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Girls charged after teen allegedly 'confined and beaten in prolonged attack'
Two girls have been charged following the alleged 'violent assault' of a teenager at a Canberra fast-food restaurant.
Canberra
Easter public holidays differ all over Australia - so when do you get yours?
While each state and territory recognises the Easter long weekend, there are some differences in what public holidays each jurisdiction grants.
Easter
Clocks to be wound back as daylight saving ends overnight
Millions of Australians will have to change their clocks on Sunday when daylight saving ends in April.
Daylight savings
Man jailed for shooting at Canberra airport that left witnesses fleeing for their lives
The man charged over a shooting at Canberra Airport has been sentenced to more than three years in prison.
Canberra
Bruce Lehrmann fights to keep defamation actions alive
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann faces the prospect that two late-filed defamation cases over media reports regarding the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins could be dismissed.
courts
Junior doctors to sue health services over unpaid overtime
Junior doctors across multiple states and territories are banding together to sue health services over unpaid overtime, excessive hours and dangerous rostering.
health
Pantry staple sold nationwide recalled over salmonella fears
The Ceres Organics Australia Hulled Tahini and Unhulled Tahini 300g have been recalled over possible salmonella contamination.
Food recall
Lehrmann 'putting on a brave face' by claiming he could get defamation millions, court told
Lehrmann sent text messages on February 15, 2021, to his girlfriend regarding the potential payout after speaking with solicitor Warwick Korn.
Brittany Higgins
What is behind this NSW lake's great disappearing act?
A disappearing lake in New South Wales is a source of mystery for first-time visitors, but experts say there is a simple reason why the water levels fluctuate so much.
Explainer
NRL stars plead not guilty over alleged fight
Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged fight outside a Canberra nightclub.
courts
Temperatures plunge in Melbourne after breaking four-year heat record
It reached nearly 40 degrees in central Melbourne this afternoon, while temperatures could nudge 50 degrees on the other side of the country.
Weather News
Swimmer dies in fall from waterfall in the ACT
ACT Parks and Conservation rangers and passersby provided first aid until emergency services arrived but weren't able to save the man.
accidents
Canberra Raiders hooker considers legal action against NSW Police
Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling has been cleared over a violent street fight because a court found police were not acting in their duty when they punched him in the face multiple times.
NRL
Canberra man charged with murder after partner's body found
A Canberra man has been charged with murder after his partner was found dead inside a unit complex September 2022.
murder
Bulk-billing GP crisis hits all-time high, according to new report
Over 50 per cent of general practices across the country are charging Australians out-of-pocket fees for a visit to the doctor.
national
Grim reading for owners of units in Melbourne and Canberra
Owners of units in Melbourne and Canberra will wince at Domain's latest property report, which details record falls in unit prices following eight successive rate hikes.
PROPERTY
When do double demerits start across the nation for Australia Day?
Breaking road rules comes with different fines and penalties across the country, and for some states and territories, it can come with even bigger point losses when double demerits are enforced.
Australia Day
COVID-19 cases decline but deaths rise in two biggest states
COVID-19 cases across Australia have steadily declined over the past week, but the nation's two biggest states have both recorded more deaths than the previous reporting period.
Coronavirus
Woman freed after arm stuck in drain while trying to reach object
9News understands a child dropped an item down the drain and the woman was trying to retrieve it.
Canberra
'Like nothing we'd seen before': Deadly Canberra fire's impact
About a week after the deadly fires that changed Canberra forever, firefighter Vivien Thomson saw the whole picture of devastation for the first time.
bushfires
Week of wild weather looms for most of country
Rain, floods, storms and a heatwave will all hit the country, but that's not the worst of it - another swirling threat is building off the coast.
Wild Weather
'Heaviest rain in years' in Queensland as states brace for heatwave
Heavy rain is set to smash parts of Queensland and bring with it a high risk of flash flood, while
Weather
'Wetter and warmer': BoM's climate summary reveals trends
Australia recorded it's ninth wettest year on record, as nationally-averaged rainfall was 25 per cent above the 1961–1990 average.
Weather
What are Australia's public holidays for 2023 and 2024?
Here's a full list of the public holidays in each state and territory for 2023 and 2024
public holidays
Australia's property market among the most 'misaligned' in the world
Property
prices in Australia may be up to 50 per cent higher than what the average household can afford, according to a global housing analysis.
housing
The obscure road rules of 2022: Take the quiz
From eating a foot-long sub with one hand while steering to driving with an unsecured load on a busy freeway, here are some of het road offences that got you talking in 2022.
Australia
Christmas Day forecast across Australia
It's good news for Aussies celebrating Christmas today as a meteorologist forecasts "sensational" weather for the big day.
Weather
Double demerits now in force across Australia
Double demerits are set to come into force in parts of Australia tomorrow as drivers hit the road for end-of-year holidays.
driving
Lehrmann welcomes ACT government move to launch inquiry into trial
The inquiry will look into the behaviour of police and prosecutors but is not about "revisiting" the aborted trial.
Brittany Higgins
Popular cake sold at IKEA stores across Australia recalled
A popular cake sold at IKEA stores is being recalled across Australia over fears they could contain metal.
Food recall
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 16, 2022
PM defends energy price relief plan; Big change to Australian citizenship ceremonies; Airports busy ahead of Christmas; ASX expected to fall
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 15, 2022
Four-vehicle crash sends multiple people to hospital; Power price relief bill set to pass Parliament; France reach World Cup final; Father of Wieambilla siege killers speaks
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 14, 2022
Victoria shivers through coldest day on record; Woman dies after falling off cruise ship near South Australia; Queensland mourns ambush victims; Explosions heard in Kyiv for the first time in weeks
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 13, 2022
Police officers killed in Queensland shooting identified; Extreme weather to hit Australia this summer; ASIC sues Star executives over money laundering failures
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 12, 2022
COVID-19 to continue for at least two years, expert says; Student rescued from zoo panda enclosure
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 9, 2022
Harry and Meghan documentary airs; The Star enters trading halt; Energy prices to dominate national cabinet; Russia frees US basketballer Brittney Griner in prisoner swap
Live News Daily
Police conduct in relation to Bruce Lehrmann trial referred to integrity watchdog
The ACT Attorney-General has confirmed allegations around police conduct in relation to the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann has been referred to the law enforcement integrity body.
Brittany Higgins
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 8, 2022
Perth teen has charge upgraded to murder over pregnant woman's death; Baggage handlers seen in Qantas video sacked; Winter Omicron variants now just a quarter of COVID-19 cases; Putin says risk of nuclear conflict rising, but 'we're not mad'
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 7, 2022
Human remains found under Brisbane units; Aussie family killed in Florida plane crash; Food poisoning alert for conference delegates; Queensland heatwave warning; Spain crash out of World Cup
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 6, 2022
Interest rates rise to 3.10 per cent; American actress Kirstie Alley has died; Weather warning for vast part of nation; Building giant Clough collapses after last-ditch talks fall over.
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 5, 2022
Teenager stabbed to death on Melbourne beach; $1 million reward for Sydney bombings; Soccer fan's 'skin was bubbling' after he was struck by flare
Live News Daily
Music festival's urgent health warning
People who attended the Spilt Milk festival in Canberra last weekend have been asked to monitor for symptoms of meningococcal.
meningococcalBruce Lehrmann rape trial abandoned
The trauma of another trial presents a "significant and unacceptable risk" to Brittany Higgins, say prosecutors.
Brittany Higgins
Push for national reforms in rape cases
Advocates are calling for urgent reforms to protect sexual assault complainants from being re-traumatised by court proceedings and say the current system is failing women.
Brittany Higgins
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 2, 2022
Chris Dawson jailed for wife Lynette's murder; Bruce Lehrmann rape trial abandoned over Higgins' health; Perth mum dies after 'shopping centre attack'
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 1, 2022
CCTV of lions escaping from Taronga Zoo enclosure released ; River hits peak not seen for 40 years, amid flood warning
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: November 30, 2022
Child dies in shed fire in Tasmania; Helicopter crashes into house.
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: November 29, 2022
Reality star to be charged over fatal chopper crash; Thousands of COVID-19 fines withdrawn; Strike to disrupt flights.
Live News Daily
Breaking news and updates Australia: November 28, 2022
Nationals won't back Indigenous voice plan; Bank boss apologises over interest rate rises.
Live News Daily
