Tonga ‘Aquaman’ says he survived being swept into ocean by tsunami
The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, …
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Rescuers halt truck teetering on creek edge in Sydney’s west
Fast acting emergency crews have stopped a truck from toppling into a creek, in Sydney’s west. Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called after a truck veered off Sirius Place …
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Spike in drownings prompts Surf Life Saving NSW appeal
Surf lifesaving bosses have issued an urgent plea to beachgoers after a spike in drownings across NSW. There has been 15 coastal deaths and drownings since December 1, which is …
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Shocking signs on show as protesters march across Australia during ‘freedom’ rallies
Swastika signs and an effigy of a schoolgirl in a coffin with a vaccine in her arm were on show on Saturday as thousands of protesters rallied against Covid lockdowns …
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Australian Open 2022: Wildcard Maddison Inglis’ surprising run ends in third-round loss to Kaia Kanepi
Estonian veteran Kaia Kanepi has surged from a set down to end local wildcard Maddison Inglis’ Australian Open dream in ruthless fashion. Inglis threatened for one set to make Kanepi …
Read MoreSA flood warning as big wet approaches
There is also the potential for thunderstorms and damaging winds. Regional towns which could be impacted include Ceduna, Marla, Coober Pedy, Roxby Downs, Marree and Woomera while flood warnings have …
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Protesters march across Australia as part of ‘freedom’ rallies
Thousands of protesters have joined forces to angrily air concerns about Covid vaccines and government lockdowns at a series of rallies across Australia. Held as part of what was described …
Read MoreWA records seven new local Covid cases
Western Australia has reported seven new local Covid cases and four travel-related cases on Saturday. Five of the seven local cases are known contacts of previously reported cases, one who …
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Legal expert explains constitutional validity of West Australian border closures
The sensational decision to delay Western Australia’s border reopening could result in the state government again being challenged in court, but a leading constitutional expert says it’s too early to …
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Wild week for coal amid boardroom exits, bad weather, production downgrades, and global ructions
The announcement came in under 200 words, and landed with the trading week all but finished. But the Friday afternoon missive from Australian miner New Hope Coal was by no …
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