72 m. ago Teen dies after shooting in Melbourne’s inner north near closed police station

A police officer tried to save a youth who suffered life-threatening head injuries in a drive-by-shooting meters from Fitzroy Police Station just after midnight.

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2 h. ago Kids, animals, a Wiggle and Warlow: Annie demands you leave your cynicism at the door

The musical based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip is both joyful and timely – and it’s just opened in Brisbane.

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3 h. ago ‘Serious situation unfolding’: Worker still missing after Queensland mine collapse

The search continues for a man missing for more than 18 hours at a Queensland coal mine, where two workers have died in the past five years.

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4 h. ago Worker remains trapped after central Queensland mine collapse

The search continues for a man trapped for more than 18 hours at a Queensland coal mine, where two workers have died in the past five years.

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6 h. ago ‘It could have been me’: The Australian teen who escaped the Swiss blaze

Yaron Lavy missed the deadly nightclub inferno by sheer chance as Swiss authorities praise the actions of volunteers who helped people escape.

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6 h. ago ‘It could have been me’: Australian teen’s narrow miss as Swiss nightclub burned

Yaron Lavy missed the deadly nightclub inferno by sheer chance as Swiss authorities praise the actions of volunteers who helped people escape.

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11 h. ago How we found isolated property where Bondi gunmen allegedly did ‘military

In the NSW bush, Sajid and Naveed Akram allegedly filmed themselves firing high-powered weapons in the weeks before the December 14 massacre. This masthead has tracked down the site.

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11 h. ago How we found the isolated property where Bondi gunmen allegedly did ‘military

In the NSW bush, Sajid and Naveed Akram allegedly filmed themselves firing high-powered weapons in the weeks before the December 14 massacre. This masthead has tracked down the site.

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18 h. ago Evacuation centre opens as bushfire threatens lives and homes in Perth hills

Firies have issued an alert, telling people they are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.

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20 h. ago Fears for workers trapped in mine collapse in Central Queensland

Emergency crews have raced to the scene of a mine collapse in Central Queensland.

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21 h. ago What to stream this week: A drama about Australia’s most wanted and five more picks

Don’t miss the true-ish tale of the Postcard Bandit, a stand-up set from Kumail Nanjiani and ace Kiwi drama Top of the Lake.

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24 h. ago Minister ‘working every day’ as flood disaster strikes state’s north

The disaster recovery minister had booked leave for shortly before Christmas, when regions in North Queensland copped a year’s worth of rain.

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26 h. ago Search resumes for missing snorkeller off Perth’s north coast

Police were notified that two snorkellers went swimming at Ledge Point, but only one made it back. 

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34 h. ago If you have a problem with thong bikinis, the problem is you

From surf lifesavers to Love Island stars, the thong is a practical beach staple – so why are we only clutching our pearls when women wear them?

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35 h. ago Where we went in 2025: The most popular destinations for Australians

Despite wars, changing entry requirements and a weak dollar, Australians’ love of travel showed no sign of slowing down in the past year.

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35 h. ago Jewish groups warned police about ‘hate preachers’ multiple times before Bondi massacre

It can also be revealed that antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal warned changes to racial incitement laws were “utterly unworkable”.

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44 h. ago Sydney closes dark chapter with emphatic New Year's celebrations

A spectacular show of light and love has helped close a dark chapter in Sydney's history.

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44 h. ago Two women drown, man missing amid ‘horrific’ spate on Sydney beaches

Another woman’s drowning death came after separate earlier tragedies on Sydney beaches, with frantic attempts to save a man hours after a woman’s body was found.

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45 h. ago Drone pilot captures explosive footage of Brisbane’s fireworks show

Skimming past exploding rockets and through showering sparks, this footage was months in the making.

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45 h. ago Katie has toured Europe’s treasures and been paid for the pleasure

Tour guide Katie Berridge saw the northern lights in Norway, rode gondolas in Venice - and fell in love while helping tourists enjoy expansive holidays.

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