Survivors still being dug out of rubble in Turkey
Search and rescue efforts are set to wind up in Turkey twelve days after an earthquake struck, killing an estimated 46,000 people.
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Cyclone Gabrielle New Zealand death toll rises
Four more deaths from Cyclone Gabrielle have been reported in New Zealand in the past 24 hours as authorities warn the toll is likely to rise further.
Earthquake death toll expected to soar past 46,000
The death toll from the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria has passed 46,000 and is expected to soar much higher.
Turkey-Syria quake toll expected to soar past 46,000
The death toll from the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria has passed 46,000 and is expected to soar much higher.
Turkey quake rescue efforts close to ending
The death toll from the earthquake in Turkey has almost reached 41,000 as rescue efforts all but cease.
Tragic end to search for missing Queensland miners
Two miners have died in an incident that sparked a major rescue operation 125 metres underground in a Queensland zine mine.
Three Australians feared dead in earthquake
Two Australian men and a woman are believed to have died in the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, killing at least 24,000 people.
Gabrielle strikes but Norfolk Island avoids worst winds
Cyclone Gabrielle has lashed Norfolk Island as a category two storm as residents braced for damage, despite avoiding the worst of the system's winds.
40 years since deadly Ash Wednesday bushfire inferno
More than a dozen firefighters who died while battling Victoria's Ash Wednesday blazes almost 40 years ago have been honoured at a memorial service.
Albanese vows justice for MH17 victims as probe ends
The federal government says Dutch prosecutors have provided conclusive evidence of Russia's involvement in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight 17.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 15,000
President Tayyip Erdogan has visited the disaster zone as the combined death toll from an earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria climbs to more than 15,000.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 5000
The death toll from an earthquake and aftershocks that struck Turkey and Syria has risen to more than 5000 as rescuers dig through collapsed buildings.
Syria-Turkey earthquake death toll surpasses 11,000
Time is running out to find survivors from two earthquakes that have devastated Turkey and Syria, with thousands of children thought to be among the dead.
Russian involvement in MH17 ‘conclusive’, ‘unequivocal’
The federal government says Dutch prosecutors have provided conclusive evidence of Russia 's involvement in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight 17.
Helicopter crash survivor recalls attempt to warn pilot
Four survivors of a mid-air collision between two helicopters on the Gold Coast have detailed what happened inside the aircraft before the crash.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 1400
More casualties are feared after a powerful 7.8 magnitude quake caused significant damage in central Turkey and northwest Syria, killing more than 1400 people.
Dangerous radioactive capsule found in remote WA
Search crews have found a tiny radioactive capsule which fell off the back of a truck while being transported from a mine in remote Western Australia.
Barilaro’s office denied bushfire funds in Labor seats
The NSW auditor‑general's report on bushfire recovery grants has found John Barilaro's office excluded Labor electorates from urgent funding.
Building resilient kids could start with a bubble
A new toolkit developed by trauma and pediatric experts will help parents manage emotional harm and build resilience in their children after natural disasters.
Sea World crash survivor fighting on
A boy who survived a Gold Coast helicopter crash remains in a critical but stable condition as he recovers in hospital.
More rain for Auckland as flooding remains
Four people have lost their lives in the flash floods that have hit Auckland over the past three days, along with millions of dollars of damage.
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Radioactive capsule hunt a tough gig
A high-stakes hunt for a capsule of radioactive material won't be easy or quick, experts say.
Firefighters rush to Brisbane unit blaze
Emergency services found the body of a man after responding to an early morning blaze at a Brisbane unit complex.
Search for radioactive capsule continues
Authorities continue to search for a tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule from a Rio Tinto mine after it disappeared on a 1400km journey across the outback.
Search for missing radioactive capsule
Authorities are searching for a tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule that went missing on a 1400km journey across the West Australian outback.
Lost radioactive capsule from Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto has confirmed that a tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule that got lost on a 1400km journey across the WA outback came from one its mines.
Loss of radioactive capsule investigated
Authorities continue to search for a tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule from a Rio Tinto mine after it disappeared on a 1400km journey across the outback.
Man hurt in Queensland hang glider crash
A man is in hospital with multiple injuries after crashing his hang glider in Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Fears over complex flood gauge system
Experts and local councils are calling for better oversight of the river gauge network, while government agencies say they're working on improvements.
Heartbreak as chopper victim farewelled
The husband of Gold Coast helicopter crash victim Vanessa Tadros choked back tears at her funeral service as he paid tribute to the family's "protector".
Nepal crash rescuers search for bodies
Black box recordings may help explain what caused a deadly plane crash in Nepal that killed at least 70 people, including one Australian.