Beach cabana wars divide Aussies in heatwave
Aussies are feuding over beachgoers who reserve prime spots with cabanas then leave them unattended for hours. The Mornington Peninsula Mayor calls for common sense.
Aussies are feuding over beachgoers who reserve prime spots with cabanas then leave them unattended for hours. The Mornington Peninsula Mayor calls for common sense.
A Perth mother's holiday sting turned into a sepsis nightmare. Doctors at Fiona Stanley Hospital saved her leg after a severe reaction. Her story is a crucial warning for beachgoers.
Two children and a teen rescued in separate incidents at Woonona Beach. Lifesavers plead with public to swim at patrolled locations only as extreme heatwave hits Illawarra.
Two teenagers charged over a violent brawl at Adelaide's Henley Beach. Separately, a fire at Sydney's Spit Bridge Marina sinks three luxury yachts. Get the latest breaking news.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by NSW Police during a mental health incident in Springfield. The hours-long siege ended tragically on Wednesday night.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by police following a six-hour siege at Springfield. A critical incident investigation is now underway. Read the latest details.
Two teenage boys were rescued from a dangerous rip at an unpatrolled Illawarra beach. The incident highlights the rising summer drowning toll and the critical importance of swimming between the flags.
Newcastle faces a double whammy of soaring temperatures and decomposing seaweed this weekend. Learn how the council is managing the natural event and the severe heatwave forecast.
Construction begins on a massive $60 million Woolworths precinct at Trinity Beach, Cairns. The hub will create 200 jobs and anchor a major new road development. Read more about this game-changer for the northern beaches.
A 34-year-old man has drowned at Green Patch Beach in Jervis Bay, marking the second tragic death on Shoalhaven beaches in two days. Emergency services responded to the incident in rough conditions.
A Sydney mother has died after rushing into dangerous surf to save her son, part of a tragic toll on NSW beaches. Authorities urge swimmers to stay between the flags.
A 32-year-old man vanished while snorkelling for crayfish at Ledge Point Beach on New Year's Day. Police and volunteers are conducting a large-scale air and sea search. Read the latest updates.
Tributes flow for Melissa Austin, 45, who drowned at a NSW beach. Her death is part of a tragic cluster of coastal fatalities, prompting urgent water safety warnings.
A deadly blue-ringed octopus was found in the shallows of Geelong's Eastern Beach, metres from children. Experts warn of the extreme danger and urge immediate action if spotted.
A multi-agency search resumes for a 25-year-old man at Coogee and a 14-year-old boy at Palm Beach after separate incidents. Authorities issue urgent warnings after multiple drownings on the NSW coast. Stay informed and stay safe.
A teenage boy is in a stable condition at Joondalup Hospital after a suspected shark incident at Catalina Beach in Mindarie. Authorities are investigating.
A 35-year-old Irish tourist has died in a drowning at Queensland's Whitehaven Beach. Police are investigating as the Whitsundays community mourns the tragic start to the new year.
A man in his 40s suffered serious facial injuries after being struck by a wayward firework at Stockton Beach on New Year's Eve. He was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition.
The body of a 25-year-old woman has been recovered after she was swept into the ocean from a Maroubra rock pool. Emergency services conducted a major search. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
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.
A frantic marine search continues for a 14-year-old boy missing after a fatal boating accident at Sydney's Palm Beach on New Year's Eve. One man died. Authorities urge public information.
A massive section of cliff is dangerously unstable above a popular Surf Coast beach. Authorities urge visitors to avoid the area and stay safe. Read the latest safety alert.
Waverley Council's controversial terms for Bondi Beach have ignited public backlash. A formal review is now underway. Discover the details and have your say.
A fresh controversy erupts at Lorne's main beach as 'ghost cabanas' reserve prime spots but sit empty for hours, leaving families frustrated. Locals and visitors demand action.
A 36-year-old man faces court after allegedly displaying an antisemitic tattoo on a Newcastle beach. NSW Police enforce laws banning Nazi symbols in public.
Hobart Hurricanes star Tim David faces a nervous wait after a hamstring injury against Perth Scorchers, putting his BBL season and T20 World Cup role in doubt. Read the latest.
Two 15-year-old girls arrested over an alleged assault on a 13-year-old at Mordialloc Pier have been released without charge. Police urge witnesses and the man who intervened to come forward.
Two 15-year-old girls arrested over alleged assault of a 13-year-old at Mordialloc Beach. Police seek witnesses and the man who intervened. Incident followed chaotic teen brawl at same location.
Sydney's Coogee Beach was left trashed after thousands celebrated 'Orphans Christmas'. Council crews worked overnight to remove over 20 tonnes of waste. Read more about the clean-up and community outrage.
Thousands of backpackers celebrated Christmas at Sydney's Coogee Beach after heeding warnings to avoid Bronte following the Bondi attack. The move averted a repeat of last year's chaos.