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What if you're on a plane that catches fire? There's one thing we can all do to improve our chances
As investigators piece together what led to a fatal crash on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport this week, aviation experts say this will be another opportunity for the industry to learn valuable lessons. ⌘ Read more
Child dies, another seriously injured in head-on crash in Coldstream
One child is dead and another hospitalised with serious injuries after a head-on collision between two vehicles in Coldstream, east of Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Train collision in Indonesia's West Java, injures nearly 30, kills at least four people
One of the trains was carrying 287 passengers and the other one was carrying 191 passengers. ⌘ Read more
Missing man found dead in WA's South West by homicide detectives
Raymond Smith, 68, went missing from the town of Greenbushes in early December, in a disappearance described by police as "suspicious" earlier this week. ⌘ Read more
James Duckworth's run through Brisbane International ends with semifinal loss to Holger Rune
Holger Rune has ended James Duckworth's run through the Brisbane International with the top seed earning a possible final berth against Rafael Nadal. ⌘ Read more
The scale of the storm disaster in Queensland's south-east is massive and continues to grow. Here's what we know so far
It is expected to cost more than $2 billion to recover from back-to-back natural disasters that hit Queensland's south-east and Far North in recent weeks, the state's treasurer says. ⌘ Read more
Steve Smith the opener? The decision that could define Australia's move to a next generation
As the SCG Test hurtles towards a climax, Australia's focus has already turned to what lies ahead — the many pivotal decisions and significant challenges it will soon face. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — a 'ridiculous' stoppage and outfield disasters at the SCG
A "ridiculous" stoppage had the commentators incredulous, while Pakistan had a disaster in the field. Here are five quick hits from day three at the SCG. ⌘ Read more
Livestock truck rollover on highway where 'everyone has a horror story' prompts calls for lane duplication
A two-truck crash on the Dukes Highway in South Australia leaves sheep roaming the roadside, and nearby residents calling for more lanes. ⌘ Read more
Man pronounced dead in hospital after being detained in police custody
A 37-year-old man has died in police custody in Queensland's Moreton Bay. ⌘ Read more
American tourist's Cockle Train death triggers signage concerns, but premier satisfied with rail safety
The death of an 87-year-old American tourist along the heritage railway line on the outskirts of Victor Harbor prompts calls for more signage at crossing points, but the company which operates the trains and the SA government say they believe existing warnings are adequate. ⌘ Read more
'You ruin my matches!': Ostapenko blows up at umpire in epic Brisbane loss to Azarenka
Veteran Victoria Azarenka needs her entire armoury to take down Jelena Ostapenko and puts herself in the frame for a third Brisbane International title — but only after her Latvian opponent blows up at the umpire for a non-call. ⌘ Read more
Two South Korean islands evacuated as North Korea fires into the sea, South Korean military says
South Korea says North Korea has conducted artillery drills along their sea boundary in violation of a 2018 military agreement. ⌘ Read more
Nurses and midwives vote to accept WA government pay offer
WA's nurses and midwives conclude their long-running battle with the state government over pay and conditions, with union members voting to accept one of two offers put to them. ⌘ Read more
'Watch your back': 2.5-metre croc launches itself onto pontoon in front of fisherman
Rangers on Queensland's Capricorn Coast investigate a "dangerous" crocodile that has given a fisherman a fright, after spending weeks lurking the area and putting locals on high alert. ⌘ Read more
Alleged catch of prized delicacy leaves 13 people facing prosecution in Western Australia
The government says tight management rules are in place because marron, a native freshwater crayfish species, is susceptible to being overfished, as 13 people in the state's South West face prosecution over an alleged catch of 285. ⌘ Read more
Second batch of unsealed documents related to financier Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse released
About 300 new pages of unsealed documents have been released, delving deeper into the decades of alleged abuse the financier inflicted upon teenage girls and young women. ⌘ Read more
US says Russia used North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine
The White House's national security spokesperson says Russia recently used short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) sourced from North Korea to conduct multiple strikes against Ukraine, citing newly declassified intelligence. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers say he is entitled to 'substantial damages' even if the judge in his defamation trial finds sexual activity occurred with Brittany Higgins
Final submissions released by the Federal Court in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson outline fresh attacks on the credibilities of Mr Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins. ⌘ Read more
Campers rescued from floods had 'no idea' they were in a danger zone. Is more regulation needed?**
A NSW council says unregulated camping on private land was a disaster waiting to happen, after more than a dozen campers were caught out by rising floodwaters. ⌘ Read more
Up to 150 job cuts expected as Core Lithium suspends mining at Darwin site
Core Lithium has suspended mining operations at its Finniss lithium project near Darwin amid "weak market conditions", with up to half of the site's 300 jobs set to be lost. ⌘ Read more
How did Australia's 2023 weather stack up against the rest of the world?**
Last year may have been the world's hottest at a global level but Australia's was comparatively subdued after recording its equal eighth warmest on record, according the Bureau of Meteorology's annual climate statement for 2023. ⌘ Read more
Queensland police allege father of three was killed in 'targeted and planned attack'
Two people have been charged with murder following the death of a father of three at a home near Ipswich, west of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
The world thought Gypsy Rose Blanchard was brain damaged and dying. Four words on Facebook were the first clue to the truth
A small-town mother found dead in her home, her disabled daughter missing — as Gypsy Rose Blanchard walks free, this is what we know about the decades of abuse, lies and manipulation leading up to her arrest. ⌘ Read more
Laura Haworth has not been seen for 16 years. Police think Canberra's Summernats community could help crack the case
Canberrans and visitors to the annual Summernats car festival are being urged to think back to January 5, 2008 and whether they remember anything that might shed light on the whereabouts of missing woman Laura Haworth. ⌘ Read more
Extreme cold leaves thousands without power in northern Europe as floods persist in Germany and France
Extremely cold temperatures, snow and gale-force winds wreak havoc across the Nordic region, while heavy rain continues to cause more flooding in Germany, France and the Netherlands. ⌘ Read more
Denmark's queen makes one last public appearance before stepping down n a rare abdication
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has taken her final official ride as monarch in the traditional golden carriage ahead of her abdication set for January 14. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of endangered fish released into dam as fair game for anglers in conservation effort
The Brogo Dam has just become home to 15,000 more Australian bass and 20,000 estuary perch under a stocking program organised by those who fish its waters. ⌘ Read more
Dingo bites 7yo girl on K'gari, prompting school holiday safety warning
The dingo approached the child while her mother was taking photos of the animal, and bit her on the thigh when she ran. ⌘ Read more
Fine for cattle deaths 'makes a mockery' of WA animal welfare laws, businessman says
Mugarinya Community Association's $50,000 fine for animal welfare breaches "does not reflect the community standards and expectations put on the agricultural industry", claims feedlot operator Paul Brown. ⌘ Read more
Glynis Johns, beloved for her feminist anthem in Mary Poppins, dies aged 100
Clips of the star's performance of Sister Suffragette are being shared on social media as fans pay tribute to her career. ⌘ Read more
Body found after 'suspicious' house fire in Hobart's north
A crime scene is declared and an investigation is underway into a fatal house fire in Glenorchy. ⌘ Read more
Live: SCG bathed in pink for early start to Jane McGrath Day after rain-shortened day two
Australia is still trying to track down Pakistan's first-innings score at the SCG after its efforts were curtailed by rain on day two. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump's businesses received millions from foreign governments while he was in office, report finds
Mr Trump continued to profit from foreign governments while he was US president, with businesses tied to him receiving at least $7.8 million ($11.6 million) in foreign payments from 20 countries during his four years in the White House ⌘ Read more
Woman, 80, in critical condition after three women allegedly assaulted at Sydney hospital
Officers attending the scene are told two women aged 63 and 58 were grabbed by a man and assaulted before the 80-year-old woman was bashed. ⌘ Read more
Turtles and sharks 'killed and turfed overboard' by foreign fishers, claim industry bosses, as Border Force swoops
The WA Fishing Industry Council's CEO claims foreign vessels are "indiscriminately" netting and spearing turtles, sharks and demersal fish, amid a crackdown on illegal fishing in Australian waters. ⌘ Read more
'I'll cherish this for the rest of my life': David Warner's missing baggy green cap found
David Warner is reunited with his baggy green cap after he announced it had gone missing ahead of his final Test appearance for Australia. ⌘ Read more
Discounted flights, accommodation deals announced in attempt to reboot Far North Queensland tourism
The Queensland government will attempt to lure tourists back to the state's flood-ravaged far north with discounted flights and accommodation. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Princess Mary to become queen, Aussie star beats Djokovic and the missing baggy green
It's the first news quiz of 2024, test your knowledge of this week's headlines. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting 79-year-old woman in NSW aged care home
The 29-year-old man was arrested by officers in Coffs Harbour yesterday, following an investigation into the alleged New Year's Day incident. ⌘ Read more
Matildas defender keen to add more Aussie flavour at Spurs
Charli Grant reckons Ange Postecoglou has done Australia proud at Tottenham Hotspur, with the Matildas defender aiming to do the same after her "surreal" move to the north London club. ⌘ Read more
From ships and planes to military dioramas and robots, scale models can be made of just about anything
Depending on the size of the model or diorama it can take weeks – or even months — to sand, assemble, glue and paint a miniature. For these scale modellers the process offers a chance to unwind. ⌘ Read more
Jesse has run an online community forum for 12 years but threats and abuse have taken their toll
There are more than 22,000 people in the Riverland Forum that Jesse Norris launched 12 years ago on Facebook, but after moderating the busy page — while doing his best not to be affected by abuse — he's decided to step away. ⌘ Read more
Two companies will attempt the first US Moon landings since the Apollo missions
Two private companies in the US are attempting the country's first Moon landing since its Apollo program ended more than five decades ago. ⌘ Read more
From the remote NT to Colombo, collectors are coming for Kieren Karritpul's art
Based in the tiny Indigenous community of Nauiyu, in one of the most remote corners of Australia, Kieren Karritpul is one of a select few artists from Australia who have been invited to exhibit their work at Colomboscope. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australian shares set to rise as Wall Street eyes off first positive session of 2024 ahead of US jobs data
The Australian share market is set to open slightly higher on Friday as Wall Street stares down its first positive trading session of 2024 ahead of official US jobs data being released. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Sydney warehouse walls at risk of collapse after large blaze breaks out behind bike repair shop
Residents raise the alarm as a blaze breaks out at a warehouse in Sydney's inner west, causing traffic disruption and power outages. ⌘ Read more
Photographer's 'apocalyptic' scenes of long-abandoned buildings spark nostalgia
From derelict malls to aquariums and World War II bunkers, Nev Dennard's photographs tell the story of places we may have forgotten. ⌘ Read more
India beats South Africa in shortest Test in cricket history
Not long after lunch on day two of the second Test, India wraps up a seven-wicket win over the Proteas, with only 642 legitimate deliveries bowled in the match. ⌘ Read more
'We thought we'd have a go ourselves, for the heck of it': The duo who pioneered Australian erotica
The forgotten story of the pioneering Sydney-based creative couple behind the earliest explicit adult film produced in Australia in 1970. ⌘ Read more
Star Aussie all-rounder Gardner in line for ICC's prestigious ODI award
After a stellar 2023, Ash Gardner is shortlisted for the ICC's Women's One-Day International Player of the Year, but no Australians feature among the men's nominations despite winning the World Cup. ⌘ Read more
A capsized boat, baby and a violent storm, Karumba family reunites with man who helped them escape a watery grave
As their boat was swallowed by angry waves in the Gulf of Carpentaria this young family, with their four-month-old baby girl, needed a miracle. Their survival story became a local legend. ⌘ Read more
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly attack in Iran, as Tehran vows revenge
Islamic State claims responsibility for two explosions that killed at least 84 people and injured scores at a memorial for top commander Qassem Soleimani in Iran. ⌘ Read more
We all need a little sunshine in our life — but getting the dose right is important
The right balance of benefits vs risks of sunlight will look different from person to person, but there are ways to ensure you're on the right track when it comes to getting what you need. ⌘ Read more
This flood victim accepted a free offer to have his home knocked down — now he can't rebuild
When his Murray riverfront home was left uninhabitable by floodwaters 12 months ago, James Bailey took up an SA government offer to have it demolished, so he could rebuild it — but an issue with the title on the land has left him stuck. ⌘ Read more
Funeral for Hamas deputy held in Lebanon as Israel focuses assault on southern Gaza
Thousands of people attend the Beirut funeral of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Aruri, who was killed in a Lebanon strike that has been blamed on Israel. ⌘ Read more
While presents were being opened on Christmas Day, this town's residents fought off floodwaters
Flooding is becoming an all-too-familiar sight in Kerang, and climate reports are forecasting an extreme risk to the northern Victorian town by 2050. ⌘ Read more
Oli the sailing cat may have been a novelty, but there was a time when cats were common on boats
Oli the cat may have been a novelty in this summer's Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race, but he's part of a long tradition of cats on boats. ⌘ Read more
Crisis tourists can hamper recovery in disaster-affected regions. So is it ever OK to visit?**
Wild weather has slammed parts of Queensland and decimated many businesses during the peak tourist period. Is it ever OK to visit in the wake of a natural disaster? ⌘ Read more
'Absolutely extreme': Pensioner 'sick to my stomach' as home and contents insurance premiums quadruple
Fran Ross has never made a home and contents insurance claim and says her property isn't at significant risk of natural disasters. The Brisbane pensioner's premiums are still going up by close to 400 per cent. ⌘ Read more
On New Year's Day, Katie desperately needed a 24-hour pharmacy. But there are none left in Victoria
Since January 1, Victorians have no longer had access to any 24-hour pharmacies as cuts to government funding shrink the opening hours at local chemists. ⌘ Read more
EV sales doubled in Australia in the past year, but experts say there's 'a long way to go'
More Australians are making the transition to EVs as data reveals sales doubled last year, but experts say there's more that can be done to boost numbers even further. ⌘ Read more
'Nothing has been the same since': Why is the US government taking UFOs so seriously?**
What began as a craze in the 1940s became the subject of a secret US government program. Here's why politicians and scientists have started to take UFOs seriously. ⌘ Read more
Lethal Sydney funnel-web spider 'Hercules' sets record for largest specimen collected in Australia
With fangs that could pierce a human fingernail, the largest male specimen of the world's most poisonous arachnid has found a new home at the Australian Reptile Park. ⌘ Read more
Five injured after stray artillery shells hit town in south-west China near Myanmar
A video is circulating on social media that shows people shouting "call the police" in the aftermath of the incident. ⌘ Read more
Police searching for 'perpetrators', seize vehicle in suspicious death of 19yo man near Alice Springs
Police call for information about a black Ford Ranger they say can help "find the perpetrators" after a dead body was found on a remote road near Alice Springs on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Several people injured in north-east Victorian storms as clean up gets underway
A man was trapped under a fallen tree for several hours after an intense storm swept through north-east Victoria, authorities say. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Pakistan drops another sitter at slip and Warner can't go big
David Warner failed to convert a start to secure a fairytail finale, while Pakistan shelled another basic slips catch. Here's the five quick hits from day two of the Sydney Test at the SCG. ⌘ Read more
US judge attacked by defendant in courtroom scene captured on video
Video shows a defendant in a felony battery case sparking a brawl inside a Las Vegas courtroom after leaping both the defence table and the judge's bench, to attack a district court judge. ⌘ Read more
Rinky Hijikata third Australian to make it through to Brisbane International quarter-finals
The world number 71 wins a fluctuating three-setter against Tomas Machac to join at least two other Australian men in the Brisbane International quarter-finals. ⌘ Read more
SA man dies waiting 10 hours for an ambulance in day of 'significant' hospital ramping
The SA Ambulance Service in launching a review after a 54-year-old man died waiting 10 hours for an ambulance in Adelaide's eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Thieves ransack house of elderly woman in surgery amid calls to tackle Alice Springs' 'out of control' summer crime rate
Raelene McEllister, 82, says she is afraid to return to her Alice Springs home after it was plundered on Boxing Day while she was in emergency surgery. She is among residents calling for further action on crime. ⌘ Read more
The millions in 'dark money' fuelling WA politics
Would you spend close to $30,000 for a chance to rub shoulders with those in charge of WA'? Those with cash to splash have been doing just that — and many donations can remain hidden due to a legal loophole. ⌘ Read more
Interest-free $300,000 loan lifeline announced to help struggling WA building companies finish homes
Building companies in Western Australia will have access to interest-free loans of up to $300,000 to help them complete unfinished homes under a new government plan to ease the housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
Jeffrey Epstein documents have been unsealed. Here's what you need to know
Most of the men mentioned in the unsealed documents have already been named in public as having met Jeffrey Epstein, and all deny knowing about his sex trafficking ring. ⌘ Read more
Revheads rejoice as nation's 'wildest' car show Summernats rumbles through Canberra, police warn against burnouts
A sold-out crowd of car enthusiasts is in the nation's capital for the 36th Summernats with 2,500 spectacularly supercharged vehicles on show. ⌘ Read more
SA Police investigate after mugshot of partially-naked woman was uploaded to database
An internal investigation has been launched by SA Police after a photo of a partially-naked woman in custody was uploaded to a police database. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian MP John Tucker threatens to 'bring the government down'
The maverick independent MP says the government needs to support his demands for mandatory CCTV in abattoirs and a cessation on AFL projects until the Macquarie Point stadium passes parliament. ⌘ Read more
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 77 as search for survivors enters fourth day
Through bitter cold and heavy rain, rescuers continue to search the rubble of collapsed homes in western Japan in the hopes of finding survivors of this week’s earthquake. ⌘ Read more
De Minaur goes from embarrassment to ecstasy after defeating Djokovic
Twelve months on from a harrowing loss to Novak Djokovic, Alex de Minaur is riding a wave of confidence after beating the world number one for the first time in his career. ⌘ Read more
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war
Russia's Defence Ministry says 248 military personnel were handed over by Ukraine and Kyiv said it had brought home 224 soldiers and six civilians in the largest documented swap of troops in the conflict so far. ⌘ Read more
Actor Shannen Doherty hopes for 'three to five more years' after stage 4 cancer diagnosis
The former 90210 actor has shared an update about her treatment journey after the cancer spread to her bones in November. ⌘ Read more
Security guard to stars lists Foo Fighters, Bon Jovi, Ed Sheeran among favourites to visit Queensland
He's been stabbed twice, shot at, and had to defuse wild brawls. But while Brisbane-based Pedro Arroyo's career has not been all smiles, there have been plenty of "amazing" experiences. ⌘ Read more
Billionaires Andrew 'Twiggy' and Nicola Forrest increase stake in Australia's largest cattle company
After slowly increasing their stake in Australian Agricultural Company for the past three years, the mining magnates' shareholding increased to 19.5 per cent this week — just under the takeover threshold of 20pc. ⌘ Read more
Significant fish kill closes popular fishing spot near Blue Mountains
Investigations have begun into the deaths of large numbers of redfin at Lake Wallace near Lithgow in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
'Something only AI can do': 13-year-old 'beats' Tetris
Video shows the teen playing the video game on a Nintendo Entertainment System console until it froze — not because it was broken — but because he'd reached such a high level the game just couldn't keep going. ⌘ Read more
80 hens stranded on motorway median strip couldn't cross the road — until two women came to their rescue
When a trailer of hens overturned on a NSW highway, it was up to two animal lovers to rescue them, over five nights of dodging B-double trucks and crawling through thick undergrowth. ⌘ Read more
In the days before his release from prison, Dean had a lot of questions swirling in his head
Dean Williams was excited to be released from prison, but then he was filled with fear from the pressures of life on the outside. ⌘ Read more
Perry, Litchfield shortlisted for ICC annual honours
Australian teammates Ellyse Perry and Phoebe Litchfield are among the nominees for the annual International Cricket Council Awards after their stellar 2023 seasons. ⌘ Read more
Trump takes Colorado ballot disqualification to US Supreme Court
Former US president Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to intervene after Colorado's top court disqualified him from the state's Republican primary ballot for engaging in insurrection leading up to the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, an attorney for the former president said. ⌘ Read more
UN experts call for first US execution by nitrogen gas to be halted
United Nations experts are urging authorities in the United States to halt the planned execution of convicted murderer Kenneth Smith by asphyxiation using pure nitrogen, saying the untested method may subject him to "cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or even torture". ⌘ Read more
Tourists hospitalised after being struck by lightning while hiking in Blue Mountains
It's understood the group were holding onto a metal railing when the storm hit "almost without warning". ⌘ Read more
Live: David Warner resumes first innings of final Test against Pakistan at SCG
David Warner resumes potentially his final innings on day two of the SCG Test between Australia and Pakistan. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Speed, sleek cars and a persistent sense of impending doom: Adam Driver stars in Ferrari
Adam Driver stars as Enzo Ferrari in director Michael Mann's take on the legacy of the eponymous racing-car mogul. ⌘ Read more
Lamb chops at the fish-and-chip shop? Why seafood restaurants are changing their menus
Eating fresh fish and chips beside the sea is an Australian tradition. But dwindling supply and rising industry costs mean other meats are now being sold at many seafood shops. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX expected to open lower, major bomb blasts in Iran add to Middle East tensions
Australia's sharemarket is expected to open lower following losses on major US indices overnight, and bomb blasts in Iran have increased tensions in the Middle East. ⌘ Read more
'Never before seen' interest from east coast buyers fuels Perth property boom
Perth house prices are being boosted by growing interest from east coast buyers, many of whom have no intention of moving interstate — and a local settlement agent says she has never seen anything like it. ⌘ Read more
From humble beginnings in Canberra, this all-female choir is now among the best in the world
The Brindabella Chorus were crowned champions at an international barbershop singing contest in Louisville, Kentucky. ⌘ Read more
As a child Jacob dressed up as a cowboy. Now he has ditched his engineering degree to be a bull rider in the US
From riding a 44-gallon drum in his backyard to riding 800-kilogram beasts, this young Queenslander is grabbing life by the horns and making a name for himself in one of the world's most dangerous sports. ⌘ Read more
Mayhem in second South Africa-India Test as 23 wickets fall on day one
The Proteas are dismissed for just 55 in their first innings, while India loses six wickets for no score during a remarkable opening day at Newlands in Cape Town. ⌘ Read more