A fast-moving bushfire near Safety Bay Road has prompted an urgent 'prepare to leave' warning for parts of Cooloongup, Safety Bay, Waikiki, and Warnbro. Residents are urged to act immediately.
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 young man was saved from drowning on Christmas morning at Shoal Bay. His family now seeks the stranger who performed life-saving CPR. Read the dramatic story and vital water safety warning.
Sam Haynes' quest for consecutive Sydney to Hobart handicap wins faces a calm River Derwent challenge. As Comanche claims line honours, the fleet battles attrition. Read the latest.
The illegal spearing of a beloved blue groper at Terrigal Haven has ignited community anger, leading to a petition for a new marine reserve at Toowoon Bay on the NSW Central Coast.
The supermaxi Comanche has taken line honours in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, winning a fierce battle down Tasmania's east coast. Read the full story of this epic maritime contest.
Supermaxi Master Lock Comanche leads a tight battle for Sydney to Hobart line honours after a gruelling downwind tussle off Tasmania. 33 yachts have retired from the brutal race.
Speers Point couple Tim Binns and Frances Beaumont forced to retire their yacht Titoki from the Sydney to Hobart due to multiple defects and a battery fire. Read their story and see how other local boats are faring.
A punishing Sydney to Hobart has forced 33 yachts out, with crews reporting broken ribs, lost life rafts and major damage. Follow the dramatic race for line honours here.
The Baltimore Ravens' playoff hopes hang by a thread as they face the Green Bay Packers, with key quarterback injuries adding major uncertainty. Full preview and schedule for Australian NFL fans.
University of Newcastle research reveals mussels from Jervis Bay's pristine waters are exceptionally rich in a highly absorbable form of omega-3 fatty acids, highlighting a unique Australian superfood.
Comanche leads LawConnect by just four nautical miles in a gripping Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Eleven yachts have now retired, including Wild Thing 100 and Moneypenny, amid challenging Bass Strait conditions. Follow the race for line honours.
Robert Large's yacht Inukshuk retired from the Sydney to Hobart race after a fishing net tangled its rudder. The skipper details the tough safety call and looks ahead to next year.
The 100ft supermaxi Wild Thing 100 is the first major casualty of the 80th Sydney to Hobart, retiring with rigging damage. All crew are safe as the race continues. Download the 7NEWS app for live updates.
The Port Stephens Outrigger Canoe Club is devastated after thieves stole a vital $14,000 custom-built trailer, stranding their canoes and jeopardising their entire competition season.
Six people were rescued in separate incidents across Victoria's waterways on Christmas Day, including paddleboarders blown 10km out to sea. Authorities urge water safety as summer risks rise.
Thieves stole life-size Lego figures of Mary and Baby Jesus from a Nelson Bay church's nativity display on Christmas Day, disappointing the local community. The figures were later partially returned.
LawConnect surged ahead in the 80th Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Boxing Day. The fleet honoured Bondi attack victims with rose petals as tough conditions loom for the first night. Follow the action.
A woman and a teen endured a frightening 18km paddleboard drift from Portarlington to Werribee on Christmas Day. Read about their dramatic rescue and essential water safety tips.
A desperate search for a 34-year-old fisherman missing from Shell Cove's Bushrangers Bay has been scaled back. Emergency services combed the area for two days without success.
Geelong enjoys a sunny Tuesday with a top of 22°C. Get the full local weather forecast, including UV index and wind details for planning your day.
Townsville City Council accelerates construction of new public toilets at Pallarenda and Rowes Bay parks after securing additional funding. Read about the local upgrade.
A teenage boy was winched to safety by emergency crews after falling down a cliff at Diamond Bay on the Mornington Peninsula. He was airlifted to hospital with a leg injury.
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 new women's social club, 'Wonderful Connections', is launching in North Queensland to help women build friendships and networks. The first event is on May 18.
A 49-year-old Clontarf man faces court after allegedly hitting a 21-year-old woman in Deception Bay and fleeing. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
The Cook Government invests over $60 million in five locally-built electric ferries for the Swan River, creating jobs and cutting emissions. First vessel due 2027.
An interim ATSB report into the fatal Rottnest seaplane crash reveals the stall warning horn may have been switched off. The investigation continues into the crash that killed three people in January. Read the latest findings.
A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found deceased in a Fern Bay home. Thomas Tapley was refused bail and will face court again in February 2026.
A 61-year-old man is charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found dead at a Fern Bay home. He was refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court.