Resigning mayor makes plea for 'kindness', 'respect' from councillors
A greater Hobart mayor will resign after serving in a public role for three decades, saying 'keyboard warriors' and a 'toxic culture' from councillors prompted her decision.

A greater Hobart mayor will resign after serving in a public role for three decades, saying 'keyboard warriors' and a 'toxic culture' from councillors prompted her decision.

A Sydney developer who illegally cleared native trees for a mansion has sold the property before completing a court-ordered replanting. Residents question accountability as the new owner is a company formed just before the sale.

A Melbourne football club is seeking an investigation into how cricket pitches are covered on multi-use ovals after player Nathan Fitzgerald suffered critical head injuries. The 27-year-old is receiving end-of-life care following multiple head knocks during a game, one of which involved hitting his head on a hard cricket pitch.

Boulia, a town in North West Queensland, is experiencing persistent electricity outages lasting up to 14 hours daily. Residents and businesses attribute the issue to the absence of a permanent Ergon Energy electrician for 18 months, leading to significant financial losses and impacting upcoming events like the Camel Races.

Police rescued three teenagers, aged 15, 17, and 19, who were lost on the Sundews Track in Onkaparinga River National Park, Adelaide. Rescuers navigated steep terrain and knee-deep water to find them safely.

Novak Djokovic secured his 106th Wimbledon match win, surpassing Roger Federer's men's record, but expressed indifference to the achievement, prioritizing Federer's eight titles and a 25th Grand Slam. Despite on-court "meltdowns" and a tough challenge from qualifier Roman Safiullin, Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals.

A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murder after the body of a four-year-old boy was found in a Wyong unit. Police confirmed cannibalism will form part of the investigation into the death, which occurred in a domestic relationship.