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The social media user cited a number of dangerous driving habits they had witnessed in the Australian city....

Fremantle forward Josh Treacy managed just four AFL games last season but he appears primed to make a big impact this year....

Slain officer Brett Forte's wife said the Queensland police investigation treated her husband's death "as if Brett suffered a paper cut to his finger"....

Analysts believe the failure may stay the hand of the Fed when it considers its next move on interest rates....

It's the largest request since the peak of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars when the weight of hundreds of thousands of troops ballooned the war spending....

Health authorities say all three confirmed cases of Murray Valley encephalitis in the state this mosquito season have died....

Western Australia have suffered a rare poor start with the bat as Victoria made the most of winning the toss in their must-win Shield final-round match....

Residents campaigning to save a historic wooden bridge are welcoming a $15-million Labor commitment to restore the infrastructure if the party is elected on March 25....

The West Australian Football Commission won't do an audit on South Fremantle's 2020 premiership-winning season, despite the club breaching the salary cap 12 months later....

With depression and suicide statistics at an all-time high of more than nine deaths per day in Australia, along comes a new music theatre show that is full of honesty, joy and heart. Promoting mental health through laughter, song and storytelling the show...

Just days out from learning how Fremantle and West Coast will line up in round one, we've put together our most likely teams for both. See who makes each side and have your say!...

Australian ferry and bus operator Kelsian Group is set to enter the United States market via the acquisition of coaches and charter bus business All Aboard America! Holdings....

Sidestep Kids Festival is a wonderful, free festival for kids and families on this weekend at Banner Park in Brunswick Heads. The Echo jumped around with festival director Valley Lipcer to find out more... What is your vision for Sidestep Kids Festival? M...

A boy who was allegedly sexually abused by a former MP told a friend that the man also provided him with drugs, a court has been told....

Parents in Perth say they are facing an 18-month wait to see a public paediatrician and those in regional and remote areas are experiencing even longer delays....

Bond traders are betting Australia's central bank will call an end to interest rate hikes as the fallout from US bank failures roils global markets. But the scourge of inflation still looms large....

Ryan Anthony Chambers was last seen in August 2005, but extensive searches to find him have proven unsuccessful...

Senior partners at major consulting firms privately blame PwC for putting the entire sector under the spotlight again....

Entering his 15th season in the AFL, Brisbane defender Daniel Rich says he would love to win the premiership with the former Lions skipper by his side....

The Aussie actress stepped out in a stunning frock - but fans were quick to notice a major detail....

What you need to know about the deaths of 16 polo ponies on the Spirit of Tasmania in 2018 and the drawn out court case since....

And some parents are planning even more babies!...

The AFL's team captains have clear expectations for the Brisbane Lions in 2023, according to an annual survey....

The Queensland Reds don't need a reminder of the threat posed by Fijian Drua, given how close the visitors came to an almighty upset in Brisbane last year....

When Janet began working on her first solo show four years ago, little did she know where it was going to take her. From sold out shows at Brunswick Picture House and the Drill Hall Mullumbimby in 2021, the show has continued to change and grow. 'Work...

Australia will spend between $268-$368 billion over the next three decades to acquire a fleet of eight nuclear-powered submarines....

A South West farming couple have appeared in court on dozens of charges relating to laws authorities say are critical to maintaining the integrity of the livestock industry....

Hiromi Hotel: Rainbow by acclaimed Japanese Australian artist Hiromi Tango is a sensory art installation that takes inspiration from the rainbow, drawing on the colours and symbology of this natural wonder. The rainbow is a recurring theme in Tango's ...

The Environmental Protection Authority has urged the State Government to consider tougher conditions on Woodside Energy's expansion on the Burrup Peninsula to better protect the region's famous rock art....

Gang of Youths were formed in Sydney, Australia, in 2011 and within months of their first gig, they'd started to attract a rabid fanbase enraptured by their expansive, widescreen take on indie-rock, the sort of music that manages to feel universal and...

The long-awaited barge service over the Fitzroy River has begun with the first pedestrians being ferried across on Tuesday morning....

An attempt to steal copper wire at the mine, which attracted global attention in 2006 after a deadly accident, will delay plans to resume operations, the "devastated" company says....

Calling all young musicians! Don't miss out on the opportunity to join the Northern Rivers Youth Orchestra in Lismore this July. Hosted by the esteemed Northern Rivers Conservatorium, this orchestra brings together talented young musicians from all ov...

Trainer Michael Lane will push Resortman's case for a slot in the $4 million The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot when the gun sprinter makes his return in a Lark Hill trial on Monday....

Youth crime laws are expected to pass state parliament in Queensland this week after serious concerns were raised by human rights groups....

A Victorian man in his 70s has died after potentially being exposed to infectious mosquitoes in the state's north....

Defence Industries Minister Paul Papalia said the AUKUS nuclear submarine announcement would create a huge defence industry in WA....

Woods Bagot's Rodger Dalling firmly believed that you grow a business first and foremost by nurturing the careers of those around you....

Purely Byron, the skincare brand co-founded by model and actor Elsa Pataky and backed by her husband, Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth, has collapsed less than a year after its first product launch....

Two drivers involved in an alleged road rage incident have been charged as a man fights for life and children are hospitalised....

Former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer's barrister has urged jurors to find her not guilty in his closing arguments in her sexual abuse trial....

The NSW Greens want live music vouchers for the state's youth, in a Dine and Discover-type scheme they say will resuscitate live music venues....

The two-year trial will let riders hire and return the eScooters from designated bays and travel across much of Perth, Northbridge, East Perth and West Perth....

Federal Government's $8 billion boost to naval facilities in WA does not include dry dock at site south of Perth amid concern from the Opposition....

A couple has described the unbelievable story of how they won $1million dollars twice in one week....

As Queensland plans to introduce tough new anti-smoking laws, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has made an alarming claim....

When the Federal Reserve starts to raise interest rates, it generally keeps doing so until something breaks, or so goes the collective Wall Street wisdom....

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, US President Joe Biden, and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced details of the AUKUS submarine deal in San Diego....

Work hard, play hard, right? Not in every country. South Korea's government wants to allow employees to work up to 69 hours a week — here's how it compares to Australia....

Australian shares have tumbled over fears of further fallout from the US banking crisis....