Aid makes its way to Nepal as rescuers hope for miracle

Aid makes its way to Nepal as rescuers hope for miracle

Humanitarian help is heading to a devastated region as an Australian tunnel expert says it is likely some of those missing could still be alive.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Australia will fund the development of Pacific athletes to bolster their medal chances at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics

An off-duty police officer who foiled a suburban armed robbery is among Australians being honoured for their acts of bravery

Geelong coach Chris Scott will speak publicly for the first time since his AFL club was fined over a concussion scandal

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