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Aussie teen arrested over 'Christchurch 2.0' mosque threat

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Western Australia after an online threat alluding to a terrorist massacre against a recently opened Sydney mosque.

Brisbane braces for 'significant disaster' as cyclone approaches

A "significant disaster event" looms as a tropical cyclone zeros in on a densely populated part of Australia's coast for the first time in 50 years.

Queensland, NSW brace as cyclone bears down

Residents in two Australian states have been told to have tinned food ready and prepare their properties before a cyclone makes landfall in coming days.

Time lag questioned in Chinese live-firing alert

Defence Minister Richard Marles. Photo: Getty Images

Time lag questioned in Chinese live-firing alert

The time it took to alert Australia's military to Chinese live-fire drills at sea has been downplayed by Defence Minister Richard Marles.

'Cult' members jailed for gambling with child's life

Convinced God would heal her, Elizabeth Struhs' parents were encouraged by a church group to gamble with the 8-year-old's life and withhold her medication.

Parents jailed over girl's insulin-starved death

The parents of an eight-year-old girl who died after being insulin-starved received 14-year...

Parents jailed over girl's insulin-starved death

An eight-year-old girl's parents have received 14-year prison terms over their insulin-starved child's "slow and painful" death.

Nurse charged over viral anti-Israeli video

A nurse in Australia who allegedly threatened to kill Israeli patients in a viral video posted by an Israeli influencer has been charged.

Chinese drills forced 49 flights to change course

China's navy frigate Hengyang off the coast of NSW. Photo: Australian Defence Force

Chinese drills forced 49 flights to change course

A Virgin Australia pilot alerted authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the Tasman Sea that forced 49 flights to change their paths.

Search for fisherman believed pulled overboard by shark

Fast-moving currents hampered the search for Paul Barning. Photo: Marine Rescue Port Stephens via...

Search for fisherman believed pulled overboard by shark

Fast-moving currents have hampered the search for a missing fisherman believed to have been dragged overboard by a shark.

Cyclone off east coast likely to become 'severe'

Cyclone Gabrielle was heading towards Norfolk Island on Friday. Image: NZ Herald

Cyclone off east coast likely to become 'severe'

Powerful waves are set to impact Australia's east coast, with a tropical cyclone expected to become "severe" in the coming days.

Twin cyclones loom off flood-hit regions

Satellite view of Tropical Cyclone Zelia over Western Australia. Photo: Getty Images

Twin cyclones loom off flood-hit regions

Two tropical cyclones may form off northern Australia, potentially dumping more rain on a region still reeling from flooding.

Labor pains as Dutton rides high in Aussie polls

Liberal leader Peter Dutton has taken the lead in Australian polls ahead of a likely election in...

Labor pains as Dutton rides high in Aussie polls

Peter Dutton appears to be kicking with the wind behind his back, with multiple opinion polls showing the Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as an election nears.

Race again central as couple renew vows

Australian triathletes Mark “Sharky” Smoothy and Alyssa Coe, with their daughter, Estelle, 9,...

Race again central as couple renew vows

Ten years ago, Mark “Sharky” Smoothy and Alyssa Coe stopped in their tracks during Challenge Wanaka to profess their love for and commitment to each other.

WA, Queensland eye clean-ups as wild weather weakens

Regional Australian towns lashed by a cyclone face being isolated for days as communities in two states begin to count the cost of recent destructive weather events.

Investigation continues after NSW nurses sacked

Ahmed Rashid Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh remain in the police spotlight after a video surfaced...

Investigation continues after NSW nurses sacked over video

Police are continuing their investigation into two nurses who claimed they would kill Israeli patients, having raided one of the nurse's houses.

Cyclone impacting coast earlier than expected

A destructive cyclone is impacting the Australian coast hours earlier than expected, unleashing 290kmh winds.

Western Australia braces for destructive cyclone

Port Hedland in Western Australia. Photo: Getty

Western Australia braces for destructive cyclone

Schools have been closed as northern Australia braces for a tropical cyclone that is set to develop into a destructive category five system.

Police in NSW ramp up probe into 'sickening' nurses video

Two NSW Health workers have been stood down over a "sickening" anti-Semitic video. Photo: TikTok

Police in NSW ramp up probe into 'sickening' nurses video

Police in New South Wales have seized CCTV footage as they investigate a video showing public hospital nurses claiming they would kill Israeli patients

Australian footballer Sam Kerr cleared of racial abuse

Sam Kerr leaves court in London after receiving a not guilty verdict. Photo: Reuters

Australian footballer Sam Kerr cleared of racial abuse

Australia's women's soccer captain and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially abusing a British police officer after a dispute with a cab driver.

Another drenching on the way for flood-weary Qld

Ollera Creek bridge, which connects Townsville and Ingham in north Queensland, is finally due to...

Another drenching on the way for flood-weary Qld

The end of weeks of torrential rain is nearing but not without one last downpour for sodden towns.

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