Bondi Attack, Newcastle Baths & Hamilton Safety in Focus
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Emergency services suspend search for 18-year-old swimmer at Little Bay Beach near South West Rocks. Multi-agency operation to resume Monday morning.
A 59-year-old man has drowned after being caught in a rip at Crescent Head beach. Emergency services responded but couldn't save him. Stay informed about water safety.
A Qantas pilot and surf lifesaver reveals how 37,000 Australians have earned frequent flyer points through a unique beach safety training initiative. Discover the link between aviation safety and saving lives in the surf.
Qantas pilot Tim Staunton balances flying duties with surf lifesaving, helping 37,000 Australians learn beach safety through Qantas-backed initiative with frequent flyer rewards.
A 59-year-old man has died after being caught in a rip at Crescent Head beach. The tragedy comes as Australia records its highest coastal drowning deaths.
Sydney's Coogee Beach stunned visitors as water turned fluorescent green. Randwick Council identified the non-toxic dye used for plumbing. Learn the facts.
Newcastle police are seeking public assistance after personal items were discovered abandoned at Bar Beach on November 27. Help investigators with any information.
The Town of Cambridge abandons its plan to turn off hot water at City Beach to deter illegal campers. A new, compassionate strategy focusing on education is underway for 2026.
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.
Tragic shark attack at Kylies Beach claims woman's life, leaves man critically injured. Emergency services respond to rural NSW coastal incident. Beach closed as investigation continues.
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Secret Harbour Beach is closed after a 2m shark was seen 200m offshore. Authorities urge the public to avoid the area and report sightings.
A tree lopper has died after falling approximately 8 metres from a tree at Clifton Beach. Emergency services responded but were unable to save the man. Read the full details.
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 man has died after being pulled from unpatrolled waters at Surfers Paradise. Lifesavers performed extensive CPR for over 20 minutes but couldn't revive him.
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.
Belmont secures a dominant outright victory while Stockton wins with a six in Newcastle cricket. Get all the NDCA first-grade results and T20 Summer Bash launch details.
West Aussies have spoken! City Beach claims the title of Perth's best beach in a new poll, beating favourites like Scarborough and Cottesloe. Discover why locals love it.
Stockton and Wallsend lead NDCA ladder as spin twins dominate bowling. University's new recruit shines with bat ahead of two-day fixtures starting now.
Stockton residents face transport chaos as Newcastle's ageing ferry fleet breaks down again. Commuters demand action from Keolis Downer and NSW government. Read more.
Mechanical issues have halted the Stockton ferry service, with buses now providing replacements. Stay updated on travel changes and repair timelines for this key Newcastle route.
After a years-long campaign, South Australia's Chief Justice is seeing success in improving road and pedestrian safety near Adelaide's court houses. Learn about the new safety measures.
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