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Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:15:17 +0000
'Evil and sick': Bondi shooting survivor speaks out after losing his father
Ya'akov Tetleroyd's father died in the Bondi Beach shootings. He nearly lost his arm as a result of being shot, yet he told 7.30 in an exclusive interview that he forgives the gunmen.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:48 +0000
Man suffers critical leg injuries in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 20s is in a critical condition after he sustained leg injuries in another shark attack at a Sydney beach.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:23:19 +0000
Former Labor strategist Tim Picton dies after alleged assault
Former Labor strategist Tim Picton dies in hospital, weeks after he was allegedly assaulted outside a Perth nightclub.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:34:50 +0000
Iranian official says deaths in Iran protests reach at least 5,000
The death toll includes about 500 security personnel and exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades.  

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:36:49 +0000
'Now it is time': Trump's Greenland threats grow after Europe sends troops
Tensions between the United States and Greenland's allies reach a new high, with threats of increasing tariffs after European troops were sent to the island.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:12:53 +0000
Live: Tomljanović battles back from set down to beat brave qualifier
Australian wildcard Priscilla Hon gets her first main draw singles win at Melbourne Park since 2020 as Marina Stakusic succumbs to cramps, while men's sixth seed Alex de Minaur starts his grand slam campaign with a straightforward victory on...

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:16:07 +0000
Breaking: Japan's PM to dissolve parliament and call snap election
Japanese Prime Minister ⁠Sanae Takaichi will ​dissolve parliament ‌on ‌Friday ‌and call a snap ​election for February 8 ⁠to seek voter backing ‌for her ​spending ​plans and ‍other ⁠policies.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:00:30 +0000
'I am still trembling': At least 39 dead after high-speed train crash in Spain
At least 39 people have died and dozens are severely injured after two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain, local authorities say.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:24:53 +0000
'Irregular flight school practices' linked to triple-fatal plane crash
An investigation finds risky flying behaviour, an amateur-built aeroplane's "design deficiencies" and issues at the pilot's flight school may have contributed to a fatal light aeroplane crash in Victoria in 2024.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:33:40 +0000
Author's lawyer serves second concerns notice to SA premier
Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah says her lawyer has served a second concerns notice for defamation on South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:17:46 +0000
Why Donald Trump could exploit the US's 250th birthday for his own gain
The United States of America is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its union as a nation and experts say Donald Trump appears to be exploiting the events for his own political gain.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:28:15 +0000
Deadly Chile wildfires trigger state of catastrophe
Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile have left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of hectares of forest and destroyed hundreds of homes, local authorities say, as the South American country swelters under a heat wave. ...

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:01:31 +0000
AI is an ethical, social and economic nightmare and we're starting to wake up
As 2025 began, I thought humanity's biggest problem was climate change. In 2026, AI is more pressing.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:20:32 +0000
'They were everywhere': Eye-catching 'smack' of red jellyfish washes ashore on Melbourne beaches
Visitors of Melbourne's eastern beaches over the weekend were surprised to see an influx of crimson jellyfish bobbing in the water. One expert says a "perfect storm" of factors has brought them to the coastline.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:02:59 +0000
Calls to tax super-rich more as number of global billionaires hits record
Oxfam Australia is calling on the federal government to tax the super-rich to help tackle growing inequality, as billionaires grow their wealth by more than half a million a day on average.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:31:27 +0000
Teen dies of injuries at bottom of cliff near Jerrabomberra Waterhole
A member of the public tried to perform CPR on a teenage boy suffering serious injuries at the bottom of a cliff near Canberra, but he died at the scene.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +0000
What psychologists have to say about the seven types of rest
Have you ever found yourself still exhausted and deflated after an eight-hour sleep? Perhaps sleep isn't the reset you need. 

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:20:30 +0000
Residents in WA community urged to stay out of floodwaters after weekend deluge
People living in Kalumburu, one of the most remote communities in Western Australia's far north, are being warned of rising river levels and floods, after heavy rain.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:46:57 +0000
Smith speaks on T20 future ahead of World Cup
Steve Smith has lit up the Big Bash since returning to the Sydney Sixers, but concedes the ship has sailed for him to play in next month's T20 World Cup.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:36:51 +0000
Nicolas Cage shrine amid weird pranks at Mount Gambier deputy mayor's home
A Nicolas Cage-themed shrine is the latest of a series of celebrity-themed pranks that Mount Gambier's deputy mayor says have befallen his home in recent weeks. 

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:32:20 +0000
Man faces NT court over seizure of 2kg of meth
A 22-year-old man has faced court after police allegedly found 2 kilograms of methamphetamine, along with large quantities of other drugs, during a traffic stop in Katherine last week.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:50:41 +0000
Reugg defies the odds to defend Tour Down Under title
After being dropped on the first two ascents of a pivotal section of the final stage, Switzerland's Noemi Reugg fights back brilliantly to claim back-to-back Tour Down Under victories. 

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:17:01 +0000
How WA went from leader to loser in the illegal tobacco wars
Burnt out storefronts in Perth and regional cities are testament to the government's inability to control the illegal tobacco trade — and it's not clear when things will change, writes Keane Bourke.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:31:32 +0000
Perth's median house price surges through $1 million mark
Domain's latest quarterly house price report has found the cost to buy a home increased by 9.9 per cent in the last quarter of 2025, to a median of $1,087,762.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:40:22 +0000
Celebrity chef among the new faces at $800m Sydney Fish Market
It is perhaps the most expensive seafood centre of its kind, but just what can visitors expect from the new $800 million Sydney Fish Market?

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