Police 4WDs, bikes boost Port Stephens beach safety blitz
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.
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.
Dale and Nada Jones from Shell Cove have reached a remarkable 70-year marriage milestone, a feat achieved by only 0.1% of couples. Discover their love story and secrets to a lasting union.
Leanne Devereux and Rod Beeton celebrated their union with sparkler canons at their stunning Hillarys Beach Club wedding on December 30, 2025. See the beautiful details.
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.
Discover five exciting new cafes and restaurants in Perth to visit this summer, from buzzy Cottesloe eateries to a coastal club in Yanchep. Your guide to the best new food and drink spots.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has revealed the first official photos from her luxury Perth wedding to US soccer star Kristie Mewis. See the stunning images and details from their New Year's Eve celebration.
Samantha & Adam's Perth wedding uniquely honoured their passions with Swift friendship bracelets, a Navy chaplain & a lolly bar tribute. Discover their special CBD day.
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.
Soccer stars Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have checked out of Perth's Crown Towers, signalling an end to their honeymoon stay. The newlyweds delighted young fans before departing. Read more about their Swan Valley nuptials.
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 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.
Fremantle Dockers ace Caleb Serong and his wife Chloe have shared their first wedding photos after a Victorian ceremony attended by teammates. Discover the details of their big day.
A 35-year-old Irish tourist has died in a drowning at Queensland's Whitehaven Beach. Police are investigating as the Whitsundays community mourns the tragic start to the new year.
The body of a 25-year-old woman has been recovered after she was swept into the ocean from a Maroubra rock pool. Emergency services conducted a major search. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
Australian football superstar Sam Kerr has married US partner Kristie Mewis in a stunning Perth ceremony. The couple celebrated with 120 guests and their son Jagger. Read the beautiful details.
Surf Life Saving Illawarra urges swimmers to heed safety advice after 63 rescues this season. Learn the vital steps to avoid becoming a statistic and what to do in an emergency.
Australian football icon Sam Kerr has married US soccer star Kristie Mewis in a private Western Australian ceremony on New Year's Eve. Get all the details on the sporting power couple's big day.
A massive section of cliff is dangerously unstable above a popular Surf Coast beach. Authorities urge visitors to avoid the area and stay safe. Read the latest safety alert.
Waverley Council's controversial terms for Bondi Beach have ignited public backlash. A formal review is now underway. Discover the details and have your say.
A fresh controversy erupts at Lorne's main beach as 'ghost cabanas' reserve prime spots but sit empty for hours, leaving families frustrated. Locals and visitors demand action.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay walked his daughter Holly down the aisle to marry Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty. The lavish Bath Abbey ceremony saw a notable absence from the groom's family. Read more.