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Emergency services downgrade bushfire warning for Mundaring residents Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
Authorities say the bushfire is moving in a north-easterly direction but is currently stationary.
WA police scale back search for snorkeller missing since New Year's Day Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
The 32-year-old man, who was part of a group of four divers snorkelling for crayfish, was reported missing off Ledge Point Beach.
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Rescue operations underway after coal mine collapse Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
One man is in hospital and another is missing following an incident at a Central Queensland coal mine.
Remote NT town in power limbo amid rolling blackouts since New Years Eve Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
The remote Northern Territory town of Jabiru has faced rolling blackouts since New Year's Eve, with no clear indication of when power will be properly restored.
Wallaby joey euthanased after 'horrific' animal cruelty discovery Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
Wildlife carers have lodged formal complaints with police and environment officials after stumbling across a scene involving a dead mother wallaby tied to a signpost.
Joint ordered to rest as illness rocks Australia's United Cup preparations Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
Australia's teen sensation is forced to lay low, with team captain Lleyton Hewitt hoping it is just a 24-hour thing.
Another e-bike death sparks renewed calls for consistency around laws Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
Police believe a 15-year-old boy is the first person to die in Tasmania riding an e-bike, raising questions about what laws exist to regulate e-bike safety in the state.Â
Murphy in line for comeback as SCG curator defends green pitch exterior Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
Todd Murphy could play his first Test match on Australian soil as the curator of the SCG allays fears over the pitch.
Walkers rescued after one fell 5m near Tasmania's Federation Peak Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
Three bushwalkers are rescued from near Federation Peak in Tasmania's remote south-west after one of them fell 5 metres, sustaining a non-life-threatening head injury.
What we learned from Donald Trump's wide-ranging health interview Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
US President Donald Trump says he regrets undergoing advanced imagery on his heart and abdomen because of the "ammunition" it handed his critics, but has once more defended his "perfect" health.Â
Family watches Boddington heritage property burn in Christmas Day fire Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
Two heritage homes and thousands of hectares of land were lost in a Christmas Day bushfire in Boddington.
Ski resort fire witnesses recall how tragic Crans-Montana blaze unfolded Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
As the resort town of Crans-Montana reels from the news of a tragic fire at a New Year's Eve party, a witness recalls hearing screams and seeing people covered in blood in the aftermath of the bar blaze.Â
Brisbane beats Sydney and Melbourne in price growth Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
Brisbane's housing market remains one of the strongest in the nation, with prices up 1.6 per cent in December even as Sydney and Melbourne see some growth moderation in property valuations.
Kidnapper was 'saving boys from aliens' when he snatched them from bed Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
A man who abducted a boy from his bed in regional WA after sniffing butane and having delusions about aliens is sentenced to eight years in prison.
Man accused of wild rampage across Latrobe Valley appears in court Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
A 34-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly going on a multi-day crime spree across Victoria's south-east involving carjackings, burglaries and a police pursuit.
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Williams to set new Australian Open record at 45 after receiving wildcard Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
Venus Williams will play in the main draw of the Australian Open for the first time since 2021, 28 years after she first graced Melbourne Park.
NT to introduce Voluntary Assisted Dying bill mid-2026 Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
The Northern Territory government says it will introduce Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation to parliament this year, nearly two decades after the Commonwealth vetoed the NT’s world-first euthanasia legislation in 1997.
Bikies allegedly sat waiting in hair salon before stabbing two men Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
In just four minutes, two men were stabbed in the chest and customers inside the Queanbeyan hair salon were left shaken.
China's anti-pollution crusade linked to Australian bushfires Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
As China caps off a historic clean-up of its smog and air pollution, the clearer air is helping temperatures rise to new records. Now, researchers are linking that change to hotter and drier conditions in Australia.
China's beef tariffs aren't about Australia Posted on Friday January 02, 2026
Beijing's new measures are aimed at trying to rein in an Australian surge and manage local growth, rather than a direct target on Australia.
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Watch: Footage shows partygoer trying to put out flames Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 The video shows a man trying to extinguish the flames while music can be heard playing in the background and some people film the fire on their phones. Weather warnings extended as ice and snow blanket parts of UK Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 The worst of the weather is expected to hit Scotland, with weather warnings in place until Sunday. Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes. FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone. Record year for wind and solar power - but is it enough to stay on track for 2030 targets? Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target. Politicians have given away too much power to deliver pledges, says PM's ex-aide Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 Paul Ovenden, who left Downing Street in September, says the British state has been "emasculating itself". Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026 Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025. The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service. Dental practice 'gave ultimatum' after people queued for hours to register, patients claim Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 People say they were told they could not register unless they paid for hygienist appointments first. What we know so far about the victims Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana. 'I hid from a wall of heat': Eyewitnesses describe escape from Swiss bar inferno Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 One young man told the BBC he went into the bar to look for his little brother, who he thought was inside. From Doctor Who to X-Men - archive pictures show stars before they were famous Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has unearthed images of Scotland's most famous acting talent in their student days. Your photos as snow covers parts of the UK Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 Overnight snowfall left a covering of snow and ice in some areas The Traitors returns with a new twist - and five other things you might have missed Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor". I broke my neck filming Harry Potter but I don't regret being a stunt double Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future. 'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers. Weekly quiz: Which Spice Girl got an invite to Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding? Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? I swapped my personal trainer for AI - and it's working Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 Could AI be changing the fitness industry by offering a cheaper alternative to personal trainers? Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK Posted on Friday January 02, 2026 For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
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