Dozens of people are feared to have been killed and around 100 others injured after a fire tore through a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party in a luxury ski resort town.

A man and two women have died and two people are missing following four separate incidents on Sydney waters over the past 48 hours.

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A boat named after a Star Wars spacecraft is the final entry to finish the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, after facing a range of issues at sea and extremely rough weather.

A 15-year-old boy has died in an e-bike crash on New Year's Eve, described by Tasmanian police as "tragic" and prompting a call for riders to comply with the law.

The tragedy struck a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort, which is popular with tourists.

The death of the Irish national, who was pulled from the water off an island, follows several other drownings this summer.

Three teen girls have been arrested after a 12-year-old girl was stabbed at a bus stop in Salisbury, Adelaide.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australia and England players to ensure the SCG Test lasts longer than the two-day affairs in Perth and Melbourne earlier in the Ashes series.

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Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Police were alerted to the incident at about 6.25pm this evening.

Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.

Motorists are told to expect delays.

The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

Nola cops a spray, too.

The death of the Irish national, who was pulled from the water off an island, follows several other drownings this summer.

Three teen girls have been arrested after a 12-year-old girl was stabbed at a bus stop in Salisbury, Adelaide.

Usman Khawaja will front the media amid speculation he could retire.

A 17-year-old girl has been charged with assaulting a police officer after a brawl broke out at a neighbourhood New Year's Eve party.

The tragedy struck a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort, which is popular with tourists.

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Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city just after midnight on Thursday.

Authorities are working to confirm reports an Australian fighting in Ukraine has died.

Videos circulating on social media show the massive fire as crews battle to get it under control.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.