Jason Breen was dragged below the surface of the water from the impact of being hit by the large animal and his ankle rope snapped.

Inflated opal fares to the Sydney Airport are costing most families double the price that an Uber would, 9News can reveal.

The City of Sydney will review 25 statues to "reassess the one-dimensional accounts of past events," and may add alternate plaques and signage to the figures.

Ashfield Public is one school struggling without air-conditioners, with some students fainting from the heat.

The Albanese government has released a draft of the projects Environmental Impact statement, opening up feedback from the public on noise, social and environmental concerns.

The cheapest suburbs for rentals have been revealed for every capital city in Australia.

The 31-year-old from Lake Macquarie allegedly touched a 23-year-old woman in Redhead on Thursday.

Police uncovered $200,000 in cash, scales, a money counter and luxury jewellery, as well as 100kg of pseudoephedrine.

Tasmania is bracing for a weekend of dangerous storm conditions as the state is hit with multiple weather warnings.

A 37-year-old man in Vietnam was allegedly found to be converting large sums of money to Cryptocurrency for alleged organised drug supply groups in New South Wales.

More than 40 firefighters rushed to extinguish the blaze that was sparked at the Shepherds Hill Recreational park at 11.20 pm on Thursday.

Between 800-850 police will attend tomorrow's protest at Sydney Town Hall after working with march organisers to ensure a peaceful event.

Sydney motorists have been warned that speed limits are about to drop drastically on some busy streets.

More than 200kg of cocaine was seized from three shipping containers following an investigation by the Australian Border Force and the Australian Federal Police in May.

A Queensland retiree and her dog have been forced to live in her car amidst the rising cost of living.

Members can buy almost anything from the budget retailer, which has just expanded its offering to include cars.

Police alleged a 20-year-old man was stabbed and assaulted by several men while working at a restaurant on Macquarie Street in Liverpool at 8.30pm on September 17.

Laws around noise complaints, drinking outdoors and licencing will come under the microscope in a move to 'slash red tape'.

Male funnel-web spiders may appear in homes and backyards in the coming weeks as they hunt for a mate, leaving burrows as they search.

Nine people have been arrested in an investigation into the crime syndicate, which allegedly steals items from major supermarket chains and sells them to small businesses for less than their retail price.

Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers said the massive fire could take weeks to fully extinguish.

The complex scam involves multiple tactics, including forcing victims to fake their own kidnapping.

More than 90 per cent of companies who trialled the 32-hour work week have implemented it permanently.

The 12-metre yacht ran into trouble five nautical miles northeast of Port Macquarie at 8pm on Monday after "harrowing" conditions affected the yacht's ability to sail.

Repatriated flights taking Australians out of Israel have been cancelled, the Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.

An Adelaide home has been firebombed in an attack overnight.

Four people, including two children, have been injured in a car crash on the Gold Coast.

A 52-year-old teacher was sleeping when three men allegedly armed with machetes started trying to smash their way into his home.

RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers called the sudden death a tragedy.

The wheat was developed by the CSIRO in collaboration with national and international farmers and has shown promising health benefits when ingested.

A man has been seen running from a crash involving multiple cars on Sydney's Northern beaches overnight.

The arrest was made as part of an investigation into the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Marvin Oraiha in July.

Coogee locals paid tribute to the victims today at the Bali Memorial, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese making an appearance.

Children's Cancer Institute Director Michelle Haber said the new drug would "stop the growth of neuroblastoma in its tracks".

A safety campaign, including signs reminding passengers to buckle, up will also be launched following the report's findings tomorrow.

Fat Bear Week is an annual tournament-style competition to find the fattest bear at Katmai National Park in Alaska, US.

A centi-millionaire is defined as someone who holds more than US$100 million in investable assets.

A member of the public alerted lifeguards that a shark was swimming near the shore before the shark alarm was activated, forcing everyone out of the water.

The ute and a motorbike crashed through a brick wall and caught on fire during the incident.

The ombudsman recovered $1.6 million in customer outcomes, all of which went back into the pockets of those who filed the complaints.

Police have released CCTV footage as they search for a second man believed to be involved in the stabbing death of a man in regional New South Wales earlier this year.

A man has died after a crash involving a ute, a motorcycle, and three other cars ended in flames in Sydney's north.

A 100-year-old woman is one of two passengers who have died after a car hit a pole in Sydney's west.

The 692 square metre screen is the second biggest in Australia

An inmate threw boiling water at Ashley Paul Griffith's face at the Wolston Correctional Centre in Brisbane on Friday.

Customers were charged up to $1.85 more than the usual rate on 750 buses across the state.

Police allege the driver provided a breath test reading of 0.253.

A stack of former professional Rugby League players have turned to real estate after their playing careers ended.

Experts say Australia's public healthcare system is failing, with patients no longer able to afford treatment outside of the hospital.