Teen winched to safety after serious fall at Perth quarry, a day after Lesmurdie Falls rescue
A teenager has been flown to hospital after falling at a quarry in Perth's south eastern suburbs, the city's second cliff rescue in the space…
Chance encounter and two brave children save father after fall from cliff in Grampians National Park
In short: Brian Griffiths was saved by his two young children and a couple on a remote nature trail in the Grampians National Park.He had fallen…
Two Australians missing as Taiwanese rescuers try to reach scores trapped in tunnels after quake
In short: Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says two Australians are among the dozens of people missing from the magnitude-7.2 earthquake on Wednesday. Taiwanese rescuers are working…
Taiwan says 1,000 injured in earthquake, rescue efforts focus on Hualien | Earthquakes News
The quake struck on Wednesday morning and was the strongest to hit the island in 25 years. The search for survivors of Taiwan’s strongest earthquake…
Lifesaver details Easter Sunday rescue of girls and their father at notorious Marengo Beach
Tori Cooper grew up as lifesaver in Apollo Bay, but she was not expecting to have to put her skills to use while taking her…
Caretakers rescue more than a dozen pets from bushfire south of Perth but lose home in blaze
In short: Two caretakers have rescued about a dozen Bengal cats and three dogs from bushfire on a property south of Perth.Authorities say three homes and five smaller properties…
Brazil races to the rescue as storm death toll rises | Weather News
Rescuers raced against the clock on Sunday to help isolated people in Brazil’s mountainous southeast, after storms and heavy rains killed at least 25 people…
Bodies of three Rohingya found as Indonesia ends rescue for capsized boat | Rohingya News
Local authorities in Aceh province have received several reports about dead bodies floating in nearby waters since Saturday. The bodies of three Rohingya refugees have…
Photos: Desperate, dehydrated Rohingyas picked up in dramatic sea rescue | Rohingya News
As the skipper of an Indonesian search-and-rescue vessel scoured the sea early on Thursday, a dot appeared on the horizon – dozens of Rohingya refugees…
Israeli troops conduct ‘precise operation’ at Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital, Palestinian health ministry says it’s ‘impossible’ to rescue people due to fire
In short: The Israeli military said soldiers conducted a "precise operation" and were fired upon when they entered the al-Shifa hospital compound.Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said…
One Victorian gold miner still trapped 500m underground, 26 others safe as rescue operation continues
Rescuers are trying to free a miner pinned underground during a rockfall at the Ballarat Gold Mine at Mount Clear, near Ballarat.Overnight, police confirmed 27…
Hero to homeless: House of Muslim man behind India tunnel rescue demolished | Government News
New Delhi, India – Wakeel Hasan had to climb his neighbour’s 1.8-metre (six-foot) wall to enter the rubble-filled plot of land where his house stood…
Five drown as migrant boat capsizes during rescue operation off Malta | Migration News
Eight other people were injured and 21 were rescued by Malta’s armed forces. Five people have died and eight others were injured after the boat…
Spain: Moment fire crews rescue two people from burning tower block
A 14-storey residential block in the Spanish city of Valencia has been engulfed in a fire, and has spread to an adjoining building. More than…
Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid
Israel’s offensive has killed more than 28,000 Palestinians in the territory, displaced over 80% of the population and set off a massive humanitarian crisis. More…
Taronga Western Plains Zoo unveils $12.1 million platypus refuge to help slow decline of species
In short: A new $12.1 million platypus refuge has opened at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.Platypus Rescue HQ will offer refuge during disasters, conduct state-of-the-art research…
Opinion: Elon Musk rides to the rescue of Gina Carano, fired by Disney for ‘abhorrent’ posts
Social media is awash with stupidity, cruelty and wrongheaded political opinions passed off as deep thoughts and intellectual acuity. Three years ago, the actor Gina…
Twenty-four hours on a Mediterranean rescue ship – from Mayday to rescue | Features
Mediterranean Sea - An overcrowded wooden boat carrying 126 refugees and migrants drifts in the central Mediterranean. In the cramped space below deck, men huddle…
Military ends rescue search for Navy SEALs lost in raid on ship with Iranian weapons
“We mourn the loss of our two Naval Special Warfare warriors, and we will forever honor their sacrifice and example,” said Gen. Erik Kurilla, head…
Teen lifesaver carries out daring rescue at Sydney’s Northern Beaches to free boys trapped in cave
Saskia Rundle-Trowbridge knows Warriewood Beach like the back of her hand.She's been watching the shores for 13 years, which came in handy for a dramatic…