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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

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.

NSW driver charged over police crash

January 01, 2023 06:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A NSW man has allegedly driven head-on into police after avoiding a roadside breath test, putting two officers in hospital with one requiring surgery.

Storms and flood break clear weather spell

January 01, 2023 06:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

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

Riot sparks calls for WA youth justice fix

January 01, 2023 06:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Western Australia's opposition has blasted management of the state's youth prison after detainees took to rooftops and lit a fire during a New Year's riot.

Man shot in arm after Brisbane altercation

January 01, 2023 06:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An altercation on a Brisbane street has led to a man being shot in the arm and a number of other men being questioned by police over the incident.

Australia welcomes 2023 with bumper crowds

January 01, 2023 04:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australians partied well into the night during the first New Year's Eve celebrations without COVID-19 restrictions in three years.

Body of missing Tasmanian kayaker found

January 01, 2023 04:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Police have blamed "misadventure" after they found the body of a Tasmanian man following a two-day search in the state's remote northwest.

COVID test required of arrivals from China

January 01, 2023 03:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Travellers from China will need to undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19 before boarding a flight to Australia, the health minister has announced.

Earnings, yield to drive returns in 2023

January 01, 2023 03:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Rising inflation and interest rates have led to upheaval in global share markets and that trend could continue in the new year.

Retirees bring up Sydney to Hobart tail

January 01, 2023 03:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The final boat in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, sailed by a retired teacher and former nurse, has crossed the finish line after more than five days at sea.

'Marine growth' strands cruise ship off SA

January 01, 2023 02:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Luxury cruise passengers have been at sea off Australia for six days, with the ship unable to dock until marine creatures are removed from its hull.

WA riot sparks calls for youth justice fix

January 01, 2023 02:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Western Australia's opposition has blasted management of the state's youth prison, saying detainees' "only vehicle" to seek improvement was to riot.

Hat passed around for Qld rodeo rider

January 01, 2023 02:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A novice bull rider from NSW has died from his injuries in hospital after falling from an animal at a rodeo event in southern Queensland on New Year's Eve.

Body of missing kayaker found

January 01, 2023 02:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The body of a Tasmanian man who failed to return from a late-night fishing trip in a remote area has been recovered after a two-day search.

Eight injured in five-car Gold Coast crash

January 01, 2023 02:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Three people have been left seriously injured after a pile-up on the Gold Coast Highway allegedly triggered by a driver police say is still on the run.