99 m. ago 'Inexperienced' surfer and friend trying to save him drowned in fierce swell

An inexperienced surfer and a friend who tried to save him both drowned during a fierce swell at a Melbourne beach yesterday.

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5 h. ago Authorities release new national advice for what to do in a terror attack

Australians are being reminded of three simple actions that can save lives during a public armed offender attack.

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6 h. ago How $660b of your super will accelerate London airport upgrades, build British homes

The UK is hungry for cash for much-needed housing, transport and energy projects – and it thinks Australia is the answer.

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6 h. ago British surfer and friend who tried to save him drown at Frankston Pier

An inexperienced British surfer and a friend who tried to save him both drowned during a fierce swell at a Melbourne beach yesterday.

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6 h. ago Rookie surfer drowns in wild seas alongside friend who tried to save him

A police rescuer was also taken to hospital after he swallowed water while trying to rescue the men in the wild weather.

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10 h. ago Double tragedy: Two men swept off Frankston pier as wild weather battered state

The State Emergency Service was swamped with more than 1400 calls, including reports of over 1000 toppled trees.

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20 h. ago Melbourne weather: Two men dead after being swept off Frankston Pier; SES and BoM issued warnings for strong winds throughout Wednesday

Damaging winds exceeding 130 km/h lashed parts of the state on Wednesday, causing power outages and bringing down trees.

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20 h. ago Melbourne weather as it happened: Two men dead after being swept off Frankston Pier; SES and BoM issued warnings for strong winds throughout Wednesday

Damaging winds exceeding 130 km/h lashed parts of the state on Wednesday, causing power outages and bringing down trees.

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24 h. ago ‘No one’s going to get money back’: Taxpayers exposed to $130m hit in Rex sale

Industry experts fear taxpayers will likely lose the $130 million in funding injections that the federal government made to failed regional airline Rex after administrators revealed a deal to save the airline would wipe out its shareholders.

Economics

30 h. ago ‘Dramatic challenge’ Australia must overcome to meet its side of AUKUS deal

The concerns come as members of a top British inquiry head to Australia this week to inspect progress on the alliance.

Politics

37 h. ago We have $1.5m in super. Should we use it to help us downsize?

If you have the option of using funds outside your super account, that can be a wise way to save on tax.

Politics

56 h. ago 'It's a great honour to have you as my friend': Trump and Albanese meet in Washington

Watch highlights of the president and prime minister's press conference.

Politics

60 h. ago Could a merged federal LNP save the Coalition? Crisafulli shares his view

The Queensland Premier said his party would have been perpetually in opposition if it stuck to the same structure of the federal party divisions.

Politics

3 d. ago Star Magpie Scott Pendlebury launches $3m lawsuit against former manager

Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury claims friend and soccer club entrepreneur Jason Sourasis misappropriated funds after a business deal between them went sour.

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4 d. ago ‘What I want to say can’t go on camera’: Jamie Melham makes history to win the Caulfield Cup

Melham was overcome with emotion after she became the first woman jockey to win the $5 million race, dedicating the victory to her friend and mentor, the late Colin McKenna.

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5 d. ago Having a serious political battle? There’s one approach this author will never take

Activist, historian and author Tony Birch on waging a political argument, the one type of friend he won’t have – and the joyful link between running and writing.

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7 d. ago Offiical trailer for Out From The Cold: Searching For Elaine

Elaine Johnson and her friend Kerry Anne Joel disappeared from the Sutherland Shire in 1980 and were never seen again.

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7 d. ago Neighbours heard screams before mum, son and friend died in Gladstone house fire

Jordana Johnson and her son Jordan Norris, along with his friend Chazz Mather, are believed to be the victims of the blaze. 

Events

8 d. ago Save Rosehill campaigner kicked off The Everest barrier draw boat

Racing officials and wealthy slot holders for the world’s richest race on turf gathered for the glitzy function but one would-be guest was not welcome.

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8 d. ago ‘Chilling effect’: Concerns raised over Racing NSW conduct at Rosehill inquiry

The state’s privileges committee has raised “serious concerns” about the organisation’s conduct but found insufficient proof that it interfered with witnesses. 

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