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Sat, 19 Nov 2022 23:45:16 +0000
COP27 agree on climate deal and historic compensation fund for vulnerable countries
The fund that aims to support countries vulnerable to climate change makes it on to the official agenda for the first time at the summit in Egypt.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 18:35:00 +0000
A 16-year-old visited Byron Bay on holiday. A night-time encounter with police left him searching for answers
Dylan says he still has questions about what happened to him.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 21:38:02 +0000
'The Great Wall of Condo' is holding back floodwaters for now, but the flood peak is coming
Rescue workers are shifting their focus to Euabalong and Condobolin, where a makeshift levee is keeping water away from the CBD, as floodwater slowly recedes at Forbes in central west NSW.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:15:09 +0000
Former TV sports presenter Cameron Williams charged with alleged domestic violence offence
Former high-profile sports presenter for Nine News Sydney, Cameron Williams, has been charged with an alleged domestic violence offence.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 06:42:11 +0000
Divers have plunged 50 metres below the waves to map a sunken Japanese submarine in an Australian first
A crew of divers are hoping their efforts to map a sunken Japanese submarine off the NT coast will help solve long-standing questions about the vessel and help preserve final resting place of 80 submariners.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 06:18:35 +0000
'Beginning of the end of the war': Kherson comes alive after Russian withdrawal
Despite the hardships, residents are expressing a mix of relief, optimism, and even joy a week since the southern Ukrainian city was liberated. 

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 02:59:54 +0000
This condition affects half a million Australians. But David didn't know much about it till his mum was diagnosed
A family tragedy might have postponed the fundraising journey but nothing would stop David Batterham from raising awareness about dementia. 

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:21:27 +0000
Police investigate woman's death in East Perth hotel, taking man into custody
A man is in custody following the death of a woman at the Quality Hotel Ambassador Perth on Sunday morning. 

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 04:38:16 +0000
Once an ardent follower of her father's church, Clare has left and has a warning for others
On her blog, Clare Heath-McIvor opens up about the conservative City Builders Church her father leads, amid accusations it is trying to infiltrate the Victorian Liberal Party.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 04:16:07 +0000
Increase wages, improve bargaining for workers, and we'll reap the economic benefits?
Australia's industrial relations system is built to solve problems that no longer exist, writes Gareth Hutchens

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 01:42:07 +0000
Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account after poll attracts 15 million responses
Elon Musk asked users in a poll whether Donald Trump's account should be reinstated, attracting more than 15 million responses. 

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 01:13:34 +0000
More stolen Medibank data released, containing information about mental health and chronic conditions
Hackers have released more customer records onto the dark web, containing information about chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and asthma, cancer, dementia and mental health conditions.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 03:29:48 +0000
North Korea have been testing a massive missile, but what do we know about it?
The Hwasong-17 is the newest intercontinental ballistic missile in North Korea's collection. But how much do we know about it and have we ever seen it before? 

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 01:17:10 +0000
Blackout for thousands of SA properties after more storm damage
Work is underway to fix power outages across South Australia after severe weather yesterday, as more strong winds are predicted today.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 01:03:54 +0000
Wild weather hits Victorian music festivals, more wind and rain on the way
Wild winds and rain are expected to continue in Victoria, after the weather last night forced the mid-performance cancellation of a Melbourne music festival and left dozens of people bogged at another event near Geelong.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 03:20:31 +0000
Meet the real working class men behind Jimmy Barnes's iconic '80s music video
Rock icon Jimmy Barnes — and the real cane farmers who feature in his music video — reveal the story behind the film clip which remains an enduring symbol of 1980s Australia.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 07:39:22 +0000
Ricciardo starts 13th after penalty for McLaren farewell, Verstappen on pole
Ricciardo ends his time with McLaren at the end of this season and is rumoured to be headed to Red Bull as a reserve driver in 2023.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 04:08:15 +0000
France dealt massive injury blow ahead of Socceroos World Cup clash
The Socceroos will not face Karim Benzema in their World Cup opener against France, with the Ballon d'Or winner ruled out of the entire tournament with injury.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:09:57 +0000
'Igor the Terrible': The elusive spy with a $100,000 bounty on his head who murdered 27 Australians
An ultranationalist former spy and self-described war addict, Igor Girkin is among three men sentenced to life in prison over the murders of 298 innocent people onboard MH17. With a $149,000 bounty on his head, he is yet to face justice.  ...

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:09:15 +0000
Women and doctors asked to have their say on overhaul of WA's tough abortion laws
The WA government wants to modernise the state's decades-old abortion laws, but first it's asking women, medical practitioners and other stakeholders to have their say.  

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 04:57:51 +0000
Controversial Liberal candidate recordings overshadow Victorian election campaigning
The Victorian Liberal Party is standing by a candidate who has apologised for his comments on treaty and abortion, as the parties fill their last week of campaigning with more pledges.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 21:13:45 +0000
Taking conservation into their own hands, hundreds of donors rally to buy peninsula bush block
From the outside, this reserve looks like any average bush block — but a community has banded together to help raise $3.4 million to preserve it.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 23:22:59 +0000
As Twitter sheds more employees, is the platform really at risk of breaking during the soccer World Cup?
Tech industry insiders and experts are concerned about the stability and security of Twitter, after the social media giant shed many of its engineers.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:20:03 +0000
A mystery shipwreck turned up near a remote Australian island. No one knows what to do with it
Eyewitnesses say the capsized boat measures about 25 metres in length, with some estimates suggesting it had been upside-down for more than two weeks when it was discovered.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:55:29 +0000
Is sea foam safe to touch? We ask a scientist
Sea foam is the ocean's bubble bath, but is it safe? CSIRO algae scientist Anusuya Willis takes us into her lab to put it under the microscope.



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