Just weeks before his first birthday, Kirsty Bryant's son Henry was bitten by a deadly funnel-web spider inside their northern NSW home. Not long after, he stopped breathing.
Friend still haunted by Hannah Clarke's death urges men to 'no longer stay silent'
Dave Kramer's best friend and her three children were murdered by her estranged husband; now he's urging other men to take a stand against violence.
Photo shows A man in a white cap and white shirt talks before a crowd on an outdoor field.Cane toads spreading further south more rapidly amid biosecurity funding cuts
The Clarence River is no longer considered the cane toad southern front line, with populations found as far south as Wooli and inland near Grafton, their migration helped by favourable conditions.
Photo shows Adult cane toadAscend to an otherworldly 'sky island' where something 'unbelievable' is going on
The forest at the tip of Lord Howe Island's highest peak is an otherworldly place alive with animals and plants not found elsewhere on Earth. But it's taken radical action to save it.
Photo shows Clouds cover the peak of a mountain on an island.Man accused of toddler's murder refused bail despite 'multiple health issues'
The defence lawyer for a man charged with the murder of a toddler on the NSW Mid North Coast in 2022 has argued the 38-year-old's "serious health issues" cannot be treated in jail hospital.
Photo shows coffs harbour court houseWhen Chloe needed help a group of mums became her village
Chloe struggled with perinatal anxiety and depression, and when her son was born with a heart condition a group of mums rallied — part of a national charity trying to re-create the traditional village.
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Photo shows A young mum kisses the side of a baby boy's head.Man who punched, kicked, and stomped on 61yo South West Rocks man's head found guilty of murder
A Supreme Court judge finds 31-year-old Connor Fuller told lies "to avoid criminal liability" during the trial held in Newcastle, NSW.
Photo shows Mark Tozer thumbs upping camera while eating lunchFirst Australian woman to give birth after uterus transplant undergoes hysterectomy
After giving birth to Henry from her mother's donated womb, Kirsty Bryant began showing signs of organ rejection before she could have another child. Despite the change in plans, she feels "so lucky" to have her baby boy.
Photo shows A young mother sits on the floor holding a little boy, both smiling.Bird flu precautions ramp up as thousands of dead birds wash up along east coastline
Wildlife rescuers are increasing measures to prevent the potential spread of the deadly bird flu strain H5N1, which is yet to arrive in Australia, as they respond to reports of thousands of dead shearwaters along the east coast.
Photo shows lady in PPE with bird on benchSouthern Cross University cuts all creative arts programs amid declining demand
A university has announced the "tough decision" to drop its creative arts programs despite being based in a region renowned for its arts and culture.
Photo shows A young woman sits at a desk in front of a laptop, next to a wall of brightly coloured posters, flyers and artworks.Woman who has endured 17 home invasions says she's lucky because she's never been hurt
A 75-year-old NSW woman has told an inquiry she pretends to be asleep when intruders enter her home.
Photo shows Older woman in knitted vest at an indoor meetingSheri lives 10 minutes away from an airport but she can't afford to fly from there
For some NSW residents, travelling further makes flying more affordable. Could capping flights work?
Photo shows a woman in a maroon shirt standing beside a departure sign at regional airportStripped naked, heads shaved and given a number to replace their name. Survivors of boys home share their stories
The 49 Indigenous survivors from Kinchela Boys Home want to turn the site into a museum and place of healing as they mark 100 years since the institution began operations.
Photo shows Older indigenous men stand behind a wide gate labelled Kinchela Boys HomeA man heard saying 'I'll jump on your head' during an assault witnessed domestic violence as a child, murder trial told
A NSW Supreme Court has heard the closing submission from the defence in an alleged road rage murder trial.
Photo shows Connor Fuller hugging a cild while smiling, the child's face is blurredCharges dropped against man accused of stealing blind dog during alleged home break-in
Maximilliano Cardozo was charged with ransacking a family's home, stealing their car and driving their pet dog interstate during an alleged burglary, but walked free from court after being found unfit to stand trial.
Photo shows Bowie the blind Australian ShepherdCelebrated folk performer turned judge Judy Small has been added to Victoria's list of 'amazing' women
Judy Small has made her mark in three careers: as a family lawyer, a Federal Circuit and Family Court judge, and a singer-songwriter. The 71-year-old is one of 21 people to be inducted into Victorian Honour Roll of Women.
Photo shows Judy Small holds a guitar and smiles at the cameraPolice issue warning about alleged 'sadistic sextortion' of children after arrest in NSW
A 28-year-old man has been charged over alleged threats to distribute violent and sexually compromising videos of a teenage girl he met online.
Photo shows A man huddles in the back of a police van while an officer in a suit walks past.When Kai lost his leg in a shark attack, his mate got to work on emergency bite kits for beaches
Shark bite survivor Kai McKenzie has returned to the NSW beach where he was attacked several months ago to launch the first in a series of community-funded shark bite kits.
Photo shows A young man with blonde hair and a black tee shirt looks at the cameraMan extradited from Queensland over alleged murder of woman on NSW coast
A man has been extradited from Queensland to face a murder charge after an alleged domestic violence incident on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
Photo shows Entrance to a caravan parkWalgett takes home back-to-back Koori Knockout titles with help from NRL stars
With the likes of Will Kennedy and Ben Barba on their side, Walgett was able to beat the equally star-studded Nanima Common Connection 46-12. On the women's side, the Redfern All Blacks avenged their 2023 grand final loss.
Photo shows rugby league players celebrate a tryPolice charge 24yo with murder after stabbing on suburban Coffs Harbour street
Tristan James Rowland, 24, has been charged after 41-year-old Warren West was fatally wounded on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Photo shows A marquee tent labelled SES and two people in white coveralls on a suburban street