The Ballina Shire mayor says "enough is enough" after a spate of vehicle thefts in the region, but senior police officers and crime data paint a more complicated picture of youth crime.

Residents in regional NSW have been warned to brace for more wild weather as an intense storm cell sweeps across the state, bringing more strong wind, heavy rain and hail stones.

Australia has a wealth of coal and gas resources as well as renewable energy, so why are energy costs so high — especially for manufacturers?

Intense storms continue to sweep over large parts of New South Wales, bringing marine-rescue dramas and giant hail to northern areas of the state. 

Bad weather in key coffee producing countries has sent the price of beans soaring but Australian growers say capitalising on gaps in the market will be difficult.

One in 10 homes across Australia will be considered uninsurable within the next decade, according to climate change risk analysis modelling.

Bridget Thomson was a broke 21-year-old when she did a reptile handling course and "fell in love" with snake catching, despite some difficult customers.

Leading Japanese-Australian artist Hiromi Tango creates vibrant artworks exploring the healing possibilities of art, and how creating contributes to mental wellbeing — they're exhibited everywhere from major galleries to health spaces.