Man charged with murder after elderly woman found dead in Port Stephens
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.
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.
Victoria Police slam dangerous driving at roadside memorial for 15-year-old killed in Corio crash. Community urged to report reckless behaviour.
Port Stephens Council's decision to keep 105 car spaces closed at Birubi Point this summer has locals fearing for swimmer safety and predicting traffic gridlock. Read the full story.
Victoria Police granted new powers to stop and search without warrant in Geelong CBD, Corio, and Waurn Ponds to combat knife crime and public violence. The 12-month order starts April 26.
A yacht skipper was rescued by Marine Rescue NSW after suffering an eye injury and losing steering off the coast near Port Stephens. The seven-hour overnight mission brought them safely to shore.
A second man has been arrested over a stabbing at Bankstown Central. In a separate incident, a teenage boy has been charged after a fatal crash in Corio near Geelong. Stay informed with the latest.
A man has died and two others are injured after a serious car crash on a school road in Corio. Police are investigating the incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
A woman has been found dead at a home in Montagu Bay, Hobart. A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Over 70 luxury Riviera boats, valued at more than $50 million, gathered for the annual Perth Raft Up on the Swan River. See the spectacular event exclusive to owners.
Human remains discovered at Little Bay Beach in Arakoon, NSW, during the search for 18-year-old Astin Gerstl, who vanished while celebrating Schoolies. Police investigation underway.
WA's peak planning body is poised to approve a controversial $29.9m ferry terminal at Matilda Bay next week, despite fierce community backlash and calls for relocation.
A proposed ferry service for Matilda Bay in Perth faces criticism for contradicting core urban development principles. Read the expert analysis on this controversial project.
A man has died after being pulled from the unpatrolled Murray Rose Pool in Sydney's Double Bay. Emergency services were unable to revive him. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
A 48-year-old Greenwood man faces charges after an alleged hit-and-run on Mounts Bay Road left a 44-year-old woman with serious injuries. Police appeal for dash-cam footage.
A dramatic marine rescue unfolded near Townsville as the RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter saved five people from a capsized boat. Read the full story of the emergency operation.
A staff member was bitten by a crocodile at a popular Magnetic Island resort and koala park. The incident is under investigation by Queensland authorities.
A woman was hospitalised after a motorcycle accident in Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island. Emergency services responded to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
An 18-year-old from The King's School is missing, feared drowned, after being swept out to sea at a remote NSW beach during Schoolies celebrations. The search continues.
A record fleet of 74 luxury Riviera yachts, worth over $50 million, will transform Perth's Matilda Bay this Friday for the annual Raft Up, WA's largest event of its kind. Join the spectacle.
A devastating house fire in Redland Bay has resulted in one fatality. Emergency services responded to the fully engulfed two-storey home. Read more for safety reminders.
Tragic shark attack claims life of Swiss artistic swimmer Livia Mühlheim at remote NSW beach. Her partner fought the shark and survived with serious injuries.
A major 584-lot housing development at Anna Bay has been rejected by planning authorities, citing flood risks, loss of koala habitat, and inconsistency with local strategies. Residents celebrate the win.
An 18-year-old Sydney student has disappeared while swimming at an unpatrolled beach during his Schoolies break. The search resumes Tuesday amid a spate of NSW beach tragedies.
Kain, 28, describes finding his grandmother Diane Harkess dead in her Bateau Bay unit. A man has been charged with murder as the family struggles with loss.
Emergency services suspend search for 18-year-old swimmer at Little Bay Beach near South West Rocks. Multi-agency operation to resume Monday morning.
Livia Mulheim, 25, died after a bull shark attack at Kylies Beach while swimming with dolphins. Her boyfriend suffered serious injuries trying to save her. Authorities continue search.
Tragic shark attack claims life of Swiss tourist Livia Mulheim, 25, at Crowdy Bay National Park. Partner Lukas Schindler injured in rescue attempt. Details emerge.
Western Australia's premier public golf courses earn national recognition in Golf Australia's prestigious rankings. Discover which Perth tracks made the elite list.
Three Newcastle friends are walking 60km from Nelson Bay to Newcastle to raise funds for men's mental health and suicide prevention. Join their Movember challenge.