Elderly evacuated in Kanahooka aged care facility fire
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.
Category : Search result: Kiama rescue
Driver rescued from burning car after Herdsman crash
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.
Rescue Dog Winnie Finds Perfect Forever Home in Queensland
Winnie, once terrified of bulldozers, finds her perfect match through Angel Paws Animal Rescue. Discover this uplifting Queensland adoption success story that will warm your heart.
Body found near Kiama Ocean Pool, police investigate
Emergency services responded to Kiama's Pheasant Point Drive after a man's body was discovered near the ocean pool. Police have established a crime scene as investigations continue.
Car fire spreads to Thornton home, no one injured
A fierce blaze erupted from a car in Thornton, spreading to a single-level house. Six FRNSW crews contained the fire, with no injuries reported. Read the full details.
Kiama MP: Build Communities, Not Just Houses
New Kiama MP Katelin McInerney uses maiden speech to advocate for sustainable development with proper infrastructure, not just housing. Read her vision for the Illawarra region.
Girl's femur snapped on giant 120m slip-and-slide
An 11-year-old Queensland girl suffered a horrific leg break on a 120-metre slip-and-slide. LifeFlight's rescue helicopter airlifted her to hospital in a dramatic Australia Day mission.
Firefighters battle bushfire at Lake Macquarie
Fire and Rescue NSW crews are battling a significant bushfire in Gateshead. The blaze broke out near Willow Road, with the western front being monitored by aircraft. Read the latest updates.
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.
Kiama Mayor opposes state's 14-storey apartment plan
Kiama's Mayor condemns a state government move to approve a 14-storey apartment block, arguing it overrides local community planning. Read the full story.
Kiama man loses drug appeal over 1kg haul
A Kiama man found with over 1kg of 'bute' has failed to overturn his conviction for commercial drug supply, despite arguing it was for personal use. Read the full court ruling.
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!
Search Expert Reveals Survival Odds for Missing Bushwalker
A seasoned search and rescue expert breaks down the chilling realities facing missing hiker Gus Lamont as local volunteers describe the case as defying all logic in the treacherous Blue Mountains terrain.
Gareth Ward Appeals Guilty Verdict in Assault Case
Disgraced former politician Gareth Ward launches appeal against conviction for sexual assault charges, claiming verdict was 'unreasonable' and fighting to clear his name.
Wollongong teens save man in dramatic surf rescue
Two quick-thinking Wollongong teenagers are being hailed as heroes after pulling a struggling swimmer from treacherous surf in a heart-pounding rescue at a local beach.
Teen rescued from Mount Buller blizzard ordeal
A teenage hiker was dramatically rescued from Mount Buller after becoming trapped in a sudden blizzard during a solo hiking expedition in Victoria's alpine region.
Kiama's 450-Apartment Development Gets Approval
A major transformation is coming to Kiama as plans for 450 new apartments across eight storeys get the green light, promising to reshape the coastal town's landscape and address housing demands.
Kiama Depot Site to Become 450 New Homes
Kiama's former council depot is poised for a dramatic makeover with plans for 450 new homes, promising to address the housing crisis while revitalising prime coastal land.
Kiama Council hires new parking officers for crackdown
Kiama Council boosts parking enforcement with new hires to tackle congestion and improve compliance across the popular coastal destination.
Endangered Grey Nurse Shark Rescued in Queensland
Marine rescuers perform dramatic operation to free critically endangered grey nurse shark from fishing line entanglement in Queensland waters.
Kookaburra saved after choking on shoelace in Sydney
A heroic wildlife rescue in Sydney's Inner West saves a choking kookaburra that swallowed a shoelace, highlighting the deadly impact of litter on native birds.
Perth climber dies on Nepal's Himlung Himal peak
The Western Australian climbing community mourns the loss of experienced mountaineer Chin Tark Chan, who passed away during expedition on Nepal's 7,126m Himlung Himal peak.
Cairns hiking rescue: Injured woman saved from Blue Arrow track
Emergency services undertake challenging overnight rescue mission on Cairns' Blue Arrow walking track to evacuate injured hiker in dramatic operation.
Kiama author James Dunbar releases thriller 'Twisted River'
Local Kiama writer James Dunbar releases his debut psychological thriller 'Twisted River', a chilling tale of family secrets and murder set against the stunning Illawarra coastline.
Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexual assault convictions
Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward begins two-year prison term after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy and a young man while serving as MP.
Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexual assault
Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward receives 5-year, 9-month prison sentence after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a teenage boy and young man.
Kiama Folk Festival cancelled over camping ban
The beloved Kiama Folk Festival has been cancelled after 27 years due to the council's new camping restrictions at showgrounds, leaving the community and organisers devastated.
Echidna Emergency: Pet Owners Must Protect Wildlife
Wildlife rescuers issue urgent plea to Australian pet owners after disturbing spike in echidna injuries. Learn how responsible pet ownership can save our native species.
Major search for missing swimmer at Bargara Beach
A massive emergency response unfolded at Bargara Beach after a swimmer disappeared in treacherous waters, triggering an intense land, sea and air search operation along Queensland's coastline.
Major search for missing swimmer at Bargara Beach
A massive air and sea rescue operation unfolded at Bargara Beach after a swimmer was reported missing, triggering an urgent multi-agency response along Queensland's coastline.
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