Search Underway for Missing Snorkeler at Ledge Point
A large-scale ocean search is ongoing for a male snorkeler missing off Ledge Point, north of Perth. Police and rescue teams are involved. Read the latest updates.
A large-scale ocean search is ongoing for a male snorkeler missing off Ledge Point, north of Perth. Police and rescue teams are involved. Read the latest updates.
A 35-year-old Irish tourist has died in a drowning at Queensland's Whitehaven Beach. Police are investigating as the Whitsundays community mourns the tragic start to the new year.
The body of a 25-year-old woman has been recovered after she was swept into the ocean from a Maroubra rock pool. Emergency services conducted a major search. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
Surf Life Saving Illawarra urges swimmers to heed safety advice after 63 rescues this season. Learn the vital steps to avoid becoming a statistic and what to do in an emergency.
A frantic marine search continues for a 14-year-old boy missing after a fatal boating accident at Sydney's Palm Beach on New Year's Eve. One man died. Authorities urge public information.
A massive section of cliff is dangerously unstable above a popular Surf Coast beach. Authorities urge visitors to avoid the area and stay safe. Read the latest safety alert.
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.
Ocean Infinity's third mission to find missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has left Perth, deploying new tech to map the Indian Ocean floor. Could this be the breakthrough?
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.
A severe monsoon deluge has cut off Mission Beach, with residents resorting to kayaks on flooded roads. Over 500mm of rain fell, causing major disruptions. Read the full report.
Police renew search for a woman missing in remote South Australia. Concerns mount as authorities seek public help to locate her. Follow the latest updates.
Police hold grave concerns for Trisha Graf, 41, missing in the SA outback for over two weeks. Her car was found abandoned near Blue Dam. Aerial search efforts have now resumed.
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.
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 desperate search for a 34-year-old fisherman missing from Shell Cove's Bushrangers Bay has been scaled back. Emergency services combed the area for two days without success.
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.
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.
Naveed Akram, charged over the Bondi Beach shooting, has been discharged from hospital and taken into custody. Police allege he and his father planned the attack months in advance. Read the latest details.
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.
For the first time, endangered Little Terns have nested on Blacksmiths beach near Newcastle. Conservationists hail the milestone and urge beachgoers to protect the fragile site.
Perth councils secure increased police patrols at iconic beaches like Cottesloe this weekend following Sydney's Bondi terror attack. Community leaders call for reassurance.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteers have discovered a phone and a makeshift shelter believed to belong to Celine Cremer, missing in Tasmania since 2023. Police are now joining the search effort.
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