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Flood alerts as fatal storm drives rain further south

Flood alerts as fatal storm drives rain further south

An inland low and coastal trough joining forces over NSW is forecast to dump up to 300mm of rain on Sydney, Newcastle and coastal towns in the next 24 hours.

Airport disruption as firies strike over 'extreme risk'

Airport disruption as firies strike over 'extreme risk'

Airport disruption as firies strike over 'extreme risk'

Airport disruption as firies strike over 'extreme risk'

Aviation firefighters will cause major school holiday travel disruptions when they strike over claims staff shortages are posing "extreme risks" for passengers.

Toddler Skye's killer to be released after 14 years

Toddler Skye's killer to be released after 14 years

Toddler Skye's killer to be released after 14 years

Toddler Skye's killer to be released after 14 years

Despite opposition from his victim's family, a man who killed a toddler during a police pursuit will be released on parole after "a real shift in mentality".

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Cops lash 'irresponsible' drivers over Easter road toll

Cops lash 'irresponsible' drivers over Easter road toll

Senior police say the community needs to work with them to ensure safety on NSW roads after eight people died during the Easter long weekend.

Hi-tech drone discovers historic shipwreck in sea grave

Hi-tech drone discovers historic shipwreck in sea grave

The remains of a 100-year-old shipwreck have been discovered off the coast of Western Australia using new underwater drone technology.

Two dead, driver on charges after three-car crash

Two dead, driver on charges after three-car crash

A 51-year-old man has been refused bail after being charged over the death of two people in a three-car crash.

Motorcyclist dies after crash during police pursuit

Motorcyclist dies after crash during police pursuit

A probe has been launched after a motorcyclist crashed his bike and died after sparking a police pursuit.

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Easter campers rescued amid rising floodwaters

Easter campers rescued amid rising floodwaters

Easter campers rescued amid rising floodwaters

Easter campers rescued amid rising floodwaters

Emergency services have rescued five people from floodwaters inundating a campsite while 24 others have decided to stay until the water levels drop.

One dead, another in ICU after drug overdose

One dead, another in ICU after drug overdose

One dead, another in ICU after drug overdose

One dead, another in ICU after drug overdose

One woman has died and a second is in a critical condition after overdosing in Queensland's southeast.

The many faces of community trauma

The many faces of community trauma

The many faces of community trauma

The many faces of community trauma

Communities faced with trauma and tragedy can be a beacon of support and resilience, but shortfalls in psychological support could delay their chance to heal.

Biden OKs $92m in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse

Biden OKs $92m in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse

Biden OKs $92m in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse

Biden OKs $92m in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse

The US government is sending millions in emergency funding following the collapse of a Baltimore bridge as the state governor warns of a "very long road ahead".

Divers recover two bodies after US bridge collapse

Divers recover two bodies after US bridge collapse

Divers recover two bodies after US bridge collapse

Divers recover two bodies after US bridge collapse

The bodies of two missing workers have been found after a Baltimore bridge collapsed when a ship crashed into it, as investigations continue into the disaster.

'Unacceptable' errors led to Telstra triple zero bungle

'Unacceptable' errors led to Telstra triple zero bungle

'Unacceptable' errors led to Telstra triple zero bungle

'Unacceptable' errors led to Telstra triple zero bungle

A series of embarrassing failures, including incorrect phone numbers and an incorrectly entered email address, contributed to triple zero delays on March 1.

Six presumed dead after ship knocks down US bridge

Six presumed dead after ship knocks down US bridge

Six presumed dead after ship knocks down US bridge

Six presumed dead after ship knocks down US bridge

Six missing workers are presumed dead after a Baltimore bridge collapsed when a crippled cargo ship rammed into the structure, US authorities say.

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Bus crashes into creek leaving 13 injured

A Greyhound bus has crashed into a guard rail before careering into a small creek, injuring 13 people on board.

US bridge collapses after struck by ship, search for 7

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a cargo ship struck it, sending vehicles plunging into the water.

Man drowns at popular swimming spot

A man's body has been found in western Sydney's Lake Parramatta following a search that was launched when he failed to resurface.

Homes razed after campers spark bushfire near Perth

A large bushfire accidentally sparked by campers trying to charge their phones has gutted three homes and five short-stay accommodation units south of Perth.

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Young drivers with own cars at higher risk of crashes

Parents have been warned to think again about buying a car for their teens as research shows young drivers with their own vehicles are more likely to crash.

Three killed in highway crash that left vehicles ablaze

Lives have been lost in a five-vehicle highway crash involving trucks and a caravan trailer after one of the drivers failed to give away, police say.

Flood recovery rolls on but there's a pub with no beer

The owner of The Central Hotel in Eugowra - once the heart of the NSW town but closed since a major flood - has appealed to the prime minister for help.

Eleven people in hospital after hazmat incident

Emergency services are investigating a hazmat incident in a far north Queensland office after 11 people were taken to hospital with dizziness and nausea.

Emergency warnings in place for Perth bushfire

Lives and homes are under threat from a bushfire in Perth's east that has so far burned through 650 hectares in the City of Swan.

At least 14 dead in China passenger bus crash

At least 14 people have been killed and almost 40 injured after a passenger bus crashed into a tunnel wall in north China's Shanxi province.

Remote residents trapped as Cyclone Megan crosses coast

Tropical Cyclone Megan has reached land in the Northern Territory, with authorities urging residents in remote communities to seek shelter.

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