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.
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 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.
Lake Macquarie Council invites community feedback to shape the future master plan for Speers Point Park. Share your ideas before December 14 to help transform this beloved green space.
Discover how buying off-the-plan in Perth's heated market offers price certainty, capital growth potential, and an escape from the rental crisis. Plan your future today.
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.
The WA Government bypasses local councils with new housing approval powers, sparking outrage from local governments and planning experts. Learn how this affects communities.
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.
Federal government requires contractors to disclose AI use in public service work. New plan includes AI chatbot, training and accountability measures to harness technology safely.
Far North Queensland communities gain additional months to review draft regional plan. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie confirms extended consultation period through 2024.
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.
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.
Ten swimmers rescued from treacherous rip at Point Lonsdale beach. Lifesavers receive bravery awards for their heroic actions during Easter weekend emergency.
Queensland's draft Far North Regional Plan targets 48,485 new homes by 2046. Have your say on housing and infrastructure needs. Public consultation open until Jan 5, 2026.
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.
New research reveals how strategic townhouse and apartment development in major cities could dramatically improve housing affordability for Australians.
The Australian Labor Party sounds alarm over LNP's energy strategy that prioritises coal expansion, potentially jeopardising the Great Barrier Reef's UNESCO World Heritage listing and Queensland's tourism industry.
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.
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.
Exclusive insight reveals Australia is developing contingency climate strategies as global negotiations face potential collapse. Discover the backup plans being crafted behind closed doors.
Canberra residents gain better healthcare access as five new bulk-billing GP clinics launch across the capital, delivering cost-of-living relief through Labor's Medicare Strengthening Plan.
Marine rescuers perform dramatic operation to free critically endangered grey nurse shark from fishing line entanglement in Queensland waters.
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.
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.
Emergency services undertake challenging overnight rescue mission on Cairns' Blue Arrow walking track to evacuate injured hiker in dramatic operation.
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.
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.
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.