The 41st annual South Coast Blues awards have celebrated 17 primary and secondary school athletes. Discover the winners, including President's award recipient and volleyball prodigy Mireille Smith.
The Illawarra's spring sports season wraps up as Wollongong's surf series faces a pivotal final round amid soaring temperatures. Get the latest local sports news and updates.
The 2025 NAPLAN results are in, ranking every Geelong and Surf Coast school. See which local institutions excelled and how the region performed nationally.
Discover the best of the NSW South Coast this summer with Eat Play Stay magazine. Explore shipwrecks, award-winning restaurants, and family travel tips for an unforgettable season.
Surf Coast Dance Company's spectacular concert 'The Gallery' brought masterpieces to life through dance at GPAC. Don't miss their next performance!
A 60-year-old woman was rescued in a complex 12-hour operation after falling eight metres into a remote WA cave system. Read about the incredible multi-agency effort.
Emergency crews complete dramatic vertical rescue of woman who fell up to 8 metres into Empress Spring cave system. Multi-agency operation saves life after 12-hour ordeal.
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.
Exclusive list of Surf Coast businesses facing liquidation on November 28. Discover which local companies are affected and what this means for the community.
Gold Coast accountant Cory Hill transforms into a global surf ski champion, targeting his seventh Doctor title in Perth's prestigious ocean race with a $300,000 prize pool. Discover his incredible journey.
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.
Perth's new $17.8 million Surf CAT bus service launches this weekend, offering free rides to Scarborough Beach with special surfboard racks. A game-changer for summer travel!
Surf Coast Shire confronts a $12 million rehabilitation bill for the Anglesea tip site. Council explores funding options as community awaits solutions. Read more.
Discover six exclusive private dining rooms at The Star Gold Coast, transforming special occasions into extraordinary memories with unique culinary experiences. Book now for an unforgettable event.
Discover The Star Gold Coast's six exclusive private dining venues transforming special occasions with unique culinary experiences. Book now for unforgettable memories.
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.
Emergency services have resumed the search for an 18-year-old man swept out to sea after a sand bar collapsed at Soldiers Beach, Norah Head. Two others were rescued.
Artificial intelligence cameras now monitor Kiama's dangerous rock platforms after 11 fishing deaths in 15 years. The technology alerts emergency services when someone is swept into the water.
Australian surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore announces her full-time return to the World Surf League in 2026, setting her sights on a historic ninth world title. Discover her journey back.
A man in his 20s was rescued from a burning Windang unit while a firefighter suffered an electric shock. The emergency response highlights the dangers faced by first responders.
Experienced councillor Libby Stapleton becomes Surf Coast Shire's new mayor, bringing extensive local government experience to lead the coastal region.
Over 80 swimmers participated in Coalcliff's beach to Bombie ocean swim, celebrating Dave Winner's inspiring recovery and life-saving foundation. Discover the winners and community impact.
A large-scale search for a kite surfer in distress off the Mandurah coast was called off after police believe the person made it back to shore safely. Read the full story.
Rising Warilla surf star Kobe Sims dominates the opening rounds of the Sydney Water Surf Series after a winter of intense training. Discover how the 16-year-old triumphed on home sand.
A 10-week-old baby was miraculously saved by LifeFlight after a serious car crash in Queensland. Discover how the rescue crew flew 350km to get him the urgent care he needed.
Fire and Rescue NSW inspection reveals significant safety concerns at Blue Haven aged care facility in Kiama, with exit doors requiring excessive force to open. Council to consider fire safety order.
Elderly residents safely evacuated after fire breaks out at IRT William Beach Gardens in Kanahooka. Sprinkler system contained blaze before firefighters arrived. No injuries reported.
A 23-year-old man was seriously injured after his car hit a tree and burst into flames on Jon Sanders Drive in Herdsman. Police heroically pulled him from the wreck.