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 Qld to top grim national road toll

Qld to top grim national road toll

January 02, 2023 02:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland is set to top the nation's road death tolls in 2022 with a rise in fatalities being recorded by every state that's reported its figures.

 NSW savers rescue 1000, drownings mount

NSW savers rescue 1000, drownings mount

January 02, 2023 02:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW lifesavers have already carried out more than 1000 rescues since Christmas, which is a record, as the summer drowning toll nationwide reaches 24.

 Floods steady as NSW town's peak revised

Floods steady as NSW town's peak revised

January 02, 2023 01:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The expected peaking of floodwaters around the outback NSW township of Menindee has been pushed back as river readings remain steady below a 1976 record.

 Record death toll sparks road safety talks

Record death toll sparks road safety talks

January 02, 2023 01:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland will hold a road safety summit after almost 300 people were killed on the state's roads last year, with the toll set to be the nation's highest.

 Economy at risk from China's COVID wave

Economy at risk from China's COVID wave

January 02, 2023 12:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The treasurer says China's COVID-19 outbreak will weigh on Australian businesses, which rely on the country's customers and suppliers.

 Housing decline picks up speed again

Housing decline picks up speed again

January 02, 2023 12:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Rising interest rates continue to shave value off Australia's property market, with Melbourne home prices closing in on pre-pandemic levels.

 Manila airport chaos U-turns Qantas flight

Manila airport chaos U-turns Qantas flight

January 02, 2023 12:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Qantas flight from Sydney was among more than 300 domestic and international flights delayed, cancelled or diverted over a system outage at Manila airport.

 NRL star's mum faces manslaughter charges

NRL star's mum faces manslaughter charges

January 02, 2023 12:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The mother of Broncos star Payne Haas is expected to be charged with three counts of manslaughter over a Gold Coast car crash that killed three people.

 Officer drowns in rip after saving teen

Officer drowns in rip after saving teen

January 02, 2023 12:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An off-duty NSW police officer has drowned in a rip after saving a 14-year-old boy who got stuck in the current at an unpatrolled beach on the south coast.

 Public holiday call as SA survey launched

Public holiday call as SA survey launched

January 02, 2023 11:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An influential union has called for Easter Sunday to become a public holiday in South Australia as residents of the state are urged to have their say.

 Body found after missing swimmer search

Body found after missing swimmer search

January 02, 2023 11:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The man went missing at Lake Eildon in Victoria's alpine region while swimming with friends.

 Man drowns in rip after rescuing teenager

Man drowns in rip after rescuing teenager

January 02, 2023 10:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An off-duty NSW police officer has reportedly drowned after saving a young teenage boy from a rip at an unpatrolled beach on the South Coast.

 Bushfires to kill thousands, finds study

Bushfires to kill thousands, finds study

January 02, 2023 09:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Nearly 2500 people are expected to lose their lives to bushfires in the next 10 years as climate change amplifies the ferocity and frequency of fires.

 Outback town flood may peak below record

Outback town flood may peak below record

January 02, 2023 09:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Livestock has been rescued from a paddock after water spilled over a levee in the NSW outback town of Menindee ahead of its forecast flood peak.

 NSW road toll rises on pandemic reopening

NSW road toll rises on pandemic reopening

January 02, 2023 09:19 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW recorded 288 road deaths in 2022, up from 275 the previous year, on the back of extreme weather events and pandemic restrictions easing.

 Sanders, Price kick-start Dakar challenge

Sanders, Price kick-start Dakar challenge

January 02, 2023 08:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australian riders Daniel Sanders and Toby Price have enjoyed a positive first stage at the Dakar Rally, after reigning champion Sam Sunderland crashed out.

 Better Access mental health 'inequitable'

Better Access mental health 'inequitable'

January 02, 2023 08:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Mark Butler says he will look to reform access to mental health care after a boost to subsidised sessions led to tens of thousands being unable to get help.

 China COVID test requirement 'modest'

China COVID test requirement 'modest'

January 02, 2023 08:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australia is imposing new entry requirements on travellers from China, who will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before arrival.

 Storms break clear weather spell

Storms break clear weather spell

January 02, 2023 08:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Thunderstorms and record flooding are forecast to bring an end to the run of clear weather enjoyed across much of Australia over the festive period.

 Missing swimmer sparks alpine lake search

Missing swimmer sparks alpine lake search

January 02, 2023 07:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A search has been initiated for a swimmer after he disappeared underwater at Lake Eildon in Victoria's alpine region.

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