After a shock cancer diagnosis, Nikki Watt thought she'd never dive again. But now she's broken a spearfishing world record with a huge marlin.
Search for missing fisher expanded to cover half of NSW coastline
The search area for the 56-year-old, who went missing after leaving Batemans Bay on Saturday, has been expanded following unconfirmed sightings of his vessel.
Not a 'talkfest': What is happening with Aboriginal treaty in NSW?
Discussions will get underway in the coming months with New South Wales Aboriginal communities across the state being asked: do they want a treaty?
'Dangerous situation' as strong winds forecast for flood-stricken NSW
Areas still recovering from last week's record floods are now bracing for gale-force winds, prompting concerns about falling trees.
Man and young girls remain in hospital after crash that killed 6yo boy
Two girls, aged two and eight, and a 31-year-old man are receiving "specialist treatment" after a ute and truck collided on the NSW far south coast.
Drowning death toll rises to six in 'worst Easter long weekend'
Surf Life Saving NSW says this is the "worst" Easter long weekend on record, with six coastal drownings in the state in just three days, and one death in Victoria.
Body of missing Canberra rock fisher found on NSW far south coast
The 34-year-old's body was found south of Eden after a three-day search by emergency services.
Thousands across Australia tell us what matters most this federal election
From Donald Trump to the housing crisis and the cost of living to aged care, voters have their say and tell us what matters most to them in the coming federal election.
Rowers battle blisters to finish gruelling seven-day George Bass race
Rowers are celebrating after crossing the finish line in Eden of what is considered to be the toughest and longest surfboat race in the world.
George Bass surfboat race is a marathon and a sprint that tests the toughest competitors
The surfboat event starting today on the NSW south coast is not for the faint-hearted, with the seven-day race from Batemans Bay to Eden said to be the longest and toughest of its kind in the world.
Luke Watkins was thrown overboard from his yacht, Porco Rosso, in the early hours of Friday morning during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
37-year-old Tasmanian Luke Watkins was thrown overboard from his yacht, Porco Rosso, in the early hours of Friday morning during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Porco Rosso sailor 'lucky to be alive' after 45 minutes overboard
Sailor Luke Watkins spent 45 minutes in the water after he was thrown overboard during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race early on Friday morning. He says his safety training and quick thinking from his crew saved his life.
Your guide to the 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Rich people and their toys, a real test of sailing skill, or a bit of both? The Sydney to Hobart yacht race explained — and how to watch it.
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'I always watched my nan do this': Young women create and model traditional art
Stepping outside the "comfort zone", a group of young First Nations women come together for a performance combining traditional art and contemporary modelling.
Indigenous women model wearable art for Giiyong Festival performance
Creating and modelling wearable art is empowering these young First Nations women
Cleaners turn firefighters in suspicious blaze at NSW high school
A high school on the NSW far south coast has closed today after two cleaners found a staff room alight early this morning. The cleaners suffered smoke inhalation, and an investigation into the fire is underway.
Alan Jones's domination of Sydney's airwaves for decades gave him influence in Australia
The shock jock dominated Sydney's airwaves for more than 35 years — interviewing eight prime ministers, numerous premiers and MPs.
Australia's timber detectives use tree DNA to catch misleading imports
A timber industry leader says she is surprised by results of testing that showed about 25 per cent of products being imported had inaccurate species and origin claims.
Photographer captures the 'dangerous' work of commercial fishing rarely seen up close
Urs Buhlman set out to capture the rugged process commercial fishers go through to put food on our plates and found a proud industry with a future under threat.
After meeting by chance, star-crossed snappers capture same meteor at same moment
Doug Ingram and Scott McAleer were perfect strangers when they ran into each other on a NSW beach last week. The odds are astronomical, but that same night they both found themselves in the right place at the right time.
Commuter relief after 2,500pc bus fare increase scrapped
Relief for commuters as NSW government backtracks on a plan to cut regional bus subsidies. The move would have seen fares jump from $2.50 to $65 on some south and north coast routes.