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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:16:44 +0000
Red alert issued as Cyclone Seroja bears down on WA coast
Residents of Western Australian towns between Carnarvon and Lancelin, including the city of Geraldton, have been told to shelter immediately as Tropical Cyclone Seroja hurtles towards the coast.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 19:34:04 +0000
'We had nowhere to go' – then Jen heard about a hidden caravan park
Hidden in plain sight on a suburban Sydney street, a caravan park is proving a last refuge for pensioners, divorcees and ex-cons in an unaffordable city.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 21:47:55 +0000
AMA reassures doctors over indemnity when administering AstraZeneca vaccines
Australian Medical Association vice-president Chris Moy says if a patient makes an informed decision to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, GPs are protected under professional indemnity insurance.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 03:12:05 +0000
Former US vice-president Mike Pence pleaded to 'clear the Capitol', timeline of riot shows
New details about the deadly US Capitol riot are revealed by a previously undisclosed document prepared by the Pentagon.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:36:49 +0000
Teenager charged with murder over 16yo boy's fatal stabbing in Brisbane CBD
A 16-year-old boy from Mango Hill on Brisbane's northern outskirts is charged with murder over the stabbing death of 16-year-old Yannis Leulusoo in the Brisbane CBD last Thursday night. 

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 22:39:38 +0000
Shalini thought her marriage was normal. Then she realised the truth
For many women in multicultural communities, recognising abuse is just as difficult as escaping it. But experts believe refining the law may be able to help.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 03:30:43 +0000
Teenage rock climber who died on Sunshine Coast remembered as 'humble' and 'effervescent'
Peter Garlick, 18, who fell 40 metres to his death from a Sunshine Coast mountain yesterday, is remembered as someone with a "huge heart" and a "wonderful young man" who was studying to become a teacher.   

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:10:57 +0000
Harry will attend Prince Philip's funeral, but doctors tell Meghan to stay home
Prince Philip's funeral will be held next Saturday at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace says.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 22:15:06 +0000
Prince Harry’s homecoming for funeral is a chance for the royal family to heal
After the death of his grandfather Prince Philip, Prince Harry's return home is an opportunity to heal the rift that’s shaken the royal family and prompted questions about its relevance in modern society, writes Europe corresponden...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:12:40 +0000
Prince Charles remembers his 'dear papa' in heartfelt address
Prince Charles offers his memories of his late father Prince Philip in a heartfelt address where he also thanks people for tributes.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:31:12 +0000
W-League grand final live: Season decider between Sky Blues and Victory goes to extra time
Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory could not be split at the end of regulation time in a tense grand final. Follow the live score and stats from Kogarah Jubilee Oval, while you can watch the action on ABC iview.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:22:41 +0000
Victoria downgrading remaining 'orange' travel zones to 'green' from midnight
Victoria will downgrade the Brisbane, Gladstone and Byron Bay areas from "orange" to "green" zones from midnight.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 19:30:13 +0000
Decades after losing their brother, the Boney family are still waiting for change
In 1987, the death of 28-year-old Lloyd Boney led to a royal commission, but since the inquiry's final report in 1991, an estimated 450 Indigenous people have died in custody. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are ad...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0000
When Sage's father tapped the home phone, he found out a secret and used it as a weapon
For too long, LGBTIQ people have been quietly enduring horrific family violence as the 'the cost of being queer'. Now, a new campaign is highlighting the crucial role families can play in protecting queer communities from lifetimes of traum...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Richard Clapton is still angry after all these years
One of Australia's greatest singer-songwriters has released a new album he hopes will re-awaken a generation who have forgotten how to fight — and perhaps inspire a whole new one.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:13:49 +0000
Four decades ago, Alan had a choice: Go home covered in mud, or covered in blood. He chose mud
He's dug by hand with pride and care more than 4,000 final resting places, including the saddest hole a father could prepare. But there's life after all that death.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 02:31:46 +0000
Prince Philip's gaffes leave a difficult legacy for the royal family to negotiate
Whether he genuinely thought he was funny or simply lacked tact, the Duke of Edinburgh was well known for the sometimes offensive gaffes that now complicate his legacy as the royal family adapts in the 21st century.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 03:34:39 +0000
BBC sets up website to handle complaints over 'too much' Prince Philip coverage
The UK broadcaster received so many complaints that it set up a special website for viewers to register objections if they felt there was “too much TV coverage of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh".

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 02:27:31 +0000
AFL live: Dockers host Hawks as Demons stay unbeaten
Fremantle plays Hawthorn in the west, as Melbourne enjoys a 25-point triumph over the Cats. Earlier, the Crows beat the Kangaroos by 41 points. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:28:57 +0000
NRL live: Eels meet Dragons as Cowboys strike through for first win of season
The Parramatta Eels take on the St George Illawarra Dragons, after North Queensland held on to beat Wests Tigers 34-30. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:04:11 +0000
Man From Snowy River legend 'cracks' on as community celebrates tumultuous year
The festival in Victoria's High Country was postponed last year due to the pandemic — a major blow for a community severely impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires and desperate for tourism dollars.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 01:47:12 +0000
Shadow Health Minister criticises Australia's vaccine rollout, saying more options needed
Shadow Health Minister Mark Butler says Australia must strike deals with more pharmaceutical companies, saying the events of this past week demonstrate why.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 01:02:54 +0000
Prayers offered for Prince Philip during church service in Sydney
Australian dignitaries attend a church service offering prayers for the Queen's husband Prince Philip, who died on Friday aged 99.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 02:00:32 +0000
Caribbean island of Saint Vincent covered with ash after volcano erupts
The tiny eastern Caribbean island of Saint Vincent is blanketed with a thin layer of ash, a day after a volcano spectacularly erupted after decades of inactivity.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 01:48:24 +0000
Karijini Experience returns to Pilbara to boost mining town's creative side
Deep in the Pilbara desert, the pristine gorges and towering red rocks of Karijini National Park have become a cultural oasis for 2,000 festival-goers.



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