Hamas speaking directly with the United States about hostage release
An Israeli delegation will travel to Doha for talks on Monday, after Hamas confirmed it was negotiating with the US about the release of an American-Israeli hostage.
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Meteorologists say ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's impact far from over
Meteorologists say the tropical low is still packing a punch in parts of south-east Queensland and northern NSW ahead of the new working week.
Witness recalls moment friend of 30 years floated away in NSW floodwaters
Greg Wilson, who knew lifelong-Megan resident and "larrikin" Tom Cook, for 30 years, says he is sad about his death, but still "not sure why he entered the water".
Ex-Cyclone Alfred preparation turns to flood watch for Brisbane residents
Residents who prepared for the cyclone now have little to do but wait and see how their efforts will pay off against the rising water.
Authorities pull families from Hervey Bay houses as region floods
Witnesses say it was heartbreaking to see elderly people pulled from their homes as floodwater lapped at their doorstep on Sunday.
'Unacceptable': Premier slams ballot paper shortages, long queues on election day
The Premier Roger Cook expresses his disappointment over the ballot paper shortages and long queues on election day, but stops short of calling for the WA Electoral Commissioner to resign.
Parts of south-east Queensland are flooding, so when will schools and shops open?
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has outlined how schools, public transport and supermarkets will be impacted this week in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Prisoner in hospital after third violent attack in week, SA union says
SA's Public Service Association has called for urgent reform, claiming three prisoners have been violently assaulted by other inmates in the past week — with each incident resulting in hospitalisations.
Spirit claim third WNBL title with grand final victory over Fire
League MVP Sami Whitcomb scores 26 points to help Bendigo Spirit sweep Townsville Fire with a championship-sealing eight-point victory.
Ex-Cyclone Alfred unearths historic ship 'The Comet' in Ballina waters
The ship from the 1890s, uncovered at a popular swimming beach at Ballina, is believed to be the remnants of paddle steamer The Comet.
Security breach at Avalon Airport triggers national crackdown
A teenager who allegedly boarded a Jetstar flight armed with a shotgun has triggered a review of security at airports around Australia.
Flash flooding risk remains for Queensland, Northern NSW after ex-cyclone
The Bureau of Meteorology says the wild weather is "still not over" for parts of Queensland's south-east and northern NSW, with flash flooding still anticipated to strike.
Has Australia's economy turned a corner? Angus Taylor has a warning
Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor are telling conflicting stories about the economy.
Emotional premier has say on Basil Zempilas after huge Labor election win
Premier Roger Cook declares he has a clear mandate to put in place Labor's plans for the state and is humbled by his personal endorsement by the people of Western Australia.
Long wait as power down and phones out in many parts of south-east Qld
The outages are the largest ever loss of power from a natural disaster in Queensland's history and residents should expect "prolonged outages" in the worst affected areas.
Storm run riot as Coates scores another stunner, Dragons condemn video
The Melbourne Storm start the 2025 NRL season in the best possible way, thrashing Parramatta Eels 56-18 as the Dragons condemn a video from Saturday's defeat showing a supporter being abused.
Emerging GWS star erupts as Giants steamroll Pies in Opening Round
GWS young gun Finn Callaghan steals the show in a breakout game as the Giants run rings around Collingwood in the second half of their Opening Round clash.
More than 1,000 dead after clashes and revenge killings in Syria
The clashes are between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted president Bashar Assad.
Meet the century-old cockatoo keeping country golfers on the straight and narrow
Believed by some to be 115 years old, Charlie the cockatoo is partial to heckling Geraldton's golfers.
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Meteor group 'flooded' with reports of space junk over Victoria, NSW
Dozens of people have reported what is believed to be burning space junk moving across southern Australian skies on Saturday night.
Women gang-raped as male companion drowns in India, police say
Three assailants attacked the women and their fellow male travellers, which led to one drowning, near a World Heritage site in southern India.
Emergency declaration issued after Hervey Bay smashed by heavy rain
Hervey Bay and the nearby island K'gari have copped more than 230 millimetres of rain in six hours, triggering flash flooding across the region.
What motivates SES volunteers on the Northern Rivers
In Ballina, SES volunteers range from their teens to those their 80s, but they share the same drive to help their community as the impact of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred continues.
Track rainfall and wind speed as Alfred moves inland
As ex-Cyclone Alfred moves inland, track rainfall totals and wind speeds at key locations in the cyclone zone.
The five minutes that changed everything for this Gold Coast family
A series of decisions made by Daniel Spindler and his wife saved them from a once-in-a-generation cyclone after a tree came crashing through their dining room.
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