Fatalities after severe storms hit NSW South Coast
A woman has died and a man is missing after severe storms battered the Illawarra and South Coast. Emergency services conducted multiple flood rescues amid heavy rainfall.
A woman has died and a man is missing after severe storms battered the Illawarra and South Coast. Emergency services conducted multiple flood rescues amid heavy rainfall.
A 12-year-old boy fights for life after a Sydney shark attack, while a multi-agency search resumes for a man who fell from a cliff on the NSW South Coast. Get the latest updates.
Four people have been dramatically rescued from the remote Queensland outback after one of their group walked 30 kilometres through the night to raise the alarm. Read the full story of survival.
A quick-thinking neighbour kicked down a door to rescue an elderly woman from a house fire in Geelong. Fire crews contained the blaze, preventing further damage.
Australia faces its worst pet adoption downturn, with rates plunging to 60%. Rescue centres are overwhelmed, leading to the euthanasia of thousands of healthy animals annually. Urgent action is needed.
Heavy rain and damaging winds cause major flooding on NSW's south coast, with a caravan park inundated and over 270 calls for emergency help. Authorities warn conditions will remain dangerous through the weekend.
An 18-year-old real estate agent miraculously survived an 80-metre fall on Mount Walsh. Discover how a personal locator beacon and his mother's phone call saved his life.
A man with a licence suspended until 2032 is accused of a five-hour crime spree on the Princes Highway, ramming multiple vehicles. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
Emergency services launch a major rescue in Townsville after a person is caught in dangerous floodwaters. Crews work to reach the individual as severe weather hits the region.
A man in his 40s was trapped by fallen concrete at a Southport construction site, prompting a major rescue operation. Read the latest on the incident and response.
Sydney hospitality mogul Justin Hemmes is set to reopen the revamped Whale Inn in Narooma in early 2026, nearly five years after its $3.95 million purchase. The renovation includes a restored sunken lounge and wellness centre.
NSW Police are seeking public assistance to locate Andrew, a man missing from the Central Coast. Have you seen him? Follow live updates on this developing story.
A Warrnambool woman rescued a swamp wallaby joey flung from its mother's pouch. Wildlife experts explain the involuntary separation and urge public caution. Read the full story.
A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two police officers on a South Coast beach, leaving a senior constable with serious facial injuries. Read the full details of the violent arrest.
A rock fisherman's life jacket kept him afloat in heavy seas off Kiama, highlighting its critical importance. Surf lifesavers also responded to multiple after-hours rescues on Illawarra beaches over a scorching weekend.
A decade after an extreme east coast low battered the Hunter, claiming one life, marine rescue volunteers reunite to honour their courage in 8-metre swells. Read their incredible story.
A four-year-old boy has tragically died after being found unresponsive in a pool at Bobs Farm, Port Stephens. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Friday night.
Adelaide's fruit bat colonies are devastated by extreme heat. Volunteers work tirelessly on rescues and rehabilitation, facing huge costs. Learn about the crisis and response.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by NSW Police during a mental health incident in Springfield. The hours-long siege ended tragically on Wednesday night.
A woman and a truck driver suffered serious head injuries in separate early morning crashes in NSW, prompting road closures and helicopter rescues. Get the latest traffic updates.
A 23-year-old man suffered a serious shoulder injury after jumping into a popular Illawarra swimming hole. Emergency services conducted a complex bush rescue on January 7.
A major multi-vehicle crash involving a truck has closed Picton Road near Cataract. One driver is in a critical condition with chest injuries. Read the latest updates on the emergency response.
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.
NSW Maritime's 'Operation Cool Your Jets' targeted jet ski safety over the weekend. While Lake Illawarra saw checks, the Shoalhaven recorded high offence rates. Read the full safety rules.
A young woman is being treated for a suspected broken leg after a leap at The Farm, Killalea, prompted a major emergency response involving police, SES, and a rescue helicopter.
A man survived a treacherous 40km walk through knee-deep mud in remote Queensland before a lucky helicopter rescue. Read about the dramatic LifeFlight mission.
Three men were dramatically airlifted to safety after becoming stranded by rising floodwaters near Townsville. The swift rescue highlights the dangers of North Queensland's wet season.
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.
A young woman has died following a collision between a hatchback and a ute on a remote bush track near Central Tilba. Police remain on scene investigating the fatal crash.
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.