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What is the difference between tropical low and cyclone? Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Tropical lows are weaker than tropical cyclones, but a meteorologist explains they can still cause significant damage.
12-hour bus journey leaves north-west Victorians calling for change Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
The Victorian city of Mildura has a population of 54,000 people, yet travelling to the nearest capital city for work or medical appointments can be quite a headache.
Police probe sudden death in Queensland city's CBD Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Police have closed part of Bell Street and the Toowoomba bus terminal car park on Chronicle Lane in Toowoomba's CBD as part of the investigation.Â
Live: AUD touching 70 US cents while Wall Street dips on AI stocks Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.Â
Miracle rescue highlights dangers along WA's South West beaches Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Marine Rescue workers tasked with monitoring WA's Geographe Bay say last week's astonishing rescue of a Perth family highlights the dangers facing tourists.Â
What are data centres and what do they mean for regional Victoria? Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
With the announcement of two new facilities outside of Melbourne, could regional Victoria become a hotspot for data centres?
Live: Israeli president will be a 'welcomed and honoured' guest, Marles says Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Isaac Herzog will be a "welcomed and honoured" guest when he comes to Australia, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says. Follow live.
Fears for thousands of renters as rental affordability scheme ends Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Vulnerable and elderly residents in homes subsidised by the National Rental Affordability Scheme are staring down decade-long waitlists for social housing as the scheme draws to a close.
Police investigating second 'vile' letter sent to Sydney mosque Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
It is the second such incident in the past 10 days after police charged a 70-year-old man with allegedly sending a threatening letter to Lakemba Mosque in late January.Â
High Court to consider liability for accident that sunk two tugboats Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
A convention on laws of the high seas will be front and centre in the High Court in Canberra today as the owners of the MV Goliath take on the Tasmanian Ports Corporation over an incident where the ship hit and sank two tugboats.
Two months into the social media ban and teenagers say it isn't working Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s is two months old, but teenagers say they have found ways around it.
Queensland government department labelled 'lazy' for 'ironic' use of AI Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
A Queensland government department has urged social media users not to trust AI through the use of an AI-generated image.
Eels veteran urges backs to step up post-Lomax Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Parramatta's next generation of outside backs must step up if they are to fill the void left by Zac Lomax, his ex-teammate Josh Addo-Carr has said.
Man accused of pretending to shoot from Bondi bridge to face court Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
A man accused of mimicking firing on people near the pedestrian bridge where the Bondi terror attack occurred is due to face court.
Body-worn camera footage shows moment grandmother removed from birth suite Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
A confrontation caught on body-worn security footage in the halls of the Toowoomba Hospital maternity unit highlights concerns raised by local mothers. Â
Fears glossy black-cockatoo eggs will 'cook' in nest boxes during heatwaves Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
South Australia's population of a unique subspecies of glossy black-cockatoos is heavily dependent on artificial nesting boxes. That could pose a problem during extreme heat conditions.
Report says Australia's focus on China has 'eroded' Taiwan's trust Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Experts say Australia needs to do more to grow its relationship with Taiwan as China works to diplomatically isolate Taipei in the region.
The zombie apocalypse devastates Tasmania in this soon-to-be cult classic Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
These Final Hours writer and director Zak Hilditch drew on personal tragedy to produce We Bury the Dead, his biggest cinematic epic yet.
Inquest findings for Westfield Bondi Junction today, after delay Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Findings from the coronial inquest into the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing will be handed down today.
Report points to Pacific Islander exploitation Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026
Changing jobs is a basic right for most people, but it is not so simple for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility workers.
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MPs back plan to release Mandelson files after Labour anger forces climbdown Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 The PM is forced to back down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador. Email appears to confirm Andrew and Virginia Giuffre photo is real Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 The former prince has previously questioned whether the picture had been doctored and claimed he had never met Giuffre. Trump administration withdrawing 700 federal agents from Minnesota Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 "Border tsar" Tom Homan said about 2,000 would remain, and the US government is equipping more officers with body-worn cameras. Murder arrest after student stabbed near De Montfort University campus Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and currently in police custody. Saturday Night Live reveals cast for new UK version Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 Sitcom stars, Taskmaster contestants and familiar panel show faces will appear on the British spin-off. What's happening and who to look out for as the Winter Olympics begin Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Tesco apologises after placing Welsh language signs in Cornish branch Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 One councillor hopes this is an opportunity for supermarkets to support Cornish more directly. Palestine Action protesters cleared of burglary but may face retrial on some charges Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over a raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse. Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump's life Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 Prosecutors claimed that Routh, 59, remained "totally unrepentant" for the incident in Florida. Snooker's 'Mr Perfection' - John Virgo brought old-school charm to primetime TV Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport. Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries. Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire. Henry Zeffman: Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week. Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home. Details of Jeffrey Epstein post-mortem released in latest files Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 Twenty new photos released on Friday show Epstein in the immediate aftermath of his death. Why did Andrew leave Windsor's Royal Lodge in such a hurry? Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 The former prince left Windsor during the night, and will now live on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. 'I've never hit anything so hard': How one man fought off a shark in the Caribbean Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed. Inside Man City's rebuild and plan for life without Guardiola Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 BBC Sport looks at Manchester City's evolution and why the January window has offered renewed belief. How plans for Trump International hotel in Belgrade unravelled Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 The project would have built on the ruins of the defence ministry bombed by Nato back in 1999. The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics say Posted on Wednesday February 04, 2026 The one-off special features fan favourites Kermit and Miss Piggy, with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.
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