A Lake Macquarie father has been sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing his daughter and other children. His victims, now adults, speak out to empower others and shed the shame they never deserved to carry.
As heatwaves hit Illawarra, residents find official temperature readings from Bellambi and Albion Park stations often don't match reality. Experts explain why and what it means for the city.
A fast-moving fire has destroyed multiple properties in the Adelaide Hills. Emergency services are on scene. Stay informed with the latest updates and safety advice.
Adelaide's fruit bat colonies are devastated by extreme heat. Volunteers work tirelessly on rescues and rehabilitation, facing huge costs. Learn about the crisis and response.
Cairns enjoys a perfect sunny day with light winds and a maximum of 27°C. Get the full forecast and UV warning details for the region.
Geelong residents can expect a beautiful, sunny day with a top of 24°C. Get the full forecast, UV index, and weekend outlook for the region.
Townsville enjoys a sunny Tuesday with a top of 31C and light winds. Get the full forecast, UV index, and tide times for your day.
Raging bushfires in Victoria have caused major power outages, disrupting 7NEWS broadcasts in several regions. Stay updated via the 7plus app and website for the latest emergency information.
A police incident on Loftus Street at the Mitchell Freeway in West Perth caused significant traffic congestion on Friday evening. Motorists were urged to proceed with caution.
North Queensland is on high alert as a tropical low intensifies, expected to become Cyclone Koji by Saturday night. Residents from Port Douglas to Airlie Beach prepare for severe winds and flooding.
Cairns residents are reacting in starkly different ways to a potential cyclone. While some are panic-buying supplies, others are laughing off concerns. Get the latest on the developing weather situation.
Severe thunderstorms are set to unleash destructive wind gusts across WA's north. The Bureau of Meteorology warns residents in the Kimberley and Pilbara to prepare. Follow critical safety advice here.
Police seize over a dozen firearms from a Mullewa property after a woman was shot. Kenneth Giles remains at large in the WA outback. Authorities urge public vigilance.
A major volunteer-run concert in Goolwa, featuring Daryl Braithwaite to support businesses hit by algal bloom, risks a significant loss due to poor ticket sales. Organisers plead for community support.
As temperatures in the Hunter Region near 40°C, local workers from tyre shops to construction sites share how they cope. Learn about the heatwave's peak and safety warnings.
A bushfire burning near Roe Highway in High Wycombe is causing significant traffic delays and reduced visibility. Motorists are urged to seek alternative routes as emergency services respond. #Perth #Bushfire
A Canberra motorist has received a suspended jail term for deliberately hitting and killing two kangaroos in acts a magistrate labelled 'callous, inhumane and cruel'. Read the full court details.
Police are investigating a wounding incident in Mareeba's Rankin Street. A man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigations are ongoing.
Expert advice on minimising health risks from bushfire smoke. Learn about air quality, safe indoor practices, and effective masks to stay safe this summer.
The son of a man killed in a shark attack at a South Australian beach demands more protection for swimmers. Read his emotional plea and the community's response.
A Townsville family is living in fear after a shotgun was fired at their car. Police are investigating the shocking incident as the family plans to leave their home.
As scorching heat grips Australia, wildlife rescuers issue an urgent plea to help animals survive. Learn how to provide water, shade, and what to do if you find a distressed native animal or pet.
A garbage truck fire has forced the closure of the Kwinana Freeway southbound at Armadale Road, Jandakot, causing major traffic delays. DFES is on scene. Drivers urged to avoid the area.
A severe heatwave is gripping Victoria, with temperatures up to 16C above normal. The BoM warns of extreme health risks and catastrophic fire conditions. Stay cool and check on loved ones.
A tropical low is strengthening into a cyclone off North Queensland, with heavy rain and damaging winds forecast for coastal communities. Stay informed on the latest warnings.
Geelong prepares for extreme 43C heatwave with warnings of mobile signal loss in high-risk fire zones. Stay informed and check emergency plans.
The Hunter Region faces a severe heatwave with soaring temperatures and extreme fire danger. Stay informed with live updates on weather, safety alerts, and local news from Newcastle Herald.
Residents were evacuated from a Bar Beach building after a kitchen fire broke out on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in 30 minutes.
The ACT has issued its first total fire ban since 2020 for Saturday, January 10, as a severe heatwave and strong winds create extreme bushfire danger. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant.
Victoria is on high alert with catastrophic bushfire conditions declared across multiple districts. Thousands are urged to leave their homes as temperatures soar above 40C. Follow the latest updates.