The body of a 64-year-old man has been recovered from the Hume Weir at Table Top, NSW, four days after he went missing while boating with two children. The children were rescued unharmed. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
A desperate search for a 34-year-old fisherman missing from Shell Cove's Bushrangers Bay has been scaled back. Emergency services combed the area for two days without success.
Once a festive favourite, Tasmanian farmed salmon faces a consumer boycott as evidence mounts of environmental damage, wildlife deaths, and antibiotic pollution. Discover the sustainable alternatives.
A blaze at the popular Dove and Olive pub in Surry Hills forced evacuations and halted light rail services. No injuries reported as firefighters extinguish the roof fire.
A swimmer was seriously injured by a suspected box jellyfish at Trinity Beach in Cairns. Emergency services responded, highlighting the ongoing marine stinger danger in North Queensland waters.
Popular Port Stephens swimming spots will be off-limits to jet skis and power boats this holiday season in a safety trial. Find out where and when the bans apply.
The Cairns diving community mourns the loss of underwater pioneer Ian 'Macca' McRae, who died while exploring a reef site. Tributes highlight his immense contribution to marine safety and exploration.
Hope fades for Victorian families after a water search for a missing fisherman off Cape Jaffa was suspended. The body of his friend was recovered earlier. Police urge public vigilance.
South Australia's beaches show major improvement as toxic algal bloom clears, offering reprieve for tourism. Government launches voucher scheme to aid recovery.
Marine Rescue NSW urges skippers to respect dangerous coastal bars like Swansea this holiday season. Last summer saw over 100 emergency responses. Safety tips and lifejacket advice inside.
A fisherman has died and another is missing off Cape Jaffa. The tragic incident comes as new data shows a 48% surge in drowning deaths among over-65s across Australia.
Installation of a 340-metre shark barrier has commenced at Fremantle's Bathers Beach, creating a 60,000sqm safe swimming zone. The project, part of a state-wide safety strategy, is expected to be ready by month's end.
Work starts on a 340-metre shark barrier at Bathers Beach, Fremantle, creating a 60,000sqm safe swimming zone. The enclosure is part of a state-wide safety strategy. Check the details.
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.
A sweeping 21-month ban on catching key demersal species in WA will hit supplies and drive up costs, with the government conceding price rises are inevitable. Find out what it means for your local takeaway.
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 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.
The WA Government announces a permanent commercial fishing ban and extended recreational closures to rescue critically depleted demersal fish stocks. Find out how this impacts you.
A permanent commercial fishing ban and extended recreational closure until 2027 aim to rebuild WA's prized demersal fish stocks. Find out what this means for anglers and the marine ecosystem.
Western Australia has a unique opportunity to set the national standard for sustainable fisheries management, balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship. Discover how.
Discover the hidden underwater world of Magnetic Island with biologist John K. Reed's groundbreaking marine life guide. Explore 400+ species in this comprehensive local resource.
Western Australia's blue swimmer crab populations are booming in Mandurah and Cockburn Sound. Fisheries experts reveal the reasons behind the surge and remind fishers of crucial size and bag limits for a sustainable season.
A solo sailor navigated to safety after an electrical fire crippled his yacht off Port Stephens. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assisted the vessel with melted electronics. Read the full rescue story.
Townsville's most productive barramundi fishing spots face closure under council's new weir restrictions, sparking outrage among local anglers and tourism operators.
Western Australia's recreational abalone fishing season for summer 2025 has been confirmed with four one-hour sessions. Get safety tips and bag limit details to prepare for your coastal catch.
Clancy Muddle, who failed to keep lookout before a fatal boat crash in Swansea Channel, is set to be sentenced to home detention. The tragedy claimed the life of his friend, Luke Smith.
In a world-first achievement, coral planted on the Great Barrier Reef has successfully reproduced. This breakthrough offers new hope for reef restoration efforts.
Far North Queensland scientists are preparing to document one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena - the annual synchronised coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, a critical event for reef survival and regeneration.
Exclusive details emerge as Queensland police question superyacht crew following the tragic death of a 73-year-old woman during a Lizard Island diving excursion. The investigation continues.