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Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:45:43 +0000US President invited to address parliament next year after leaders meet in Cambodia
Anthony Albanese sits down with Joe Biden on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Phnom Penh, discussing regional security, Ukraine and global supply chains.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:45:50 +0000There are now 8 billion of us — but soon we'll hit a decline we'll never reverse
This week, the world's population ticks over a historic milestone. But in the next century, society will be reshaped dramatically — and soon we'll hit a decline we'll never reverse.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:38:11 +0000Wild scenes as Aussie boxer thrown out of the ring in title bout
Stevie Spark landed on his feet outside the ring having been thrown over the top rope in a move more likely seen in wrestling than championship boxing by Montana Love, leading to the American's disqualification.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:32:27 +0000Glenn Maxwell out for months after breaking leg in freak party accident
Glenn Maxwell's summer plans are dashed, with the veteran all-rounder breaking his leg in a freak injury suffered at a 50th birthday celebration.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:32:42 +0000Live: England chasing 138 to win T20 World Cup as bowlers restrict Pakistan
A fine bowling performance from the English attack leaves them needing 138 to win the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan at the MCG. Follow all the action in our live blog.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 22:39:16 +0000Midterm results: Democrats retain control of US Senate as Catherine Cortez Masto re-elected in Nevada
Incumbent senator Catherine Cortez Masto has been re-elected in Nevada, securing the Democrats their 50th seat and maintaining their majority control of the Senate.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:45:12 +0000What retaining control of the US Senate means for Joe Biden and the Democrats
Retaining control of the US Senate means Democrats can appoint judges and block bills sent from a House of Representatives which is expected to be controlled by Republicans.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:35:57 +0000Two buildings collapse in French town of Lille, killing one person
Rescue workers have retrieved a body from the rubble of two collapsed buildings following an hours-long search in the northern French town of Lille.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 19:08:04 +0000'It's gut-wrenching': Old-growth forest logged just days after it was slated for immediate protection
It was described as 'the largest environmental protection policy' in Victoria's history, but shortly after the announcement parts of the state's old-growth forests were being logged.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 03:59:23 +0000Keith Levene, founding member of The Clash and Public Image Limited, dies
Keith Levene, who was aged 65, is being remembered as one of the must influential guitarists of all time.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 03:47:58 +0000Utah's famed Salt Flats are drying out, and it has scientists concerned
Water remains in some parts of the lake's footprint, including Utah's Great Salt Lake. But elsewhere, it's dried out, including at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 20:14:42 +0000Lachie told the adults on his school trip he felt sick. Hours later he fell into a coma he would never wake from
Sixteen-year-old Lachlan Cook was thrilled to be travelling to Vietnam on a school trip. But his family says when he needed treatment for his type 1 diabetes, he was failed.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 20:54:38 +0000Man who inspired The Terminal dies in same Paris airport he lived in for 18 years
Airport officials say Iranian man Merhan Karimi Nasseri, whose story was turned into a Steven Speilberg film starring Tom Hanks, had returned to the airport in recent weeks.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 03:52:41 +0000Thousands of Queenslanders wait more than 24 hours to be seen in hospital emergency departments
The Queensland Opposition says there is a "shocking" and "unacceptable" amount of bed block within the state's hospitals, after revealing the number of people kept waiting more than 24 hours for emergency treatment.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:01:04 +0000How Maggie the bull terrier could help unlock treatment for children with cancer
A world-first clinical trial involving pet dogs is underway in Perth, and is hoped to uncover a new treatment for children with sarcoma.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 01:19:43 +0000Minister urges Australia to 'wake up out of cyber slumber', flags internet security reforms
Some of the potential reforms include making it illegal to pay ransoms to hackers like those who posted highly sensitive customer data from Medibank on the dark web.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:18:33 +0000NSW government moves to increase pharmacists' powers amid doctor backlash
NSW pharmacists will be able to administer more vaccines from tomorrow, as part of a wider plan to increase their powers.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 22:50:08 +0000Aircraft collide and crash at World War II airshow in Texas
A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra fighter collide at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:07:46 +0000More than 50 Adelaide schools to close after storms cause biggest blackout since 2016
Some 65,000 homes and businesses remain without electricity, with SA Power Networks saying many will not be reconnected until at least Tuesday.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:44:37 +0000NSW braces for more severe thunderstorms, possible hail as flooding continues
One million sandbags have been sent out to NSW communities facing the latest flooding event, with a resupply effort underway across an area the size of Switzerland.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 03:03:09 +0000The COP27 climate summit hits the halfway mark. Here are the main issues on the table
Frosty relations between global leaders, more climate protests and debate over richer countries compensating others for global warming — Here's what's under the spotlight at COP27.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 21:02:31 +0000Garage door accident leaves one boy dead and another injured in Melbourne's south-west
It is believed the boys were playing in the driveway of the building, but police have not yet released details of what occurred.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 01:22:24 +0000Man charged with murdering another hospital patient in Canberra
An 18-year-old allegedly assaults a 38-year-old man in the Canberra Hospital's Adult Mental Health Unit.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:21:49 +0000Victorian opposition faces 'blizzard' mountain climb to win election, as parties launch campaigns
The Liberal Party urges Victorians to vote for change and a ceiling on the state's debt on November 26, as Labor vows to forge ahead with a major shake-up of the state's energy network if it wins a third term.
Sun, 13 Nov 2022 01:30:53 +0000While browsing YouTube, Jake came across an unusual hobby. Now every moment he gets, you'll find him magnet fishing
Jake Robson can pull hundreds of kilograms of metal litter out of Melbourne's waterways every week, collecting everything from e-bikes, to shopping trolleys, to fishing hooks. He says it's a way to give back to society and bond with his son...