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.
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.
NSW Police hold concerns for Jeffrey Berthaly, 84, missing from Albion Park, and Faith Sleight, 25, who may be in Port Kembla. Both were last seen on January 8. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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.
BlueScope Steel's board has firmly rejected a $13 billion takeover bid from Kerry Stokes and US partner Steel Dynamics, calling it an undervalued and opportunistic move. The tussle for Australia's largest steelmaker continues.
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.
SGH and Steel Dynamics propose splitting BlueScope's Australian and North American operations in a $13.2bn joint takeover. BlueScope's board is evaluating the $30-a-share offer.
Wollongong activists condemn US invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of President Maduro, labelling it a war crime. They demand Australia withdraw from AUKUS and scrap plans for a Port Kembla nuclear submarine base.
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.
Explore a fascinating year from the Illawarra Mercury's history column, featuring tales of drunken tree-chopping, fiery ships, political threats, and vintage crime. Dive into 170 years of local stories.
The Illawarra-Shoalhaven region's 2025 progress, led by Port Kembla's major rezoning, unlocks thousands of jobs in clean energy and manufacturing. Industry leaders warn the region must act now or risk losing its strongest position in a generation.
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.
Port Kembla footballer Danika Matos is set to celebrate her 100th A-League Women's game, marking a historic moment for the region's talent. Discover the story behind this huge achievement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Port Stephens canoe club's missing trailer, thought stolen for scrap, was discovered impounded by council rangers. Read how a mix-up over registration led to the costly confusion.
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.
Two 15-year-old girls arrested over an alleged assault on a 13-year-old at Mordialloc Pier have been released without charge. Police urge witnesses and the man who intervened to come forward.
Sydney's Coogee Beach was left trashed after thousands celebrated 'Orphans Christmas'. Council crews worked overnight to remove over 20 tonnes of waste. Read more about the clean-up and community outrage.
Thousands of backpackers celebrated Christmas at Sydney's Coogee Beach after heeding warnings to avoid Bronte following the Bondi attack. The move averted a repeat of last year's chaos.