Birubi beach parking closure raises safety, traffic concerns
Port Stephens Council's decision to keep 105 car spaces closed at Birubi Point this summer has locals fearing for swimmer safety and predicting traffic gridlock. Read the full story.
Port Stephens Council's decision to keep 105 car spaces closed at Birubi Point this summer has locals fearing for swimmer safety and predicting traffic gridlock. Read the full story.
Perth Wildcats star Jo Lual-Acuil shares his horror and heartbreak following the Bondi Beach shooting, recalling his deep ties to the Jewish community from his time playing in Israel. Read his full statement.
A fatal minivan crash in northern Victoria has claimed four lives and left five others, including a child, fighting for their lives. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Community letters react to the Bondi violence, debate alcohol at Newcastle Ocean Baths, and demand action on Hamilton safety. Read the full spectrum of local opinion.
A 59-year-old NPWS firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while checking on his team during the Bulahdelah bushfire. The veteran, a divisional commander, could not be saved despite immediate first aid.
A yacht skipper was rescued by Marine Rescue NSW after suffering an eye injury and losing steering off the coast near Port Stephens. The seven-hour overnight mission brought them safely to shore.
A devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa's Arpora has claimed at least 23 lives, including tourists. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a cylinder blast, highlights ongoing safety concerns in India. Read the full report.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in North Goa's Arpora has killed at least 23 people. The blaze, believed sparked by a cylinder explosion, struck during peak tourist season. Read the latest updates.
The mother of Wellington Point State High School graduate Joshua Kai Belden thanks the community for support after his sudden death. Tributes flow for the 18-year-old. Read more.
Stockton residents face weeks of bus travel as both Newcastle ferries remain out of service. Authorities give conflicting information on repair delays and slipway availability. Read the latest.
An 18-year-old from The King's School is missing, feared drowned, after being swept out to sea at a remote NSW beach during Schoolies celebrations. The search continues.
Try Josh Gregory's vibrant raw tuna dish at home. Plus, get the latest on Frenchie's move to Darby Street and the new Haze cafe opening in Stockton this summer.
Newcastle's Stockton ferry service is suspended indefinitely after mechanical failures. Residents face long bus commutes as Transport for NSW investigates. Read the full story.
A devastating house fire in Redland Bay has resulted in one fatality. Emergency services responded to the fully engulfed two-storey home. Read more for safety reminders.
Respected farmer and Shire of Ravensthorpe deputy president Mark Mudie has died while fighting a bushfire on his West River property. The community mourns a devastating loss.
Newcastle's Stockton ferry service is suspended indefinitely after mechanical failures. Transport NSW hopes for a Christmas return as commuters face hour-long bus commutes.
An 18-year-old Sydney student has disappeared while swimming at an unpatrolled beach during his Schoolies break. The search resumes Tuesday amid a spate of NSW beach tragedies.
Newcastle's harbour ferry service is suspended due to unplanned maintenance, with replacement buses running. Commuters face significant travel delays. Read more.
Townsville Yacht Club unveils exciting new menu featuring locally sourced seafood from Queensland producers. Discover their fresh approach to dining with ocean-to-plate philosophy.
Tragedy strikes as Australia's celebrated winemaker Stephen McWilliams perishes in a devastating house fire. Learn about his legacy and the investigation.
Ljubica Brkic, 84, appears in Geelong Court charged with dangerous driving causing death of 12-year-old Caleb Wesley. Case continues as community mourns.
A man faces murder charges after a tragic crash in Doomadgee claimed the lives of a woman and child. Police investigation reveals shocking details about the incident.
Wellington Point State High School community grieves after Year 12 student's sudden death. Principal urges social media respect as graduation proceeds sensitively.
A WA mother accused of stealing most of her hero son's compensation from the 2016 Dreamworld tragedy has been found unfit to stand trial due to cognitive impairments.
Riahne Vasquez, 18, identified as victim of tragic sandbar collapse at Soldiers Beach, NSW. Two friends made it to shore, one rescued by surfers. A tragic reminder of beach safety.
A Queensland grandmother faces unimaginable loss after her daughter and two-year-old granddaughter died in a horrific Bruce Highway truck crash. The young father remains critically injured, unaware of the tragedy.
Dalton Oliver, convicted for the 2021 manslaughter of Graham Cameron in Stockton, appeals his 11-year sentence. The 'damaged' man showed no remorse for the stabbing and fire.
A 13-year-old girl has died and four family members are fighting for life after a devastating house fire in Lawnton. Police are investigating whether an e-scooter caused the blaze.
A 73-year-old Moonee Ponds man is missing after going overboard from the Disney Wonder cruise ship bound for Auckland. The search in the Tasman Sea was unsuccessful.
A solo sailor navigated to safety after an electrical fire crippled his yacht off Port Stephens. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assisted the vessel with melted electronics. Read the full rescue story.