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NEWSPremiumMulti-vehicle crash leaves seven injured

Emergency crews were called to a chaotic crash this morning where multiple people were hurt in a three-vehicle collision.

Eli Green

A man has died after he was hit while standing in an emergency bay on a motorway south of Brisbane. 9News

NewsPremiumMan killed on Queensland motorway

An elderly man has been killed on Boxing Day after he was struck in an emergency lane on a busy motorway.

Eli Green

It’s hoped the crane can be removed in the days before New Year’s Eve. Photo: QAS

NewsPremiumFamilies stranded after crane collapse

Dozens of holiday-makers will have to wait even longer to return home after an intense storm toppled a crane that’s been left dangling in the air.

Eli Green

Police announced two 15-year-old girls had been arrested and interviewed in relation to an incident relating to the assault of a 13 year-old, but were later released pending further enquiries. NewsWire / David Geraghty

NewsPremiumTeens released over Mordialloc beach assault

Police have released two 15-year-old girls without charge after arresting them over a beach assault that left a younger victim injured near Melbourne’s Mordialloc Pier.

Liam Beatty and Aris Schuler-Shah

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newsPremiumWild vision captures boat hull rescue

Four men have been pulled from the water after clinging to their capsized boat when heavy swell threw them overboard.

Pamela Rontziokos

Mental health support services have reported a spike in demand after the Bondi massacre. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthBondi massacre sees spike in mental health help calls

Christmas can often be a stressful time of year but in the wake of the Bondi massacre, calls to Beyond Blue's support service have peaked more than usual.

Katelyn Catanzariti

Parissa D'Agostino with son Ace D'Agostino 2, with Elysia Coyne and son Riley Coyne 4. Andrew Ritchie

LifestyleCommentsPremiumLots to celebrate this Christmas for two boys beating cancer

Christmas has been the light at the end of the tunnel for two families, whose young sons have spent a hellish year battling leukaemia. 

Claire Sadler

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NEWSPremium‘Screams’: Horror as worker loses fingers

A labour hire company and a farm operator have been fined after a worker lost fingers in a horrific onion grader accident during her first shift.

Andrew Hedgman

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UPDATEDPremiumMajor update on Bondi cops’ conditions

The families of two police officers injured in the Bondi Beach massacre have revealed major updates in their conditions - with one now emerging from his coma.

Nathan Schmidt

Almost half of Australian teenagers who drink alcohol say they get it from their parents, sparking fresh warnings as families prepare for Christmas and New Year celebrations.

HealthCommentsBooze warning for parents of teens ahead of Christmas

Almost half of Australian teenagers who drink alcohol say they get it from their parents, sparking fresh warnings as families prepare for Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

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NEWSPremiumMultiple injured as car smashes into pub

Several people have been injured after a car smashed into a hotel courtyard, striking a concrete pole before ploughing into patrons relaxing outside.

Andrew Hedgman

Researches have discovered a breakthrough that could give more babies the best possible chance at life.

‘Life changing’CommentsNew research offers hope to save babies from stillbirth

Researchers have discovered that some stillbirths may be caused by the placenta ageing too quickly during pregnancy, a breakthrough that could give “more babies the best possible chance at life”.

Caitlin Vinci

Missing Piece Surveillance study did weekly check-ups on school kids over three years.

HealthCommentsPremiumWA study finds one in six kids in Kimberley have strep A

An alarming number of strep A infections are going unnoticed throughout classrooms in the Kimberley region, according to new research. 

Claire Sadler

Alex and April Marsh's toddler Connor is fighting metastatic brain cancer. He is pictured right after he had surgery to remove the main mass on his brain.

HealthCommentsPerth family’s desperate dash to US to treat son’s cancer

Two-year-old Connor is in the fight of his life as he battles metastatic brain cancer but the treatment he needs is not accessible in Australia, making the devastating news even harder for his family.

Claire Sadler

Australian researchers have discovered a molecular “safety switch” that shields cancer cells from immune system attacks, which limits the effectiveness of current immunotherapy drugs for cancers, including melanoma.

HealthCommentsGene helps cancer cells survive an immune cell attack

Australian researchers have discovered a molecular ‘safety switch’ that shields cancer cells from immune system attacks and limits the effectiveness of current immunotherapy drugs, including for melanoma.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Kevin Walker spoke from his hospital bed about his experience with the deadly Shewanella infection.

WA NewsCommentsScary bacteria lurking in estuary nearly kills WA grandad

Just moments after finishing a common activity, the Mandurah grandad collapsed.

Rachel Fenner

Influenza A has killed more Australians than COVID-19 during a three-month peak this year, new data shows.

HealthCommentsPremiumInfluenza killed more Australians than COVID this winter

Influenza A has killed more Australians than COVID-19 during a three-month peak this year, new data shows.

Tahnee Graham

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FootballPremiumHow Sydney FC plans to unleash returning star

After missing a match with a “little tweak”, one of the A-League’s marquee players will return for Sydney FC in a major boost for the competition leaders.

Marco Monteverde

Money to repair or replace ageing cardiac labs at Fiona Stanley Hospital is part of the mid-year Budget review, months after The West Australian revealed some were being held together by tape. 

Budget reviewCommentsSaffioti outlines $1.9b in health funding in mid-year review

Money to repair or replace ageing cardiac labs at Fiona Stanley Hospital is part of the mid-year Budget review, which had locked-in a further $1.9 billion for health.

Oliver Lane and Jessica Page

A strike by doctors in England will add pressure ?to an already-stretched healthcare service. (AP PHOTO)

HealthDoctors in UK to strike during winter flu surge

Junior ⁠doctors in England will strike for five days as part of a pay dispute, amid a spike in winter flu cases.

Staff Writers

22 per cent of alcohol products assessed in the study did not display the pregnancy warning label in 2024.

HealthCommentsPremiumAlcohol industry slammed for skipping crucial warning signs

The alcohol industry has been called out for dragging its heels on placing mandatory pregnancy warning labels on products, after new research revealed one in five alcohol products don’t carry the warning.

Claire Sadler

A elderly woman suffered rib and spine fractures after a fall from a faulty chair at a nursing home. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthHuge fine after elderly woman injured in chair fault

An elderly woman's fall from a faulty reclining chair will cost a public aged care provider a six-figure fine following a WorkSafe investigation.

Callum Godde

A close-up of the chest stab wound sustained by Wan Lai. Supplied/ Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.

updatedPremiumAccused CBD stabber’s ‘king’ claim: court

The person accused of a shock random stabbing in Melbourne’s CBD appeared delusional and claimed to be the “king” in the weeks before the alleged incident.

Liam Beatty

A close-up of the chest stab wound sustained by Wan Lai. Supplied/ Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.

updatedPremiumAccused CBD stabber’s ‘king’ claim: court

The person accused of a shock random stabbing in Melbourne’s CBD appeared delusional and claimed to be the “king” in the weeks before the alleged incident.

Liam Beatty