Man dies at Sydney Harbour swimming spot during heatwave

A man died at Redleaf Pool in Double Bay this afternoon after suffering a medical emergency while swimming. Bystanders pulled the unresponsive swimmer from the water at 2:30pm but he could not be saved despite their efforts. The incident occurs as Sydney faces a severe heatwave warning with tempera…

Caravan dispute leads to deadly Eungella shooting

It's believed a dispute over a caravan triggered a deadly shooting in Eungella, which left a man dead and his cousin badly wounded.

Teenagers speak out on social media ban

Sixteen high school students share their perspectives on Australia's under-16 social media ban in a studio discussion. The teenagers express mixed views, with some believing they'll find ways around the restrictions while others support the government's decision, despite feeling excluded from the c…

Blind travellers push for airport accessibility changes

Australians living with blindness and impaired vision are advocating for improved air travel accessibility through a new campaign by Guide Dogs Australia. The initiative aims to make booking flights, navigating terminals, boarding planes and collecting luggage easier for passengers with visual impa…

Anzac Bridge marks 30 years connecting Sydney

The Anzac Bridge opened 30 years ago, transforming travel across Sydney with its eight-lane gateway connecting drivers to and from the city. The bridge serves as both crucial infrastructure and a memorial to Australian and New Zealand soldiers, featuring bronze statues of World War I diggers with s…

YouTube locks out under-16s in Australia

YouTube will lock out Australian users under 16 from their accounts starting December 10, as part of Australia's social media ban implementation. Users under 16 will still be able to watch videos but lose access to uploads, subscriptions, likes, and parental safety controls. Social media companies …

Putin meets US delegates but no Ukraine breakthrough

US delegates Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held five-hour talks with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin to discuss a revised US-led peace plan for Ukraine. Despite Russian officials describing the meeting as constructive and useful, no compromises were reached on the Ukraine conflict. Putin accused Eu…

Australia's GDP hits fastest growth in two years

Australia's economy has grown 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, bringing annual GDP growth to 2.1 per cent - the fastest growth in two years. The Reserve Bank will consider these National Accounts figures ahead of its final interest rates decision of 2025, though the cash rate is unlikely to c…

Semi-trailer dangles from West Virginia bridge

A semi-trailer crashed through a barrier on an icy bridge in West Virginia, leaving the vehicle dangling high above a road. Rescue crews rigged lines and harnesses to lower a firefighter down to the trapped driver, who spent five and a half hours suspended above the road before being lifted to safe…

Teens ignore sun safety despite cancer risks

Three quarters of Australian teenagers reported being sunburnt last summer, with many experiencing multiple burns, according to new research by the Royal Children's Hospital involving 1,500 teens. One in four teens mistakenly believe that having a tan will protect them against skin cancer, while so…