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Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding
A couple, aged in their 50s, have been rescued after their four-wheel drive was washed away in crocodile-infested floodwaters in north-west Queensland.
Man with rare antibody saving unborn children becomes blood donor royalty
Arthur Croft has been donating blood for decades, reaching his milestone 500th donation, and is one of only a 170 people in Australia who can produce the anti-D antibody.
Households are starting to spend again after holding back for months
After months of saving, households are starting to feel confident enough to spend. Some economists say it is an early indication the stage 3 tax cuts are finally having an impact.
Doctors issue damning assessment of Australia's 'nightmare' mental health system
The Australian Medical Association is ringing the alarm on the state of the nation’s mental health system as workforce shortages in the field of psychiatry leave vulnerable patients in limbo.
Tsunami warning lifted after magnitude-7.0 earthquake in northern California
A tsunami warning impacting nearly 5 million people after a magnitude-7.0 earthquake on the United States west coast has been lifted.
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Woman spared further jail time after hiring hit man to kill parents on dark web
The Canberra woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was prepared to pay $20,000 for her parents to be killed and had paid $7,500 towards that goal.
Epilepsy fails NDIS funding criteria because it's not considered a disability, and families are suffering
Adeline is a cheeky seven-year-old but her epilepsy has left her brain damaged, and the NDIS won't help, leaving her family desperate for access to therapies that could help her.
Residents gearing up with first-responder skills ahead of next natural disaster
A working group set up after severe storms over Queensland's Scenic Rim gives community members the skills to be more self-reliant and less dependent on outside help during a disaster.
Wet summer forecast raises questions about how Brisbane drains handle intense rainfall
Wild weather has lashed south-east Queensland, causing experts to warn about Brisbane's drain network, with some claiming it "isn't designed to take in flows" from intense heavy rainfall.
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'We're being ignored': Samoan village threatens to sue over NZ Navy ship sinking
It's two months since the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel Manawanui ran aground and sank off the coast of Samoa — and locals say they can still "smell the fuel".
'The worst feeling in your life': Workers lodging mental health claims in record numbers
Over a 10-year period, mental health claims by Australian workers aged between 30 and 40 have increased by more than 730 per cent, new data has revealed.
Imagine not being paid for 90 days. For Jasmine, it's a regular challenge
Designer Jasmine Dowling held off on buying a house but by the time she did, Brisbane's property prices had doubled.
Bernie finds a bright side despite camping for 650 days after a bushfire destroyed her home
Bernie Millar says delays to her bushfire recovery have taught her a lot about patience, building codes, and the power of staying positive.
Grieving friend pushes for change amid shocking findings about mental health of FIFO workers
FIFO workers in WA's construction sector are far more likely to consider taking their own lives than the average Australian. A woman whose friend acted on that impulse is among those trying to address the issue.
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Parents debate if teenagers should pay board as more stay home for longer
Would you ask your children to pay to stay at home? As many Australians navigate tricky conversations about cost of living pressures, some say it needs to start with an open and honest discussion about household finances.
Some Australians pay 'critically unaffordable' rents as the market shows signs of cooling
Experts say while it does look like the market is cooling, any decrease in prices is still a long way off for renters.
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