Beach cabana wars divide Aussies in heatwave
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.
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.
Ahead of the 2026 Australian Open, we rank the 10 tennis stars facing the most pressure to perform. From Djokovic's legacy to rising Aussie hopes, find out who must deliver.
Ahead of the 2026 Australian Open, we rank the 10 tennis stars facing the most pressure to perform, from local hopes to global legends. Find out who tops the list.
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.
Top players like Coco Gauff and Stefanos Tsitsipas hail Perth's United Cup for its competitive team format, calling it vital preparation for the Australian Open. Read their insights.
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.
Tennis Kenya has apologised for granting a wildcard to an unranked player after a 37-minute, 6-0, 6-0 demolition went viral. The federation vows it won't happen again.
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.
An ITF tournament in Nairobi goes viral as an unranked player's disastrous performance ignites fresh debate over wildcard misuse and the integrity of professional tennis. Read the full story.
Belinda Bencic led Switzerland to a 2-1 United Cup victory over Argentina in Perth, securing a semi-final spot in Sydney. Read the full match report.
New Balance reveals its 2026 Australian Open apparel range, featuring new cuts and a first-ever global release. Get the ultimate performance looks for summer tennis.
Heading to the Australian Open? Our style guide reveals five perfect outfit ideas, from breezy maxi dresses to sporty tees, to keep you cool and chic courtside. Dress for the occasion!
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.
Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas escapes a major scare against Britain's Billy Harris at the United Cup in Perth. Get the full match recap and results here.
World No.4 Coco Gauff suffers a stunning three-set defeat to Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro at Perth's RAC Arena, jeopardising USA's United Cup title defence. Read the full match analysis.
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.
Perth Lynx fans were denied live free-to-air coverage of their team's heartbreaking loss to Canberra for the second year running, with Channel 9 prioritising United Cup tennis. The club's management expresses deep disappointment.
British star Emma Raducanu withdraws from the United Cup in Perth, sidelining a dream match against Naomi Osaka. Team GB faces Japan without her.
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.
Argentina's Sebastian Baez shocks men's world No.6 Taylor Fritz in a three-set United Cup epic at Perth's RAC Arena. Read the full match report and analysis.
Spain's Jaume Munar and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro took a break from United Cup pressure to surf at Trigg Beach. Read how they're preparing for their crucial clash against Team USA.
Stan Wawrinka, 40, defies the odds with a stunning three-set comeback against Arthur Rinderknech at the United Cup in Perth. Combined with Bencic's win, Switzerland sets up a crucial clash with Italy. Read the full match report.
Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka was under the weather during her United Cup defeat to Greece's Maria Sakkari in Perth. Osaka revealed she's recovering from a Christmas illness. Get the latest tennis news.
Naomi Osaka fell to Maria Sakkari in straight sets at the United Cup in Perth, battling a persistent cough. The four-time major champion remains optimistic ahead of the Australian Open.
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.
Argentina caused a major upset on day one of the United Cup in Perth, defeating Spain 2-0 in singles matches. Read the full match analysis and what it means for Group A.
The United Cup in Perth features five unmissable tennis ties, including the blockbuster showdown between Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka. Get the full schedule and key match-ups.
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.