Great Barrier Reef Gets Vital Protection Boost
Tourism operators document remarkable biodiversity recovery on the Great Barrier Reef while new protection measures are implemented to safeguard Australia's natural wonder.
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Mandurah Couple Wins $50 Million Powerball Prize
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.
Mandurah couple wins massive $50 million Powerball
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.
Belmont Wharf redevelopment stalled, new tender issued
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.
Mandurah kite surfer search called off
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.
Woman fights for life after Victoria quad bike rollover
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.
Three Children Die in Suspected Murder-Suicide Fire
Three young children perished in a devastating house fire in Sanson, New Zealand. Police are treating the tragedy as a suspected murder-suicide as community rallies around grieving mother.
Laos hostel reopens after methanol deaths of Australians
The Laos hostel where six tourists including two Australian teenagers died from methanol poisoning is set to reopen under a new name, sparking outrage from grieving families.
Council Foots $44k Bill for Shark Net Whale Death
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.
Men charged after jet skis harass Adelaide dolphins
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.
Life sentences for recruiting kids into gangs in Victoria
Victoria announces tough new laws with life sentences for adults recruiting children into violent gangs. Premier Jacinta Allan targets 'evil puppet-masters'.
Point Lonsdale lifesavers awarded for mass rescue
Ten swimmers rescued from treacherous rip at Point Lonsdale beach. Lifesavers receive bravery awards for their heroic actions during Easter weekend emergency.
Shark Sightings Close Perth Beaches
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.
Supermarkets fail plastic sustainability for third year
National audit reveals no major Australian supermarket meets plastic sustainability standards. Shippers pay more to avoid plastic packaging. Discover the full investigation.
African Man Faces Life in Prison Over Meth Haul
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.
Police crackdown on e-scooters after rising deaths
Australian police launch major safety crackdown as e-scooter fatalities surge nationwide. New enforcement measures target dangerous riding behavior.
Pirate Life Perth Revamp & Endless Steak Feast
Pirate Life Perth is undergoing a major refurbishment & launching an endless steak & prawns feast for $59. Get the details on the summer offer here.
Unclaimed $4.8m lottery ticket in Kiama
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!
Cairns Marine Careers Expo: Dive Into Booming Industry Jobs
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.
Canberra's palliative care crisis: Patients dying in pain
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 blocks conservative VAD bill in NSW
Greens MP Amanda Cohn has opposed Susan Carter's voluntary assisted dying legislation, arguing it creates unnecessary barriers for terminally ill patients in NSW.
Australia's prosperity paradox: wealth up, wellbeing down
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.
E-Bike Safety Crisis: Australia's Deadly Electric Boom
As e-bike popularity surges across Australia, alarming safety concerns and tragic fatalities spark urgent calls for regulation and rider education. Discover the hidden dangers of lithium-ion batteries and what experts say needs to change.
Millie Bobby Brown Reveals Parenting Philosophy
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.
Better Roads, Not Speed Cuts, Key to Road Safety
Julie Freeman challenges conventional road safety approaches, arguing infrastructure improvements deliver better results than blanket speed reductions across Western Australia.
ACT Voluntary Dying Laws Face Critical Parliamentary Test
Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation faces parliamentary scrutiny while terminally ill residents await access to end-of-life choices.
Great Barrier Reef's spectacular coral spawning event
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.
Toxic Algae Neurotoxin Found on SA Beaches
Exclusive testing reveals dangerous neurotoxins in South Australia's algal blooms, prompting urgent health warnings and beach closures across multiple coastal communities.
Perth Pensioner Wins $1M Lotto, Buys First Home
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.
Hundreds of Sharks Spotted Close to Shore at Moreton Island
Tourists at Queensland's Moreton Island witnessed an incredible natural phenomenon as hundreds of sharks gathered in crystal-clear waters just off the beach, prompting expert warnings about marine behaviour.
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