A 28-year-old Greek tourist faces a grim prognosis after a diving accident at Perth's Cottesloe Beach on New Year's Eve left him with catastrophic spinal injuries. A GoFundMe has been launched to support his recovery.
Erosion on Magnetic Island has revealed a human skeleton, sparking a police investigation. Discover the details and the island's historical context. Read more.
A Gold Coast couple's controversial beach parking trick using a plastic cup and sand has gone viral, sparking fury and praise. Discover the full story and the $333 fine they risked.
NSW Police ramp up summer safety with Operation Safer Sands, using unmarked 4WDs and trail bikes at Stockton and Samurai beaches. Nearly 440 vehicles checked over the weekend.
Two women in their 20s were hospitalised after being pulled from a rip at an unpatrolled Wollongong beach. The dramatic rescue highlights the dangers of swimming outside the flags. Read the full story.
Aussies are feuding over beachgoers who reserve prime spots with cabanas then leave them unattended for hours. The Mornington Peninsula Mayor calls for common sense.
A Perth mother's holiday sting turned into a sepsis nightmare. Doctors at Fiona Stanley Hospital saved her leg after a severe reaction. Her story is a crucial warning for beachgoers.
Two children and a teen rescued in separate incidents at Woonona Beach. Lifesavers plead with public to swim at patrolled locations only as extreme heatwave hits Illawarra.
Two teenagers charged over a violent brawl at Adelaide's Henley Beach. Separately, a fire at Sydney's Spit Bridge Marina sinks three luxury yachts. Get the latest breaking news.
Police make a personal plea for Kenneth Giles to surrender after a woman was shot at a remote WA property. A major air and ground search is underway near Mullewa.
Two teenage boys were rescued from a dangerous rip at an unpatrolled Illawarra beach. The incident highlights the rising summer drowning toll and the critical importance of swimming between the flags.
South Coast police have conducted a major new search at a North Nowra property, over a year after a man was found with head injuries and died. Detectives urge anyone with information to come forward.
Human remains believed to be missing 32-year-old Wen Ren Gu have been recovered near Ledge Point Beach. The snorkeller vanished on New Year's Day. Follow the latest updates.
Newcastle faces a double whammy of soaring temperatures and decomposing seaweed this weekend. Learn how the council is managing the natural event and the severe heatwave forecast.
A Cairns judge has thrown out drug evidence, ruling a police search unlawful because an officer relied on the smell of cannabis from months earlier. Read the full ruling details.
Police and community search for Brittany, missing from Nelson Bay since December 31. Follow live updates on the developing situation and other Hunter news.
Five cars damaged and a driver injured after bricks thrown from a Melbourne overpass. Police search for three youths as Sydney water searches for two missing men are suspended.
Construction begins on a massive $60 million Woolworths precinct at Trinity Beach, Cairns. The hub will create 200 jobs and anchor a major new road development. Read more about this game-changer for the northern beaches.
Hope remains for missing snorkeler Wen Ren Gu, 32, as police scale back search off Ledge Point Beach. Family appeals for public help. Details inside.
A 34-year-old man has drowned at Green Patch Beach in Jervis Bay, marking the second tragic death on Shoalhaven beaches in two days. Emergency services responded to the incident in rough conditions.
A 34-year-old man has drowned in rough seas at Jervis Bay, marking the second tragic death on the NSW South Coast in 48 hours. Authorities urge extreme caution amid dangerous coastal conditions.
A renewed deep-sea search for missing flight MH370 is scheduled for early 2026, led by Ocean Infinity using a new fleet. Discover the latest plans and technology.
A Queensland mother suffered serious burns after a gas build-up caused a barbecue to explode at Suttons Beach on Christmas Eve. She is now searching for the stranger who helped save her life.
A Sydney mother has died after rushing into dangerous surf to save her son, part of a tragic toll on NSW beaches. Authorities urge swimmers to stay between the flags.
A 32-year-old man vanished while snorkelling for crayfish at Ledge Point Beach on New Year's Day. Police and volunteers are conducting a large-scale air and sea search. Read the latest updates.
Tributes flow for Melissa Austin, 45, who drowned at a NSW beach. Her death is part of a tragic cluster of coastal fatalities, prompting urgent water safety warnings.
A major search is underway for a 32-year-old snorkeler missing off Ledge Point, north of Perth. PolAir, marine rescue vessels, and police divers are involved. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Tim the Yowie Man explores how weather and waves are reshaping favourite NSW South Coast beaches like Yellow Rock and Narooma's Australia Rock. Discover the dramatic changes.
A deadly blue-ringed octopus was found in the shallows of Geelong's Eastern Beach, metres from children. Experts warn of the extreme danger and urge immediate action if spotted.
A multi-agency search resumes for a 25-year-old man at Coogee and a 14-year-old boy at Palm Beach after separate incidents. Authorities issue urgent warnings after multiple drownings on the NSW coast. Stay informed and stay safe.