The owner of Soldiers Point Marina has won a Land and Environment Court appeal against Port Stephens Council, allowing a two-storey addition with new facilities and car parking. Read the full details of the ruling.
A 39-year-old surfer is in stable condition after a suspected shark attack at Point Plomer Beach on NSW's Mid North Coast. Multiple beaches are now closed as authorities investigate.
An 11-year-old boy narrowly escaped a shark attack on Sydney's Northern Beaches, while another 12-year-old suffered severe leg injuries in a separate incident. Beaches closed, officials warn swimmers.
A charming French Provincial style home at 12 Stansfield Close, Coal Point, offers lakeside serenity and modern comfort. Inspect Saturday, January 17. Contact agents Penny Evans or David Westerman.
A body discovered at East Point in Darwin is believed to be that of Angelo, 44, missing since January 3. Police confirm the death is not suspicious. Read the latest.
Sydney tennis coach Jordan Smith defeats superstars and wins $1 million at Tennis Australia's high-pressure 'One Point Slam' event at Melbourne Park. Read the incredible underdog story.
West Australian amateur Steve Yarwood came within centimetres of a life-changing $1 million shot against Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open's 1 Point Slam. Read the full story of his near miss.
The City of Mandurah is urging locals to have their say on a draft 100-year plan to manage coastal hazards like erosion and sea level rise along its southern beaches. Public consultation closes January 31.
Two women in their 20s were hospitalised after being pulled from a rip at an unpatrolled Wollongong beach. The dramatic rescue highlights the dangers of swimming outside the flags. Read the full story.
A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two police officers on a South Coast beach, leaving a senior constable with serious facial injuries. Read the full details of the violent arrest.
West Australian tennis players Steve Yarwood and Brendan Jayaprakash are vying for a $1 million prize in the Australian Open's unique 1-Point Slam challenge. Discover their journey.
A 21-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly punching and kicking two police officers on the NSW South Coast. One officer suffered serious facial injuries. Read the full details.
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.
Nick Kyrgios will make a long-awaited appearance at the Canberra International's AO 1 Point Slam this Friday. The local star's role is yet to be decided as a severe heatwave grips the capital.
Lake Macquarie City Council reveals a draft $80 million capital works plan for 2026-27, with over half earmarked for its fire-damaged Speers Point administration building. Discover the community projects set to benefit.
How Perth Wildcats guard Jaron Rillie studied NBL games until he fell asleep to achieve his basketball dream. Discover his journey from college to the pros.
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.
Human remains believed to be missing 32-year-old Wen Ren Gu have been recovered near Ledge Point Beach. The snorkeller vanished on New Year's Day. Follow the latest updates.
Police believe remains found at Fence Reed Beach are those of Walter Ren Gu, 32, who vanished while snorkelling on New Year's Day. The West Australian has the latest.
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.
Relive May 2025 in Canberra: David Smith narrowly holds Bean against Jessie Price, and the Lanyon community saves its beloved Point Hut Dog Exercise Area. See the gallery.
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.
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.
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.
Explore the quirky and hilarious place names around Townsville, from Monkey Island to Tarzan. Discover the stories behind these uniquely Australian locations.
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.