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Rural town mourns teenager taken by 'cruel fate'

Rural town mourns teenager taken by 'cruel fate'

A 16-year-old boy who was swept away while swimming with friends in a rural river is being remembered as a loyal rugby teammate and a loving son and brother.

Clean up starts for some but flood threat remains

Clean up starts for some but flood threat remains

Clean up starts for some but flood threat remains

Clean up starts for some but flood threat remains

The clean up has begun for some residents in rain-hit northern Australia but the flood threat is not over for others, with more showers and storms forecast.

Stunned community honours treasured teen shark victim

Stunned community honours treasured teen shark victim

Stunned community honours treasured teen shark victim

Stunned community honours treasured teen shark victim

A beachside community has gathered to pay tribute to a teenager who died after being attacked by a shark while swimming at a popular surf spot.

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Body found after boy swept away in fast-flowing river

Body found after boy swept away in fast-flowing river

Drones, sniffer dogs and boats have been used to find the body of a 16-year-old boy, who disappeared after getting washed away while swimming with friends.

At least six feared dead as US medevac plane crashes

At least six feared dead as US medevac plane crashes

Days after the biggest air disaster in the United States in 16 years, a medevac plane has crashed in Philadelphia, with reports of "multiple casualties".

Probe into US air disaster launched, army victims named

Probe into US air disaster launched, army victims named

As investigations into the collision between a plane and helicopter in Washington continue, the US Army has released the names of two people it lost.

Inside the fight to save towns in path of fire disaster

Inside the fight to save towns in path of fire disaster

As they continue to battle bushfires which have ripped through a major national park, firefighters are worried about what the future holds for small towns.

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'A lot of anguish out there': lessons from Black Summer

'A lot of anguish out there': lessons from Black Summer

'A lot of anguish out there': lessons from Black Summer

'A lot of anguish out there': lessons from Black Summer

A mobile stage dubbed Beryl has helped bring bushfire-affected towns together, as research highlights the need for recovery funds years after disaster strikes.

Black boxes recovered as US air disaster probe launched

Black boxes recovered as US air disaster probe launched

Black boxes recovered as US air disaster probe launched

Black boxes recovered as US air disaster probe launched

With 64 people on board the plane and three on board the helicopter dead, the collision in Washington is the United States' worst aviation disaster in 25 years.

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Eighteen bodies have been recovered after a mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a US Army helicopter near Washington, CBS News says, citing police.

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

A rain-hit region is on cyclone watch with multiple tropical lows looming in northern Australia after heavy showers sparked flooding and water rescues.

India festival stampede death toll rises to at least 30

India festival stampede death toll rises to at least 30

India festival stampede death toll rises to at least 30

India festival stampede death toll rises to at least 30

Police and rescuers are being praised for their swift actions after a stampede at a Hindu festival in northern India, as the death toll continues to rise.

Nearly 40 taken to morgue after India festival stampede

Nearly 40 taken to morgue after India festival stampede

Nearly 40 taken to morgue after India festival stampede

Nearly 40 taken to morgue after India festival stampede

Dozens of people have been killed and injured in a stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival, according to media reports.

Cyclone threat looms for rain-battered region

Cyclone threat looms for rain-battered region

Cyclone threat looms for rain-battered region

Cyclone threat looms for rain-battered region

A region recovering from heavy rain is bracing for another deluge after enduring flooding that closed a major road, with two potential cyclones on the horizon.

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Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Increases in Australia's road toll over the past four years have been at a level not recorded since 1966, before the introduction of seatbelts.

Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff

There are fears that hazardous chemicals belched from burning homes and cars in the Los Angeles wildfires will make it into runoff when it rains.

Homes lost as bushfires spread in west

Homes have been lost as a string of bushfires spread in Western Australia, with residents in many areas warned it is too late to evacuate.

With rain in forecast, LA hopeful of firefight progress

With Santa Ana winds dropping and rain forecast, weary Californian firefighters are hoping to advance in their quest to quench the state's remaining wildfires.

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Warning of waterfall dangers after teen deaths

Experts are warning of the hidden dangers at waterfalls after two teens tragically died at a popular swimming spot.

'Cheeky and playful' boy crushed by parking meter

The family of a boy who died in hospital after he was crushed by a falling parking meter at a museum say he was "wise beyond his years, cheeky and playful”.

Boy dies after being crushed by falling parking meter

A five-year-old boy has died days after he was crushed by a falling parking meter during a school holiday event at a museum.

Teen hailed a hero in waterfall double drowning tragedy

A teen who died trying to save a girl who also lost her life after jumping into a waterfall is being hailed as a hero in emotional tributes on social media.

Cyclone off WA, flood search in NSW as Qld dams spill

Wild weather is threatening regions around Australia as a tropical cyclone impacts exports, amid fears for the occupants of a car swept away by floodwaters.

Baby girl dead, another child critical after house fire

A baby girl has died and another young child is fighting for life after a house fire in a suburban town.

Storm declared 'natural disaster' as cyclone builds

Almost 35,000 people remain without power and an iconic beach has expanded as fresh storms sweep the east coast and the west bunkers down for a cyclone.

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