Twist as shark shuts down iconic beach
A shark has become trapped on the swimmer-side of a net, shutting down an iconic Aussie beach, with one local taking things into their own hands.
Western Australia
More wild weather for storm-smashed states
Parts of eastern Australia have been told to stay alert after being battered by heavy rain and storms overnight, with warnings more could already be on the way.
‘Devastated’: Seaplane owners break silence
The owners of the seaplane that crashed off Rottnest Island, killing the pilot and two passengers have expressed their sorrow after the tragic accident.
Andrew Forrest named in Exxon defamation suit
One of Australia’s richest people has been named in a Texas defamation lawsuit filed by an oil and gas giant.
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Man missing from Rio Tinto ship
A large-scale search is under way for a man who has been missing for a week from a Rio Tinto vessel travelling to Australia.
Shark spotted lurking near swimmers at Perth beach
Sharks were spotted lurking close to swimmers at two different beaches in Perth, Western Australia,
Women charged after body found in burnt car
Two women have been charged with murder after a man’s body was discovered inside a burnt-out car in the bush.
What’s open on New Year’s Day
Looking for some supplies after the big New Year’s Eve celebrations? Here’s what’s open and closed on the first day of 2025.
’Risk’: Horrendous forecast for two states
New Year’s Eve celebrations will be a patchwork of colour and rain across the country, as strong storms are forecast for one region in particular.
State to target ‘flouting’ drivers with AI
One state has put “flouting” drivers on notice as it prepares to roll out a new technology which uses AI to detect seatbelt and mobile phone offences.
Warning over common gift’s ‘rising problem’
Aussies are being warned to be careful with a popular category of gifts this Christmas, as firefighters across the country battle daily blazes sparked by improper use.
Major warning over ‘illegal’ NYE act
Revellers thinking they can enjoy their own fireworks display on New Year’s Eve are being urged to reconsider – or risk thousands of dollars in fines and possibly jail time.
Twist after ‘200kg of coke found in hotel’
Police are probing whether a rural airstrip is connected with the alleged seizure of 200 bricks of cocaine, night vision goggles and an airband radio inside a CBD hotel.
Couple drown saving daughter from rip
A community is mourning a husband and wife who drowned while trying to save their daughter after she got caught in a dangerous rip at a picturesque beach.
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