Brisbane 2032 Olympic transformation begins at RNA Showgrounds
Major construction has started on a $287.5 million redevelopment of Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds precinct ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Crawlable public articles from 19News.au.Perth Roads Hit by String of Early-Morning Crashes
A series of crashes has disrupted Perth roads this morning as motorists faced wet and damp conditions. One of the incidents occurred on North Lake Road in South Lake at about 5:...
Gold Coast Community Celebrates Return of Sun Spirit Statue
A familiar landmark is returning to Currumbin Beach as the Gold Coast prepares to officially open its newly upgraded beachfront boardwalk. The Sun Spirit statue, a replica of th...
GV Link Enterprise Park Officially Opens After Two Decades of Planning
After more than 20 years of planning, GV Link Enterprise Park has officially opened its first stage at Mooroopna, near Shepparton. The $24 million Stage 1 project provides four...
Three Women Hospitalised After Two-Car Crash at Wagga Intersection
Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Gurwood Street and Beckwith Street in Wagga Wagga today. Three women, including a teenager, were treat...
Final Weekend Closure Ahead for Mount Ousley Road
Work on the Mount Ousley Interchange project is moving into another major stage, with the third and final scheduled weekend closure of Mount Ousley Road planned for this weekend...
Creative Art Central Recipients Announced for 2026
Central Coast Council has announced the successful recipients of the 2026 Creative Art Central program, providing support for creative projects across the Central Coast. The pro...
Newcastle Motorists Begin Receiving $100 Rego Discount
Thousands of motorists across Newcastle and the Hunter can begin accessing a registration discount from today, 1 September 2026. Eligible private vehicle owners renewing their r...
Brisbane Ferry Strike Threatens Riverfire Transport Plans
Brisbane is facing a major public transport disruption ahead of Riverfire, with ferry workers planning a 24-hour strike that could affect thousands of passengers travelling acro...
Missing Canberra Woman Found Safe and Well.
ACT Policing has confirmed that 36-year-old Chyvonne Tint has been located safe and well after police appealed to the Canberra community for assistance earlier on Monday, 31 Aug...
Bendigo Housing Industry Leaders Prepare for Major Roundtable
Bendigo’s housing industry is preparing for an important discussion about the challenges facing local builders, developers and people looking for homes across regional Victoria....
Sydney Kangaroo Cull Proposal Sparks Community Debate
A proposal to redevelop part of Western Sydney University’s underused campus has sparked concern among animal advocates over the future of a kangaroo population living on the si...
Teaching Watchdog Suspends Melbourne Schoolteacher
The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) has suspended the teaching registration of 82-year-old Faye Berryman on an interim basis, following concerns raised by parents and form...
Hells Angels Prospect Charged After Melbourne Road-Rage Incident
Description — Melbourne Crime News Victoria Police have charged a 38-year-old East Bentleigh man, described by investigators as a Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang prospect, f...
Serious Crash Causes Major Disruption at Coombabah
A serious single-vehicle crash occurred on Oxley Drive at Coombabah on Thursday afternoon, 27 August 2026, prompting a major response from Queensland emergency services. Police,...
Albany Renters Face Tight Housing Market
Renters in Albany and across regional Western Australia are facing continued pressure as rental vacancies remain extremely low. New REA Group figures show the regional WA vacanc...
Brisbane Airport Confirms $145 Million Costco Investment
Brisbane Airport has secured a major new retail development with Costco confirming a $145 million investment to build its first Brisbane warehouse. The proposed store will be lo...
Brisbane Pickleball Court Project Moves Ahead Despite Neighbour Objections
Construction has begun on a new $250,000 pickleball court project in a Brisbane bayside suburb, despite continued objections from some local residents who had previously attempt...
Victoria launches first offshore wind auction to power 1.5 million homes
The Victorian Government has opened its first offshore wind auction, inviting developers to propose projects that could generate 2 gigawatts of renewabl...
Feral Animal Operation Near Coffs Harbour Put on Hold
A planned feral-animal control operation in Yuraygir National Park, north of Coffs Harbour, has been temporarily suspended following urgent legal action over the proposed cullin...