5000+ tackle Lorne Pier to Pub in challenging swim
More than 5000 swimmers battled strong winds and swells at the sold-out Lorne Pier to Pub event. See the winners and highlights from Australia's iconic open water swim.
More than 5000 swimmers battled strong winds and swells at the sold-out Lorne Pier to Pub event. See the winners and highlights from Australia's iconic open water swim.
Stromlo Leisure Centre's GOswim program offers year-round swimming lessons for babies, children, teens, and adults in Canberra. Build water safety skills and confidence with qualified instructors. Enquire now.
In water-rich Australia, formal swimming lessons are a critical layer of protection for children, building confidence and automatic responses that can prevent tragedy. Learn why consistency is key.
Sydney's water polo community held a moving swim-out at Bondi Beach to honour Constable Scott Dyson, critically wounded in the December terror attack. His parents share his remarkable progress. Read the full story.
A beautifully updated four-bedroom family home at 8 Aintree Close, Charlestown, offers multiple living zones, a pool, and a prime lifestyle location near schools, beaches, and Charlestown Square. Inspect Saturday.
A head swim coach at Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College has been charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl he met on social media. Read the shocking court details.
Jayden Brian, a former Methodist Ladies' College swim coach, faces court charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in Geelong. Read the latest details.
A former swimming coach at Brisbane's Methodist Ladies' College has been charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in 2022. Read the full story.
A former swim coach at a prestigious Townsville school has been charged with sexually abusing a child. Read the latest on the shocking case and the police investigation.
A head swim coach at Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College faces nine charges, including grooming and possessing child abuse material, after a police investigation. Read the latest court details.
A violent altercation at a Rockingham shopping centre led to three arrests after a man allegedly brandished a knife. Police responded swiftly to the public disturbance.
A major ocean swim event in Torquay turned dangerous as nearly 1000 participants were caught in a sudden rip. Emergency services launched a large-scale rescue operation. Read the full story.
A chemical spill has led to the evacuation of Craigie Leisure Centre in Perth's northern suburbs. Emergency services are on scene. Read the latest updates.
Surf Life Saving Illawarra urges swimmers to heed safety advice after 63 rescues this season. Learn the vital steps to avoid becoming a statistic and what to do in an emergency.
Australian Olympic swimmers Mack Horton and Madi Wilson will take on the iconic Lorne Pier to Pub open water swim in 2026. Discover the details of this exciting sporting crossover.
The iconic Rip View Swim Classic is back in 2025, promising a thrilling open water challenge at Eastern Beach, Geelong. Dive into the details of this premier ocean swimming event.
Hundreds of swimmers braved the waves for the Burson Rock2Ramp Ocean Swim 2025 at Point Roadknight, Anglesea. See the stunning photos and full event recap here.
A major emergency operation unfolded at Geelong's Kardinia Aquatic Centre after a man was found unconscious. Read the full story on the dramatic rescue.
Surf Life Saving WA urges families to swim between the flags this Christmas after 13 coastal drownings last summer. Learn how to spot a rip and stay safe.
Canterbury Bankstown Council has shut down the Al Madina Dawah Centre, an unauthorised prayer hall linked to cleric Wissam Haddad. The centre lacked proper approval and has faced previous compliance issues.
Ashley Charles Batson, a UK national, has appeared in court via video link from prison, charged over an alleged violent incident at Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre. Read the latest on this serious case.
Part of a roof caved in at a busy Sydney shopping centre, causing panic and injuries. One person treated as investigators probe the cause. Watch the latest updates.
An immigration guard at Yongah Hill Detention Centre required surgery after a brutal assault by a detainee. The shocking incident raises serious safety concerns.
A 14-year-old basketballer is taking his proposal for a new social court to Lake Macquarie City Council, backed by a 573-signature petition. Will the council approve the plan for Jack Stewart Netball Courts?
Tim Burton's 6-55 inspired Hamwicks' crucial NDCA win, while Ben Curtis smashed an incredible 211* in a local T20 match. Get the full Newcastle cricket wrap.
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
Kmart has reopened at Charlestown Square, delighting Hunter shoppers. The store is part of a major retail refresh, with Adidas and W Cosmetics also coming. Read more.
Shocking new video shows the moment a stolen 4WD ploughed through a busy Melbourne shopping centre, sending shoppers including children fleeing. A man faces court.
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Charlestown's Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has doubled its medical staff following overwhelming demand, treating nearly 15,000 patients in its first year. The expansion aims to reduce pressure on local hospital emergency departments.