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Man drowns in rip after rescuing teenager
January 02, 2023 10:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn 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
January 02, 2023 09:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNearly 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
January 02, 2023 09:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLivestock 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
January 02, 2023 09:19 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW 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
January 02, 2023 08:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian 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'
January 02, 2023 08:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMark 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'
January 02, 2023 08:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia 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
January 02, 2023 08:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThunderstorms 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 AAPNEWSA 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 AAPNEWSA 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 AAPNEWSThunderstorms, 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 AAPNEWSWestern 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 AAPNEWSAn 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 AAPNEWSAustralians 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 AAPNEWSPolice 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 AAPNEWSTravellers 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 AAPNEWSRising 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 AAPNEWSThe 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 AAPNEWSLuxury 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 AAPNEWSWestern Australia's opposition has blasted management of the state's youth prison, saying detainees' "only vehicle" to seek improvement was to riot.

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