 43-year-old man has been charged following a fire at a funeral home in Warragul, Victoria, on Wednesday evening, 23 September 2026. Police allege the man walked along Howitt S...
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Maryborough Teenager Charged Over Alleged Plan to Cause Serious Harm
A 14-year-old boy from Maryborough has been charged after Queensland police alleged he was preparing to cause death or grievous bodily harm and possesse...
Motorcycle Rider Dies After Crash Near Taree
A 37-year-old motorcycle rider has died after crashing into a kangaroo near Darawank, south of Taree, with police investigating the circumstances.
Emergency Warning Issued as Dangerous Bushfire Threatens Homes in Queensland
Residents in Teelah, north of Blackbutt, have been urged to seek shelter as a dangerous bushfire burns near homes in Queensland's South Burnett region.
Two Men Seriously Injured After Home Invasion in Sydney's Lalor Park
Two men are in serious condition after allegedly being assaulted during a home invasion at a property in Lalor Park in Sydney's west.
11-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Norwest Shooting
An 11-year-old boy is in serious condition after being shot inside a home in Sydney's north-west, with police investigating the circumstances surroundin...
Bulk Carrier Runs Aground Off Port of Gladstone
A 292-metre bulk carrier has run aground about six nautical miles east of the Port of Gladstone, with recovery efforts underway and a formal safety inve...
Queensland Short-Stay Owner Ordered to Pay $3,500 After Guide Dog Refusal
A Queensland short-stay accommodation owner has been ordered to pay $3,500 compensation after refusing accommodation to a legally blind woman because sh...
Two Men Charged After Record 17kg Methamphetamine Seizure Near Burnie
Tasmania Police say 17 kilograms of methamphetamine was seized near Burnie in what they believe is the state's largest single seizure of the drug.
Mental Health Beds Under Pressure After Burnie Clinic Fire
Tasmania is facing pressure on mental health services in the state's north-west after a fire damaged the Spencer Clinic at North West Regional Hospital...
Two Crashes Cause Major Delays on Warrego Highway Near Chinchilla
Two separate crashes occurred minutes apart on the Warrego Highway near Boonarga, close to Chinchilla, with emergency crews responding to multiple peopl...
Cairns Fast-Tracks Port Dredging After Cruise Ships Diverted
Shallow waters in Trinity Inlet have forced major cruise ships to dock elsewhere, prompting an accelerated dredging operation at the Port of Cairns.
Police Launch Strike Force After Crime Surge in Wagga Wagga
Riverina Police have established a dedicated investigation, Strike Force Arctis, following a reported increase in serious property and violent offences across Wagga Wagga. The o...
Police Appeal to Locate Man Missing From Sydney’s Inner West
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 48-year-old man who was last seen in Camperdown.
Children Injured and Man Critical After Three-Car Crash in Cabramatta
A serious late-night collision on the Hume Highway in Sydney’s south-west has left several people injured, including children, with one man in critical...
ACT Records First Death Linked to Highly Potent Synthetic Opioid
A Canberra woman has become the first person in the ACT whose death has been linked to a highly potent synthetic opioid, prompting renewed concern about...
Canberra Court Complex Evacuated After Suspected Bomb Threat
Police responded to a suspected bomb threat at the ACT court complex in Canberra, with the courthouse evacuated as emergency authorities investigated.
Fiji Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh Dies in Brisbane at 60
Fiji’s government has confirmed the sudden death of the cabinet minister while he was in Brisbane during an Australian visit.
New Medical Waste Processing Hub Opens at Brisbane’s Rocklea
A major expansion at Rocklea is adding specialised medical and biosecurity waste processing capacity to Brisbane’s waste-management network.
Great Northern Hotel Destroyed in Major Townsville CBD Fire
Emergency crews battled a major blaze at the heritage-listed building, with Flinders Street remaining closed because of safety concerns.