Solo yachtsman's mayday call after onboard fire
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.
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.
Margaret Teal, 95, receives life membership for 35 years of volunteer service with Marine Rescue NSW, recognised as one of the service's longest-serving members.
NSW government establishes marine exclusion zone in Newcastle Harbour to prevent Rising Tide's climate blockade. 170 arrests occurred in last year's protest. Read more.
After months of care, Cairns turtle Dennis returned to Moore Reef via Sunlover Cruises. Witness this heartwarming conservation success story from Far North Queensland.
Voluntary assisted dying deaths in Western Australia jumped 65% last financial year, prompting urgent warnings of practitioner shortages and workforce burnout risks.
Tourism operators document remarkable biodiversity recovery on the Great Barrier Reef while new protection measures are implemented to safeguard Australia's natural wonder.
A Mandurah couple is in total shock after winning $50 million in Powerball. The win will fund home renovations and allow the husband to become a stay-at-home dad. Download the 7NEWS app for more.
A Mandurah couple has won Australia's entire $50 million Powerball jackpot. The winners plan to prioritise family time and modest home upgrades in their life-changing windfall.
Lake Macquarie City Council is recasting the tender for the $2 million Belmont Wharf upgrade after terminating the initial contract. Discover the project's new timeline 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.
A woman in her 30s is fighting for life after a quad bike accident while herding cattle in regional Victoria. She was airlifted to The Alfred Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Wollongong residents are paying $44,000 to remove a humpback whale killed by a NSW government shark net. The council's request for state funding was denied despite dangerous removal conditions.
Three men face court after shocking footage showed jet skis allegedly ploughing through a pod of protected bottlenose dolphins off Brighton Beach. Know the full story.
Victoria announces tough new laws with life sentences for adults recruiting children into violent gangs. Premier Jacinta Allan targets 'evil puppet-masters'.
Ten swimmers rescued from treacherous rip at Point Lonsdale beach. Lifesavers receive bravery awards for their heroic actions during Easter weekend emergency.
Two popular Perth beaches were temporarily closed after multiple shark sightings off the coast. Authorities urge swimmers to stay vigilant and check SharkSmart for updates.
National audit reveals no major Australian supermarket meets plastic sustainability standards. Shippers pay more to avoid plastic packaging. Discover the full investigation.
A Tanzanian crewman faces life imprisonment after being caught with 3kg of methamphetamine at Port Adelaide. The alleged drug bust is estimated to be worth $2.7 million. Read the full details.
Pirate Life Perth is undergoing a major refurbishment & launching an endless steak & prawns feast for $59. Get the details on the summer offer here.
A $4.8 million Set for Life lottery ticket bought in Kiama remains unclaimed after nearly a year. The mystery winner could be receiving $20,000 monthly. Check your old tickets now!
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park ignores calls to investigate deadly mould in Calvary Mater's cancer ward, withheld by Honeywell for six months. Demand accountability now.
Cairns' rapidly expanding marine industry is hosting a major careers event this weekend, offering exciting job opportunities from superyacht maintenance to marine tourism for school leavers and career changers.
A critical shortage of essential palliative care medications is causing unnecessary suffering for dying Canberrans, with families and healthcare professionals sounding the alarm on a growing healthcare crisis.
Greens MP Amanda Cohn has opposed Susan Carter's voluntary assisted dying legislation, arguing it creates unnecessary barriers for terminally ill patients in NSW.
New analysis reveals Australia's prosperity paradox - we're richer than ever but our wellbeing is declining. Discover what's missing from our national success story.
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown opens up about co-parenting with husband Jake Bongiovi and her decision to keep their baby daughter out of the public eye in an exclusive interview.
Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation faces parliamentary scrutiny while terminally ill residents await access to end-of-life choices.
Far North Queensland scientists are preparing to document one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena - the annual synchronised coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, a critical event for reef survival and regeneration.
Exclusive testing reveals dangerous neurotoxins in South Australia's algal blooms, prompting urgent health warnings and beach closures across multiple coastal communities.
A Perth woman in her 70s is set to purchase her first-ever home after scoring a stunning $1 million win in the latest Millionaire Medley lottery draw, proving it's never too late for life-changing moments.