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A bushfire burned through about 14 hectares after it broke out about 2.20am at Blanket Bay Rd and Red Hill Track in Cape Otway on Wednesday. Picture: Victoria Emergency.

Police probe bushfire that cut off 100 campers

A bushfire that left about 100 campers stranded and forced dozens more to evacuate is now being treated as a criminal investigation.

Iconic cars in legal crosshairs

Iconic cars of yesteryear and some of the most common work cars on Australian roads today are the target of a new lawsuit, levelled against Holden owner General Motors.

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An Aussie hiker found almost two weeks after he disappeared in the gruelling alpine wilderness was able to survive because of one key thing.

Inside missing hiker’s 13-day survival

An Aussie hiker found almost two weeks after he disappeared in the gruelling alpine wilderness was able to survive because of one key thing.

Queenslanders have been left awed by photos of a rare weather phenomenon in the state’s southeast.

Stunning photos as ‘UFO’ hits regional Qld

Queenslanders have been left awed by photos of a rare weather phenomenon in the state’s southeast.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. NOVEMBER 15, 2023: Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton and Dan Tehan hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Dutton hits out at ‘activist’ lawyers

Peter Dutton has vowed to strip the funding to a key environmental group that was involved in a bruising case against gas giant Santos.

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New footage after shark attack

New footage reveals shark attack chaos

New footage shows the chaotic moments after a woman was mauled by a shark in Sydney Harbour.

More than 30 roads have been cut off by floodwaters across the Lockyer Valley following an overnight 300mm deluge.

Town flooded after overnight deluge

Towns in southeast and western Queensland are preparing their canoes and tinnies, with much of the state submerged following extreme rainfall.

Tash Peterson has shared a before and after of her body after going vegan. (after shot)Picture: Instagram,

‘Triggered’: Activist’s response to protesters

Controversial vegan activist, Tash Peterson has thanked protesters who plan to descend on her Perth home for bringing more awareness to animal “atrocities”.

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A young woman who was viciously attacked by her pet Rottweilers has broken her silence.

‘Torment’: Dog attack victim breaks silence

A young woman who almost lost an arm and suffered severe head and leg injuries in a dog attack has broken her silence.

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Forecast rainfall in the 72 hours to Tuesday night. Heavy falls are possible near Ex-TC Kirrily and in the southeast.

‘More rain’ to fall on saturated Qld

The remnants of a cyclone paired with a surge of storms have dumped a month’s worth of rain on Queenslanders in hours, and there’s no sign of it stopping.

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Close-up of one little boy drinking water under the tree.

Extreme heat warning for school return

Students across the country are returning to the classroom – but a parents’ group says too many schools are ill-equipped to deal with extreme heat.

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This image grab taken from AFPTV footage shows Leonardo Da Vinci's

Outrage as iconic Mona Lisa defaced

One of the world’s most iconic paintings, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, has been attacked by protesters in the Louvre.

Queensland will continue to be lashed by severe storms for days to come, as a new trough pulls moisture from ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily south. Picture: Windy

Superstorm warning for Aussie state

Parts of Queensland have been warned to bunker down as ex-cyclone Kirrily feeds fresh thunderstorms, sparking ‘significant risk’ for residents.

Australia Day weekend will be cool with warnings for flash flooding. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology

Tens of thousands of homes left in dark

More than 115,000 homes and businesses lost power when ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily struck, and many residents have been told they could wait a week to get it back.

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