‘Life or death’: Belmore and Gerringong Falls warning released over dangerous act ‘fuelled by social media’

The unstable rock faces, dangerous cliff edges, and slippery surfaces at the base of Belmore Falls and Gerringong Falls have been cause for a number of fatalities in the state’s south. But that hasn’t stopped thrill seekers, nature lovers and content creators from illegally accessing the stunning but restricted areas, a growing trend which national … Read more

WA premier lashes Perth mayor as women’s shelter closes

A critical Perth women’s shelter has closed amid a high-profile and heated war of words between Western Australia’s premier and the city’s mayor. The political rivals are bickering over East Perth Safe Night Space, which provided inner-city emergency accommodation for more than two dozen women until Wednesday night. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Political war of … Read more

Melbourne woman fined for letting dog off leash on her own property

An elderly Melbourne woman has been fined for leaving her dog unrestrained on her property. The 79-year-old was fined for breaking a local government rule after a neighbour reported her. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Woman in hot water for leaving dog unrestrained in front driveway. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus … Read more

Loggerhead turtle egg discovery on Mid North Coast beach prompts advice

A “precious” discovery on the NSW Mid North Coast has signalled the first known instance of turtle nesting in the state this season. But the partially buried eggs were located precariously close to shore, with king tides forecast. Long tracks left behind in the sand by “an incredibly rare” loggerhead turtle led NSW National Park … Read more

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles resigns over shares scandal

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has resigned, eight months out from an election. Fyles, 45, held a snap press conference on Tuesday where she confirmed her intention to step down as chief minister and health minister. She said she had made an oversight and did not declare a share parcel, which came about after … Read more

Gold Coast mum fined for parking in her Pimpama driveway

A Queensland mother is taking on her local council after being fined almost $200 for parking in her own driveway. Gold Coast resident Megan Pass was hit with a $193 fine for parking in her Pimpama driveway in December and has slammed the penalty as revenue raising. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Gold Coast mother fined … Read more