Evacuation order after wild summer storms kill a woman
More than a dozen people have been rescued with cars submerged and homes flooded as storms pummel Australia's east coast.
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Australian medical specialists have welcomed a study backing the use of paracetamol during pregnancy and debunking a Trump administration call.
Why is it so hard to take a good photo of the moon with a mobile phone? MICHAEL BOWN explains...
Two men were arrested following separate family violence incidents on Friday night.
Weather
Severe and dangerous wet weather, winds lash coast
Eastern parts of Australia remain under a dangerous thunderstorm warning, with a wet weekend forecast to bring widespread storms and possible flooding.
Politics
Hate speech and gun reform to be tackled separately: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the government will split a controversial bill to reform hate speech and gun laws.
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Family watches cars, tents, wallets wash away in floods
A camper has described watching helplessly as her family's possessions were swept away in a dramatic flood event at a popular tourist spot.
Robert Macklin, accomplished author and CityNews columnist for almost 20 years, has died. Here his son BEN MACKLIN and friend MAX BOURKE AM pay fond tribute to this remarkable writer and journalist.
Police are seeking witnesses after a dangerous driving incident in Tuggeranong on Thursday night that led to the arrest of a 25-year-old man.
Labor's sweeping anti-vilification and gun law reforms are set to collapse as crucial support from the Greens or coalition has not been secured.
The safest new vehicles in Australia are almost all electric, with the top performers delivering consistently across the various areas of testing.
The opposition leader has rejected assertions she is being hypocritical after urging Labor to rush laws, saying proposals drawn up aren't good enough.
Police are trying to work out who is responsible for a number of pipe bombs which have been found in public places in Belconnen.
Major changes will be needed to the government's hate speech laws overhaul for any hope of rushing the legislation through parliament.
A 27-year-old woman has been charged with family violence offences after allegedly stealing her partner’s dog and hitting him with her car.
Faith group leaders are calling for a vote on hate speech reforms to be pushed back, saying the "rushed" time frame prevents proper scrutiny.
Fewer Australians are expected to seek fresh employment as the market becomes tighter and artificial intelligence technology creates uncertainty.
The world clocked its third hottest year on record in 2025 and is on track to surpass the 1.5C Paris Agreement threshold by the end of the decade.
The future of a heritage-listed footbridge where gunmen opened fire is uncertain as the council decides whether to replace it or transform it into a memorial.
