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Rain, floods in Philippines leave 29 dead, dozens missing
Heavy rains and floods that devastated parts of the Philippines over the Christmas weekend have left at least 29 dead and 25 missing, the national disaster response agency said on Wednesday.More than 86,000 people were still in emergency shelters after bad weather...
Sydney to Hobart yacht race — day one of the 77th edition of the bluewater classic, as it happened
Supermaxi Andoo Comanche is leading a closely bunched pack of supermaxis in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, as the fleet heads south on day one of the contest's 77th edition.Northerly winds helped the fleet, particularly the supermaxis, amid predictions the leaders...
The year in travel: Simon Calder looks back at the highs (and mostly lows) of 2022
Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UKSign up to our Brexit email for the latest insightWhat a year it’s been in the world of travel.Year three of the Covid era began dismally, with tough testing and...
Cops hunt burglars targeting homes in Lathlain, Leederville, Clarkson, Victoria Park, Currambine & North Perth
Police are hunting for a group of five offenders responsible for a spate of 37 “senseless and opportunistic” burglaries across Perth between Christmas night and Wednesday morning.The gang appears to be operating at night and in the early hours of the morning and has...
Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI ‘worsening’
The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has worsened due to his age, and doctors are constantly monitoring the 95-year-old's condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday.Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Pope Francis, who asked the faithful earlier on Wednesday to...
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios withdraws from the United Cup teams event due to injury, ahead of tie against Great Britain
Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the Australian team for the inaugural United Cup due to injury, less than 24 hours before the start of the tournament.World number 22 Kyrgios was due to lead the Australian charge against Great Britain in the team's opening Group D tie...
New housing precinct for lithium workers
Villas for employees and a future housing estate are part of a precinct proposed for a West Australian town by a leading lithium mining company in a bid to cater to an expected growing workforce in coming decades.A development application for the precinct dubbed the...
Childhood sweethearts killed after fatal crash in South Australia
Two teenagers who died in a crash in South Australia's Mid North are being remembered by friends as "the best couple" who will "be in love forever".Jaxson Montague, 19, and Ashanti Lee Smith, 17, died when their car veered off the Augusta Highway and slammed into a...
Alex Carey’s first Test century powers Australia into unbeatable position in Boxing Day Test against South Africa
Alex Carey's maiden Test century helped Australia to a monster lead of 386 over South Africa on day three of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, as Australia amassed 8-575 before declaring. With Mitchell Starc and first-innings hero Cameron Green both battling injuries to...
Government won’t publish estimate of economic benefits of latest Brexit trade deal
Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UKSign up to our Brexit email for the latest insightThe government has refused to publish an estimate of the economic benefits of its latest planned Brexit trade...
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