Wye River residents were left stranded without mobile service during a major flooding event, raising serious questions about telecommunications network resilience in regional disaster zones. Read the full report.
Geelong emergency services issue a stark warning: poor parking is blocking access and delaying critical response times, putting lives at risk across the city.
A light plane made a forced landing in a North Queensland paddock near Ingham. Emergency services rushed to the scene. No injuries were reported. Read the full story.
Townsville residents are outraged after a major Telstra outage left them unable to call emergency services, with one man dying. The community demands answers and reliable coverage.
Emergency services rushed to a suburban street in Kirwan after a car burst into flames. No injuries were reported. Read the full details of the response.
A State of Emergency has been declared in Victoria as multiple bushfires threaten communities. Premier Jacinta Allan urges residents to heed warnings and prepare to evacuate. Stay informed.
An out-of-control bushfire in Perth's east is threatening lives and homes, forcing the closure of Roe Highway. Residents in High Wycombe are told it's too late to leave. Get the latest emergency updates.
A damning report into Optus's 14-hour Triple-0 outage in September details a cascade of human errors and system failures. Two people died. The telco has accepted all 21 recommendations.
A widespread Optus network failure has left parts of Queensland without internet, EFTPOS, and home phone services, also impacting calls to emergency services. Stay updated.
Out-of-control bushfire threatens WA homes. Residents in Bluff Point, Spalding, Sunset Beach urged to evacuate immediately. Over 3000 properties affected by power outages.
New legislation requires major telecommunications providers to deliver comprehensive mobile coverage across Australia, eliminating connectivity black spots nationwide.
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue of a man trapped under a hydraulic lift on Tamma Road in Bakers Hill. Read about the heroic efforts that saved his life.
Thousands of Optus customers face service disruptions in latest network outage. Check your service status and see what compensation is available.
A Virgin Australia flight was forced to make an emergency return to Sydney Airport after experiencing two separate mid-air emergencies shortly after takeoff. Emergency services were on standby.
Artificial intelligence cameras now monitor Kiama's dangerous rock platforms after 11 fishing deaths in 15 years. The technology alerts emergency services when someone is swept into the water.
A solo sailor navigated to safety after an electrical fire crippled his yacht off Port Stephens. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assisted the vessel with melted electronics. Read the full rescue story.
Geelong paramedics face burnout as flawed dispatch system sends them to minor cases like paper cuts while genuine emergencies wait. Read about the crisis affecting our emergency services.
A man suffers critical burns after a backyard drum fire explosion in Leopold. Emergency services rush to the scene as investigations begin into the incident.
The family of Perth toddler Aurelia Patel is in a desperate race against time to raise millions for a life-saving heart and lung transplant overseas after Australian options were exhausted.
Emergency crews respond to smoke incident at Viva Energy refinery in Corio. Authorities confirm no immediate threat to community as investigation continues.
A 13-year-old Francis Greenway High School student rescued his 92-year-old neighbour from a devastating house fire in Thornton before heading to his Pizza Hut shift. Read this incredible story of bravery.
After three decades of advocacy, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council secures $30 million for a long-awaited cyclone shelter, providing safety for 4,000 residents during extreme weather events.
Remote Pilbara community faces hazardous chlorine gas leak from water treatment plant. Residents urged to shelter indoors immediately. Emergency crews responding.
Townsville emergency crews and council conduct earthquake preparedness drill. Learn how the city is preparing for potential seismic activity and what residents need to know.
Royal Perth Hospital's major redevelopment faces significant delays, with only 60 new emergency bays set to open in 2028. Learn about the impact on WA healthcare.
Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to a Category 2 system, threatening a coastal crossing near Cobourg Peninsula. Darwin residents are urged to prepare for damaging winds and flash flooding this weekend.
Former firefighter John Marsh's experience reveals the immense pressure facing firefighters. Discover why they deserve more than just gratitude and what real support looks like.
Western Australia expands virtual emergency service for children, giving parents more options to avoid busy EDs. Learn how this initiative is transforming pediatric care.
Queensland firefighters battle multiple vegetation fires in Townsville's Lynam and Alice River areas. Emergency services work to contain the threat to properties.
A pilot in his 70s was airlifted to hospital after his light aircraft crashed during an emergency landing at North Pine Dam. Emergency services responded to the scene north of Brisbane.