September 11 survivor reflects 25 years on
Sydney man James Dorney was working in the south tower of World Trade Centre. From his office on the 92nd floor, he watched in-horror as the...
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20 of 148 episodesLabor's laws to tackle illicit tobacco
The Federal Government says new laws will help prosecute those involved in the illicit tobacco trade
Digital Duty of Care laws labelled free speech threat
The Opposition has accused the federal government of an attack on free speech, as Labor reveals the details of its proposed laws to regulate...
Murder trial of slain Perth brothers begins in Mexico
The parents of the men have spoken as the trial gets underway, amid tight security.
One Nation reveals superannuation policy
One Nation proposes early access to superannuation to pay for rent or a mortgage
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño
Experts say the world is facing a "super-sized" El Niño event -- that could be the strongest in more than 70 years.
Economists issue warning over productivity
The national debt helpline has just recorded the highest number of calls for the month of August ever.
More Australians confirmed safe in Nepal-Tibet
Five Australians are found safe and 38 still missing in the Himalayas disaster which had claimed more than a thousand lives.
Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels
The search for survivors in hydro tunnels in Nepal continues as the Australian government sends aid.
Nepal tunnel rescue efforts intensify
43 Aussies are still missing in Nepal after destructive floods, as rescuers race to free hundreds trapped inside hydropower tunnels.
Desperate search for survivors in Nepal
The latest on the desperate search for those missing after catastrophic flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border;
Nepal landslide 'disaster of epic proportions'
Hundreds have been killed, including dozens of international travellers drawn to Nepal's mountainous scenic beauty.
Inflation slightly down at 3.5 per cent
Inflation has cooled slightly in new figures, which show prices rose 3.5 per cent in the 12 months to July
US fires a warning for Australia's summer as El Niño looms
In what could be a warning for the coming Australian summer, tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as wildfire rips through part...
Bird flu outbreak crosses to mammals
The new escalation point comes after a long-nosed fur seal was found dead at Beachport in South Australia;
Swans coach, captain apologise as scandal engulfs the club
Dean Cox and Callum Mills have apologised for the behaviour of some of their players, who have been sanctioned for breaching club standards...
Israel's Ambassador called in over Zomi Frankcom investigation
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed outrage over an IDF investigation into the killing of the Australian activist.
Swans ban players, as investigation continues
The club has banned five players for the remainder of the season, amid an ongoing police investigation.
Bombshell Sydney Swans allegation rocks AFL
Several players have been linked to an alleged sexual assault investigation, raising questions over whether the AFL should introduce a no-fa...
Backpackers, students targetted in migration stoush
The political debate over Australia's migration intake continues this week, with a fight over who should go, and who should stay.