Missing hiker found alive nearly two weeks later
Missing hiker found alive nearly two weeks later
After almost two weeks missing in the rugged terrain of the Australian Alps, Melbourne man Hadi Nazari has been found alive.
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Three dead in WA seaplane crash
Three dead in WA seaplane crash
Three bodies have been pulled from the wreckage of a crashed seaplane by police divers, Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook has confirmed.
Long road to recovery after massive bushfire contained
Long road to recovery after massive bushfire contained
Tourism operators and farmers in Victoria are pleading for more support to get back on their feet following a bushfire that destroyed homes and killed hundreds of animals.
Rain brings relief but heatwave warnings remain
Rain brings relief but heatwave warnings remain
A cool change and rain have brought welcome relief for emergency crews fighting a bushfire in Australia that has been burning for weeks.
Bodies of pair killed in NSW plane crash recovered
Bodies of pair killed in NSW plane crash recovered
The bodies of a pilot and passenger killed after their light plane crashed into the ocean have been recovered after an extensive retrieval operation by NSW Police.
Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji
Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji
A man has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of a female airline crew member in Fiji on New Year's Eve.
Fire risk escalates in Australia as heatwave sets in
Fire risk escalates in Australia as heatwave sets in
Firefighters are bracing for bushfire flare-ups and increasing fire danger as southern Australia swelters through a three-day heatwave.
Manhunt in Australia after woman gunned down on street
Manhunt in Australia after woman gunned down on street
A cross-border manhunt has continued for two brothers wanted for murder after a woman was chased and fatally shot on a suburban street.
Search on for surfer after suspected shark attack
Search on for surfer after suspected shark attack
A search is resuming for a man believed to have been attacked by a shark while surfing at a remote beach.
Australia heatwave expected to cause havoc
Australia heatwave expected to cause havoc
A heatwave sweeping across inland Australia is expected to cause havoc for firefighters trying to contain several large blazes.
Woman falls to death after multiple emergency calls
Woman falls to death after multiple emergency calls
A woman has fallen to her death after dangling from the balcony of an apartment in Australia, leaving a man in custody as investigators examine the scene, their relationship and multiple emergency calls.
Aussie airline crew attacked amid NY partying in Fiji
Aussie airline crew attacked amid NY partying in Fiji
Fiji police are investigating incidents involving two Virgin Australia crew who are allegedly the victims of rape and theft in Nadi early on New Year's Day.
Bradman-era crowd record smashed at MCG
Bradman-era crowd record smashed at MCG
Australia and India's enthralling battle in Melbourne has broken the all-time attendance record for a MCG test, smashing an 87-year-old mark set during Sir Don Bradman's prime.
Bushfire threat finally eases in Australia
Bushfire threat finally eases in Australia
The threat of bushfires on both sides of Australia has finally eased.
Victoria bushfire now the size of Singapore
Victoria bushfire now the size of Singapore
Cooler conditions are helping firefighters battle an out-of-control blaze in Victoria that has scorched an area roughly the size of Singapore.
Fire threat increases in Australia amid scorching conditions
Fire threat increases in Australia amid scorching conditions
Dangerous fire conditions are sweeping across several states as Australia's southeast endures a Boxing Day scorcher.
Evacuations, panic as Victoria bushfire rages
Evacuations, panic as Victoria bushfire rages
A wave of cancellations is hitting hospitality businesses at great distances from the epicentre of an out-of-control Victoria bushfire as owners call for calm.
Catastrophic fire conditions forecast for Victoria
Catastrophic fire conditions forecast for Victoria
Specialised firefighting teams are among the 100-strong interstate personnel being sent to Victoria ahead of catastrophic conditions forecast for a region under continued threat.
Boxing Day warning as crews prepare to battle blazes
Boxing Day warning as crews prepare to battle blazes
The warning level for a mammoth bushfire in Victoria has been downgraded as firefighters brace for sweltering conditions on Boxing Day.
Obituary: George Negus, journalist
Obituary: George Negus, journalist
For many, veteran broadcaster George Negus was the face of Australian journalism.