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.
Aussies are feuding over beachgoers who reserve prime spots with cabanas then leave them unattended for hours. The Mornington Peninsula Mayor calls for common sense.
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.
The son of a man killed in a shark attack at a South Australian beach demands more protection for swimmers. Read his emotional plea and the community's response.
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.
Parking fee revenue at Wollongong Hospital skyrocketed by 80% last financial year, reaching $3.48 million. Discover the reasons behind the surge and what it means for patients, visitors, and staff.
Motorists in Torquay are being hit with fines due to unclear street parking signage. Discover the affected streets and how to avoid a penalty.
Wollongong City Council will deploy surveillance cars to monitor timed parking zones from February 2026, replacing manual tyre chalking. The one-year trial aims to improve efficiency and turnover in high-demand areas.
A new survey reveals why locals steer clear of Cairns CBD. Parking headaches, safety concerns, and high costs top the list. Discover the full story and what it means for the city's future.
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.
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.
Exclusive data reveals foreign embassies and diplomats in Canberra have failed to pay more than $63,000 in traffic fines, with speeding in school zones among the offences. Discover which nations are on the list.
Cairns business leaders identify safety, parking, and infrastructure as the CBD's critical challenges. Discover the urgent calls for action to revitalise the city's heart.
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.
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.
A 34-year-old man has drowned in rough seas at Jervis Bay, marking the second tragic death on the NSW South Coast in 48 hours. Authorities urge extreme caution amid dangerous coastal conditions.
Join a journey through South Fremantle's vibrant South Terrace. Discover dog-friendly breweries, unique boutiques like Ginger Morris, and finish with a dip at South Beach. Plan your visit today.
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.
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.
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.
A multi-agency search resumes for a 25-year-old man at Coogee and a 14-year-old boy at Palm Beach after separate incidents. Authorities issue urgent warnings after multiple drownings on the NSW coast. Stay informed and stay safe.
A German bank robber, caught on camera paying for parking just after a massive $50 million heist, has stunned authorities. Discover the bizarre details of this audacious crime.
A 35-year-old Irish tourist has died in a drowning at Queensland's Whitehaven Beach. Police are investigating as the Whitsundays community mourns the tragic start to the new year.
The body of a 25-year-old woman has been recovered after she was swept into the ocean from a Maroubra rock pool. Emergency services conducted a major search. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
Surf Life Saving Illawarra urges swimmers to heed safety advice after 63 rescues this season. Learn the vital steps to avoid becoming a statistic and what to do in an emergency.
A massive section of cliff is dangerously unstable above a popular Surf Coast beach. Authorities urge visitors to avoid the area and stay safe. Read the latest safety alert.
Waverley Council's controversial terms for Bondi Beach have ignited public backlash. A formal review is now underway. Discover the details and have your say.
A fresh controversy erupts at Lorne's main beach as 'ghost cabanas' reserve prime spots but sit empty for hours, leaving families frustrated. Locals and visitors demand action.
Canberra Raiders fans paid a heavy price for the team's 2025 success, with parking fines near Bruce stadium hitting a four-year high of $231,000. Discover the ACT's parking fine hotspots.