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Tragic news out of Victoria with human remains found in the Longwood bushfire area
Today at 5:59 AM

Plus, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji still dumping plenty of rain on north Queensland.

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Fires and a cyclone slam Australia
Today at 12:08 AM

Fire continues to ravage Victoria, as North Queenslanders brace for flooding delivered with Tropical Cyclone Koji.

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Weather emergencies across the country
Yesterday at 9:00 PM

A tropical cyclone is about to make landfall in north Queensland, as bushfires rage in Victoria. 

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More than 100 homes destroyed in Victorian bushfires
Yesterday at 6:48 PM

Thousands of people are without power as the blazes rage. 

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A Total Fire Ban declared for Victoria for Sunday as fires continue to burn
Yesterday at 5:54 AM

Plus, a man charged with hate speech in Sydney.

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Victoria's bushfire crisis continues... but there is some good news.
Yesterday at 12:24 AM

Three people who've been missing in central Victoria since Thursday have been found and are safe.

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Fire warnings continue in Victoria, scorching conditions in NSW
Last Friday at 6:52 PM

Fire authorities are on alert. 

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Homes lost in Victorian fire disaster - dozens of emergency warnings in place
Last Friday at 7:54 AM

Interstate firefighting crews are being brought in to help conquer the bushfires

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North-East Queensland on alert as chances of a tropical cyclone forming rise
Last Friday at 6:02 AM

Several severe weather warnings are in place

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Authorities on alert with extreme fire conditions in parts on the East Coast
Last Thursday at 10:48 PM

Properties have already been lost in two out of control bushfires in Victoria. 

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Authorities fear more homes will be lost in Victorian bushfires
Last Thursday at 9:21 PM

Authorities fear more homes will be lost in Victorian bushfires

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Victoria braces for catastrophic fire conditions as temps soar
Last Thursday at 6:19 PM

Victoria braces for catastrophic fire conditions as temps soar

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Man convicted of killing Toyah Cordingley lodges appeal
Last Thursday at 7:56 AM

Rajwinder Singh was sentenced to life behind bars last month

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BREAKING: Prime Minister announces Royal Commission into Bondi terror attack
Last Thursday at 5:55 AM

Anthony Albanese's caved to pressure after initially rejecting a Commonwealth inquiry

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BREAKING: Australia clinches The Ashes 4-1 with SCG thriller
Last Thursday at 3:47 AM

The Aussies sealing a tense 5 wicket victory over England in the Fifth Test.

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Victoria fires out of control while Queensland faces tropical threat
Last Thursday at 2:58 AM

Authorities in Victoria say they're bracing for catastrophic conditions tomorrow.

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Catastrophic fire danger looms with brutal heat gripping Victoria
Last Wednesday at 11:41 PM

A brutal heatwave is turning parts of the country into a tinderbox - with lives and homes under real threat.

 

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Man shot dead by police after six-hour siege
Last Wednesday at 8:51 PM

Man shot dead by police after six-hour siege

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Prime Minister set to announce a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack
Last Wednesday at 6:24 PM

Prime Minister set to announce a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack

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England's wickets tumble at the end of day four of the Pink Test
Last Wednesday at 7:58 AM

Skipper Ben Stokes the last to go before stumps, caught out after just one run

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Inflation's moving in the right direction but a rate hike is still on the table
Last Wednesday at 5:52 AM

November's annual CPI dropped to 3.4%

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Fire danger spikes in Victoria as crews battle multiple blazes
Last Wednesday at 3:57 AM

Emergency crews are on edge as extreme heat fuels fire danger.

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PM edges closer to royal commission after Bondi terror attack
Last Tuesday at 10:46 PM

Anthony Albanese is softening his stance.

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Low vacancy rates continue to contribute to rising rents
Last Tuesday at 8:52 PM

Low vacancy rates continue to contribute to rising rents

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Worst heatwave since black summer forecast for multiple states
Last Tuesday at 6:22 PM

Worst heatwave since black summer forecast for multiple states

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Steve Smith's first home century since 2017 strengthens Australia's Ashes lead
Last Tuesday at 7:55 AM

The captain's not out for 129 at stumps on day 3

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Heatwave warnings for large parts of the country spark fire concerns
Last Tuesday at 6:00 AM

Parts of South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, WA and the ACT could be in for temperatures above 40 degrees this week

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Labor pressure grows as PM rethinks Bondi royal commission
Last Tuesday at 3:56 AM

Senior government sources say Anthony Albanese is now seriously weighing up a Royal Commission into the Bondi shooting.

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Venezuela power shift triggers UN concern and calm calls
Last Tuesday at 12:01 AM

Canberra is calling for calm and conversation.

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Multiple states to sizzle as a heatwave blasts Australia
Last Monday at 8:52 PM

Multiple states to sizzle as a heatwave blasts Australia

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Venezuelan President pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges in the US
Last Monday at 6:24 PM

Venezuelan President pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges in the US

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Around 100,000 Aussie families set to benefit from cheaper childcare from today
Last Monday at 6:02 AM

Some families will be paying as little as $15 a day under the Federal Government's new policy

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Chalmers urges cool heads after Venezuela shock
Last Monday at 3:01 AM

The Treasurer is pushing for restraint after a bold US move.

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Aussies urged to exit Venezuela amid unrest
01/04/2026

Aussies caught in Venezuela say it feels dangerous and unpredictable.

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Multiple countries condemn the capture of Venezuela's President by the US
01/04/2026

Multiple countries condemn the capture of Venezuela's President by the US

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Venezuela's President in New York awaiting court appearance after Trump ordered his removal
01/04/2026

Venezuela's President in New York awaiting court appearance after Trump ordered his removal

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The search for two missing swimmers off the NSW coast has been suspended
01/04/2026

Plus, England is off to a good start but Ashes play has been paused while a storm makes its way over Sydney.

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Maduro arrives in New York in FBI custody
01/04/2026

Plus, owners of the Swiss bar which went up in flames over New Years, killing at least 40 people, face criminal investigation.

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United States invades Venezuela - captures president and wife
01/03/2026

The United States has captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife in overnight strikes - taking them to New York to face drugs and terrorism charges.

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Trump attacks: United States is ‘going to run’ Venezuela
01/03/2026

Donald Trump says the US will run Venezuela after capturing its president in an "extraordinary" overnight attack. 

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