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Chin Tark Chan died on Wednesday while attempting to climb the 7126-metre Himlung Himal, a Himalayan peak near the Tibetan border. picture: gofundme

Aussie adventurer dies just metres from summit on Nepal climb

An Australian mountaineer has died just metres from the summit of one of the world’s highest mountains after falling seriously ill during a high-altitude climb.

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Lightning map of Australia 31st October/ 1st Nov 2025.Lightningmaps.

‘Stay vigilant’: Violent storm to hit within hours

Australians are being warned to remain ‘vigilant’ as a violent and damaging storm is set to hit in the coming hours.

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Oasis fans let off a flare in the crowd of a the first of three sold out Melbourne shows on Friday.

Wild scenes as flare flies from rowdy fans at first Oasis concert in Melbourne

Liam Gallagher has launched a foul-mouthed tirade at the ‘f***ed up individual’ behind the act at Marvel Stadium.

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All the major changes for every Aussie starting today

Some huge changes to how Aussies receive health care are now in effect. Here’s what you need to know.

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A sign at CC's Coffee House encouraged customers to place an order in their best Australian access to get ten per cent off.

Aussies appalled by American’s attempt to cash in discount

An American customer’s attempt to cash in on the business’ creative way of offering a discount hasn’t landed so well with Aussies.

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Apology to Adam Cole

Apology to Adam Cole regarding claims Perth woman was ‘robbed’ and left ‘stranded’ after Tinder date.

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Australian cricketer Sean Abbott, who bowled the ball that killed former Test star Phil Hughes, has visited the young Melbourne player involved in the fatal accident that killed Ben Austin. 
Theresa Ardler has enjoyed close friendships with both Pope Francis and his successor at the Vatican, Pope Leo.

The Pope Whisperer: How an Aussie girl charmed two pontiffs

Theresa Ardler is believed to be the last person to receive a Papal audience with her friend in the Vatican, Francis. Now she enjoys games of Wordle with his successor Leo.

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Little Gus vanished from his family’s Oak Park Station homestead on September 27.

Heartbreak after police drain dam in search for Gus

Police have provided an update on their weeks-long search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont after draining a dam at his family’s remote sheep station.

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Acting CEO Peter Stone claimed this was part of the Bureau’s commitment to responding to community feedback. 

BOM backtracks on new website after savage backlash

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a statement backtracking on its widely criticised website updates that left many fuming, with even politicians slamming its ‘critical flaws.’

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Police and health officials are investigating a spate of rat poisonings in the Logan area.

Breakthrough after six fall ill in spate of rat poisonings

Six people, including a child, all fell sick after eating food laced with the active ingredient in rat poison. 

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Investigators have revealed the accidental initiation of an explosive device lead to the Cobar mine incident that resulted in the deaths of two workers.

Explosive device under review after two miners die in blast

Investigators have revealed the accidental initiation of an explosive device lead to the Cobar mine incident that resulted in the deaths of two workers.

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Finley Bone, 21, has been identified as the young woman killed in a freak lightning strike at Cooroy, Sunshine Coast

Devastating twist as young woman killed by freak lightning strike identified

Finley Bone, 21, was at football practice when she was hit in the freak weather event.

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A nurse has been disqualified after maintaining a relationship with a vulnerable patient. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Nurse banned after intimate relationship with patient

A nurse has been disqualified over an intimate relationship with a mental health patient, with a tribunal finding she betrayed the trust of a vulnerable person.

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Former Kiama MP Gareth Ward has faced court to learn his punishment for raping two men.

‘Deliberate and predatory’: Rapist former MP jailed

Former Kiama MP Gareth Ward has faced court to learn his punishment for raping two men.

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