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Calls for sweeping review after another mining death

Calls for sweeping review after another mining death

The death of another mine worker in Australia's largest coal-producing state has sparked calls for an industry-wide review of safety practices.

Clouds might have disorientated pilot in fatal crash

Clouds might have disorientated pilot in fatal crash

Clouds might have disorientated pilot in fatal crash

Clouds might have disorientated pilot in fatal crash

An investigation into a light plane crash which killed a couple aged in their 70s has found challenging weather conditions likely caused poor visibility.

More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on

More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on

More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on

More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on

As the death toll rises to more than 160 people, US southeastern states are facing a very long recovery from Hurricane Helene.

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Hazard reductions behind schedule ahead of fire season

Hazard reductions behind schedule ahead of fire season

The NSW Rural Fire Service has responded to more than 1600 fires since July, preventing it from completing as much hazard-reduction burning as it had planned.

Flood risk downgraded as wild weather eases

Flood risk downgraded as wild weather eases

Flood warnings have been downgraded along the NSW north coast, giving locals a reprieve from the wild winds and heavy rains that smashed the region.

Army personnel injured after two tanks collide

Army personnel injured after two tanks collide

Multiple army personnel were taken to a central Queensland hospital after two tanks collided during a military exercise.

Disaster resilience gathering begins in flood-hit town

Disaster resilience gathering begins in flood-hit town

The National Indigenous Disaster Resilience gathering is being held in a flood-hit NSW town, hoping to highlight the importance of First Nations knowledge.

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Large, fast-moving bushfire threatens homes, residents

Large, fast-moving bushfire threatens homes, residents

Large, fast-moving bushfire threatens homes, residents

Large, fast-moving bushfire threatens homes, residents

Residents in Queensland's far north have been warned to prepare themselves to evacuate as a bushfire rapidly spreads.

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

NSW is rolling out technology with internet functions to keep communities connected and support emergency services during natural disasters.

Winds hit east coast, Tassie prepares for more floods

Winds hit east coast, Tassie prepares for more floods

Winds hit east coast, Tassie prepares for more floods

Winds hit east coast, Tassie prepares for more floods

A woman has been killed by a falling tree branch as damaging winds hit the east coast of NSW, bringing gusts up to 100km/h.

Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire

Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire

Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire

Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire

Australia's emergency management teams are preparing for severe spring weather, with parts of the nation set for higher-than-average fire and flood risk.

Rain reduced worst sewage spill's impact: council

Rain reduced worst sewage spill's impact: council

Rain reduced worst sewage spill's impact: council

Rain reduced worst sewage spill's impact: council

The Gold Coast council says a study it commissioned has found significant rain helped reduce the impact of Queensland's worst sewage spill.

'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride

'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride

'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride

'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride

A police officer visiting NSW from Queensland has died after his motorbike went down an embankment during a commemorative ride.

Blaze at Kenya boarding school kills 17 students

Blaze at Kenya boarding school kills 17 students

Blaze at Kenya boarding school kills 17 students

Blaze at Kenya boarding school kills 17 students

A fire at a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 17 students and injured 14 others, the latest in a series of blazes at the nation's schools in recent years.

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Fire response ramps up ahead of stark spring warning

Queensland is preparing its aerial firefighting fleet ahead of the high bushfire risk warning across spring and summer.

Bodybuilder dies, 15 hours unconscious in gym shower

A bodybuilder who collapsed in a gym shower and spent 15 hours unconscious without staff noticing has died in a hospital.

Family top of mind for yachties rescued in wicked seas

Family reunions are in order for two yachties rescued 300 kilometres off Australia's east coast before one gets back on the water this week.

'Like a missile': fatal crash road reopens after blast

A major highway has reopened days after a truck full of chemicals exploded and created a five metre crater following a fatal collision in central Queensland.

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Extremely lucky yacht duo 'glad to be back' on dry land

Rescuers battled massive seas to pluck two "extremely lucky" crew members to safety from a yacht stricken off the NSW south coast.

Investigation after theme park handler mauled by tiger

A well-trained handler is recovering from lacerations to her arm after a tiger bit her at the popular theme park, Dreamworld.

Fatal crash on major highway ends in massive explosion

A man has died in a fiery crash and almost 50 people were evacuated before a truck carrying chemicals exploded on a main highway.

Sailors hurt as famous tall ship hit by container ship

Australia’s largest sail-training tall ship, the Leeuwin, will not be in use for some time after being struck by a container ship in Fremantle port.

Ride stoppages 'standard' despite two incidents

A popular Gold Coast theme park says ride stoppages aren't uncommon after thrill seeking passengers were stuck twice in a week at Sea World.

Funding boost to help protect Aussies from disasters

Almost $400 million will be spent on projects to better protect Australians from natural disasters including key cyclone and flood protection upgrades.

Operations set to resume at mine after latest fatality

Operations at a central Queensland coal mine are set to resume following a fatality, after the industry regulator gave the green light amid an investigation.

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