‘Dodged a bullet’: relief for city as floodwaters fall
A sodden garrison city where hundreds have been forced to evacuate has "dodged a bullet" after major floodwaters began to recede in northern Australia.
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Extreme heat in Australia's south is set to subside with temperatures expected to drop 12C in 30 minutes in one capital city.
In a video played to a London court Sam Kerr has described how she and her partner felt they were kidnapped by a taxi driver on the night she was arrested.
One person could overcome the very steep odds of winning a life-changing $100 million when the biggest Oz Lotto jackpot in more than a decade is decided.
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Extremist groups tipped to sidestep terror sanctions
Extremist groups will continue evolving to evade counter-terrorism sanctions slapped on them in a bid to curb escalating anti-Semitism, experts warn.
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Two homes, shed and fire vehicle lost in fire hit state
Two homes and a shed have been destroyed in one of 114 fires that started across Victoria, while a NSW fire crew vehicle has also been burnt.
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Anti-Israel ABC host got death threats after dismissal
A radio presenter dismissed from the ABC over anti-Israeli views says she suffered hurt, distress and received death threats in the resulting public backlash.
A small farming community is in the firing line of an out-of-control bushfire as the state braces for a three-day heatwave.
Online excitement over the rare blooming of an enormous and putrid-smelling flower in Sydney has highlighted a new enthusiasm for plants among young people.
A policing expert says authorities had no need to tell the prime minister about an investigation into a caravan that was found packed full of explosives.
An independent office designed to help university students escalate concerns about sexual misconduct is expected to handle about 15,000 complaints a year.
Authorities have launched an investigation after a man was badly injured in an attack outside his home by a kangaroo believed to be 100kg and two metres tall.
The discovery of an explosive-laden caravan with a list of possible Jewish targets has put communities further on edge amid rampant anti-Semitic attacks.
On the cusp of World Heritage status, the goldfields could attract more foreigners to Australia many moons after the gold rush sparked waves of immigration.
Emissions fell to record lows in the three months to December as renewables notched a record share and coal's contribution dipped below half for the first time.
Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.
Police have the owner of a caravan packed with explosives for a potential anti-Semitic attack in custody amid a major counter-terrorism investigation.
As part of its fleet renewal program, Qantas is renewing the look of staff with a major uniform redesign, but not until 2027.
Rising unaffordability and changing lifestyles are driving an unusual turnaround in real estate dynamics as unit prices grow faster than houses in some areas.
