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Australians missing as Taiwan quake death toll hits 12

Australians missing as Taiwan quake death toll hits 12

Two Australians are missing in Taiwan as rescuers continue to search for survivors following a massive earthquake that's killed at least 12 people.

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.

Body found after search for missing bushwalker

Body found after search for missing bushwalker

Body found after search for missing bushwalker

Body found after search for missing bushwalker

A 57-year-old man's body has been found in bushland following a mutli-agency search for a missing bushwalker.

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Multi-agency search under way for missing bushwalker

Multi-agency search under way for missing bushwalker

A man last seen nearly two weeks ago is believed to have become lost while on a bushwalk southwest of Sydney.

Reward offered after daughter's search for missing mum

Reward offered after daughter's search for missing mum

A $500,000 reward is being offered in relation to a 44-year-old Melbourne woman's 2005 disappearance after her daughter's "relentless" search.

Woman found dead in dam might have gone 'walkabout'

Woman found dead in dam might have gone 'walkabout'

A woman with bipolar disorder may have died during a 17-hour "walkabout" after entering a dam in a remote area of the Blue Mountains, an inquest has heard.

Relief as 'resilient' family rescued from remote WA

Relief as 'resilient' family rescued from remote WA

Seven family members who were missing in remote flooded Western Australia for several days have been rescued and are said to be doing well.

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Missing family of seven found safe in remote WA

Missing family of seven found safe in remote WA

Missing family of seven found safe in remote WA

Missing family of seven found safe in remote WA

The group of seven family members that have been missing in the West Australian outback have been found by police, and are reported to be safe and well.

Four children among travellers missing in remote region

Four children among travellers missing in remote region

Four children among travellers missing in remote region

Four children among travellers missing in remote region

Concerns are mounting for seven people, including four children, who are missing after travelling in two cars in a remote part of Western Australia.

Family 'ecstatic' after vulnerable boy found safe

Family 'ecstatic' after vulnerable boy found safe

Family 'ecstatic' after vulnerable boy found safe

Family 'ecstatic' after vulnerable boy found safe

A boy who lives with autism and Down syndrome has been found by a staff member at a medical centre after the search for him entered a third day.

Police search rural property for missing man

Police search rural property for missing man

Police search rural property for missing man

Police search rural property for missing man

Police have searched a rural Queensland property to find any trace of Marc Kristian Mietus, who went missing more than two decades ago.

Heartache as search for Ballarat mum's body continues

Heartache as search for Ballarat mum's body continues

Heartache as search for Ballarat mum's body continues

Heartache as search for Ballarat mum's body continues

Mourners gathered in Ballarat to pay tribute to local mum Samantha Murphy after a man was charged with murder earlier this week. Her body is yet to be found.

Community vigil, mum's alleged killer named

Community vigil, mum's alleged killer named

Community vigil, mum's alleged killer named

Community vigil, mum's alleged killer named

Locals have honoured Samantha Murphy at a community vigil in Ballarat, hours after the identity of her alleged 22-year-old killer was revealed.

Reward offered in bid to crack decades-old cold case

Reward offered in bid to crack decades-old cold case

Reward offered in bid to crack decades-old cold case

Reward offered in bid to crack decades-old cold case

Mother Pauline Sowry vanished more than 30 years ago - and police say they believe there are people in the community who know exactly what happened to her.

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Police failures blight 'troubling' missing teacher case

Marion Barter's disappearance nearly three decades ago has been referred to unsolved homicide detectives after crucial evidence was lost due to police inaction.

Australian tourist missing in Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls

An Australian tourist has gone missing in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls National Park, home to one of the world’s natural wonders.

Waterway search expands in hunt for Sydney couple

Police divers were sent to a waterway southwest of Sydney in the search for the bodies of former Ten reporter Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies.

Cop charged with murder, alleged victims still missing

NSW Police are still searching for two men after a serving officer, who dated one of the alleged victims, was charged with two counts of murder.

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Police processes in spotlight at delayed Tyrrell probe

Ten years after William Tyrrell's disappearance, a coronial inquest is facing further delays with no update on whether any charges will be laid.

Samantha Murphy unlikely to be found alive, police

Ballarat mother of three Samantha Murphy, who has been missing for three weeks is unlikely to be found alive, police say.

Argument before ex-TV presenter and boyfriend vanished

The blood-stained possessions of Luke Davies - the boyfriend of ex-Channel Ten reporter Jesse Baird - have been found in a Sydney skip bin.

More detectives to aid search for Samantha Murphy

More detectives have been deployed to Ballarat to help search for missing mother Samantha Murphy, last seen more than two weeks ago.

River sweep forms part of search for suspected victim

A search for missing man Daniel Copeland, who police believe met with foul play, has extended to a sweep of a northern NSW river.

Tough terrain for volunteers in search for missing mum

Volunteers continuing a ground search for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy have been warned to take care of their own safety in difficult bush terrain.

Ballarat community rallies to family of missing mother

The prime minister has thanked those searching for missing mum Samantha Murphy as investigators turn to security footage to solve her mysterious disappearance.

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