Man drowns in 'terrible' Sydney river floatie accidentPolice believe a remote-control boat hit a floating inflatable, sending a man who couldn't swim into the water.swimming10:22pm Feb 4, 2024
Scuba diver dies at Rye Pier off Melbourne's Mornington PeninsulaA scuba diver has drowned after they were found unconscious in the water near Rye Pier on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula.Melbourne9:03pm Feb 3, 2024
Grieving relatives farewell victims of Phillip Island drowning tragedyThe four relatives were pulled from the water at an unpatrolled beach in Philip Island last week.national9:14pm Feb 1, 2024
Police investigate after man drowns in Hobart wharf Passerbys heroically tried to rescue the 27-year-old after he fell into the water.Hobart2:00pm Jan 30, 2024
Man who died playing with children at NSW lake remembered as 'amazing dad'A Sydney man who lost his life at a New South Wales lake on Australia Day has been remembered as "an amazing dad, husband and son".Sydney12:10pm Jan 30, 2024
Family mourns siblings, relatives after tragic drowningA family has shared their 'immense grief' after a nurse with 'a heart of gold', his sister, a nursing student and their relation all died.Victoria7:34pm Jan 26, 2024
Four relatives killed in state's worst drowning in almost 20 years'Behind every drowning is a family and it is extremely tragic.'Victoria12:53pm Jan 25, 2024
Three dead, one critical after being pulled from surf in VictoriaThree people have died and a woman has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after multiple people got into trouble in the waternational8:02pm Jan 24, 2024
Body of missing father Dan Cojocea found at South Australian beachPolice have found a body believed to be missing swimmer Dan Cojocea.national12:15pm Jan 22, 2024
Distraught mate praises 'hero' who disappeared saving kidsThe distraught wife of a man who was dragged out to sea has returned to the beach where he disappeared for the first time.South Australia7:53pm Jan 21, 2024
Body of missing man found in NSW waterfallThe 54-year-old was last seen at a home on Kalinda Drive, Port Macquarie, on Tuesday, at 5.15am. New South Wales7:56am Jan 20, 2024
Man dies at Byron Bay beach in 'unforgiving' conditionsIt came after young woman, believed to have been on her honeymoon, died in Sydney.beach6:57pm Jan 18, 2024
Melbourne baby dies after falling into backyard fish tankJugad Singh Bath drowned after falling into a fish tank in the backyard of his family's home in Pakenham.national12:25pm Jan 18, 2024
Woman believed to be on honeymoon drowns at popular beachA woman who is believed to have been visiting Sydney on her honeymoon has drowned at a popular beach.national6:26pm Jan 17, 2024
Body of teen found during search of waterhole on NSW north coastA search involving Surf Lifesavers, police divers and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was launched to locate the teen. national7:54am Jan 15, 2024
Man swept out to sea, drowns after trying to get sunglasses from waterMeanwhile elsewhere, a second man was found unresponsive on Phillip Island. national8:46am Jan 13, 2024
Candice Warner pushes beach safety campaign following unprecedented drowning deaths The campaign comes as New South Wales reported over 40 drowning deaths since December 1.national4:00pm Jan 12, 2024
Missing six-year-old boy found dead in poolA crime scene has been established at the property as police investigate.New South Wales1:20pm Jan 12, 2024
Snorkeler found dead after desperate search at Melbourne beachPolice divers, two rescue helicopters and lifesavers on boats and jet-skis were seen involved in a widespread search before dark.search9:30pm Jan 9, 2024
Man dies at popular swimming spot south of SydneyParamedics tried to revive the man but he died at the scene.Australia1:51pm Jan 8, 2024
Tributes to proud dad who died swimming with his son Mick Sneddon has been identified as the victim of Australia's 42nd drowning this summer.Australia7:20pm Jan 7, 2024
Father dies, son rescued at Ettalong Beach on NSW Central CoastThe eight-year-old boy along with other beachgoers tried to save the man, but he was unable to be revived.NSW central coast8:17pm Jan 6, 2024
NSW drowning death toll rises after man dies in river The have been over 40 drowning deaths in the state since the start of December.national8:49pm Jan 5, 2024
Man dies in suspected drowning on Victoria's Mornington PeninsulaA man has died in a suspected drowning after he was pulled from the water at a beach in Victoria.Victoria5:00pm Jan 5, 2024
Woman drowns after being caught in rip at Coffs Harbour beachA 50-year-old woman has drowned, while two family members were rescued from a rip at a Coffs Harbour beach on the New South Wales mid-north coast.beach8:55am Jan 3, 2024
Man dies at beach in Anglesea Reports claim the man appeared to be in difficulty prior to being pulled from the water, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.Australia6:02pm Jan 1, 2024
Double drowning tragedy mars NYE celebrationsTwo children have died after being pulled from Perth's Swan River on New Year's Eve.emergencies12:56am Jan 1, 2024
Kayaker found dead after search near popular pierWitnesses told police the man got into difficulty about 300 to 800 metres offshore on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.Melbourne7:03pm Dec 28, 2023
Search called off for swimmer, 19, missing south of SydneyA search for a missing 19-year-old swimmer who was swept away by a rip on the New South Wales South Coast has been called off.New South Wales5:22pm Dec 28, 2023
Two-year-old girl dies after suspected drowning in backyard poolDespite desperate efforts from family, police and paramedics, she could not be saved. New South Wales2:10pm Dec 28, 2023
Father died trying to save children at new city beach, family sayA "dedicated father and husband" who died at a new Sydney beach on Boxing Day was trying to save his children, his friends say.PENRITH12:49pm Dec 28, 2023
Multiple people die in water tragedies over festive period in NSWThe festive period in New South Wales has come with tragedy as the water claims four lives and injures multiple others. Australia9:00pm Dec 27, 2023
Man dead, two others in hospital after being pulled from NSW oceanA man has died and a woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being pulled from the ocean at Port Stephens.national5:07pm Dec 27, 2023
Three confirmed dead after boat with 11 on board capsizes near BrisbaneThe motorboat capsized yesterday just south of Green Island in Moreton Bay around 5.30pm.queensland1:18pm Dec 27, 2023
Inland beach to remain closed after drowning9News understands the St Mary's man was paddleboarding when he got into trouble outside of the patrol zone.Sydney10:32am Dec 27, 2023
Teen who saved family member feared drowned at NSW South Coast beachA search is continuing today for a 19-year-old who got swept out to sea in a rip while swimming at a South Coast surf beach yesterday.search8:19am Dec 27, 2023
Search for missing swimmer called off as man drowns north of SydneyEmergency crews have called off their search for a swimmer who went missing off the New South Wales North Coast on Christmas EveNew South Wales1:46pm Dec 25, 2023
Do you know how to spot a rip at the beach? Take the testRips are the number one hazard at Australia's beaches but they can be easy to avoid if you know what to look for.Water12:15pm Dec 24, 2023
Snorkeller dies at popular Victorian swimming spotA snorkeller has died after an evening swim on the Mornington Peninsula on Sunday.national12:24pm Dec 18, 2023
Dozens drown in 'tragic shipwreck' in Mediterranean seaThousands have drowned this year alone on the dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe.Europe9:16pm Dec 17, 2023
Man dies after being pulled from Sydney backyard poolThe man was unable to be revived when paramedics arrived, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.national4:30pm Dec 16, 2023
Surf lifesavers warn against 'deadly' bystander rescues Dangerous bystander rescues claimed eight lives this year on NSW beaches, a new report finds.SUMMER2:11pm Nov 29, 2023
Kids missing out on swimming lessons in cost of living crisisA new report found more than half of all parents are not confident their child could help themselves if they got into trouble in the water.swimming7:55pm Nov 20, 2023
Most dangerous age for young children around backyard pools revealedIn the leadup to summer, parents are being warned the risk of drowning triples after a child reaches the age of one.Australia9:30am Nov 9, 2023
Man charged after allegedly trying to drown child at WA beachPolice praised the bravery of bystanders they said stepped in to stop the alleged attempt.crime3:30pm Sep 4, 2023
Mystery man pulled out of the water at Sydney beachPolice have been told the man was swept into the water while rock fishing.accidents7:52am Aug 28, 2023
Obama family chef's drowning death ruled an accidentThe drowning death of a former White House chef, Tafari Campell, who was working for the Obama family has been ruled an accident.World12:40am Aug 24, 2023
Body of boy, 9, with autism found at waterway US IKEA storeThe body of a 9-year-old boy was found at the edge of a waterway after he was separated from his family at an Ikea store in Red Hook, a neighbourhood in Brooklyn, police say.USA7:30am Aug 18, 2023
Man dies in hospital after being rescued off Sydney beachThe 22-year-old fought for his life over several days but had "irreversible" brain injuries, family and friends said.Sydney4:47pm Aug 14, 2023
NZ toddler drowns after falling from yacht in FijiA 13-month-old girl has drowned after falling off her parents' yacht in Musket Cove, Fiji.New Zealand12:08pm Jul 30, 2023