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Only two survivors have been found after a plane reported to have malfunctioning landing gear hits a fence and catches fire in southern South Korea.
Plane crash in South Korea kills 179 of 181 on board
Photo shows Fire on a crashed plane with thick smoke.
Four homes now confirmed destroyed by Grampians National Park fire
Photo shows Anthony Albanese speaks at a press conference.
Azerbaijan's president says plane that crashed was shot at from Russia
Investigation after man shot dead in Sydney's west
Photo shows Generic blue and white NSW Police tape at a crime scene
Topic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
Bushwalker's body found in Tasmania's remote south-west
Topic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
Photo shows Western Arthurs walking trail, Tasmania.
A thrilling finish at the MCG awaits after a day when the famous old ground was shaken to its foundations by the deeds of India's Jasprit Bumrah, perhaps the greatest bowler we have welcomed to Australian shores.
Jasprit Bumrah, perhaps the best we've ever seen, sets up a classic MCG finale
Photo shows India bowler Mohammed Siraj bowls a bouncer to Australia batter Pat Cummins, who ducks.
Photo shows A big group of Indian fans cheer and wave flags in the stands at the Boxing Day Test.
Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents
Man dies in Carlton Beach rescue after helping four children in distress
Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents
Photo shows surf lifesavers and helicopter on a beach
Topic:Air and Space Accidents and Incidents
One person dead, another seriously injured in NSW plane crash
Topic:Air and Space Accidents and Incidents
Photo shows An SES truck and car in a field
Fire crews battle out-of-control blaze in WA's Mid West
Photo shows A fire truck and a man giving a thumbs up
School chaplain killed in shark attack while spearfishing off Queensland coast
Photo shows a professional photo of a smiling man
A raunchy "Get Wrecked on Keppel" tagline paired with scantily clad models helped visitor numbers on Great Keppel Island soar in the 1980s. It's a different scene now.
Once a 1980s party utopia, this Queensland island is now home to an abandoned resort
Djokovic calls out being 'kept in the dark' over Sinner's drug case
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Two people drown at notoriously dangerous beach in WA's South West
Photo shows An aerial view of a beach in Western Australia's South West.
Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents
Man dies after falling from top of Far North Queensland waterfall
Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents
Photo shows a welcome sign for behana gorge
Cambodia pardons jailed surrogate Filipino mothers
Photo shows An unidentified pregnant woman.
While many of Canberra's suburbs and streets are unsurprisingly named after prime ministers and pioneers, there are some quirky exceptions and places that have taken on double meanings.
New Canberra suburb street names to strike more of a gender balance
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Social media-based weather services explode in popularity
Photo shows A dark storm front approaches suburbia.
Myanmar's river dolphins and fishermen keep their rare partnership alive
Photo shows A small baby finless porpoise held by a man.
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"Chic" Wadley's huge collection dates to the late 1800s and includes the original concept designs for what we now know as cameras, estimated to have been manufactured eight years before photography was invented.
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Topic:Environmental Management
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Topic:Environmental Management
Photo shows Tamala Park landfill site
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Photo shows A young woman and middle aged man pose on the helm of a yacht.
Topic:Crime2 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 1:33pm
2. ### Azerbaijan's president says plane that crashed was shot at from Russia
Topic:World Politics3 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 12:41pm
3. ### Cambodia pardons jailed surrogate Filipino mothers
Topic:Human Trafficking5 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 10:59am
4. ### Man dies after falling from top of Far North Queensland waterfall
Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents8 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 7:28am
5. ### Jasprit Bumrah, perhaps the best we've ever seen, sets up a classic MCG finaleAnalysis by Dean Bilton8 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 7:12am
6. ### Man dies in Carlton Beach rescue after helping four children in distress
Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents5 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 10:53am
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Photo shows A red header moves along a paddock harvesting grain with a truck following behind.
Focus of inquest into 5yo's death too narrow, mother says
Ellen's mum sought 'spiritual healing', then stopped counselling and medication
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Cash could make a comeback as major outages expose risks
Photo shows A young lady at a butcher with staff working behind her
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton wish Australians a Merry Christmas
Photo shows Anthony Albanese in a suit and orange tie smiling in front of a Christmas tree.
Russia's ambassador hauled in as fears grow for Australian captured in Ukraine
Photo shows A man with mud on his face in the forrest.
Halls Gap tourism takes $1.9m a day hit as fire continues to rage
Photo shows Night picture of lake in front of burning mountain range
Topic:Air and Space Accidents and Incidents
Plane carrying 181 crashes in South Korea, with only two confirmed survivors — as it happened
Topic:Air and Space Accidents and Incidents
Photo shows Fire on a crashed plane with thick smoke.
Topic:Air and Space Accidents and Incidents
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Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
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Photo shows A fire outside a window
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Photo shows India bowler Mohammed Siraj bowls a bouncer to Australia batter Pat Cummins, who ducks.
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Photo shows A claymation man, gnome and dog stand outside in front of a large wooden box.
Topic:Crime2 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 1:33pm
2. ### Azerbaijan's president says plane that crashed was shot at from Russia
Topic:World Politics3 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 12:41pm
3. ### Cambodia pardons jailed surrogate Filipino mothers
Topic:Human Trafficking5 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 10:59am
4. ### Man dies after falling from top of Far North Queensland waterfall
Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents8 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 7:28am
5. ### Jasprit Bumrah, perhaps the best we've ever seen, sets up a classic MCG finaleAnalysis by Dean Bilton8 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 7:12am
6. ### Man dies in Carlton Beach rescue after helping four children in distress
Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents5 hours agoSun 29 Dec 2024 at 10:53am
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