NSW beaches face rising drownings due to lack of lifeguard funding, limiting patrols to high-risk areas.

Thirteen witnesses to testify in case over 2025 killings of two boys in Melbourne, Australia.

Webull Australia launches Webull Connect, a regulated platform giving advisers unified access to U.S., Australian, and Hong Kong markets with 24/5 trading and centralized management.

Police found two bodies in a Queensland home; investigation is ongoing.

Armidale faces water restrictions as usage far exceeds limits, prompting calls to save water.

Skydive Australia denies hiring foreign workers to undercut local instructors during a pay dispute, calling it part of business expansion.

Healthcare was the top target in Australia in late 2025, with default credentials and weak wireless security enabling attacks, while Scattered Spider led global ransomware activity.

Thailand's women's football team, the Blue Tigresses, gear up for the Asian Cup in Australia, emphasizing emotional control to sharpen their performance.

The SMH and The Age launched a daily puzzle game on January 26, 2026, with ten clues and twenty-five squares, part of a suite of interactive online games.

Queensland's shadow health minister Mark Bailey returned to politics in 2024, prioritizing healthcare and aged care reform after surviving two life-threatening illnesses as a youth.