Eleven killed and 12 injured as rocket hits Afghan wedding
A rocket has hit a wedding ceremony in Afghanistan's northern Faryab province, killing 11 people and injuring 12 others."The casualties include women and children, including the bride, who was wounded...
View ArticleUS Election: Trump and Clinton tout rival visions of US to seal deal
US presidential foes Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump brandished rival visions of America and the world held its breath as they headed into a fierce final weekend of campaigning.Forecasts based on...
View ArticleExercise could help rehabilitate meth addiction, Queensland researcher reveals
Exercise could be used to effectively treat methamphetamine addiction, the University of Queensland has reported.Combining physical activity with controlled use of “meth” prior to complete withdrawal...
View ArticleFirefighters trying to protect homes as ‘out of control’ bushfire burns...
An emergency warning has been issued for Cessnock, in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. A bushfire spanning 30 hectares continues to burn “out of control” on Racecourse Road in Cessnock, the NSW...
View ArticlePolice reportedly question Italian man over slaying of gangland lawyer Joe...
Detectives have not commented on reports an Italian man with links to the Mafia has been questioned over the slaying of Melbourne gangland lawyer Joe Acquaro.News Corp Australia reports the Italian...
View ArticleTourist bitten by crocodile during selfie attempt admits he was 'being stupid'
A Danish backpacker who was bitten by a crocodile while trying to take a selfie with the dangerous reptile in Western Australia has admitted he was being “stupid”.Johnny Bonde, 27, said he spotted a...
View ArticleEasing conditions help fire crews battling Lone Pine bushfire, warning...
Easing conditions have helped fire crews battling a blaze near Port Stephens, in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) has downgraded an emergency warning to a...
View ArticleWoman found dead inside home in Eaton, in Bunbury's north-east
A woman has been found dead inside a home in Eaton, in the Western Australian city of Bunbury.Police were called to the home in the city's north-east just after 8.30pm last night.The woman's death is...
View ArticleUnknown 'ping' coming from the Arctic seabed
A mysterious underwater ‘pinging’ sound coming from the Arctic sea floor has prompted the Canadian military to launch an investigation to discover its source. Locals say the sound has been emanating...
View ArticleDFAT investigating reports an Australian woman has been kidnapped in Afghanistan
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is working to verify reports an Australian woman has been kidnapped in Afghanistan."The Australian embassy in Kabul is making urgent enquiries into...
View ArticleIn pictures: Presidential candidates make final bid for votes
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are criss-crossing the country as the polls narrow and the clock ticks closer to election day.
View ArticleGrassfire threatens homes in Brisbane's north
A grassfire is threatening homes in Bracken Ridge, in Brisbane's north. The fire is burning in scrub along the Gateway Motorway. Fire crews are at the scene and are attempting to prevent the blaze...
View ArticleAmy's Ride: Thousands take to Adelaide's streets to raise awareness for...
Nearly 2000 cyclists took to the streets in Adelaide today to raise awareness for road safety in memory of Australian track cyclist Amy Gillet. Amy’s Ride is creating awareness for cyclist road safety...
View ArticleDiscovery of woman's body at Melbourne home being treated as suspicious
Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman's body was found at a home in Melbourne’s north.Authorities said they were called shortly before 11am to a home on Kernan Court in Craigieburn, where...
View ArticleMan confesses to killing four other people after woman found chained on his...
The man accused of holding a US woman captive in chains for two months has reportedly confessed to killing four other people. Todd Kohlhepp, 45, was arrested last week when authorities discovered...
View ArticleTwo days to go: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scramble to finish
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have packed their schedules with last minute campaign events, two days out from an election that has gripped the world.Mrs Clinton is banking on star power to lock in...
View ArticleInside Aleppo: Journalists get rare glimpse into besieged city
This is a rare glimpse by western media inside the ruined streets of government-controlled Aleppo. As insurgents battled Assad forces on the edge of the city, dozen journalists were given access to the...
View ArticleTwo people arrested after siege outside pub in Geelong
Two people have been arrested after a siege situation in Moolap, Geelong. Authorities were called to the Peninsula Hotel on the Bellarine Highway, Moolap, shortly before midday after reports of a...
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