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Gilmore digs deep as Aussies progress at Bells Beach

Stephanie Gilmore has been forced to dig deep into her bag of tricks to beat rival Lakey Peterson before the Bells Beach action was again placed on ho...

Croc search continues following north Queensland attack

Authorities continue to search waters in far north Queensland after a man was attacked by a crocodile on Saturday.

Police officer responding to assault had blood spat in his face

Detectives have appealed for information following the serious assault in Co Antrim.

Heavy rain and strong winds to replace Easter sunshine

The Met Office has issued two yellow warnings for wind covering western and southern areas from Tuesday.

Death toll rises from avalanche in French Alps

The body of a sixth person was found after searches resumed on Monday morning, officials said.

Teenager charged in connection with death of 20-year-old man

Police Scotland said on Monday a teenager has been charged in connection with the weekend death of a man in Perth.

Dalai Lama apologises after video shows him kissing boy

The incident occurred at a public gathering in February.

Australia to discuss China and Russia at NATO summit

The world's most influential military alliance has invited Australia to attend an upcoming summit, with China and Russia expected to dominate discussi...

Voice would 'lift quality of life for everybody'

Prominent Indigenous activist Jack Beetson is calling for unity in the voice referendum, saying a 'yes' vote would will bring Australia together.

Teenager dies after quad bike incident

Gardai in Co Laois have appealed for witnesses.

Queensland drivers renewing licences may face new test

Online refresher courses are one of a number ideas put forward by the Queensland government targeting road safety strategies this year.

Romanian prosecutors search electronic devices in Andrew Tate case

The controversial internet personality is under house arrest on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking.

Gilmore digs deep as Aussies charge at Bells

Stephanie Gilmore has been forced to dig deep into her bag of tricks to beat rival Lakey Peterson and keep her remarkable Bells Beach WSL record intac...

Mark Speakman firms as favourite to lead NSW Liberals

The state's former attorney-general Mark Speakman is the favourite to lead the NSW Liberals in opposition when the the party room votes.

Teachers want Ofsted’s ‘reign of terror’ abolished, union says

A motion at the NASUWT conference called for the inspection system to be abolished in its ‘current form’ and immediate inspections to be halted.

Search for missing man ends after body found on beach

David Wylie was last seen in Stevenston on March 23, but Police Scotland called an end to the search on Monday after a body was found near Seamill.

Nearly 3,000 Vodafone broadband customers report outage

The issue comes after Virgin Media experienced problems last week.

Man taken to hospital after he is beaten on head with pool cue

Police have appealed for information about the incident in Antrim on Sunday evening.

Sarwar declares Scottish Labour ‘election ready’ as he revamps his t...

The Scottish Labour leader has carried out a reshuffle of his front bench team at Holyrood and appointed two election campaign coordinators.

Defiant Jewish settlers march to evacuated West Bank outpost

The march came as the Palestinian Health Ministry said a 15-year-old boy was killed by Israeli fire during an army raid in the occupied West Bank.