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Coogee shark attack survivor loses arm, family pay tribute
The family of Leah Stewart, 35, say they have been “shocked and devastated” by the attack on the young mother and ocean lover.
- Riley Walter
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We have the technology to prevent shark bites. Will we use it?
From drones, to smart drumlines and personal devices that deter attacks, we have better ways to keep swimmers and surfers safer, but we need to deploy them.
- Culum Brown
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‘It just turned into havoc’: Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee Beach
Witnesses have described the terrifying scene when a woman was bitten by a three-metre shark at the popular eastern suburbs beach.
- Julie Power, Jessica McSweeney, Kate Aubusson and Rachel Rasker
‘I couldn’t fight off the shark’: The hero paddleboarder who rescued Coogee attack victim
Charlie Verco paddled furiously to help when he saw a 35-year-old woman being mauled by a white shark at Coogee Beach.
- Kate Aubusson
Unrenovated semi in popular heritage suburb sells for $1.86 million
The auction was over in minutes as two parties with very different strategies vied for the keys to a property that the auctioneer said would normally attract a higher price.
- Robyn Willis
Chilling footage shows shark moments after Coogee Beach attack
A three-metre shark swims slowly across the bay moments after a woman was pulled from the water with severe injuries.
- Kate Aubusson
‘Beaches should be free’: Row erupts over Sydney council’s paid parking plan
Opponents say a council survey, aimed at gauging support for installing meters at seven popular eastern suburbs beaches, was flawed.
- Megan Gorrey and Jessica McSweeney
Coogee corner house with 12 bedrooms fetches $5 million at auction
The home had a price guide of $5 million and a reserve price of $5.3 million but the reserve was adjusted on the day.
- Carmen Forward
The Sydney beaches where free parking will soon be scrapped
Parking meters will be installed at many of the few remaining eastern suburbs beaches with free parking in a council proposal, but locals will not have to pay.
- Jessica McSweeney
Developer beats nine others for $15m block of Coogee beach units
The Art Deco building attracted 10 registered parties at auction for what the agent described as a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.
- Carmen Forward