Is the long summer break hurting our economy?
A ‘circle back in February’ mentality may be contributing to New Zealand’s stubbornly low productivity, writes Catherine McGregor…
Sydney sisters with ultra-rare condition dream of first summer safely outdoors
“It’s sad and confronting,” their mother Yvette Walker told news.com.au during an emotional interview. “No amount of UV…
Severe heatwave forecast for NSW, with Sydney’s west set to reach temperatures in the low 40s
The first heatwave of the summer will reach its peak across New South Wales today, with temperatures above…
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected as summer officially begins
Gisborne and Hastings are making the most of their sunny start to the summer season, with temperatures expected…
Waikato: Wairere Falls Track to stay closed through summer for safety upgrades
“The lower track section remains open and visitors can safely enjoy a tranquil short walk, including the iconic…
Canberra’s Big Splash water park to remain shut over summer despite promises
Big Splash will remain shut this summer after its owners abandoned their plans to reopen by mid‑November, blaming…
Shire of Augusta-Margaret River doubles fines and looks at night restrictions as part of illegal camping crackdown
A WA council has doubled fines and will look at locking people out of popular visitor hotspots at…
Influencer fined $830 for lighting fire on World Heritage-listed island K’gari
An influencer has been fined more than $834 for illegally lighting a fire on the World Heritage-listed K’gari…
Owners barred from Beachport holiday units after council fire safety change
The owners of about 40 holiday cabins in the South Australian town of Beachport have been banned from…
Tasmanian farmed salmon industry granted emergency federal approval to use florfenicol antibiotic
Tasmania’s farmed salmon industry has received federal approval for the emergency use of the antibiotic florfenicol in its…
Prepaid electricity consumers sweltering under regular disconnections, report finds
Nicholas Kunoth would walk almost six hours to ensure his partner Judy Peters’s life-saving insulin medication was stored…
Years of Transmission Gully fix-ups needed as $32m summer rebuild starts
“Resurfacing and rebuilding work will continue on Transmission Gully as part of future summer maintenance seasons. The specific…