High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large
Extreme weather is threatening to derail the long weekend, already disrupting holiday plans and major sports events.
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Federal law enforcement have seized more than 42kg of illicit drugs hidden in the luggage of three alleged drug mules at Sydney Airport.
Tensions are mounting over how to manage a World Heritage island's tourist numbers and dingo population after a teenager's death.
A 53-year-old Red Hill man has been charged with child sex offences following an investigation into the alleged grooming of a teenage girl.
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Total fire ban in force on hot Sunday
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the ACT for Sunday amid dangerous fire weather conditions and forecast extreme heat.
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Shooting suspect given bail weeks before triple murder
A man at the centre of a massive search after an alleged domestic violence killing spree in a country town was the subject of a restraining order, records show.
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Police rescue distressed dogs from locked car
Police have rescued two dogs from a locked vehicle in Tuggeranong after reports they were in distress in hot conditions.
A 40-year-old man has been charged after allegedly lighting a fire at the Gungahlin Joint Emergency Services Centre on Thursday afternoon.
Sussan Ley and David Littleproud may both face leadership challenges after a second, messy, coalition split since, this time over hate speech laws.
Australia has just experienced its worst heatwave in six years but it's set to become much more common under existing policies to curb carbon emissions.
With the coalition breaking up for a second time due to its "untenable position," Sussan Ley's hold on the Liberal leadership appears to be slipping.
A young man allegedly planned a Molotov cocktail attack for Australia Day celebrations in order to overthrow the government.
Upcoming inflation data will be make or break for a Reserve Bank rate hike decision following stronger than expected jobs figures, economists say.
Two monuments Melbourne have been defaced in the lead-up to Australia Day, despite heightened protection efforts.
Global economic body the OECD has called on Australia to rein in the NDIS and make changes to property taxes to help fix the budget and boost productivity.
A bigger menace lurks in Australian waters than a recent string of shark attacks, swimmers are being warned ahead of the long weekend.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the worst of times has brought out the best of Australian character as the nation remembers 15 people gunned down at Bondi.
The coalition has split for the second time in less than a year, with Nationals leader David Littleproud saying the partnership with the Liberals is untenable.
A 51-year-old Campbell man is facing court after allegedly stealing almost $5000 worth of alcohol from bottle shops across Canberra.
