7 d. ago Heroic boy suffers severe burns after jumping in front of firework to save sister

The firework ended up landing in the hood of Olly's coat, where it exploded.

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1 week ago Thousands of revellers stumble out of the gates at Flemington after a wild day of action at the Melbourne Cup leaves some a little worse for wear

Australia's favourite race, the Melbourne Cup, has come to an end with thousands staggering home after a long day at Flemington Racecourse.

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2 w. ago Roman's 'fluffy' jumper is 'most gorgeous' flattering item shopper owns

Shoppers can save 10% off the cosy jumper by using a special discount code

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3 w. ago 'Inexperienced' British surfer drowns on Melbourne beach after his 'board snapped' in stormy weather

The man had been in the water in the Australian city when he got into trouble in rough surf at around 5pm local time on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Surfer in distress and rescuer both die in stormy weather in Australia

A surfer in distress and a friend who tried to rescue him both died in stormy weather off the coast of the Australian city of Melbourne

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3 w. ago ‘Inexperienced’ British surfer drowned in wild Melbourne weather alongside friend who jumped in to save him

Two men who died in sea on Wednesday identified as 36-year-old British national and 43-year-old friendFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn “inexperienced” British surfer and a friend who jumped in to save him have been identified as the two men who died in rough waters off a popular pier in Victoria during wild winds on Wednesday.Emergency services were called to Frankston beach in Melbourne’s south-east after reports of two men in trouble in the water about 5pm, as the state was lashed by intense wind gusts. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Two dead at Melbourne beach as wild wind batters state, while parts of Sydney hit by record

Sydney’s Observatory Hill peaks at 37C on Wednesday – below the 39C forecast – as the mercury in other parts of the city neared 40CFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have died after being pulled from the water at a Victorian beach amid wild weather in the state.On Wednesday evening, Victoria police confirmed two men were found unresponsive in the water at Frankston Beach, on the Mornington Peninsula, just after 5pm. The men, who are yet to be identified, could not be revived. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago No charges for mom whose daughter fell overboard on Disney cruise while posing for photos: ‘Merely accidental’

The girl’s dad jumped 49 feet off the Disney Dream ship in June to save his daughter

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