Lifesaver's Guide to Staying Safe on Illawarra Beaches
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.
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 frantic marine search continues for a 14-year-old boy missing after a fatal boating accident at Sydney's Palm Beach on New Year's Eve. One man died. Authorities urge public information.
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.
Sydney's spectacular New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks display drew record crowds and featured stunning new effects. Discover all the highlights and key moments from the harbour celebration.
Ahmed al Ahmed, hailed a hero for disarming a gunman during the Bondi Beach terror attack, has returned to hospital for further treatment of his severe injuries. Read his courageous story.
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.
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Shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed describes tackling a gunman during the Bondi Beach massacre. The hero was shot but saved lives. Read his incredible story.
NSW Health issues urgent warning after a fourth person contracts Legionnaires' disease in Sydney's CBD. Authorities are investigating cooling towers as the potential source. Know the symptoms.
A Bondi Beach terror attack victim's condition has worsened, while two more survivors have been released from Sydney hospitals. Get the latest updates on the recovery efforts.
A man allegedly stole cash from the NSW Railway Band's charity box at Sydney's Town Hall station. The 50-year-old was arrested, sparking a public donation drive. #Sydney #Charity
NSW Police issue a stern warning and enact a 14-day ban on public assemblies across Sydney after alleged social media calls for violence at Cronulla Beach. Full details on the response.
NSW Police issue stern warning after a man allegedly incited violence at Cronulla Beach. New powers ban public assemblies across Sydney for 14 days. Read the latest.
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.
More than two weeks after the Bondi Beach terror attack, 11 victims remain in Sydney hospitals, with two in critical condition. Read the latest on their recovery and the community's response.
King Charles's 2025 Christmas message, delivered from Westminster Abbey, calls for strength in diversity following terror attacks in Sydney and Manchester. Read his full message of hope.
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.
A 12-year-old girl has tragically died in hospital nearly two days after being found unresponsive in the water at Perth's Trigg Beach. The community is in mourning.
A 19-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Zac McRae at a Western Sydney bus interchange. Another teen was injured in the incident. Read the latest details.
A 12-year-old girl is fighting for life after being rescued from a rip at Trigg Beach. Read the latest on this developing story and beach safety warnings.
Constable Scott Dyson, critically injured in the Bondi Beach terror attack, has awoken from an induced coma. His family thanks the public for support during his long recovery journey. #Sydney #BondiAttack
A swimmer was seriously injured by a suspected box jellyfish at Trinity Beach in Cairns. Emergency services responded, highlighting the ongoing marine stinger danger in North Queensland waters.
The Sydney community gathered to honour Dan Elkayam, the 27-year-old French engineer killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack. Family and friends remembered a talented footballer and a 'light for everyone'.
Naveed Akram, charged over the Bondi Beach shooting, has been discharged from hospital and taken into custody. Police allege he and his father planned the attack months in advance. Read the latest details.
A thief was caught on CCTV stealing from a Bulli Beach Surf Life Saving Club volunteer during a busy patrol. The brazen incident occurred just hours after a vigil for the Bondi attack victims. Police are investigating.
NSW Premier Chris Minns calls for calm and asks people to avoid a Sydney rally, while Barnaby Joyce urges attendance. The event follows the Bondi Beach terror attack, with new protest laws imminent.
A week after Australia's worst mass shooting in 30 years at Bondi Beach, the nation pauses to honour the 15 victims. Discover the details of the attack, the community's response, and plans for a royal commission.
Perth councils secure increased police patrols at iconic beaches like Cottesloe this weekend following Sydney's Bondi terror attack. Community leaders call for reassurance.