A deadly brain-eating amoeba lurks in freshwater swimming holes – here’s what you need to know
On hot summer days, hitting the beach is a great way to have fun and cool off. But if you’re not near the salty ocean, you might opt for swimming in a freshwater stream, river, lake or pool.
Aussie Destanee Aiava’s outfit detail turns heads after career-first grand slam win at Australian Op
Destanee Aiava and exciting young wildcards Talia Gibson and James McCabe have broken through for their maiden wins at a ...
Fears high winds will hamper firefighters’ efforts to contain Los Angeles wildfires
Dangerously high winds are expected to return to Los Angeles, jeopardising efforts to contain two massive wildfires that have ...
A childcare worker noticed something amiss with Monique’s son. Years later, he and his siblings were
For Monique Forde, it was a childcare worker who first noticed something was amiss with her eldest son. Several years, ...
Cyclist dies after being hit by car on Princes Hwy at Waterfall in Sydney’s south
A female cyclist in her 70s was fatally struck by a car on the Princes Hwy at Waterfall, in Sydney’s south, about 8am on ...
Search for SA shark attack victim Lance Appleby formally called off as loved ones hold memorial for
The search for the body of missing surfer Lance Appleby has officially been called off by police almost two weeks after he ...
Disturbing warning for cyclists as wire traps laid across SA paths pull riders from bikes along Sout
Cyclists south of Adelaide are being warned to be alert for wire “obstacles” strung across bike paths in the area after ...
One hospitalised after house falls down cliff in landslide at Victoria’s McCrae
One person is in hospital after a house collapsed and fell down a cliff during a landslide in Victoria. Emergency services ...
One child dead and another hospitalised after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Chicago
A 10-year-old child died and a 12-year-old is hospitalised after Chicago firefighters responded to a hazmat call in Albany Park around 5am Monday (local time) on West Gunnison near Albany Ave.
Body found in search for man missing after diving into Beardmore Dam in Queensland’s southwest
A man’s body has been found days after he went missing in a rain-swollen dam. The man in his 40s was reported missing on ...
Industry expert tips cup of coffee cost to reach $10 by year’s end as young West Aussies look for al
Young Western Australians say they’re already turning off takeaway coffee for cheaper alternatives as cafes are forced to ...
Leaked email from Victoria Police senior officer to Chief Commissioner Shane Patton reveals rising t
Tensions relating to Victoria Police’s pay dispute have reached boiling point with a senior officer penning his frustrations ...