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Body of diver found off WA

The body of a 33-year-old scuba diver who disappeared in Western Australia's south west has been found.

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Boating mishaps prompt safety reminder

Recreational boat users are being urged to make safety their top priority following another boating mishap off the Western Australia coast this week.

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SW fatal diving mishap

Police have recovered the body of a diver at Cape Naturaliste in Western Australia's South West.

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Wayne Tingey from the Department of Water tells ABC reporter Minsi Chung...

Wayne Tingey from the Department of Water tells ABC reporter Minsi Chung there will be an investigation into the discovery of thousands of dead fish in WA's south-west.

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Tongan ferry disaster captain arrested

The captain of a Tongan ferry which sank last year with the loss of 74 lives has been arrested for knowingly sailing an unseaworthy vessel, news reports said.

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Skipper error blamed for boat overturning

Police say the skipper of a boat that overturned near Bunbury this morning is embarrassed by the incident. Police believe the boat was anchored when the skipper tried to drive off, causing the vessel...

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Men rescued after capsizing boat

Three men have been rescued after capsizing their boat off the coast of Bunbury, south of Perth.

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Rescue crew reaches catamaran

A rescue crew has reached a stricken catamaran with four people on board, off Bunbury in WA's south-west. The rescue boat battled four metre swells and strong winds to reach the 12 metre catamaran...

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WA boat rescue ends safely

A disabled catamaran is safe in Bunbury harbour after being towed through heavy seas. The Dawn Glory had been on its way from South Africa to Fremantle.

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Rescued crew recovers after wild seas

The crew of a 12 metre catamaran which broke down off Western Australia's South West coast has spent the night moored at the Bunbury jetty after a rescue mission. A crew from Bunbury Sea Rescue battled...

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Boat crew safe after 13 hours

A boat that broke down in rough seas off the coast of Bunbury, south of Perth, has been towed safely into port after a 13 hour rescue mission.

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Second serious boating accident in as many days

A 29-year-old man has been seriously injured in the second accident involving a boat propeller in Western Australia in as many days.

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Fishers praised after boat sinking ordeal

Bunbury Sea Rescue has applauded two fishermen who were rescued yesterday, saying they did all the right things to ensure they made it back to dry land safely.

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SW drowning investigated

Police in Western Australia's South West are investigating a boating accident in which a 26-year-old man drowned yesterday afternoon.

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Police say life jacket may have saved angler

Police in south-west Western Australia are urging fishermen to wear life jackets after a drowning near Cape Naturaliste.

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Boatie rescued after breakdown

A man had to be rescued off the coast near Mandurah at the weekend after his boat's engine broke down.

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Community rocked by horror shark attack

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Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is situated at the most south westerly tip of Australia, standing at the point where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet.

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Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is situated at the most south westerly tip of Australia, standing at the point where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet.

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Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse

The Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is one of two iconic towers in the South West of Western Australia.

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