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Outrage has erupted over recent changes to the Bureau of Meteorology’s website.

CommentsLabor demands fix for BOM’s troubled new website

Environment Minister Murray Watt has called on the Bureau of Meteorology to address widespread user complaints about its new website.

Katina Curtis

Woolworths has announced a bump in first-quarter sales. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

FINANCEPremiumBig catch in Woolies sales bump

Supermarket giant Woolworths has bounced back from a disappointing last financial year, but the retailer isn’t exactly doing cartwheels.

Cameron Micallef

A man has died after a woman allegedly cut essential gas services to two Sydney hospitals. NCA NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

BREAKINGPremiumMan dead after gas cut from hospitals: cops

An elderly man has died after a woman allegedly cut essential gas services to two Sydney hospitals.

Nathan Schmidt

Gas bottles are seen at the Kareena Private Hospital after a 42-year-old woman was arrested.

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Man dies after woman allegedly sabotages two hospitals

A man has died at a hospital in Sutherland after a woman allegedly sabotaged the water and gas mains at two Sydney hospitals.

Kimberley Braddish

The 11 year old Australian girl was stabbed by a stranger at Leicester Square in London. (EPA PHOTO)

CrimePremiumNo trial for man who stabbed Australian girl in London

A man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl in a random knife attack in Leicester Square will not face trial for her attempted murder, a court has heard.

Emily Pennink

The Bureau of Meteorology's new website has come under fire, with some users calling it "hopeless". (Steve Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and Emergency'Hopeless': calls for review of revamped BOM site

Federal politicians are calling for a review of the Bureau of Meteorology's revamped website after it was labelled difficult to navigate and missing key tools.

Allanah Sciberras

Four-year-old Gus Lamont went missing at a sheep station in outback South Australia on September 27. (HANDOUT/SA POLICE)

THE NIGHTLYExpert tracker makes shocking new claim in search for Gus

A month after Gus Lamont vanished from his family’s property, a successful tracker involved in the search has made a shocking claim.

Amy Lee

Four-year-old Gus Lamont went missing at a sheep station in outback South Australia on September 27. (HANDOUT/SA POLICE)

SA NewsExpert tracker makes shocking new claim in search for Gus

A month after Gus Lamont vanished from his family’s property, a seasoned tracker involved in the search has made a bold claim.

Amy Lee

The gun-for-hire, right, who executed Nick Martin may have misled police and the court about the true extent of his relationship with David Pye, left.

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Secret Instagram link sparks eleventh-hour trial bombshell

An eleventh hour bombshell has been delivered in the trial of David James Pye, the man accused of ordering the assassination of Rebels bikie boss Nick Martin at Perth Motorplex in December 2020.

Charlton Hart

Two people were killed in an underground mining explosion on Tuesday. Supplied

NewsPremiumTwo miners killed in explosion identified

Tributes have flowed as two mine workers killed in an “uncontrolled” explosion at a major NSW mining site are identified.

Alexandra Feiam

Col Blanch, Anne Aly, Nat Barr and Basil Zempilas in their younger years.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumHigh-profile West Aussies’ words of wisdom to Year 12 grads

As thousands of Year 12 students across the State prepare to sit down for their final exams this week, we asked some of WA’s most successful people to give them their best advice.

Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has repeatedly declined to directly answer a key question about stamp duty reforms.

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Labor refuses to answer simple stamp duty question

LIVE UPDATES: Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has repeatedly declined to directly answer a key question about stamp duty reforms, off the back of RBA Governor Michele Bullock’s recommendation.

Kimberley Braddish

About one in 10 Australians cannot afford their health care, according to the results of a survey. (Bunthorn Tha/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthMedical care becoming unaffordable for more Australians

Almost one in 10 Australians can't afford medical care so many instead skip or delay treatment, with total health spending per person going backwards.

Rachael Ward

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‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica with full force as a category five storm and 295km/h winds, the strongest to lash the island since record keeping began.

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Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica.

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‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica with full force as a category five storm and 295km/h winds, the strongest to lash the island since record keeping began.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine is open to talks anywhere except in Russia and Belarus. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumUkraine ready for talks but won't cede land: Zelenskiy

Officials from Ukraine and European countries will meet to discuss the details of a ceasefire plan, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

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Israeli forces have carried out intense strikes in southern Gaza after a Hamas ‘attack on IDF soldiers’, prompting a strong response from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Middle EastVideoCommentsUS says ‘ceasefire holding’ despite powerful Israeli strikes

US Vice President JD Vance has reaffirmed the ceasefire in Gaza remains intact despite ongoing ‘little skirmishes,’ following Israel’s powerful military strikes after a Hamas ‘attack on IDF soldiers’.

Kimberley Braddish

AUSTRALIA – NewsWire Photos – General view editorial generic stock photo image of Australian cash money currency. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

newsMajor bank dashes interest rate hopes

A big four bank warns Australia's inflation rate could surge to its highest level in months, forcing the RBA to abandon any plans for a November rate cut.

Cameron Micallef

Gareth Ward has been convicted of historic sexual abuse charges. Photo: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

CourtPremiumD-Day for former MP Gareth Ward

After more than three months behind bars, disgraced former MP Gareth Ward will learn his sentence over historic sexual abuse crimes.

Rhiannon Lewin

Comedian Amy Hetherington is coming to Augusta.

augusta celebrationPremiumBlue Dot Army to muster for cancer fundraiser

A leading charitable organisation is bringing its efforts to Augusta and bringing the laughs with them.

Warren Hately

Professor Brett Nixon has been studying the effects of PFAS on male reproduction in animals. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

HealthForever chemicals linked to impact on male fertility

A study of mice that have ingested water contaminated with "forever chemicals" has detected impacts on male reproduction and sperm quality.

Maeve Bannister

Australia is at a time when Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations are reset, Ngarra Murray says. (Justin McManus/AAP PHOTOS)

Indigenous AustraliansPremiumNation must 'choose courage' as it enters treaty era

Australians are being urged to put aside politics and "choose courage", as one state prepares to enter into treaty with its First Nations people.

Keira Jenkins

Communities along Australia's coast can expect major changes in marine life in the coming decades. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumHeatwaves, climate extremes 'normal' for oceans by 2040

Even if the Paris Agreement is met, Australia's marine life will still be under pressure to adapt or move in response to climate pressures, and fast.

Poppy Johnston

Insp. Mick Kelly, Member for Kalgoorlie Ali Kent, and Kalgoorlie-Boulder mayor Glenn Wilson outside Kalgoorlie police station.

Community safetyResident voices wanted for Community Safety Forum

Residents concerned about community safety, or who have ideas on how to improve it, are encouraged to be “participants rather than keyboard warriors” by attending a Community Safety Forum.

Tegan Guthrie