Lancelin tour bus fire: All passengers evacuated safely
A popular 4WD tour bus was destroyed by fire in Lancelin, but all passengers were safely evacuated. The cause of the blaze remains unknown. Read the full story.
A popular 4WD tour bus was destroyed by fire in Lancelin, but all passengers were safely evacuated. The cause of the blaze remains unknown. Read the full story.
Pet Insurance Australia warns of summer vet emergencies. Learn key tips to protect your dog from dehydration, sand impaction, and hot sand at Australian beaches.
A major search is underway for a 32-year-old snorkeler missing off Ledge Point, north of Perth. PolAir, marine rescue vessels, and police divers are involved. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
A large-scale ocean search is ongoing for a male snorkeler missing off Ledge Point, north of Perth. Police and rescue teams are involved. Read the latest updates.
Ora Banda Mining strikes thick, high-grade gold extensions at its Sand King underground operation in WA, paving the way for major resource upgrades and extended production. Read the full story.
Port Stephens Council's decision to keep 105 car spaces closed at Birubi Point this summer has locals fearing for swimmer safety and predicting traffic gridlock. Read the full story.
A decade-long strategy for maintaining Swansea Channel through dredging is now open for public consultation. Locals are urged to provide feedback to shape the future of this vital waterway.
Detailed testing has confirmed asbestos contamination in five colours of Kadink decorative sand, prompting school closures and a new ministerial declaration for safe removal. Learn the latest.
Explore Australia's breathtaking black sand beaches that rival international destinations. From Honeysuckle Beach's wild beauty to geological wonders, discover coastal gems beyond the usual white sands.
WA police seek public help to find Siafolau Siafolau, 22, accused of involvement in a massive 525kg cocaine importation plot off the Lancelin coast. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
Seth Spiteri, 19, battles for bail after being charged over alleged 525kg cocaine import operation off Lancelin coast. His mother offers $50,000 surety.
Nathan Doyle's progressive gelding Just Response is poised for another victory at Hawkesbury. Get the latest form, expert analysis, and all the racing details here.
MIKI Sand Art Sets recalled nationally after asbestos found. The ACCC warns consumers to stop use immediately and dispose of the product safely. Learn more.
A chief officer and three others face charges after 525kg of cocaine was found floating off Lancelin. The massive drug bust is a major blow to organised crime. Read the full details.
Emergency services have resumed the search for an 18-year-old man swept out to sea after a sand bar collapsed at Soldiers Beach, Norah Head. Two others were rescued.
Geelong families confront $500+ cleanup costs after toxic kinetic sand discovery. Learn about the contamination risks and consumer rights in this ongoing product safety crisis.
A competitor has died following a crash at the Goldfields Sand Drags event near Kalgoorlie-Boulder. WA Police are preparing a report for the Coroner. Read the latest updates.
Most ACT schools will operate fully on Monday after an asbestos sand clean-up, with only two schools remaining closed. Get the latest updates and full school list.
Parents at Canberra's Malkara School express frustration over poor communication as coloured sand potentialy contaminated with asbestos forces another closure. Get the latest updates.
ACT Education Minister announces additional Canberra schools reopening Thursday after asbestos-contaminated sand removal. Get the latest updates and full school status list.
Asbestos contamination in coloured sand keeps 11 ACT public schools closed. Licensed removalists work around the clock as reopening timeline remains uncertain. Full details.
Education Minister Yvette Berry updates Canberra school closures as asbestos removal continues. Get the latest list of open and closed schools for Wednesday, November 19.
Asbestos-contaminated sand forces ACT school closures for a third day. 25 schools fully closed, 16 partially. Get the full list of impacted schools and updates.
An Adelaide mother reveals her children played with lead-contaminated sand at a local playground. Learn about the health risks and what authorities must do now.
A cancer specialist reassures parents about the asbestos risk in recalled coloured sand. Learn the facts about exposure and safe disposal steps to protect your family.
Mass ACT school closures over asbestos-tainted sand create parent chaos. Why did Canberra act alone when other states kept schools open? Full analysis inside.
Canberra parents check which schools are open Tuesday after asbestos found in decorative sand. Full list of closures and partial openings revealed.
Canberra parents face school closures as asbestos concerns spread through magic sand products. ACT government response leaves families scrambling for last-minute arrangements.
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
ACCC expands asbestos recall for kids' sand products from Kmart and Target. Health risk deemed low, but consumers urged to bag and safely store items. Full details.