A weekend of crashes in the Illawarra region saw multiple teens hospitalised and a child airlifted to Sydney. Get the latest details on the separate incidents at Minnamurra, Wollongong, and Mount Kembla.
A woman is seriously injured after crashing her motorbike through a Waikiki house window. A second Rockingham crash left a man with leg injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two adults and a teenager were rushed to hospital after a deck suddenly gave way at a Winston Hills property. All are in stable condition as authorities investigate the cause.
Emergency services responded to a bicycle crash at Hunter and Darby streets in Newcastle. A man was treated at the scene, causing temporary road closures. Read the latest.
A major truck crash on Picton Rd at Cataract has left 13 injured, with one man fighting for life. The road is closed as police investigate. Get the latest updates.
Emergency crews freed a trapped driver after a single-vehicle crash on the M1 near Lake Macquarie. One lane remains closed, causing moderate traffic delays. Stay updated.
Medical experts warn extreme heat can overwhelm the body as Australia faces its worst heatwave since 2019. Temperatures to exceed 45C, with ambulance services bracing for surge in callouts.
Revenue NSW is holding nearly $300 million in unclaimed funds from old cheques, dividends, and overpayments. Find out if you're owed money with a simple online search.
A man has died after a fierce fire tore through a Wollongong unit. An off-duty firefighter tried to help but was forced back by flames. Police treat the blaze as suspicious.
An elderly woman was trapped for up to three hours after her car left Putty Road and a tree fell on it. Emergency services performed a delicate rescue operation near Singleton.
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.
NSW's container deposit scheme has paid out $1.5 billion in refunds, recycling 15 billion containers. The state plans to include wine and spirit bottles from 2027, boosting the circular economy.
A baby boy is fighting for life after being found unresponsive in a bath in Corio. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Monday afternoon.
Police are appealing for public help to find April Ansell, 14, missing from Wyoming on the Central Coast since Friday morning. Live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
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 Yarramalong man was flown to John Hunter Hospital after a brown snake bite while mowing. Experts warn of an active snake season across the Hunter and Central Coast.
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 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.
Police hold serious concerns for 37-year-old Matthew Bodley, missing from Callala Bay since November 20. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
A man in his 40s was airlifted after a diving incident at a popular Port Stephens jetty on January 1, suffering a suspected neck injury. Emergency services rushed to the scene.
A series of dangerous incidents across Queensland, including a snake bite and vehicle crashes, left seven people in hospital during New Year's celebrations. Read the full details.
Thousands celebrated New Year's Eve on Newcastle's Foreshore as families and revellers shared hopes for travel and adventure in 2026. NSW Police ran a major operation amid health warnings about dangerous drugs.
Hunter SES crews faced their busiest year ever, responding to over 5000 incidents and 10,000 volunteer hours in 2025's severe storms and floods. Read about their heroic efforts.
Newcastle police have charged two women after allegedly finding cocaine, MDMA, and $65,000 cash during a vehicle stop in Waratah West. Read the latest on this major drug supply case.
An elderly woman was struck by a falling tree branch and a teenager injured in a car rollover during a stormy night in North Queensland. Emergency services responded to multiple incidents.
A body discovered near Old Bar in NSW has ended the search for a 37-year-old man missing since December 9. Police investigations into his disappearance are ongoing.
A teenage boy and two adults were injured in a serious dog attack in Raymond Terrace. Police euthanised the loose Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Mastiff cross. Read the latest details.
From Eden's 'consolation prize' trophy to Marine Rescue NSW's critical medical evacuations, discover how the Far South Coast community supported weather-beaten Sydney to Hobart sailors in the 2025 race.
A bus and car collision in Sydney's North Ryde sent the bus careering into a medical centre. Three people were hospitalised and dozens evacuated. Investigations are ongoing.
A major emergency operation unfolded at Geelong's Kardinia Aquatic Centre after a man was found unconscious. Read the full story on the dramatic rescue.