A 59-year-old NPWS firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while checking on his team during the Bulahdelah bushfire. The veteran, a divisional commander, could not be saved despite immediate first aid.
A firefighter has tragically died after being hit by a tree while battling a bushfire near Bulahdelah. The incident is under investigation as the community mourns.
A firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while battling a blaze at Bulahdelah, marking the first fatality of the Australian bushfire season. Authorities warn of a dangerous summer ahead.
A coronial inquest will investigate the death of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy in Western Australia. The probe will examine the state's child protection system and its duty of care.
A 47-year-old Woree man has been charged with aiding suicide following the death of an elderly man in Earlville, Cairns. He is due to face court in January 2026.
A woman has been found dead at a home in Montagu Bay, Hobart. A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A landmark French study of 28.6 million people shows Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines reduce death risk by 74% long-term. Discover the compelling safety data.
The mother of Wellington Point State High School graduate Joshua Kai Belden thanks the community for support after his sudden death. Tributes flow for the 18-year-old. Read more.
Channel 7's AstroTash, who grew up in Melbourne Zoo, shares disturbing details of past fatal lion attacks in Australia following the viral Brazil mauling. Read her unique insight.
Dancer and Netflix reality star Criscilla Anderson has died at 45 after a seven-year battle with colon cancer. Read her heartbreaking final message to her family and fans.
Prince William sends a heartfelt letter to a West Australian woman grieving her brother, Leigh Tagell, who died in a tragic e-scooter crash. Read the story of compassion and road safety.
Police have increased the reward to $500,000 for information on the 2005 death of 21-month-old Jordan Thompson in Singleton. Detectives believe people in the Hunter community hold vital clues.
A man has died after being pulled from the unpatrolled Murray Rose Pool in Sydney's Double Bay. Emergency services were unable to revive him. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
A Queensland man faces amended animal cruelty charges after his dog was found dead in his ute, which he had falsely reported stolen. He could face up to seven years in jail.
A man has died following a house fire in Ocean Grove. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Sunday morning. Read the latest details.
Beau Bradford, 15, died after being struck by an object on a Surfers Paradise construction site. The tragedy has sparked calls for improved workplace safety.
Former England cricketer Robin Smith, known as 'The Judge', has passed away unexpectedly at his Perth home. The much-loved batsman scored over 4,000 Test runs. Read the tributes.
The cricket community is in shock after the sudden death of former England batsman Robin Smith in South Perth. The 62-year-old, a beloved figure in WA Premier Cricket, passed away unexpectedly.
Shire of Ravensthorpe deputy president Mark Mudie has tragically died while trying to save his family farm from a bushfire. The community is in mourning.
A farmer in his 60s has died after his front-end loader was overrun by flames near Ravensthorpe. The WA Premier has offered condolences as the fire threat continues. Download the 7NEWS app.
Respected farmer and Shire of Ravensthorpe deputy president Mark Mudie has died while fighting a bushfire on his West River property. The community mourns a devastating loss.
A local farmer in his 60s has tragically died while battling an out-of-control bushfire near Ravensthorpe on WA's south coast. The community mourns as investigations begin.
A coroner has detailed the tragic combination of intoxication, an unserviced bike, and no licence that led to a motorcyclist's death in Gowrie. Read the full findings.
A man in his 60s has died while battling an out-of-control bushfire near Ravensthorpe. The fire has burnt 300ha. Read the latest updates and safety warnings.
A homicide investigation is underway after a man died from stab wounds in Cairns. Police are urging witnesses to come forward as they piece together the tragic incident.
Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh leads a national crackdown on unfair corporate practices, as new research reveals Australian trust in big business is at its lowest ever. Discover the new laws and the sinister shift away from 'the customer is always right'
A NSW coroner has praised the response of police and Lake Macquarie City Council's suicide prevention measures following an inquest into a woman's death at Redhead Bluff. Read the full findings.
A 50-year-old diver has tragically drowned in South Australia's Tank Cave. The experienced speleologist was part of a group exploring the underwater sinkhole. Read more on the investigation.
A man has died in custody at Acacia Prison in Western Australia. Authorities are investigating the circumstances. Read the latest on this developing story.
A wildlife enthusiast faces massive fines after handling a deadly death adder for photos in Queensland. Learn why this dangerous act violates wildlife protection laws.