A nasty night for a family on the northern beaches overnight after a large gum 🌳tree fell onto their home at Avalon Beach. SEE THE VIDEO. In a statement, NSW Fire and Rescue stated that firefighters helped rescue a family of four, trapped in a house crushed by a large tree, and with live electrical cables exposed, during the Monday night rain storm.
A man, 35, was putting an 11-month-old toddler to bed just after 8.30pm when the tree crashed through the roof of the Kevin Ave home.
Neighbours reported the family's screams for help after the near miss.
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from Avalon was quickly on the scene along with Police, NSW Ambulance and the State Emergency Service.
Firefighters told the family, which suffered only minor injuries, to stay inside the ruins until power company technicians isolated "live" electrical cables, exposed by the impact.
The father and child were treated at the scene and transported to hospital for further assessment.
A grandfather drove a second child, aged four, to hospital, also for a check-up. The family is seeking alternative accommodation as the house is uninhabitable after the incident.
Relentless bullying as a child led Manly NRL star Jason Saab to question his sense of identity and confidence. Now he’s using those tough times as motivation.
A seasoned life saver, now in a wheelchair after a “freak” surf accident, is warning beachgoers🏖️ as part of Northern Beaches Council's summer beach safety campaign. Here’s what you need to know - and check out the video about the rip 🏊.https://bit.ly/47Tt5DF
Green dye was released into a rip at the northern end of Freshwater Beach on Friday, as part of the council’s summer beach safety campaign.
It demonstrated that rip currents die out behind the waves so that swimmers can get back to the beach.
The Manly ⛴️ferry "Queenscliff" has made a return to the Manly to Circular Quay run, for the first time in two years, after months of restoration work including an engine refit, new covers on all seating and new bathroom facilities. Queenscliff will serve alongside Freshwater, providing a service every 60 minutes throughout the summer. Extra services start from Saturday, December 16 to Sunday, January 28. Check out the video 🔽
Startling vision of a potentially disastrous gas 🔥fire caused by a ruptured pipeline near the centre of Manly on Wednesday has been released by Fire and Rescue NSW. One worker was injured and homes were threatened by the blaze. It took more than two hours to stop the fiery leak. See the details here: https://bit.ly/49N2Pws
Dramatic scenes on the northern beaches as firefighters 👨🚒👩🚒work to dampen a fierce blaze 🔥sparked by a gas leak when a pipeline was ruptured and threatened homes near the centre of Manly on Wednesday. See the video 👉 https://bit.ly/49N2Pws
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It wasn't to be for the Matildas but what about THAT goal from Sam Kerr! Full game wrap 👉 https://bit.ly/45d431d
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The oldest of sporting rivals, Australia and England go into their semi-final with contrasting styles. 💚💛 Here's how the path to a World Cup final will play out: https://bit.ly/44azpEs
BREAKING 🚨 A District Court judge has found convicted wife killer Chris Dawson guilty of having sex with an underage schoolgirl while teaching at a Sydney highschool in the 1980s. LATEST HERE 👉 http://bitly.ws/JNCD
A blaze 🔥erupted and machinery was damaged when a road repair crew apparently ruptured a gas main on Plateau Rd at Bilgola on Thursday morning. NSW Fire and Rescue 🚒was called in to stop the fire from spreading to nearby properties. Video by Colin Weir
A new report says there's a dramatic drop in the number of affordable rentals in New South Wales. Full details 👇
Ice has destroyed countless lives across NSW, through addiction, jail time and loss of life. 💉⛓️
📍 Jose Porcia, a former banker has shared his journey from addict and smoking meth at work, to recovery: bit.ly/NSWMethRecovery
An Australian dog trainer has launched a unique service where she runs dogs on a treadmill in her van, to help dogs stay fit, calm, and confident. 🐕🦺
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Close to five years ago the Sea Life Aquarium closed its doors and became an ugly harbourside eyesore. New images have emerged showing the proposed future of the once popular site.
Taronga Zoo will debut two adorable five-month-old dingo pups in the summer holidays. Introducing Kep Kep and Warada! 😌❤️