Rescue stories land, sea and air, Australian and overseas
The NSW surf life-saving patrol season starts tomorrow amid growing interest, and membership, in their work over the last 12 months. The season runs from September 27 to April 26, 2026, and is marked by a symbolic raising of the […]
Converted e-bikes are to be banned from NSW trains as of November as concern grows over lithium-ion battery fires. As of November 1, these e-bikes will not be allowed on Sydney Trains, NSW Trainlink and Metro services; penalties will range
Calls for help from bushwalkers in the Tasmanian wilderness have prompted a police warning to be ready or cancel outdoor plans. “Over the past two weeks, police responded to several requests for assistance from bushwalkers in north-west Tasmania,” says Inspector
Two 4WD drivers face hefty costs after their vehicles were trapped on protected saltpans in the Bowling Green Bay National Park south of Townsville. The Qld Department of Environment (QDE) says the drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles early
Perisher Valley firefighters want visitors and locals alike to remain “Fire Safe” on the NSW snowfields even as winter winds down. The message from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) comes after they put out three domestic fires in the Snowy
