Communities are crying out for help to protect their coastlines. Sand nourishment is one solution being considered
Beaches around Australia are at risk of disappearing. As climate change brings about more severe storms and the sea level rises, many communities are looking to solutions such as sand nourishment to address the issue.
Sydney man allegedly used inside information to win more than $5,500 in Australian of the Year bets
The Australian Federal Police allege the Collaroy man, 47, was given information by a Commonwealth employee when placing the bets between 2017 and 2021.
Family wants to honour man 'who put his life on the line for a mate' in Sydney Harbour Bridge fall
Despite receiving a certificate of bravery at the time, George Manly Killen's life-saving actions have been left out of the history books, but his descendants want to change that with a plaque commemorating the historic deed.
Popular Sydney mayor to run as independent candidate at state election
Michael Regan will run as an independent candidate for the safe Liberal seat of Wakehurst which is being vacated by retiring Health Minister Brad Hazzard at the state election in March.
NSW minister Rob Stokes announces retirement
Minister for Infrastructure Rob Stokes, who was in the running to take over as premier of NSW, has announced his retirement from politics.
Fake signs appear across Sydney suggesting independent candidates are Greens
The Australian Electoral Commission is investigating a series of doctored posters that have appeared overnight incorrectly showing the names and faces of "teal" independent candidates with the Greens logo.
Tens of billions of dollars' worth of property facing climate and erosion risk, analysis shows
Analysis finds climate change is threatening coastal homes, property values and the ability for buyers to secure bank loans and insurance.
Ocean could claim house, but beachfront resident fights seawall plan
Residents of the erosion-prone Wamberal Beach are largely in support of building a seawall, but one is campaigning against it.
Authorities urge people to stay out of dangerous surf caused by Cyclone Seth
Authorities are urging people to stay out of dangerous surf caused by ex-tropical Cyclone Seth in New South Wales and areas across the Queensland coast. Cecilia Connell reports.
Golf a 'reason to get up in the morning' and rare reprieve from COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak has brought most sport to a standstill, but one game is giving some Australians respite from the ongoing uncertainty.
Magistrate says Teacher's Pet podcast so popular it could prejudice Chris Dawson murder trial
A magistrate says someone would have to be "living in a cave" to ignore the potential for unfairness brought by a widely shared podcast publicising the case against Chris Dawson, facing murder charges over the 1982 disappearance of his wife Lynette.
Heavy rain, flash flooding predicted for parts of NSW
Residents of Sydney's northern beaches are working to protect their homes, with heavy rain forecast across New South Wales this weekend.
Before and after: See the impact of Sydney's severe storms
Explore these interactive photos to see the impact this week's severe storms had on Sydney's beachfront suburbs.
Collaroy residents should pay for protective seawall: Baird
It is fair to ask Collaroy residents to pay for a seawall to protect their homes, NSW Premier Mike Baird says, after part of the seaside homes were washed into the ocean during huge swell.
'This is our chance': Sandbag walls fight off Collaroy king tide
Emergency and volunteer workers from all over Sydney formed a human chain, passing sandbags down the line to build a protective wall at Collaroy Beach last night, as a king tide threatened teetering beachfront properties.
10,000 sandbags were used to make retaining walls at Collaroy
Volunteers have worked into the night at Collaroy to protect teetering beachfront properties from another king tide.
Sydney's collapsing beachfront homes 'may need dismantling'
Up to seven beachfront homes at Collaroy in Sydney's north that are collapsing after recent wild weather may have to be partially dismantled, an expert says.
Sydney's beachfront home owners may not have insurance cover
Many of the beachfront homes in Sydney's north — some of them on the verge of collapse after the severe storms — are not likely to be insured against damage from the sea, the Insurance Council of Australia says.
Large waves pummel NSW coast, insurance bill hits $38m
Emergency services say it is too early to assess the damage after king tides peaked along the New South Wales east coast, which has already been battered by extreme weather that has claimed the lives of three people.
Drone vision shows extent of destruction caused at Collaroy
Drone vision captured by University of NSW Australia's Water Research Laboratory shows the extent of the destruction caused by the low pressure system that passed over Collaroy.
East coast storm wreaks havoc across several states
Three people are known to be dead and two more are missing as the massive storm cell that devastated beaches in Sydney causes record flooding in Tasmania.
Outdoor swimming pool collapses as giant waves hit Collaroy
Locals in Sydney's northern beaches say they have never seen a storm surge as big as last night, which resulted in significant damage to properties including a swimming pool collapsing.
In photos: Storms lash New South Wales
A huge low pressure system has wreaked havoc in New South Wales, causing flooding throughout the state's east and combining with king tides to lash coastal properties.
Sydney homes evacuated as king tide combines with east coast low
A number of houses and a unit block are evacuated on Sydney's northern beaches after a king tide swept backyards into the ocean, including an entire in-ground pool.
Drone gives bird's eye view of damage to Sydney beachside homes
Drone footage reveals the extent of damage to waterfront properties at Collaroy, where the beach has been washed away and buildings are teetering on the edge of collapse.