Veteran Republican senator Bob Dole dies
Bob Dole, who overcame grievous combat wounds to become a pre-eminent figure in US politics as a longtime Republican senator and his party's unsuccessful 1996 presidential nominee, has died. He was 98.
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Flooding continues as NSW logs wettest November
Flooding continues as NSW logs wettest November
Flooding continues around New South Wales as waters make their way through river systems and storms dump more rain on the already saturated state.
First case of Omicron detected in US
First case of Omicron detected in US
Heavily mutated Omicron is rapidly becoming the dominant variant of the coronavirus in South Africa and the US is the latest country to identify a case within its borders.
Maxwell took part in sex encounters, accuser tells court
Maxwell took part in sex encounters, accuser tells court
A woman accusing Ghislaine Maxwell of grooming her for sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein when she was 14 years old says the British socialite facilitated and participated in some sexual encounters.
Teen kills three, wounds eight at US high school
Teen kills three, wounds eight at US high school
A 15-year-old boy has killed three fellow high school pupils and wounded eight other people after opening fire with a semi-automatic handgun at a Michigan high school.
Victoria mourns nurse who died with Covid
Victoria mourns nurse who died with Covid
Victoria has recorded 1179 fresh Covid-19 infections and six deaths, as a tributes flow for a Melbourne nurse who died from the virus while being treated in hospital.
Singapore tests 'smart bandage' for remote recovery
Singapore tests 'smart bandage' for remote recovery
Researchers in Singapore have developed a smart bandage to enable patients to have chronic wounds monitored remotely via an an app on a mobile device, potentially saving them visits to the doctor.
Kiwi mum killed on Gold Coast
Kiwi mum allegedly killed by ex on Gold Coast
A man has been charged with murdering his former partner - a New Zealand woman - who died after he allegedly assaulted her at her Gold Coast apartment.
Australia on alert after first probable Omicron community case
Australia on alert after first probable Omicron community case
Australian authorities said on Tuesday that an international traveller who was most likely infected with the Omicron variant spent time in the community.
WHO flags Omicron risk, curbs tighten worldwide
WHO flags Omicron risk, curbs tighten worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) said the Omicron coronavirus variant carries a very high risk of infection surges, as more countries closed borders, casting a shadow over economic recovery from...
Former nurse says aged care outbreak was 'chaos'
Former nurse says aged care outbreak was 'chaos'
A former nurse at a Victorian aged care home where 45 residents died of Covid-19 has told an inquest she could never bring herself to work in the industry again.
Urgent testing in Sydney after African arrivals test positive
Urgent testing in Sydney after African arrivals test positive
Scientists are working quickly to establish whether the "concerning" new Omicron variant of Covid-19 is already in Sydney after two arrivals from southern Africa tested positive to the virus.
Rules tightened after new variant found in UK, Europe
Rules tightened after new variant found in UK, Europe
Britain is taking steps to contain the new Omicron coronavirus variant after cases were found there as well as in Germany and Italy.
New Covid variant triggers global alarm
New Covid variant triggers global alarm
The discovery of a new coronavirus variant triggered global alarm as countries rushed to suspend travel from southern Africa and stock markets suffered big falls.
At least 50 killed in Russian mine tragedy
At least 50 killed in Russian mine tragedy
A gas leak in a Siberian coal mine has killed at least 52 people, Russian news agencies say, including six rescuers sent down to try to bring out dozens of men.
Pilot charged with murder over missing campers
Pilot charged with murder over missing campers
The 55-year-old airline pilot charged with the murders of Victorian campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay is due in court, 20 months after the couple went missing.
Jury convicts three white men of Arbery murder
Jury convicts three white men of Arbery murder
Three white men in the US have been convicted of murder for chasing and shooting Ahmaud Arbery as the black man ran through their neighbourhood, with the jury rejecting a self-defence claim.
Migrants drown trying to cross to UK
Migrants drown trying to cross to UK
Thirty-one people, including five women and a little girl, died after their rubber boat capsized while crossing the English Channel from France to Britain.
Dozens locked down in Byron Bay backpackers
Dozens locked down in Byron Bay backpackers
More than 80 backpackers at a hostel in New South Wales' Byron Bay have been placed into a week-long lockdown after a guest tested positive to Covid-19.
Solomon Islands in lockdown after violent protests
Solomon Islands in lockdown after violent protests
The Solomon Islands has imposed a 36-hour lockdown in Honiara after protesters calling for the Prime Minister to resign looted stores and set fire to buildings, including in the parliament.