Public Holiday Rules, Double Demerits & Events
Planning your Australia Day long weekend? Check our state-by-state guide for 2026, including double demerit dates, public holiday pay, and major events.
39 Australians Missing in Nepal-Tibet Floods as Australia Pledges A$5 Million in Aid
Darwin, August 28: At least 39 Australian citizens are among nearly 1,500 people still missing following devastating flash floods and landslides in areas along the…
New National Emergency Alert System Rings Across Mobile Phones in Australia
Darwin, 28 July : Australia’s new national emergency alert system, AusAlert, successfully completed its first nationwide trial on Monday. At 2:00 pm local time (AEST)…
India and Australia Sign Uranium Deal in Major Energy Cooperation Move
Darwin, 10 July : India and Australia have signed a significant energy cooperation agreement, including uranium exports, during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to…
Local Footballer Nathan Fitzgerald Dies After Freak On-Field Accident
Darwin, 07 July : Local Australian rules footballer and school teacher Nathan Fitzgerald has died after suffering a catastrophic head injury during a match in…
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Man Arrested After Gunman Search in Pinjarra
An 18-year-old man is in custody after a massive police search for an armed man in Pinjarra, south of Perth. Police confirm no ongoing threat to the public.
Australia to Recall Parliament Early to Pass Tough Hate Speech Laws
Darwin, 12 January: Following the deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach, the Australian government has decided to recall the federal parliament early to introduce stringent…
The ‘Bush Hack’ That Saved Eight Homes from the Longwood Inferno
In a display of incredible Aussie ingenuity, a group of Ruffy neighbors used egg whites to fix a 60-year-old fire truck and save their town from the Longwood blaze.
25 Tonnes of Sandstone Vanish from Busy Lake Macquarie Road
Police are investigating a “brazen” robbery in Lake Macquarie after 25 tonnes of sandstone blocks were stolen from the side of a busy road.
Tribute to Max Hobson, First Victim of Victoria Bushfires
Cattle farmer Max Hobson, 80s, has been identified as the first fatality of the Longwood bushfire. Friends remember him as a “great Australian guy.”
Devastating Bushfires Engulf Victoria, Over 300 Homes Destroyed
Darwin, 11 January: The bushfire situation in southeastern Australia has taken a severe turn, with the state of Victoria facing widespread devastation. Ongoing fires have…
Homicide Police Investigate Death at Villawood Detention Centre
A 51-year-old man has died at the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Sydney. Homicide detectives are on the scene following the discovery of a body.
Sydney Childcare Center Shut Down After 12 Years of Failed Standards
Fun2Learn in Rosehill has been permanently closed following 41 breaches, including padlocked fire exits. It marks a major crackdown by NSW authorities.
Human Remains Found in Wake of Devastating Longwood Bushfire
Victorian Police have confirmed a death in the Longwood bushfire. Emergency services continue to battle out-of-control blazes across the state.