North Queensland faces major flooding as a powerful weather system dumps record rainfall. Emergency services are on high alert with fears of a repeat of the devastating 2019 floods. Download the 7NEWS app for updates.
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.
A vital Queensland Government air rescue helicopter has been grounded due to staff shortages, raising serious concerns for emergency response capabilities in the region.
A man in his 70s is being treated for injuries after a fire broke out in his Garbutt unit. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services responded to the scene. Read the latest details.
A dramatic car fire forced the closure of the Captain Cook Highway near Cairns on Christmas night, causing major traffic disruptions. Emergency services responded swiftly.
Emergency services rushed to a serious crash on the Hamilton Highway near Inverleigh. The road was closed as crews worked to free a trapped driver. Read the latest updates.
As Perth faces a record-hot Christmas, thousands of emergency services volunteers are giving up family time to keep the community safe. Read their inspiring stories.
A two-vehicle collision on the Princes Highway at Mount Moriac brought traffic to a standstill. Emergency services responded, with two people taken to Geelong Hospital. Read the latest.
A man and woman suffered serious ankle injuries after a balcony collapsed in Gerringong. Special operations paramedics treated the scene. Read the latest.
An eight-year-old Townsville boy is being praised for his quick thinking after waking to a smoke-filled bedroom and alerting his family to a house fire. Read his heroic story.
Townsville firefighters warn of Christmas fire dangers from cooking and lithium batteries. Learn their crucial safety tips to protect your home this holiday season.
Cairns Hospital's new $3.5 million helipad is set to drastically cut transfer times for critical patients, boosting emergency care for the Far North. Read how this upgrade will save lives.
Crown Perth was evacuated on Sunday evening after a fire alarm sounded. Guests and staff were directed to car parks as emergency services responded. Read the latest details.
A vehicle fire in a Cairns CBD car park forced evacuations and brought emergency services to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and its impact.
High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.
A man has died and two others are in hospital after a car crashed into a Melbourne medical centre. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.
Exclusive: DPS Secretary Jaala Hinchcliffe commits to fixing the department's culture of secrecy and bullying after a series of controversies. Read her plan for transparency.
Emergency services rushed to a serious single-vehicle crash on Mount Fox Road near Townsville. The road was closed as crews worked to free a trapped driver. Read the latest updates.
Ex-ACTSES chief Anthony Draheim has launched legal action against the government, alleging unfair dismissal. The case follows a series of leadership changes within the Emergency Services Agency.
A 14-year-old boy has suffered serious leg injuries after his e-bike collided with a Land Rover on Stirling Highway in Claremont. Major crash detectives are investigating the incident.
New government data shows specialist homelessness services in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are supporting almost nine people daily. Advocates warn the system is at breaking point.
A major crash has closed Gungahlin Drive in both directions. ACT Emergency Services advise drivers to seek alternative routes as delays are expected for hours.
Firefighters battled a significant blaze at a hay shed on Mollers Lane in Leopold. Crews worked to contain the fire and protect nearby properties. Read the latest updates.
Emergency services rushed to a serious crash on Walter Road in Morley. A car collided with a tree, leaving one person with serious injuries. Read the latest updates.
Emergency services responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Brindabella Road near Coree on Wednesday afternoon. ACT Policing remain on scene. Read the latest updates.
A bizarre hoax call in Grovedale sparked a major emergency response, wasting critical police and ambulance resources. Authorities are urging the public to report responsibly.
A widespread Optus network failure has left parts of Queensland without internet, EFTPOS, and home phone services, also impacting calls to emergency services. Stay updated.
Illawarra's Serendipity Support Services marks International Day of People with Disability, offering participant-centred care, SIL homes, and community programs. Discover their family-run approach.
A primary school-aged boy was hospitalised after being hit by a ute and trapped beneath its trailer in a Jesmond car park. The incident sparks renewed safety warnings as NSW moves to regulate e-scooter power.
A police vehicle has crashed into a home on Bungarribee Rd in Blacktown. Emergency crews remain on scene. Get the latest updates on this developing story.