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Australians fleeing south to escape climate extremes

Australians fleeing south to escape climate extremes

Australians are already on the move due to climate change, with one state the number one choice for those seeking relief from heat, floods and fires.

Youth escapees involved in alleged carjacking

Youth escapees involved in alleged carjacking

Youth escapees involved in alleged carjacking

Youth escapees involved in alleged carjacking

A group of teenagers are back in custody after allegedly stabbing a worker and escaping from a youth detention centre in a stolen car.

Acid spill to be washed down drains after evacuation

Acid spill to be washed down drains after evacuation

Acid spill to be washed down drains after evacuation

Acid spill to be washed down drains after evacuation

An acid spill, which forced an emergency warning and the brief evacuation of a primary school, has been diluted and flushed down drains into a river.

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Dispute over alleged cop killer's court attendance

Dispute over alleged cop killer's court attendance

There are conflicting views about whether a man accused of the shooting murder of a veteran police officer should appear in court in person.

List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

The AFL commission has released list build rules and concessions for the Tasmania Devils women's team ahead of their entry in 2028.

Hurricanes open title defence with tight Sydney win

Hurricanes open title defence with tight Sydney win

The Hobart Hurricanes have held their nerve to beat the Sydney Thunder with one ball remaining in a re-match of last season's Big Bash League decider.

Warner out for Hurricanes-Thunder BBL final rematch

Warner out for Hurricanes-Thunder BBL final rematch

The Hurricanes and Thunder are gearing up to start their BBL campaigns with a rematch of the final, but Sydney will be without veteran opener David Warner.

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Negligent truck driver avoids jail for deadly crash

Negligent truck driver avoids jail for deadly crash

Negligent truck driver avoids jail for deadly crash

Negligent truck driver avoids jail for deadly crash

A truck driver who had methamphetamine in his system when he caused a crash that killed an elderly couple had previously been in trouble for drug driving.

Tiny forests sow seeds of big biodiversity impact

Tiny forests sow seeds of big biodiversity impact

Tiny forests sow seeds of big biodiversity impact

Tiny forests sow seeds of big biodiversity impact

As the number of tiny forests grows across Australia, one biodiversity champion has laid down regional roots with a first Pacific planting.

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

The Hobart Hurricanes trophy cabinet has a new addition, after a maiden WBBL triumph in the final 20-over game of their veteran skipper Elyse Villani.

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Lizelle Lee's unbeaten 77 has powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a dominant win over the Perth Scorchers and their first WBBL title in front of their home fans.

Phone clue in two-year search for missing tourist

Phone clue in two-year search for missing tourist

Phone clue in two-year search for missing tourist

Phone clue in two-year search for missing tourist

Police have revealed a major update in the search for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer, who disappeared in 2023.

Negotiator Mack a big deal in Perth WBBL final bid

Negotiator Mack a big deal in Perth WBBL final bid

Negotiator Mack a big deal in Perth WBBL final bid

Negotiator Mack a big deal in Perth WBBL final bid

Katie Mack negotiated moves to two separate teams on either side of Australia for this summer -- and it could end up helping Perth to the WBBL title.

Rest or runs? Contrasting roads to WBBL decider

Rest or runs? Contrasting roads to WBBL decider

Rest or runs? Contrasting roads to WBBL decider

Rest or runs? Contrasting roads to WBBL decider

The Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers will go head-to-head for a chance to lift the WBBL trophy, with both teams taking different routes to get there.

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Smoke signal to mainland as fire threatens coastal town

Water bombers and ground crews are battling a wild fire that has prompted dozens to evacuate and the destruction of at least two homes.

Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

A coroners court has provided a significant update on preparations for an inquest into the deaths of six primary school children in a jumping castle accident.

'No justice': family of boy killed outside school

A woman whose negligent driving killed a 12-year-old boy as he walked with friends during school pick-up won't serve any time behind bars.

Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time.

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'Work starts now': Devils ramp up after stadium tick

The Tasmania Devils have declared the real work starts now after a late-night stadium approval vote secured their AFL and AFLW licence.

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Tasmania's parliament has voted to approve a new waterfront stadium, which paves the way for the Devils to join the AFL and AFLW competitions in 2028.

'Rapidly evolving day': bushfires spark emergencies

Out-of-control bushfires resulted in multiple emergency evacuation warnings in one state amid high winds which grounded aerial efforts.

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days.

Australian Federal Police to lead global summit

Australia will chair the 2026 UNCOPS summit, the global gathering of police under the United Nations umbrella.

Hurricanes stay top of WBBL after shooting down Stars

Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck 71 and Molly Strano bagged 5-16 as the top-ranked Hobart Hurricanes trounced the second-placed Melbourne Stars at Bellerive Oval.

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