Jet ski exclusion zones for Port Stephens beaches
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive first image reveals plans for six towers, including three 40-storey skyscrapers, on the old Bunnings site in central Wollongong. The $500m project could house over 3000 people.
Kiama Council has formally opposed a state push for a 14-storey tower in Akuna Street, urging the Planning Minister to refuse the plan. Read the latest on this major development clash.
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.
Anglicare Australia's 2025 Jobs Snapshot reveals a dire shortage of entry-level jobs, with 25 long-term unemployed for every vacancy. The report condemns a privatised system that profits from poverty.
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 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.
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.
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.
Saifu Savage has been sentenced to prison for street-level cocaine dealing in Cairns. The court heard he sold drugs to undercover police in popular nightlife spots. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
A woman in her 20s has died and a man was injured in a vicious dog attack in Fitzroy Crossing. Police and rangers are investigating the tragic incident.
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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.
The Level 33 development on Flinders Street has been approved to add three more storeys and 33 apartments after a successful review. Discover how NSW's affordable housing policy made it possible.
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.
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.
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.
A group of regular swimmers, including Gerringong Surf Club members, rescued a man from a dangerous rip at Werri Beach. The incident highlights growing water safety concerns.
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are national hotspots for dog attacks on postal workers, with Australia Post reporting over 1190 incidents in six months. Secure your dog to protect posties.
England cricket legend Stuart Broad reveals how a formative teenage season playing in Melbourne was the 'biggest learning experience' that shaped his legendary Ashes career. Discover the story behind the rivalry.
Protect your travels with fire-retardant bags for lithium batteries. Find the FirePro bag at Bunnings for $18.93. A must-have for responsible Australian travellers.
Mount Duneed residents demand immediate action on Boundary Road's dangerous truck traffic after multiple near-misses. Locals fear for children's safety as heavy vehicles dominate residential streets.
Geelong's school crossing supervisors filed 62 safety complaints in just 4 months, raising urgent concerns about student and worker protection. Read the investigation findings.
A mysterious loud bang in a Canberra government office ceiling forced staff relocations and sparked safety concerns. Internal emails reveal ongoing building issues at the Infrastructure department.