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Australian luger makes stunning recovery mid-run after falling off sled Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Australian luger Alex Ferlazzo pulls off a miracle recovery after falling off his sled halfway through a run.
The final six minutes of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
In the final horrific minutes of the Bondi Beach terror attack, more than 100 shots were fired. ABC NEWS Verify has analysed footage showing how the last six minutes unfolded.Â
Breaking: Man admits murdering Perth lawyer in Crown Towers hotel room Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
A 44-year-old man admits killing Perth lawyer Alice McShera, whose body was found in a hotel room in the upmarket Crown Towers complex in 2023.
Five quick hits: Grandpa throws a touchdown, as Chiefs star tears his ACL Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Patrick Mahomes tears his ACL, the Packers suffer a major blow, Donald Trump's coin toss goes viral and Old Man Rivers scores a touchdown. Here's the five quick hits from the NFL action.
PM's first responsibility is to lead. His second is to explain Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Anthony Albanese's first responsibility after the horrific Bondi terror attack is to lead a grieving nation. His next will be to explain how this happened.
Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis to remain behind bars Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis will remain behind bars, after the South Australian Parole Board's decision to release him was overturned.
Queensland Police reviewing security arrangements after Bondi mass shooting Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
The state's premier convened an urgent meeting of cabinet's security council on Monday morning.
'We are here for you': How to help in the wake of the Bondi attack Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
NSW Premier Chris Minns urges community members wanting to help the Jewish community following the Bondi terror attack to donate blood.
Bushfire catastrophe caused by burn-off not extinguished properly Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
A bushfire in Tasmania that destroyed 19 homes was caused by a registered burn conducted about a week earlier, which was not extinguished by a landowner, authorities have confirmed.
North Queensland man in court over Philippines child sex abuse allegations Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
The Australian Federal Police says it launched an investigation into North Queensland man Soren Copley in September after a tip-off from US Homeland Security. Â Â
Axeman brought back to life after mid-competition heart attack Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
Kahu Woolley was clinically dead multiple times, but quick actions by his friends brought him back.
Bondi attack has 'fundamentally changed' Australia, Jewish leaders say Posted on Monday December 15, 2025
The Australian Jewish community is in a state of shock following the Bondi shootings, with leaders calling for more to be done to combat anti-Semitism.
Kerr starts as sub again before starring for Chelsea in WSL victory Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025
Matildas gun Sam Kerr starts on the bench again, but makes an immediate impact for Chelsea in a 3-0 WSL victory.
The state government has trucked water to WA's wettest towns for 15 years Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025
Quinninup and Northcliffe in Western Australia's south west receive an average of 1 metre of rain every year, so why has the state government spent millions of dollars trucking in drinking water?
Sussan Ley accuses Albanese of failing to keep Jewish Australians safe Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has allowed antisemitism to "fester" and failed to keep Jewish Australians safe in the wake of yesterday's "evil" terror attack on the shores of Bondi.
Netanyahu lashes out at Albanese over Bondi Beach attack Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025
In a fiery address overnight, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "antisemitism is a cancer" and that it "spreads when leaders stay silent".
Hollow Knight to Donkey Kong: Our favourite video games of 2025 Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025
There are games to suit everyone, and overwhelmingly Australians are a game-playing nation. Here are some of the most important titles released this year.
Data shows Adelaide pitch is not as friendly as it looks for England Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025
With England pinning its hopes on victory in the third Test, the tourists have been warned that the Adelaide pitch is not as friendly as it looks.
'We were just crying': Kendrick Lamar serenades 9yo at Spilt Milk Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025
American rap superstar Kendrick Lamar brought the house down at Spilt Milk in Canberra, but it was his interaction with a nine-year-old superfan that stole the show.
Searcher tells of 'emotion, excitement' when Celine Cremer's phone found Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025
One of the key searchers involved in the renewed hunt for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer has told of the emotion and excitement when her mobile phone was found, two and a half years after she disappeared in Tasmania.
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'Hero' who wrestled gun from Bondi shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 Eleven people were killed in the shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, as crowds attended an event to celebrate Hanukkah. How Bondi Beach shooting unfolded minute by minute Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 Correspondent Joe Inwood pieces together what verified footage reveals about how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded. What we know about Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025 Sixteen people have died after an attack targeting a Hanukkah event on the beach. UK events remember Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communities Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025 At least 15 people have been killed and at least a further 42 injured in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations. 'It was pandemonium': Jewish community in shock after deadly Bondi Beach attack Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025 Fifteen people were killed and dozens injured in the attack, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach. Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia". The difficult question of what it would take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 As peace talks continue in Berlin, what - if anything - could potentially change Putin's mind? And could Europe do anything differently? 'Everyone says it'll never be me' - Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025 Mia Tretta was shot in the 2019 mass shooting at Saugus High School in California. Oxfam chief forced to step down over 'serious issues' with conduct, charity says Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 The charity's trustees say Dr Halima Begum's position was "untenable" following an independent review of her behaviour. Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?! Xx Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 What impact is my email etiquette having on how I'm perceived, evaluated and promoted at work? Strictly finalists confirmed after dance-off decider Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025 The three remaining couples will compete for the glitterball trophy in the final next weekend. Chile elects far-right José Antonio Kast as next president Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 Many believe Kast will be the most right-wing president since Augusto Pinochet, who oversaw a 17-year dictatorship in Chile from 1973. Paramedic 'sent flying' in Liverpool parade attack Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 James Vernon said "adrenaline kicked in" allowing him to help the stricken victims of Paul Doyle. Boy, 15, charged with murder after alley death Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025 Surrey Police received reports of a stabbing near the Wheatsheaf pub, on Kingston Road. Historic rail bridge collapses into River Spey Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025 The Spey Viaduct forms part of the Speyside Way trail and is popular with both walkers and cyclists. 'Never give up': Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions Posted on Sunday December 14, 2025 "It's a feeling of incredible happiness," says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years. How common is a white Christmas where you are? Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 Many of us probably dream of a white Christmas but how often have you actually seen one? Simon King takes a look at new analysis. Balloons from Belarus are causing chaos in Lithuania. Is it smugglers or a hybrid attack? Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 Lithuania has declared an emergency after the balloons started to cross the border. They were almost American - then Trump cancelled their citizenship ceremonies Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 Immigrants from among the 19 countries banned by the Trump administration tell the BBC how their citizenship ceremonies were abruptly cancelled. Their diamond-rich land in South Africa was taken. Now they want it back Posted on Monday December 15, 2025 A two-decade old legal judgement should mean they are benefitting but they say they remain poor.
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