Huge tree falls on people in central Sydney
Huge tree falls on people in central Sydney
Several people are lucky to be alive after a huge fig tree fell on top of them while strong winds whipped through Sydney's centre.
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Mum accused of poisoning baby for money and followers
Mum accused of poisoning baby for money and followers
The woman is accused of filming and posting images of her baby's ‘immense distress and pain’ on social media to get donations and followers.
'Bright shining star' killed in house-sit arson attack
'Bright shining star' killed in house-sit arson attack
Tributes are pouring in for a "bright shining star" performer who was killed in an apparent case of mistaken identity when arsonists torched a property she was house-sitting.
'Appalling': Woman killed in arson house-sitting horror
'Appalling': Woman killed in arson house-sitting horror
Footage has been released in the hunt for two killers behind an arson attack that killed an innocent woman in an apparent case of mistaken identity.
More rain on way after storm batters New South Wales
More rain on way after storm batters New South Wales
More rain is forecast after a deadly storm knocked out power and delivered heavy falls of rain to a swathe of Australia's southeast on Wednesday
Aussie PM pledges 'strongest action possible' if POW killed by Russia
Aussie PM pledges 'strongest action possible' if POW killed by Russia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sworn to take "the strongest action possible" if Russia has executed an Australian prisoner of war.
Survivors speak out after fatal WA seaplane crash
Survivors speak out after fatal WA seaplane crash
A couple who survived a seaplane crash in Western Australia that killed three people have hailed a safety message from the pilot.
Summer heat continues to scorch Australia
Summer heat continues to scorch Australia
Multiple Australian states are sweltering through a low-intensity to severe heatwave, with temperatures in some place expected to hit the mid forties.
Missing hiker survived off two muesli bars and foraged berries
Missing hiker survived off two muesli bars and foraged berries
The cousin of rescued hiker Hadi Nazari has detailed their emotional reunion, saying the family never lost hope for his survival.
'Shameful': Officer let off over alleged Nazi salute
'Shameful': Officer let off over alleged Nazi salute
A leading Jewish community figure has slammed a decision to not charge a Melbourne police officer accused of performing the Nazi salute twice.
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.
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.