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'Selfless' soldier killed in army training laid to rest

'Selfless' soldier killed in army training laid to rest

Colleagues and family have gathered to farewell Corporal Brendan Hannam, remembered as a valued leader and a loving father who served with distinction.

Pool fence safety in focus amid adventurous boy's death

Pool fence safety in focus amid adventurous boy's death

Pool fence safety in focus amid adventurous boy's death

Pool fence safety in focus amid adventurous boy's death

A coroner will examine pool fencing compliance following the drowning of a three-year-old boy in a backyard swimming pool.

P-plater bailed after horror crash into Newcastle fans

P-plater bailed after horror crash into Newcastle fans

P-plater bailed after horror crash into Newcastle fans

P-plater bailed after horror crash into Newcastle fans

An 18-year-old driver has been granted bail after a car ploughed into a crowd who were farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.

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Russia says no plague, locals play down scare

Russia says no plague, locals play down scare

Russian health officials state comprehensive tests have revealed no evidence of plague after a lab worker died in Siberia, as locals ditch their face masks.

Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held

Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held

A young girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after a car careened into a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.

Vital medical service to fly further with landmark deal

Vital medical service to fly further with landmark deal

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has nudged aside CareFlight to win a 10-year, $625 million contract to provide aeromedical flights across a vast territory.

'Part of the blue family': leaders hail fallen officers

'Part of the blue family': leaders hail fallen officers

A young constable killed in a crash only days ago "could have done anything", as political and police leaders honour officers who have died in the line of duty.

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Mass drownings spike ahead of summer's 'perfect storm'

Mass drownings spike ahead of summer's 'perfect storm'

Mass drownings spike ahead of summer's 'perfect storm'

Mass drownings spike ahead of summer's 'perfect storm'

Multi-fatality drownings from boat accidents and floods are at a decade high, with the forecast hot and stormy summer ahead prompting safety warnings.

'Eyes in the sky' spotting a dozen sharks every day

'Eyes in the sky' spotting a dozen sharks every day

'Eyes in the sky' spotting a dozen sharks every day

'Eyes in the sky' spotting a dozen sharks every day

The world's largest aerial shark surveillance program is being rolled out after drones detected an average of 20 sharks a day during winter.

Hillcrest jumping castle 'not anchored properly'

Hillcrest jumping castle 'not anchored properly'

Hillcrest jumping castle 'not anchored properly'

Hillcrest jumping castle 'not anchored properly'

A senior police officer has detailed various shortcomings in relation to the deaths of six students in a jumping castle accident on a primary school oval.

'Chaos, confusion': cop recalls jumping castle tragedy

'Chaos, confusion': cop recalls jumping castle tragedy

'Chaos, confusion': cop recalls jumping castle tragedy

'Chaos, confusion': cop recalls jumping castle tragedy

Chains of command were confusing in the initial aftermath of a primary school jumping castle tragedy that killed six students, an inquest has been told.

Search for shark and swimmer after fatal attack

Search for shark and swimmer after fatal attack

Search for shark and swimmer after fatal attack

Search for shark and swimmer after fatal attack

Authorities are hunting for a large shark that fatally attacked a 63-year-old swimmer off a popular beach.

News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

A local TV news helicopter has gone down while covering a bus crash in Los Angeles, leaving three people dead and two more in hospital.

Cause of hydro-electric power station fire revealed

Cause of hydro-electric power station fire revealed

Cause of hydro-electric power station fire revealed

Cause of hydro-electric power station fire revealed

Investigators have determined the origin of a blaze that severely damaged a remote power station and cut electricity to hundreds of properties.

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Kids safer but drowning risk rises for older generation

Australia has significantly reduced the number of drownings among children aged under five, but older people are increasingly at risk, latest figures show.

Divers find body of man in waterfall plunge pool

The body of a man who went missing while exploring a national park with his wife has been found by police divers in a plunge pool below a waterfall.

Families beg for answers on loved ones missing in Nepal

Family members of Australians still missing in Nepal are seeking answers as search efforts continue.

Aussie drone teams join rescue effort in Nepal

Dozens of Australians remaining missing in Nepal following catastrophic floods as the government deploys more search experts and aid to the disaster zone.

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Tributes flow for Lily - a 'beautiful spirit'

Tributes have flowed for an 18-year-old found dead as her grief-stricken community gathers at a touching weekend vigil.

Two in serious condition after sudden building collapse

Two men have been rushed to hospital after they were pulled out of rubble following the sudden collapse of a building in an inner-city suburb.

Memorial unveiled for army chopper crash victims

Families of the victims of an army helicopter crash have come together for the unveiling of a memorial overlooking Queensland's picturesque Whitsunday Passage.

Farm hand's first plane ride after run-in with a roo

A young ringer is recovering after a kangaroo crashed into his leg on an outback station, a freak accident he and emergency workers will never forget.

Mystery persists decades after ocean yachting tragedy

A coronial investigation into the deaths of five men who went missing while sailing from Hobart to Sydney in 1979 has released findings.

Footy plans farewell for player lost in ground tragedy

A beloved school teacher who died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves Australian rules game will be farewelled by his local club.

Young footballer's death ignites on-field safety fears

A local football club president is urging a rethink of multi-purpose playing fields after a young player died from critical injuries suffered during a game.

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