Swansea-Belmont Surf Life Saving Club achieved a remarkable gold rush at the NSW Age Championships, securing multiple victories and showcasing top talent in youth surf lifesaving competitions.
Firefighters waded through Lake Macquarie at low tide to access an island near Swansea, carrying portable equipment to extinguish a small bushfire overnight.
After a devastating brain bleed, 71-year-old Mick Coates from Swansea became an organ donor. His final act of generosity, honoured by his family, saved or changed more than 10 lives, highlighting the critical need for donor registration in Australia.
A 34-year-old woman faces court over allegedly causing a prohibited Nazi symbol to be displayed on a boat at Swansea. Police seized items in a related raid. Read the latest.
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Lake Macquarie police fined over 40 out-of-town visitors and made two arrests during a holiday crackdown on illegal fishing and anti-social behaviour on Swansea Bridge.
Police appeal for public help to locate an elderly woman missing from Swansea. Follow live updates on this breaking news and other local stories from the Newcastle Herald.
A 32-year-old Swansea man faces court over allegedly displaying a prohibited Nazi symbol on a boat in a public place. Police seized two vessels during their investigation.
A decade-long strategy for maintaining Swansea Channel through dredging is now open for public consultation. Locals are urged to provide feedback to shape the future of this vital waterway.
At least 19 homes have been lost as a devastating bushfire tears through Tasmania's east coast. Firefighters battle the blaze, with power outages expected for a week. Stay informed.
