A Perth family's summer is transformed after a Telethon initiative gifts a UV-blocking pool shade for their son Toby, who has rare Cockayne Syndrome. Read this heartwarming story of community support.
Get ready for summer with our guide to the top pool party must-haves, from sun protection to speakers and swimwear. Create the perfect Perth poolside vibe.
Get your pool summer-ready with Aiper's robotic cleaners on sale. Discover top models like the Scuba X1 Pro Max, plus expert tips for effortless entertaining.
Developer Geocon secures approval for a 25-metre indoor pool in Woden, replacing the outdoor 50m Phillip pool. The decision has sparked community outrage and accusations of a flawed planning process.
Swimming pools across the Hunter region have restricted access to diving blocks this summer, citing safety and insurance concerns. Parents express disappointment as a beloved tradition ends.
Scotch College in Melbourne has banned e-bikes and e-scooters from its campus, citing serious safety concerns for students. The new policy takes immediate effect.
A Cairns councillor warns closing Babinda's iconic pool will 'rip out the town's heart'. Locals rally against the plan, fearing devastating social and economic impacts. Read the full story.
Australian road safety experts are calling for new laws to keep children in the back seat until age 13. Learn about the evidence and the push for change.
The City of Canning has completed a $3 million upgrade to Riverton Leisureplex, featuring a new pool, improved accessibility, and better facilities for families and wellness groups. Explore the changes.
Get ready for festive fun at the South Canberra Community Markets this Saturday, 10am-2pm. Enjoy Santa photos with pets, farm buggy rides, kids' crafts, stalls, food, and live music, all supporting local youth charities.
The City of Perth rolls out extra patrols, CCTV and community events to ensure a safe and vibrant CBD this summer and school holidays. Read about the OneCity Together for Summer initiative.
Residents of an Adelaide street are fighting an average of 26 wrong-way drivers daily. Local Stephen Merrett is leading a petition for traffic cameras to stop the dangerous trend.
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.
Investigators reveal two aircraft were visible to each other before a tragic collision near The Oaks that claimed three lives. Read the latest findings from the ATSB interim report.
Olympic diver Sam Fricker is campaigning to keep Lambton Pool's diving facilities open after a safety inspection forced a temporary closure, impacting 70 local athletes. Read more.
Security cameras captured a woman trespassing for a swim in a Montville holiday home pool, leaving muddy footprints. Homeowners report incident to police.
Beau Bradford, 15, died after being struck by an object on a Surfers Paradise construction site. The tragedy has sparked calls for improved workplace safety.
Perth's record-breaking start to summer saw influencers and revellers cool off at the exclusive Sun Sets event at Crown Towers Pool, featuring live DJs and champagne. Get the full social scoop.
Hunter United Diving Academy's season is in crisis after City of Newcastle closed Lambton pool's dive tower and boards following SafeWork NSW notices. The only diving facility in the Hunter is now severely limited.
A Canberra florist discovered she created the Prime Minister's wedding bouquet after seeing photos online. Loulou Moxom shares her incredible story of the secret backyard wedding order.
Child safety experts reveal how online predators are targeting children during holidays. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your family this Christmas.
WA Premier Roger Cook faces criticism over VacSwim program cuts as state records 27 drownings this season. Government maintains focus on school-based swimming lessons.
Five boys had a lucky escape after a jumping castle was lifted by strong winds in Sydney's southwest. Four were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
Newcastle residents are turning to backyard granny flats as smart solutions to housing shortages. Discover how these secondary dwellings create affordable options.
A Redfern e-bike fire becomes NSW's 100th lithium-ion battery blaze this year, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire authorities about the technology experts admit we don't fully understand.
A 15-year-old Beechworth Secondary College student suffered crushed hand and severed fingertips in workshop accident. WorkSafe charges Education Department with safety breaches.
A stunning four-bedroom Tullimbar residence, featuring a saltwater pool and covered alfresco area, is on the market. Priced from $1.495m, it's perfect for families who love to entertain.
UNSW researchers recommend trialling 30km/h zones in Canberra's high-pedestrian areas. Discover how lower speeds combined with education could transform road safety.
Parents at Neville Bonner Primary School express anxiety after student brings knife to school. Learn about the incident response and ongoing safety concerns.
ATSB concludes investigation into fatal Point Lonsdale helicopter crash, revealing mechanical failure as cause. Read the full safety report findings.