Organisers confirm the Wollongong Aquathon will proceed next week with strict safety protocols, including drone surveillance and patrol boats, following recent shark attacks along the NSW coast.
Fremantle's first SAILGP event drew massive crowds to Bather's Beach, with fans and sailors praising the high-speed spectacle. The festival of sailing is set to put Australia back on the map.
Tom Slingsby and the Australian SailGP team secured a podium finish in Fremantle, but a loss to arch-rivals Great Britain in the final stings. Read how a last-minute crew change shaped the event.
Sweden's SailGP team, led by driver Nicolai Sehested, won all three fleet races on a thrilling opening day in Fremantle. Read the full recap of the high-speed action on Perth's waters.
The Australian SailGP team is back on the water in Sydney for crucial practice. In a cross-code challenge, Western Force winger Harry Potter claimed victory in a gruelling fitness test. Get the latest ahead of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix.
Fremantle's Kinley Fowler and the Australian SailGP team chase the 100km/h barrier and redemption in the high-stakes season opener off Bathers Beach. Watch live on 7Plus.
Perth's Fremantle hosts the SailGP grand prix this weekend. Watch 13 elite teams, including the Hollywood-backed Aussie crew, race at 100km/h just metres from shore. Don't miss the action!
NSW Maritime's 'Operation Cool Your Jets' targeted jet ski safety over the weekend. While Lake Illawarra saw checks, the Shoalhaven recorded high offence rates. Read the full safety rules.
A severe storm cut short racing at the Australian Skiff Championships on Lake Macquarie, causing broken masts. Over 100 crews are competing this week. Read more.
Stand-up paddleboarding is the hot Aussie summer activity. BCF members can now grab a top-rated inflatable SUP board for just $199.99, down from $549.99. Perfect for families and all skill levels.
A major NSW waterways safety operation found more than 20% of jet ski offences occurred at Lake Macquarie. Police urge riders to slow down and follow safety rules.
Three men were rescued from a capsized vessel off Shoal Bay after encountering large waves. Marine police responded to the early morning incident on January 1.
Newcastle sailor Joe de Kock dislocated his shoulder in a brutal Sydney to Hobart but, with his daughter's quick action, still claimed Division 3 handicap honours. Read the full story of local triumph.
An 18-year-old is recovering after a tow rope snapped on a lake south of Perth, causing serious injuries. He remains positive despite the ordeal.
Sam Haynes' quest for consecutive Sydney to Hobart handicap wins faces a calm River Derwent challenge. As Comanche claims line honours, the fleet battles attrition. Read the latest.
The supermaxi Comanche has taken line honours in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, winning a fierce battle down Tasmania's east coast. Read the full story of this epic maritime contest.
Supermaxi Master Lock Comanche leads a tight battle for Sydney to Hobart line honours after a gruelling downwind tussle off Tasmania. 33 yachts have retired from the brutal race.
Speers Point couple Tim Binns and Frances Beaumont forced to retire their yacht Titoki from the Sydney to Hobart due to multiple defects and a battery fire. Read their story and see how other local boats are faring.
A punishing Sydney to Hobart has forced 33 yachts out, with crews reporting broken ribs, lost life rafts and major damage. Follow the dramatic race for line honours here.
Robert Large's yacht Inukshuk retired from the Sydney to Hobart race after a fishing net tangled its rudder. The skipper details the tough safety call and looks ahead to next year.
The 100ft supermaxi Wild Thing 100 is the first major casualty of the 80th Sydney to Hobart, retiring with rigging damage. All crew are safe as the race continues. Download the 7NEWS app for live updates.
A woman and a teen endured a frightening 18km paddleboard drift from Portarlington to Werribee on Christmas Day. Read about their dramatic rescue and essential water safety tips.
Four workmates were rescued by a ferry skipper after their boat capsized off Hillarys on Monday evening. Read the dramatic details of their 45-minute ordeal.
Bunbury sailor Craig Head guides his GOSH yacht to a triumphant Fremantle arrival after a brutal 23-day Southern Ocean leg, securing the team's third consecutive win in the Clipper Round the World Race.
Fremantle gears up for the SailGP season opener on Jan 17-18. Watch Tom Slingsby's Flying Roos, backed by Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman, race at 100km/h. Get ready for adrenaline!
A 50-year-old diver has tragically drowned in South Australia's Tank Cave. The experienced speleologist was part of a group exploring the underwater sinkhole. Read more on the investigation.
A complex recovery operation has retrieved the body of a Victorian diver from Tank Cave on SA's Limestone Coast. Australian of the Year Dr Richard Harris assisted. Read the full story.
The SailGP global championship arrives in Fremantle this weekend, featuring high-speed foiling catamarans and world-class sailors. Don't miss the action on Perth waters!
A large-scale search for a kite surfer in distress off the Mandurah coast was called off after police believe the person made it back to shore safely. Read the full story.
A woman has died after a suspected drowning while scuba diving at Nelson Bay's Fly Point. Emergency services responded but were unable to save her. Read the full story.