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'Enormous' rain event worrying Australian weather forecasters
Sydney could receive 30mm between now and Friday during this major rain event.

She says she was raped in Australia's Parliament. Now her case is at court
New York Times: Brittany Higgins says she woke to find a co-worker on top of her.

Shots fired: Canberra airport in lockdown after reports of a shooting
A man is in custody and Canberra airport has been evacuated after a shooting.

Canberra to ban new petrol cars from 2035
Fossil fuel cars will soon become a thing of the past in Australia's capital.

'I'm shaking': Australian dad wins $60m Lotto jackpot
The father says he will retire immediately to spend more time with his family.

The Aussie road sign that is freaking out the internet
Many were 'disturbed' by the rural road sign's warning.

Woman calls police over McDonald's breakfast
She threw a tantrum in the McDonald's drive-thru. Now police have publicly laughed at her.

Chris Cairns shares private images of time in hospital
Images posted to social media show personal moments between Chris Cairns and his family.

Joe Cinque murder: Girlfriend's chilling warning before fatal dinner party
Joe Cinque was apparently "smitten" by his girlfriend, promising law student Anu Singh.

'This made me shriek with laughter': Aussie politician shows how not to do an elbow bump
Aussie Defence Minister Dutton met his South Korean equal and had this awkward exchange.

Aus outbreaks: NSW reports 1220 cases, 8 deaths; teen on ventilator in Victoria
Today's case numbers come after ICU nurses penned a scathing letter to the NSW Premier.

Aussie PM ScoMo granted Father's Day travel exemption
Scott Morrison secured a travel exemption to return to Sydney for Father's Day.

Aussie outbreaks: NSW reports 818 cases, 3 deaths; Victoria outbreak spikes to 71
Forty-two of today's cases were infectious in the community; 714 are under investigation.

NSW outbreak grows by 466 cases - worst day yet
More than 12 million Australians are now under lockdown as Delta wreaks havoc.

Dreamworld tragedy: More heartbreak as grieving husband goes missing
He saw his wife and two relatives die as they were trapped in the Thunder River ride.

Controversial Aussie politician Barnaby Joyce rolls Deputy PM
Joyce resigned as deputy PM three years ago amid a storm of controversy.

Canberra: a family playground
With such a wide-ranging scope of activities suitable for the whole brood...

Australian rage, Jacinda Ardern, and why the language around female leaders matters
Two alleged rapes 30 years apart have united thousands of women across Australia.

Brittany Higgins speaks protest against sexual violence
Brittany Higgins' brutal swipe at Prime Minister Scott Morrison at March 4 Justice.

She made a 'soul-destroying' rape claim. Then three others came forward
New York Times: Australian Liberal Party employee accused of sexually assaulting women.

Australian political staffer alleges she was raped at Parliament House
Brittany Higgins says she felt forced to choose between her job or going to the police.

She did it for the kids: Mum kicks 20-can-a-day soft drink addiction
The mum-of-two was struggling after a family tragedy. Then she made a crucial decision.

Australia's Black Summer bushfires signal new ice age, fire historian says
The scale of the Black Summer fires made them different to blazes in previous years.

Not hungry? Australia is more than just a foodie destination
Australia has many worthy attractions for non-foodie travellers.

Five things every Kiwi should do in Canberra
There's more to Australia's capital than stuffy politicians declares Jane Jurgens.

Canberra: Capital city with a heart, art and architecture
Mike Yardley explores Australia's capital Canberra.

'Boozing and screwing': Aussie politicians brace for former PM's tell-all TV show
News show is set to lift the lid on Canberra's culture - and the Government's not happy.

Huge setback for Australia's vaccine hopes
There has been a suspected serious adverse reaction in an AstraZeneca trial participant.