A yacht skipper was rescued by Marine Rescue NSW after suffering an eye injury and losing steering off the coast near Port Stephens. The seven-hour overnight mission brought them safely to shore.
Emergency services rushed to Geelong's Cunningham Pier after a fire ignited underneath the structure. The blaze was brought under control, with no injuries reported. Read the full details.
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.
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Over 70 luxury Riviera boats, valued at more than $50 million, gathered for the annual Perth Raft Up on the Swan River. See the spectacular event exclusive to owners.
Human remains discovered at Little Bay Beach in Arakoon, NSW, during the search for 18-year-old Astin Gerstl, who vanished while celebrating Schoolies. Police investigation underway.
A severe heatwave is gripping Newcastle and the Hunter, with temperatures soaring 15°C above average. Extreme fire danger declared and wildlife struggles. Here's how to stay safe and help native animals.
WA's peak planning body is poised to approve a controversial $29.9m ferry terminal at Matilda Bay next week, despite fierce community backlash and calls for relocation.
A massive fire tore through the Thomas Creative factory in Unanderra, requiring 35 firefighters to bring it under control. Police are investigating the cause of the significant blaze.
A proposed ferry service for Matilda Bay in Perth faces criticism for contradicting core urban development principles. Read the expert analysis on this controversial project.
Nelson Park School's Year 12 students marked the end of their schooling with a graduation celebration on Thursday night. SEE THE PHOTOS of the proud Geelong graduates and their families.
The family of missing WA farmer Mark Adams faces the heartbreaking reality he died at sea. The 62-year-old disappeared while fishing alone off Albany.
A dramatic early morning rescue saved five people and a blue heeler puppy after their vessel began sinking 30 nautical miles off the Queensland coast near Ayr. All were winched to safety and are in good health.
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.
Melbourne Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona reveals he fell out of love with rugby league, turning down big-money deals to pursue boxing full-time. Read his explosive reasons.
A 48-year-old Greenwood man faces charges after an alleged hit-and-run on Mounts Bay Road left a 44-year-old woman with serious injuries. Police appeal for dash-cam footage.
A dramatic marine rescue unfolded near Townsville as the RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter saved five people from a capsized boat. Read the full story of the emergency operation.
WA Police have scaled back the marine search for a 62-year-old Mt Barker man missing near Albany after his catamaran was found adrift. Beach patrols continue.
A staff member was bitten by a crocodile at a popular Magnetic Island resort and koala park. The incident is under investigation by Queensland authorities.
A 60-year-old woman was rescued from a deep cave in the remote Great Victoria Desert. The incident revives the dramatic history of Empress Spring, first discovered by explorer David Carnegie in 1896. Read the full story.
A woman was hospitalised after a motorcycle accident in Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island. Emergency services responded to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
An 18-year-old from The King's School is missing, feared drowned, after being swept out to sea at a remote NSW beach during Schoolies celebrations. The search continues.
A record fleet of 74 luxury Riviera yachts, worth over $50 million, will transform Perth's Matilda Bay this Friday for the annual Raft Up, WA's largest event of its kind. Join the spectacle.
A devastating house fire in Redland Bay has resulted in one fatality. Emergency services responded to the fully engulfed two-storey home. Read more for safety reminders.
Tragic shark attack claims life of Swiss artistic swimmer Livia Mühlheim at remote NSW beach. Her partner fought the shark and survived with serious injuries.
Melbourne Storm star Nelson Asofa-Solomona has left the NRL, signing a full-time boxing contract after being released from his rugby league deal. Discover his next move.
A major 584-lot housing development at Anna Bay has been rejected by planning authorities, citing flood risks, loss of koala habitat, and inconsistency with local strategies. Residents celebrate the win.
An 18-year-old Sydney student has disappeared while swimming at an unpatrolled beach during his Schoolies break. The search resumes Tuesday amid a spate of NSW beach tragedies.
Kain, 28, describes finding his grandmother Diane Harkess dead in her Bateau Bay unit. A man has been charged with murder as the family struggles with loss.
Firefighters are battling a blaze in a third-storey unit on Newcastle's Darby Street. Multiple emergency services are on scene. Stay updated on traffic and safety information.