Massive explosion at Iranian port kills 14 and injures hundreds
At least 14 people have been killed and 750 injured in a huge explosion at the port of Bandar Abbas in southwestern Iran, according to official Iranian media citing the country’s interior ministry. The explosion sent a huge plume of thick, grey smoke from the Shahid Rajaee part of the port complex, according to videos geolocated by CNN, More...
Man allegedly stabbed by teenage girl, woman arrested after alleged assault with broken bottle in Melbourne’s CBD
A man is in hospital after allegedly being stabbed by a teenage girl in Melbourne’s CBD early today. The 21-year-old man was on Flinders Street between Elizabeth and Queen Streets at around 5.30am More...
Empty home damaged during ‘suspicious’ fire in Melbourne’s west
Emergency services were called to an unoccupied property on Caroll Street in Deer Park at around 7am following reports of a fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find smoke and flames billowing from More...
Driver accused of hit-run crash that killed 84-year-old released on bail
The driver allegedly behind a crash that killed an elderly man in Perth is out on bail tonight, insisting he wasn’t aware he’d collided with the victim. The 84-year-old was just metres from his More...
Rainy end to long weekend as east coast of Australia is lashed by deluge
Most of Sydney and large parts of NSW will cop a drenching to end the long weekend as rainfall and strong winds batter the east coast. Drivers heading back towards Sydney and surrounding regions have been More...
Labor to announce $204 million investment for 24/7 health advice and free online GP appointments
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to announce a $204 million pledge to introduce around-the-clock healthcare. Labor’s latest Medicare promise will include a 24/7 health advice line and access More...
Two arrested after violent clash between opposing protesters in Melbourne’s CBD
Two people were arrested during a fiery clash between opposing protest marches yesterday in Melbourne’s CBD. A man and a woman were arrested after violence erupted outside Parliament House in Spring More...
Unexpected humpback whale sighting sets off shark alarm at Sydney beach
Residents in Sydney‘s Northern Beaches woke to a surprise visitor this morning, with a juvenile humpback whale swimming off Little Manly Cove. The unique sighting of the younger marine mammal comes More...
Mighty and meek attend mass, where he is remembered as people’s pope
World leaders and Catholic faithful have bidden farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral highlighting his concern for the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and reflecting his wishes as pastor. Though More...
US President and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in ‘productive’ meeting before Pope Francis’ funeral
Both the White House and Zelenskyy’s office confirmed the meeting, which took place today in the hours before both men joined other world leaders and an estimated 200,000 Catholic faithful to farewell More...
