Compromise needed on WA fishing policy for all
WA's fishing policy is at a crossroads. A new approach is needed to protect marine parks, support sustainable fishing, and ensure fair access for all users. Read the full analysis.
WA's fishing policy is at a crossroads. A new approach is needed to protect marine parks, support sustainable fishing, and ensure fair access for all users. Read the full analysis.
A rock fisherman's life jacket kept him afloat in heavy seas off Kiama, highlighting its critical importance. Surf lifesavers also responded to multiple after-hours rescues on Illawarra beaches over a scorching weekend.
A decade after an extreme east coast low battered the Hunter, claiming one life, marine rescue volunteers reunite to honour their courage in 8-metre swells. Read their incredible story.
Emergency crews spent hours extinguishing a fierce house fire on Troman Parade in Raymond Terrace. Police have declared a crime scene as investigations continue.
Residents were evacuated from a Bar Beach building after a kitchen fire broke out on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in 30 minutes.
A woman and a truck driver suffered serious head injuries in separate early morning crashes in NSW, prompting road closures and helicopter rescues. Get the latest traffic updates.
A rare and highly venomous blue-ringed octopus was discovered on a popular Victorian beach. Experts urge beachgoers to admire from a distance and never touch.
South Australian beachgoers report ongoing illness despite official clearance of toxic algal bloom. Explosive claims allege government research slowdown ahead of state election. Full story.
A 23-year-old man suffered a serious shoulder injury after jumping into a popular Illawarra swimming hole. Emergency services conducted a complex bush rescue on January 7.
A major multi-vehicle crash involving a truck has closed Picton Road near Cataract. One driver is in a critical condition with chest injuries. Read the latest updates on the emergency response.
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.
A young woman is being treated for a suspected broken leg after a leap at The Farm, Killalea, prompted a major emergency response involving police, SES, and a rescue helicopter.
A man survived a treacherous 40km walk through knee-deep mud in remote Queensland before a lucky helicopter rescue. Read about the dramatic LifeFlight mission.
A 27-year-old Geographe man faces charges after a young woman died in a horror crash on Marine Terrace in Busselton. Police continue their investigation into the tragic incident.
A dramatic surge in marine rescues across Western Australia saw 205 people pulled from the water this festive season. Authorities urge boaters and swimmers to prioritise safety.
Three men were dramatically airlifted to safety after becoming stranded by rising floodwaters near Townsville. The swift rescue highlights the dangers of North Queensland's wet season.
A man has died after a fierce fire tore through a Wollongong unit. An off-duty firefighter tried to help but was forced back by flames. Police treat the blaze as suspicious.
An elderly woman was trapped for up to three hours after her car left Putty Road and a tree fell on it. Emergency services performed a delicate rescue operation near Singleton.
A man in his 40s has died in a Berkeley unit fire, with police declaring a crime scene. Fire investigators and an accelerant detection dog are probing the suspicious blaze. Read the latest details.
Emergency crews performed a daring water rescue in Cairns, saving a man trapped in his motorhome by rapidly rising floodwaters. Read the full story of the dramatic operation.
A man fights for life after a Kiama beach rescue as NSW Surf Life Saving reveals seven drownings since New Year's Day. Authorities plead for water safety and self-responsibility.
Hope remains for missing snorkeler Wen Ren Gu, 32, as police scale back search off Ledge Point Beach. Family appeals for public help. Details inside.
Queanbeyan snake rescuer Viviean Laycock survived two venomous bites, losing her sense of smell, but continues saving snakes and educating the public. Discover her story and why calls are rising.
An elderly man has been rescued after falling down a cliff in Sydney's affluent Mosman suburb. NSW emergency services responded to the incident on Friday afternoon.
A Yarramalong man was flown to John Hunter Hospital after a brown snake bite while mowing. Experts warn of an active snake season across the Hunter and Central Coast.
Three men were rescued from a capsized vessel off Shoal Bay after encountering large waves. Marine police responded to the early morning incident on January 1.
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 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.
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue in Cairns, freeing a person trapped inside a severely crushed caravan. Read the full story of the operation.
Volunteer crews from Coast Guard Queenscliff successfully rescued two stranded mariners after their vessel broke down near Point Lonsdale. Read the full story of the dramatic night-time rescue.