Bondi Beach terms spark outcry, prompt council review
Waverley Council's controversial terms for Bondi Beach have ignited public backlash. A formal review is now underway. Discover the details and have your say.
Waverley Council's controversial terms for Bondi Beach have ignited public backlash. A formal review is now underway. Discover the details and have your say.
A fresh controversy erupts at Lorne's main beach as 'ghost cabanas' reserve prime spots but sit empty for hours, leaving families frustrated. Locals and visitors demand action.
Police have discovered the body of 37-year-old Christopher Bonds in Old Bar bushland, three weeks after he was reported missing. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
A large great white shark was caught and released by fisheries officers off Victoria's Thirteenth Beach. The incident highlights ongoing marine patrols and safety measures.
A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a reported stabbing on the Great Ocean Road in Anglesea. Police are investigating the incident.
A man was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in an early-morning apartment fire in Rivervale. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Great Eastern Highway around 4:30am.
Great Northern Super Crisp has been named Australia's best-selling beer for an unprecedented fifth straight year, highlighting a major shift towards mid-strength brews. Discover the full top five list and what it says about changing Aussie tastes.
Two 15-year-old girls arrested over an alleged assault on a 13-year-old at Mordialloc Pier have been released without charge. Police urge witnesses and the man who intervened to come forward.
Sydney's Coogee Beach was left trashed after thousands celebrated 'Orphans Christmas'. Council crews worked overnight to remove over 20 tonnes of waste. Read more about the clean-up and community outrage.
A man has died after a Ford Transit van rolled on the Great Eastern Highway near Merredin on Christmas Day. Police are investigating the single-vehicle crash.
Residents of Wye River reflect on the traumatic Christmas Day bushfire that destroyed 116 homes a decade ago. A community's story of loss, resilience, and the enduring power of memory. Read their powerful recollections.
Thousands of backpackers celebrated Christmas at Sydney's Coogee Beach after heeding warnings to avoid Bronte following the Bondi attack. The move averted a repeat of last year's chaos.
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.
A shark alert is in place for Nanarup Beach near Albany after a whale carcass was spotted floating close to shore on Christmas morning. Beachgoers urged to exercise extreme caution.
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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.
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on the Great Ocean Road near Cumberland River on Christmas Eve. One person was hospitalised. Read the latest details.
A Perth scuba diver recounts a terrifying 10-minute ordeal with a great white shark at Ocean Reef. He was rammed into the seabed and hid as his oxygen ran low. Read his incredible survival story.
Queensland's iconic Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef has been sold to US private equity giant Blackstone for a staggering $1.2 billion. Discover the details of the landmark deal.
A large great white shark was filmed swimming near the Lorne Pier on the Great Ocean Road. Authorities urge swimmers and surfers to exercise caution.
A swimmer was seriously injured by a suspected box jellyfish at Trinity Beach in Cairns. Emergency services responded, highlighting the ongoing marine stinger danger in North Queensland waters.
Stanton Kennedy-Smith recounts his terrifying drive through a bushfire inferno in WA's Great Southern, crediting his survival to quick thinking and his iconic hat. Read his incredible story of resilience.
A thief was caught on CCTV stealing from a Bulli Beach Surf Life Saving Club volunteer during a busy patrol. The brazen incident occurred just hours after a vigil for the Bondi attack victims. Police are investigating.
Perth councils secure increased police patrols at iconic beaches like Cottesloe this weekend following Sydney's Bondi terror attack. Community leaders call for reassurance.
The Cairns diving community mourns the loss of underwater pioneer Ian 'Macca' McRae, who died while exploring a reef site. Tributes highlight his immense contribution to marine safety and exploration.
Australia grieves after a horrific terror attack at Bondi Beach left 15 dead and dozens injured. The latest updates on the tragedy and a moving community tribute.
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.
Sydney's Bondi Beach was the scene of a horrific terror attack Sunday night, with two gunmen killing over a dozen people. The youngest victim, 10-year-old Matilda, is being farewelled today. Read the latest.
A Groodle named Olive had a heart-stopping face-to-face meeting with a tiger shark in shallow water at a popular Perth dog beach. Drone footage captured the incredible moment, sparking calls for warning signs. #Perth #SharkSafety