In water-rich Australia, formal swimming lessons are a critical layer of protection for children, building confidence and automatic responses that can prevent tragedy. Learn why consistency is key.
A tourist in his 20s has died after being caught in a rip at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. It's the fifth drowning on Australian beaches this festive period. Authorities urge water safety vigilance.
A four-year-old boy has died after being pulled from a backyard pool at Port Stephens. The tragedy follows a national surge in drowning deaths, with backyard pools accounting for most incidents.
The Newcastle community is urged to assist in locating a missing teenager from Maryland. Follow live updates on the search and other local news from the Hunter Region.
A four-year-old boy has tragically died after being found unresponsive in a pool at Bobs Farm, Port Stephens. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Friday night.
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WA Police have launched Operation Moorhead, targeting a youth gang in Perth's north. A 17-year-old has been charged with serious offences. Read the latest on the crackdown.
Vulnerable Australian teens report increased distress and isolation following the under-16s social media ban, with Kids Helpline receiving nearly 100 related contacts. Experts and parents grapple with the consequences.
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.
A 17-year-old boy is fighting for life after a stabbing in Sydney's west. In separate news, seven people charged over an alleged $8 million Toyota car theft ring in Brisbane.
A 14-year-old boy faces court over an alleged arson attack on a Perth store, linked to a crime syndicate's illicit tobacco turf war. Police strongly oppose bail.
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.
A 17-year-old has been charged after allegedly attacking a rideshare driver with a machete in Sydney's west when the driver refused to play his music. The driver was hospitalised.
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.
Three Albany teenagers face court over a serious assault on York Street on New Year's Eve. Police allege the victim was punched and kicked. Read the latest details.
Police are appealing for public help to find April Ansell, 14, missing from Wyoming on the Central Coast since Friday morning. Live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
A Brisbane lawyer saved the life of a 23-year-old man at Shoal Bay on Christmas Day. Read the incredible story of the rescue and the family's search for their hero.
A 14-year-old girl accused of filming a 'humiliating' attack on a 12-year-old at a Salisbury transport hub has been granted bail. The victim is now experiencing complications from her wounds.
A man in his 50s has died after being pulled from the water at Lobster Bay on the Beecroft Peninsula. Police are investigating the incident and have issued a water safety warning.
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 15-year-old boy has died after crashing an e-bike in Tasmania's north coast, raising urgent safety concerns. Police are investigating as experts warn of rising dangers for young riders.
A 17-year-old boy will face court after police allegedly found a loaded gun in a crashed Porsche on a Western Sydney golf course, with detectives linking him to underworld plans for a public shooting.
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.
Wollongong police are appealing for information to locate Ellirah Voltz, 13, missing from Bellambi since December 27. Concerns are held for her welfare.
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.
A young man was saved from drowning on Christmas morning at Shoal Bay. His family now seeks the stranger who performed life-saving CPR. Read the dramatic story and vital water safety warning.
A 17-year-old girl faces 10 charges after allegedly stealing a car, leading police on a pursuit, and filming the crime for social media in South Nowra. Read the full story.
WA Police have charged two more teenagers over the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Aubin Grove on Christmas Eve. The investigation continues as the community reels from the tragedy.