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.
Once a festive favourite, Tasmanian farmed salmon faces a consumer boycott as evidence mounts of environmental damage, wildlife deaths, and antibiotic pollution. Discover the sustainable alternatives.
A major social housing project in Cairns faces extensive water damage, sparking political outrage. Discover the full story and what it means for Queensland's housing crisis.
A South Australian couple's wild theory about a meteorite hitting their new Tesla has been debunked by museum experts. Discover the strange details of the Augusta Highway incident.
A beloved 80-year-old rain tree in Cairns, deemed dangerous, must be removed. The extensive root damage has also condemned the adjacent family home, leaving owners devastated.
Southern Queensland and northern NSW hit by damaging storms with 113km/h winds and golf-ball hail. Power outages and property damage reported. Stay weather-aware.
The insurance cost for the Lake Macquarie City Council arson attack has surged to $41 million, with court revelations of a 'big developer' connection. Staff may not return until 2027.
Robert Clive Gloss has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for a series of offences including assault and property damage. Read the full details of his sentencing.
A sports car left the road and slammed into a martial arts school in Wollongong. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on November 30.
A Corrimal woman developed nerve damage after her GP told her to 'chill out and take a multivitamin' for what turned out to be vitamin B6 poisoning. Learn about new TGA regulations.
Severe thunderstorms smash Queensland for third consecutive day as heatwave intensifies. 15,000 homes without power, damaging winds recorded. Stay informed with latest updates.
A mother and her baby miraculously survived after a tree crushed their vehicle during severe NSW storms. Over 2260 emergency calls recorded across affected communities.
Cairns Regional Council applies for $1.5 million security funding as vandalism and theft costs escalate across community facilities. Learn about the impact.
Severe winds cause chaos across Canberra with over 80 fallen trees, structural damage and multiple power outages. SES volunteers respond to non-stop calls for assistance as conditions worsen.
Severe storm knocks out Queensland Rail signals in Townsville, causing major traffic backup and commuter delays. Learn how the disruption unfolded and response efforts.
Insurers scramble after consecutive storms unleash damaging winds and hail across southeast Queensland, flipping cars and leaving thousands without power. Lodge your claim now.
Massive pothole on Yarra Street in Geelong damages vehicles and frustrates residents. Council responds to growing safety concerns about deteriorating road conditions.
Tropical Cyclone Fina batters Darwin with destructive winds and heavy rain, causing a hospital roof collapse and widespread damage. Stay informed on the clean-up efforts.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council secures $1.8 million insurance payout after 18-month battle over flood damage to critical infrastructure. Mayor Ramon Jayo announces victory for community.
Gazania, a colourful but destructive weed from South Africa, is causing significant environmental and economic damage across Australia. Learn why experts demand a national ban and discover safe gardening alternatives.
Australian basketball star Aron Baynes opens up about his devastating Tokyo Olympics injury, mental health struggles and inspiring comeback journey. Read his powerful story.
Paul Xavier Lomas Davidson faces burglary and criminal damage charges after Silver Sands incident. The 57-year-old remains in custody ahead of bail hearing.
Explore the science of sound, from a dog's bark to the Krakatoa eruption. Discover the decibel limits of air and water and why your hearing is precious.
A newly installed bollard at Bankstown Central shopping centre has caused chaos, damaging four vehicles in one afternoon. Watch the dramatic footage and see the debate.
Major water damage discovered at Queensland's largest social housing project in Cairns. Insiders reveal construction defects affecting hundreds of apartments. Urgent repairs needed.
A sudden hailstorm unleashed golf ball-sized ice on Geelong, causing widespread damage and flash flooding. Residents share shocking footage and cleanup begins.
Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding at Ocean Grove Library, forcing its temporary closure and damaging books and equipment. The community rallies as staff assess the extensive water damage.
Frustrated by state government delays, Newcastle City Council steps in to provide immediate assistance to homeowners affected by devastating landslides in Merewether.
Western Australia faces another round of dangerous weather as the Bureau of Meteorology issues severe storm warnings for Perth and surrounding regions, with potential flash flooding and damaging hail.
Former Cairns warehouse manager James Lieu Thaiday has been charged with arson following a suspicious fire that caused significant damage to a Manunda commercial property. The 39-year-old appeared in Cairns Magistrates Court as police continue their inves