Truck inferno forces evacuation at Transgrid depot
A raging truck fire sparked major emergency response at Newcastle's Transgrid facility, forcing staff evacuations and creating dramatic plumes of black smoke visible across the city.
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Lake Argyle Crash: One Dead, Five Critical on Victoria Hwy
A devastating single-vehicle crash near Lake Argyle has left one person dead and five others, including two children, fighting for their lives in hospital. Emergency services responded to the horrific incident on Victoria Highway.
Man strangles ill fiancée during 000 emergency call
A Canberra man has been sentenced after attacking his sick fiancée while she was on the phone with emergency services, in a disturbing case that highlights the brutality of domestic violence.
WA innovators score PM's top science honour for medical breakthrough
Two Western Australian researchers have claimed Australia's most prestigious science awards for developing revolutionary technology that could transform emergency medicine worldwide.
Palm Island Bushfire: QFES Battles Farm Road Blaze
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are responding to a significant bushfire burning on Palm Island, with multiple crews working to contain the blaze threatening local vegetation.
Lizard Island death: Superyacht questioned in Cairns
Exclusive details emerge as Queensland police question superyacht crew following the tragic death of a 73-year-old woman during a Lizard Island diving excursion. The investigation continues.
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.
Optus CEO Resists Resignation Over Triple Zero Failures
Optus CEO Stephen Rue faces intense Senate scrutiny as he refuses to step down following a nationwide network outage that prevented triple zero calls and has been connected to three fatalities across Australia.
Warm waters spark early deadly stinger threat
Experts warn that a dangerous combination of warm ocean temperatures and early rainfall could create perfect conditions for deadly box jellyfish and Irukandji to appear weeks ahead of schedule in Cairns waters.
Senate Inquiry into Optus Triple Zero Failure Demanded
Western Australian Liberal Senator Dean Smith is leading the charge for a Senate inquiry into Optus's nationwide network outage that left millions unable to contact emergency services.
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.
Earth's Vital Signs Failing: Climate Emergency Deepens
A shocking new report reveals Earth's climate indicators are deteriorating at unprecedented rates, with 20 of 35 planetary health metrics now at record extremes.
Mount Louisa crash leaves man with serious injuries
Emergency services rushed to a serious single-vehicle crash on Banfield Drive in Mount Louisa, leaving a man with significant injuries. Latest details on the investigation and road closures.
Giant hail injures nine in dangerous Queensland storms
Severe thunderstorms with golf ball-sized hail have wreaked havoc across Southeast Queensland, causing significant damage and injuring multiple residents as emergency services respond to hundreds of calls for help.
Eastern Australia Storm Crisis: More Severe Weather Coming
Wild weather continues to pummel eastern Australia, causing widespread destruction across multiple states. Emergency services battle flooding, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall as another severe weather system approaches.
Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with lifesaving paramedics
Garry Kingston meets the St John WA heroes who saved his life after a sudden cardiac arrest in a heartwarming Perth reunion story.
Cardiac arrest survivor's emotional paramedic reunion
Garry Kingston's miraculous survival story unfolds as he meets the St John WA ambulance crew who brought him back from clinical death after a sudden cardiac arrest.
Halloween body bag prank shocks Wangi Wangi community
A Lake Macquarie Halloween decoration turned into a real-life emergency when a realistic body bag hanging from a tree sparked multiple 000 calls and a police response in Wangi Wangi.
Oakford Crash: One Dead, Five Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision
A devastating three-car collision in Perth's southern suburbs has left one man dead and five others hospitalised, with emergency services responding to the horrific scene on Anstey Road.
5yo girl critical after Sydney scooter crash
A young girl remains in serious condition following a horrific scooter crash in Sydney's western suburbs, sparking urgent safety warnings from emergency services.
Massive whale removal operation stuns Bellambi crowds
A dramatic marine operation unfolded at Bellambi Boat Ramp as authorities worked to remove a deceased humpback whale, drawing crowds of fascinated spectators to the Illawarra coastline.
Townsville water main bursts on University Drive
Emergency crews are working to identify the cause of a major water main rupture on University Drive in Townsville, causing significant disruption to local residents and businesses.
Oyster Farmers Blockade Contaminated Waters
Australian oyster farmers create floating blockade to prevent contaminated harvest from reaching consumers amid dangerous algae bloom in NSW waters.
Toxic algae bloom concerns at Wollongong Harbour
Wollongong Harbour faces environmental concerns as a potentially harmful red algae bloom appears, prompting water safety warnings and community questions about marine health.
Earlville pedestrian critical after car collision
A man has sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Earlville, with emergency services rushing to the scene on Friday afternoon. The shocking incident has left the Cairns community reeling.
Turtle Time: Saving Far North QLD's Sea Turtles
Discover how dedicated conservationists in Far North Queensland are protecting endangered sea turtles during nesting season through innovative monitoring programs and community engagement.
Whale watching magic at Newcastle Baths
Newcastle's iconic ocean baths become front-row seats to breathtaking humpback whale migration, creating unforgettable coastal encounters for lucky spectators.
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.
Cruise passenger left behind on island sparks outrage
Exclusive details emerge after a cruise ship passenger was abandoned on a remote Queensland island, sparking industry-wide safety reviews and passenger outrage.
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