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'Throw the book at him': PM blasts explosives suspect

'Throw the book at him': PM blasts explosives suspect

Fresh details have emerged about an explosive device thrown into a crowd of protesters as the prime minister calls for the accused to face serious consequences.

Aussie towns among world's hottest in 'unheard of' heat

Aussie towns among world's hottest in 'unheard of' heat

Aussie towns among world's hottest in 'unheard of' heat

Aussie towns among world's hottest in 'unheard of' heat

Multiple temperature records have been broken in sweltering conditions across several states, with some Australian towns recording their hottest day ever.

'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

A survey of voluntary assisted dying doctors has found almost two‑thirds believe remuneration for their critical and sensitive services is inadequate.

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Heatwave tests energy grid as power demand skyrockets

Heatwave tests energy grid as power demand skyrockets

Households sweltering through record-breaking heat have been assured the electricity grid can withstand a massive surge in demand for cooling.

Arrest death prompts police death in custody inquiry

Arrest death prompts police death in custody inquiry

The death of a man with a self-inflicted injury after being arrested by police has prompted an investigation in the officer's actions.

Blister in the sun: Australians wilt in summer heatwave

Blister in the sun: Australians wilt in summer heatwave

Australians are being warned about the dangers of heat stress as southern states swelter and one city smashes its Australia Day heat record.

Residents told to leave before sunset as heatwave looms

Residents told to leave before sunset as heatwave looms

Emergency crews have begun door knocking to urge more than 1000 residents to leave their homes as firefighters battle a large blaze and a severe heatwave looms.

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Warning for locals as police close in on wanted man

Warning for locals as police close in on wanted man

Warning for locals as police close in on wanted man

Warning for locals as police close in on wanted man

Police have urged public caution after a possible sighting of accused triple killer Julian Ingram as their manhunt enters its fourth day.

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has received one of the top gongs at the Order of Australia awards but organisers are calling out a gender imbalance.

Search to resume for missing 12-year-old swimmer

Search to resume for missing 12-year-old swimmer

Search to resume for missing 12-year-old swimmer

Search to resume for missing 12-year-old swimmer

Emergency crews will return to a popular surfing beach to look for a 12-year-old boy who went missing while swimming.

Olympic legend, top silks score highest honours

Olympic legend, top silks score highest honours

Olympic legend, top silks score highest honours

Olympic legend, top silks score highest honours

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman is one of 10 people to receive the top honour at the annual Order of Australia awards.

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

The first astronaut to train under the Australian flag has been honoured with the 2026 Australian of the Year award, with other top achievers also recognised.

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

An electrician whose businesses have created dozens of jobs for Indigenous people has received one of the nation's highest honours.

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

A pioneering dementia researcher has called for a national program to help prevent the disease, after being given one of the nation's highest honours.

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Trans-Australia runner's emotional homelessness speech

An endurance athlete who shot to fame during a mammoth run from Perth to Sydney has been named Young Australian of the Year.

Bushfires rage as heatwave grips Australia's southeast

Smoke has blanketed a major city after a bushfire drew within striking distance of a rural town during a widespread heatwave.

Wild dingoes to be euthanised after teen's island death

Rangers will "humanely euthanise" wild dingoes after a backpacker's body was found to have evidence of "pre-mortem" bites.

Remote town tip-off in search for accused triple killer

Police are searching farms and homes over a vast area as they respond to a potential sighting of alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram.

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Shark safety boost after horror spate of attacks

More drones will be deployed along the NSW coast as part of a multimillion-dollar boost to shark-safety programs after the death of a 12-year-old boy.

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

Residents brace for heavy rain as Luana heads inland

Residents of Western Australia's north coast are bracing for heavy rain as Cyclone Luana tracks inland, despite the storm running out of steam.

Man charged over Australia Day threat to mosque

A man accused of posting threats and inciting violence against minority groups on Australia Day has been charged over an "abhorrent" message.

Schoolboy loses fight for life after shark attack

Nico Antic, 12, has died from critical injuries suffered when bitten by a shark at a popular swimming spot.

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.

Fourth man charged with offences over alleged murder

A fourth man has been charged with a variety of offences in relation to the kidnapping and murder of a man last August.

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