Australia's iconic red and yellow beach flag system is causing dangerous confusion for international visitors, leading to drownings. Experts argue it's time for a global safety standard. Read more.
A desperate search continues for a young man swept out to sea at a Sydney beach on New Year's Day. The tragedy is part of a spate of drownings and rescues across NSW.
A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked into the ocean by a wave at Maroubra Beach in the early hours of New Year's Day. A second swimmer is missing at Coogee as hazardous surf warnings are issued for the NSW coast.
A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked over by a wave at Maroubra Beach in the early hours of New Year's Day. A hazardous surf warning is in place for the NSW coast.
Shocking footage reveals empty bins ignored as thousands of revellers left 20 tonnes of waste at Sydney's Coogee Beach, sparking a furious backlash and a council clean-up operation.
A massive backpacker Christmas party at Sydney's Coogee Beach left over 20 tonnes of waste, sparking local fury and a huge council cleanup. Read the full story.
A massive Christmas Day gathering of backpackers at Sydney's Coogee Beach resulted in a huge rubbish pile, sparking local outrage and a major council clean-up operation.
Furious locals blast 'filthy' Christmas Day crowds after iconic Sydney beach is left covered in rubbish. Council launches major clean-up operation.
Thousands in festive outfits flocked to Sydney's Coogee Beach on Christmas Day, painting the shore red despite unseasonably cool temperatures and council warnings for other beaches.
My Kitchen Rules star Mel Bailey turned heads in a black bikini at Coogee Beach. The 'villain' and her cousin Jacinta discuss their next TV dream in an exclusive chat.
Audio of the 911 call made after NBA star Elden Campbell's death reveals a witness's harrowing discovery. The Lakers legend's cause of death has been ruled accidental drowning. Read the full story.
Home and Away star Sarah Roberts marks her 41st birthday with a romantic beach day with cinematographer boyfriend Jake Iesu, moving on from her 2023 divorce. See the photos.
A man experiencing a mental health episode allegedly assaulted 12 members of the Coogee Run Club in Sydney. Police arrested the suspect after the 7am attack. Read the full story.
A police officer's raw emotion captured after a man drowned at Redleaf Pool in Double Bay. The incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon as paramedics worked.
A 37-year-old British man from Ipswich died after being caught in a rip current at Freedom Beach, Phuket. This is the fourth tourist fatality in three days on southern Thai beaches.
A 37-year-old British father from Ipswich drowned in front of his wife at Freedom Beach, Phuket. He was the fourth tourist to die on southern Thai beaches in 72 hours. Read the full report.
Sydney's Bondi Beach has reopened after a shark attack prompted its closure. Lifeguards are patrolling with drones and jetskis as authorities urge swimmers to stay vigilant. Read the latest safety updates.
Jason Mark Lambert, 37, from Ipswich, died after being swept away by a rip current at Freedom Beach, Phuket. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking story.
A 37-year-old father from Ipswich drowned at Freedom Beach, Phuket, after being caught in a deadly rip current. Witnesses report a lack of lifeguards and warning flags. Read the full tragic story.
US Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz, 47, tragically drowned after heroically rescuing his two sons from treacherous ocean currents in Hawaii. Read his heartbreaking final words of courage.
A 7-year-old girl and her father drowned after being swept out to sea by a large wave at Garrapata State Beach. Read the full story of this devastating coastal incident.
Shock as naturists face legal action at popular Florida nude beach. Authorities crack down on clothing-optional area despite longstanding tolerance.
Heartbreaking details emerge as two young brothers, aged just two and five, drown in a Florida swimming pool while their mother was briefly distracted inside their home.
A community is in shock after a woman's body was found washed ashore at a popular Sydney beach, with police investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death.
Tragic details emerge as Caitlin Tracey and Adam Beckerink are swept away by a massive wave during a peaceful sunset stroll along Lake Michigan's treacherous shores.
A British traveller's surfing dream ends in tragedy as 22-year-old Mani Gajjar drowns at Melbourne's Woolamai Beach, highlighting the dangers of inexperienced swimmers in Australian surf conditions.
A UK national has tragically drowned while surfing at a popular Melbourne beach, prompting urgent safety warnings for international visitors in Australian waters.
A British tourist has tragically died after being pulled unconscious from the water at Manly Vale Beach in Sydney. Emergency services battled to save the 32-year-old man in a desperate rescue operation.
Two British men identified as inexperienced surfers have drowned at Frankston Beach in Melbourne, prompting water safety warnings from authorities.
Emergency services battled to save a woman's life after she was found unconscious in the water at a popular Northern Beaches swimming spot. The devastating incident has left the local community in shock.