Six rescued from Victorian waters on Christmas Day
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.
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.
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.
Traffic has returned to Boundary Road in Armstrong Creek as the Barwon Heads Road upgrade moves to its next phase. Get the latest on the project timeline and upcoming changes.
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.
Geelong doctors issue a public health alert as influenza cases rise sharply out of season. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
AFL Barwon makes history by appointing Kate Patterson as its first-ever chief executive, marking a new era for the region's football and netball community.
Barwon Valley School and Oberon High School principals retire, marking the end of a combined 75 years in education. Read about their legacies and the search for successors.
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.
Western Australia's elite Water Police detail the biggest dangers on our waters this season and issue a crucial safety warning to all boat users. Stay safe on the water.
Barwon Valley School's John Munro and Oberon High's Tim McMahon retire, leaving a lasting legacy in Geelong education. Read about their careers and the search for successors.
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.
Popular Port Stephens swimming spots will be off-limits to jet skis and power boats this holiday season in a safety trial. Find out where and when the bans apply.
Geelong faces traffic mayhem as a major cricket match collides with a mysterious, perfectly repaired pothole on a key bridge. Discover the confusion and council's response.
Four workmates were rescued by a ferry skipper after their boat capsized off Hillarys on Monday evening. Read the dramatic details of their 45-minute ordeal.
Royal Life Saving Australia urges vigilance as nearly 20 drownings occurred last Christmas-New Year period. Experts warn of hidden dangers at rivers, lakes, and unpatrolled beaches.
A shark warning is in place for Kelp Beds Beach near Esperance following multiple sightings. Authorities urge swimmers and surfers to exercise extreme caution and check SharkSmart.
Water Corporation is forced to adjust thousands of customer bills after discovering systemic meter misreads. Find out if you're affected and what to do next.
A 19-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive in Logue Brook Dam near Harvey. Emergency services were called to the popular camping spot early Saturday morning.
A mysterious fossil, potentially from an ancient whale, has been discovered on an Ocean Grove beach. Experts are now investigating the significant find. Read more about this incredible piece of local history.
A jack-up barge has positioned itself off Nine Mile Beach, signalling the start of complex offshore works for the Belmont Desalination Plant. The project will secure the Lower Hunter's water future.
Hope fades for Victorian families after a water search for a missing fisherman off Cape Jaffa was suspended. The body of his friend was recovered earlier. Police urge public vigilance.
Popular coastal paths in Breamlea are shut after asbestos discovery, prompting a police investigation. Authorities urge public caution.
A 70-year-old man has died after being pulled from the water at Dunsborough Beach. Emergency services responded but could not save him. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
A 70-year-old man has died after being pulled from the water at Dunsborough Beach in Western Australia. Emergency services responded but were unable to save him.
Latest water quality tests reveal significant improvement at Adelaide's metropolitan beaches. Find out which spots are now safe for swimming and the ongoing monitoring efforts.
Cairns Regional Council partners with major hotels to educate visitors on water conservation. The new initiative aims to secure the city's water future amidst tourism growth and climate challenges.
A fisherman has died and another is missing off Cape Jaffa. The tragic incident comes as new data shows a 48% surge in drowning deaths among over-65s across Australia.
Vulnerable residents in a Geelong social housing complex have been left housebound for months due to a broken lift. Barwon Health blames the body corporate for the ongoing delay in repairs.
An elderly man and a younger woman suffered life-threatening burns in a fierce apartment fire on Water St, Spring Hill. Fire crews made a daring rescue. Read the latest on the investigation.
Ditch boring presents this Christmas. A ticket to Jamberoo Action Park offers a full day of family thrills and splash-filled fun. Discover NSW's largest family-owned water park.