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How is abortion handled in Australia?
The fragility of reproductive rights has been thrown into sharp relief.
abortion
Trial for Brittany Higgins rape accused delayed after Logies speech
ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum said some of the commentary ignored the impending trial and blurred the "important distinction between guilt and allegation".
courts
David Pocock wins one of the ACT Senate seats
Former Wallabies great David Pocock has won one of the two Senate seats in the ACT as an independent.
federal election
Double demerits to kick in at midnight for Queen's Birthday
Drivers in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory are being warned to drive safely - with double demerits coming into force at midnight.
police
What's open this Queen's Birthday holiday
This year, the day falls on Monday, June 13, giving those in New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania, a three-day weekend.
Australia
'Conveyor belt of cold fronts' coming
Winter temperature records are being smashed and that's set to continue for some time, one weather service warns.
Weather Forecast
Young woman warns of health risks of growing mould crisis
For young Canberran Caitlin Ross, the mould crisis hitting Australian homes was almost a death sentence after mould spores started growing in her lungs.
Mould
Three-metre snake seized with cash, drugs and homemade stun gun at ACT home
Police in the Australian Capital Territory have arrested and charged a woman over a range of offences involving illegal drugs, home-made weapons and a three-metre python.
snakes
Millions of Australians head to the poll to vote in federal election
Polling booths have opened for the first ballots to be cast and will close at 6pm for counting to begin.
Federal Election 2022
Most states in the firing line for wild weather this weekend
From deluges, to cold snaps, to storms nearly all of Australia will experience some form of wild weather.
Wild Weather
The big chill continues with multiple states warned about heavy rain
A cold snap has set temperatures plummeting across multiple states - and it's set to last a while yet.
Wild Weather
Queenslanders face mould infestations in wake of floods
Several Queensland homes have been inundated by mould, which poses a significant health threat in the aftermath of severe rains and flood events.
health
Pocock demands group behind 'Green Superman' ad punished
Former Wallabies flanker David Pocock wants the powerful lobby group behind controversial signage and online attack ads to be prosecuted for confusing voters about his potentially historic run for the ACT Senate.
Federal Election 2022
'Freedom protester' charged over alleged assault in Canberra
A NSW man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted a woman during anti-COVID-19 vaccination "freedom protests".
courts
Temperatures to plunge as east coast braces for cold snap
A cold air mass will move across the south-east, bringing chilly temperatures by the time the sun sets this evening.
Weather
One in every 25 Australian homes could be uninsurable by 2030: report
Five federal electorates in Queensland are among the top 10 most at-risk by 2030, according to new research.
climate change
Showers, hail and snow on way as south-east hit with wintery cold snap
A "strong cold front" will pass over Victoria and NSW later this week.
Wild Weather
Fifty COVID-related deaths and 47,453 cases across Australia
The deaths of 50 more people have been reported so far across Australia testing positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus
Cold front predicted to slam into south-east
A swirling mass of cold air is expected to cause temperatures plummet up to 8C when it hits the coast.
Wild Weather
Young child hospitalised after eating death cap mushroom
A young child in the ACT is lucky to be alive after they consumed a deadly mushroom which has sparked a public health warning from territory officials.
health
Rain to return for the weekend as cold fronts hit multiple states
Residents in the south-east are being told to whip out their umbrellas, while a series of cold fronts will cause one state to shiver.
Wild Weather
Three states to cop battering
Severe weather warnings are in place for three states as a 'slow-moving' trough sweeps the coast.
Wild Weather
Severe weather warning issued for Queensland
A flood watch is current for a 401.9 km stretch of coastline with falls in excess of 300mm forecast.
Wild Weather
Rain returns to east coast with one state told to brace
The rain is returning to large parts of the east coast, driven by separate weather systems.
Wild Weather
Will you get a public holiday for Anzac Day this year?
If Anzac Day falls on a weekend, not every state has a replacement public holiday on the next business day.
ANZAC Day
National forecast for the 2022 Easter weekend
What to expect weather-wise in your state or territory this Easter weekend.
Easter
Big rise in COVID-19 cases in Queensland, NSW, Victoria
New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland have recorded substantial rises in COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.
Coronavirus
Former gold rush town experiences hottest Autumn day in history
The extreme heat is being fueled by a high pressure system.
Wild Weather
Why you can expect La Niña to hang around for a little longer
The weather event is responsible for Australia's wet summer of soaking rains.
Wild Weather
Wet weather returns to east coast as storms cause havoc in west
The rain is not expected to ease its grip until the end of the week.
Wild Weather
COVID-19 cases rise in Victoria, Queensland while NSW infections drop
The new figures come amid warnings of a new Omicron sub-variant, dubbed, BA.2 spreading through the community.
COVID 19
Victoria braces for storms as rains return to Sydney
Victoria's skyline lit up last night as a severe thunderstorm rolled through. More storms are expected today.
Wild Weather
'Soaked and shivering' koala joey rescued from edge of Brisbane river
The quick-thinking of a Queensland family means Raine recovered. However, there are fears for "potentially thousands more wildlife victims" across flood-affected areas.
Wild Weather
'Suspicious powder' brings emergency services to Russian Embassy
Emergency services are at the Russian Embassy in Canberra after a suspicious package was delivered.
Russia Ukraine
Cyclone watch issued for Northern Territory
A low pressure system is currently gaining strength in the Timor Sea and could move towards the Top End by Friday afternoon.
Wild Weather
Parramatta River Ferry services cancelled due to flooding and debris
A potential thunderstorm forecast for Sydney is expected to hamper ongoing clean-up efforts today.
Wild Weather
States bracing for more rain as two potential cyclones form off coast
Two states on the east coast are are the grips of a major deluge, with warnings more rain and life-threatening flash flooding is on the way.
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Severe storm warnings cancelled for NSW east coast
It comes after Sydney was smashed by a violent cell that brought lightning, heavy rain, destructive winds and hail.
Wild Weather
Female teacher charged with child sex offences relating to male student
The 26-year-old was arrested a home in Canberra yesterday and will face court later today.
child sex abuse
Wet weather returns as multiple states brace for heavy rain, storms
The east coast is bracing for another spate of wet weather, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) warning showers, storms and humidity are back, and increasing, for multiple states.
Wild Weather
Two Australian states on alert for possible 'severe storms'
A surface trough extending from eastern NSW to southern Queensland will trigger shower and storms through the weekend.
Wild Weather
Three men arrested during Canberra anti-vax protests
Anti-vaccine protesters have forced the cancellation of a book fair in Canberra raising money for mental health.
Protests
Koalas officially an 'endangered' species in two states and territory
Iconic species at higher risk of extinction due to fires, droughts and land clearing.
Koala
State hit with two weather 'extremes' as one part floods, another burns
As parts of south-west Western Australia burns, the north has been warned to brace for flash flooding.
Wild Weather
Temperatures to 'see-saw' as cold front hits
A short-lived cold front will cause temperatures to plummet across the nation's south east.
Wild Weather
Heatwave to grip state as bushfires continue to rage
Two fires have together burned through almost 4700 hectares of land, destroying homes and business.
Wild Weather
Father hospitalised while defending home from 'hellish' WA bushfire
Nearly 5000 hectares of land have been destroyed so far as multiple fires burn in WA.
Wild Weather
Thousands of anti-vax protesters gather outside Old Parliament House
Thousands of anti-vaccination protesters are gathering outside Old Parliament House in Canberra, the day after a similar group were cleared from a nearby lawn.
Canberra
Rifle seized as police clear Canberra lawns of anti-vaccine protesters
ACT Police have seized a modified rifle as they and the Australian Federal Police moved anti-vaccination protesters on from the Patrick White Lawns in Canberra this morning.
Protests
