Bushwalker rescued after week in Tasmanian snow 'wouldn't have survived another night'
Victorian man Michael Bowman describes using a sleeping bag and garbage bags to stay warm and dry while stranded for more than a week during freezing conditions in Tasmania's Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 4:16 pm
Enhanced vaccine aims to eliminate risks of allergic reactions to honey bee stings
An advanced treatment which aims to speed-up the resistance to bee sting allergies has successfully completed a human trial, with the vaccine set to be tested for peanut allergies.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 4:09 pm
Clive Palmer made $1 million payment to mystery woman in Kyrgyzstan, court told
Clive Palmer's multi-million-dollar payments to his father-in-law and a mysterious woman in Kyrgyzstan are among the funds he misused from Queensland Nickel coffers before its collapse, a court is told.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 3:34 pm
Forget treasure-hunts and laser tag — this is how you build a team
There is a more effective approach to team-building than obstacle courses. It doesn't even necessarily involve the whole team, write Julien Pollack and Petr Matous.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 3:15 pm
Homeless man hit by rubbish truck in Melbourne's iconic Degraves St laneway
A man, who is believed to have been sleeping rough, fights for life in hospital after being injured by a rubbish truck in Melbourne's CBD.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 2:47 pm
'It seems pretty clearly targeted towards gay people': Red Cross Blood Service ad causes a stir
A social media post promoting a Red Cross blood donation campaign featuring two men in Christmas jumpers is being blasted by LGBT social media users who can't give blood, but the service says it was not its intention to depict a same-sex couple.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 2:22 pm
Man charged over 2007 murder of 'beautiful' Melbourne mother Cindy Crossthwaite
Police make a breakthrough in a murder investigation 12 years after a mother-of-three was found with fatal head injuries at her home.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 1:58 pm
Woman jailed after her friends kill a man she accused of rape
Natalie Dalton, who encouraged a 2017 attack on a man who was later found buried in a shallow grave, is sentenced to two and a half years' prison. The judge says he is not convinced she was raped before instigating the killing.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 1:45 pm
Why on Earth should we keep exploring space?
Space exploration has given us conveniences such as smartphone cameras, memory foam mattresses and satellite navigation, but it also boosts the economy.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 1:10 pm
Richmond confirms brain bleed for young Tigers star Jack Higgins
Last year's winner of the AFL goal of the year, Jack Higgins, is in hospital with a brain bleed after the Tigers' star complained of a headache following a VFL game on the weekend.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 11:55 am
Homeless man hit by rubbish truck in Melbourne's iconic Degraves St laneway
A man, who is believed to have been sleeping rough, fights for life in hospital after being injured by a rubbish truck in Melbourne's CBD.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 11:47 am
'Like we caught it yesterday': New technique puts tuna on the menu year-round
SA's tuna industry is a lucrative one, but its potential has been limited by its seasonal nature. A new freezing technique, however, could help to change that.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 9:13 am
Mum pleads for killer to 'grow a conscience' after pregnant daughter's disappearance
Days before she was due to give birth, Krystal Fraser discharged herself from a country Victorian hospital and has not been seen since. Police believe a call she received from a public phone box is the key to finding her suspected killer.
Source: ABC News | 17 Jul 2019 | 8:37 am
Big wins for Australia and NZ in Netball World Cup
Recap the action on day five at the Netball World Cup where the 12 best teams start their battle for a semi-final place.Source: BBC News - Australia | 17 Jul 2019 | 7:33 am
Chris Gayle: Australian newspapers lose appeal in defamation case
Three Australian newspapers wrongly accused the cricketer of lewd behaviour, a jury found in 2017.Source: BBC News - Australia | 16 Jul 2019 | 4:43 pm
Australian children take 900km drive in stolen car
They packed fishing rods into a 4x4 and drove alone through two states, but now face police charges.Source: BBC News - Australia | 15 Jul 2019 | 9:00 pm
Erwan Ferrieux: Australian police identify backpacker's remains
Frenchman Erwan Ferrieux had been travelling with a UK man who also disappeared and remains missing.Source: BBC News - Australia | 15 Jul 2019 | 5:16 pm
Freckles the manta ray 'doing well' after being freed from hooks
Freckles approached a team of divers for help after getting hooks embedded under her eye.Source: BBC News - Australia | 15 Jul 2019 | 1:01 am
Man Utd tour: Is Australia's A-League about to take off?
BBC Sport talks to Perth Glory's owner about his ambitious plans for Australian domestic football.Source: BBC News - Australia | 14 Jul 2019 | 2:02 am
Australia corella deaths: Dozens of birds found in suspected poisoning
Dozens of corellas were unable to be saved after "falling from the sky" in Adelaide, rescuers say.Source: BBC News - Australia | 12 Jul 2019 | 7:49 pm
Severe air turbulence causes emergency landing and injures 37
At least 37 people were injured on board an Air Canada flight after the plane hit severe turbulence and had to make an emergency landing.Source: BBC News - Australia | 12 Jul 2019 | 6:24 pm
Uluru tourists draw controversy ahead of climb ban
Many tourists are flocking to the sacred indigenous site in Australia before it is no longer possible.Source: BBC News - Australia | 11 Jul 2019 | 8:51 pm
Netball World Cup 2019: How does it work and who are the favourites?
The favourites, the potential giantkillers, the format and the nicknames - it's all in our preview of the Netball World Cup.Source: BBC News - Australia | 11 Jul 2019 | 5:39 pm
Surfers Ride Waves Along Florida Coast Ahead of Alberto
Subtropical Storm Alberto was due to make landfall along the Florida panhandle on Monday, May 28, but the storm was weakening as it approached land. With a maximum wind speed of 50 miles per hour, Alberto was expected to come ashore in Destin, Florida, in the afternoon, a news report said. Some tropical storm warnings in Alabama had been canceled as the storm approached the mainland. Rough conditions didn’t stop surfers in Navarre, Florida, near Pensacola, from hitting the waves Monday as the storm approached. Credit: Moona Joyner via StoryfulSource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Daughter of ambulance worker shares story about father’s suicide (ABC Q&A)
Kim, an audience member on the ABC’s Q&A program, told the panel on Monday night that her father Tony had recently taken his own life and how she feels like the system didn't do enough to help. CREDIT: ABC/Q&ASource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
RUSH HOUR: Hugging illusion baffles internet
Live: Rush HourSource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Rainbow Shines Over Panama City Beach Before Alberto’s Arrival
A rainbow appeared across the sky as Subtropical Storm Alberto approached Panama City Beach, Florida, on Monday, May 28. The storm was still about 50 miles southwest of the city on Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Tropical storm warnings had been issued across the Gulf Coast ahead of the storm. Heavy rain was expected in Florida, Alabama and Georgia on Monday with the possibility of a storm surge along the coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tornadoes and waterspouts were also possible. Credit: Woody Thornton via StoryfulSource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Energy policy sets Coalition back in latest Newspoll
The latest Newspoll has revealed more voters trust Labor to deliver lower power prices and secure supply than the Coalition. The poll shows 39 per cent trust Labor, 37 per cent back the coalition, while 24 per cent remain uncommitted to keep prices down and secure supply, the Newspoll conducted for The Australian showed. It comes as the federal government has pushed its NEG while facing mutiny in the partyroom over coal-fired power stations, such as Liddell.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Nationals hail shock Senate recruit in Tasmania
The Nationals have hailed a shock Senate recruit in Tasmania. Steve Martin has joined the party, three months after replacing his one-time party leader Jacqui Lambie after dual citizenship forced her to resign. The move marks a boost for the government's numbers in the upper house. Meanwhile, the Tasmanian Liberals will reportedly refuse to let the new National share their Senate ticket.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Man charged for allegedly murdering neighbour with a hammer
A man has been charged with murder in Adelaide after allegedly beating his 74-year-old neighbour to death with a hammer. It is alleged the attack on Dion Hewitt occurred inside his Flinders Park home. His 33-year-old neighbour has been charged and is due to face court today.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Superannuation industry exposed in landmark report
A report by the Productivity Commission has found Australians are losing $2.6 billion a year in fees and insurance premiums on extra superannuation accounts. The landmark inquiry into the super industry has found a third of accounts are unintended multiple accounts. The commission wants people to only be placed in a default fund when they enter the workforce and for Australians to be given a ‘best in show’ list of 10 high-performing funds identified by an independent expert panel.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Neighbour charged after ‘hammer’ attack
A MAN has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his neighbour during a violent attack in Flinders Park.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Killer laughs before pleading guilty
A FORMER Bandidos bikie has been convicted of murder for a second time after he admitted killing Gold Coast father Greg Dufty.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |