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Heavy rains bring Queensland’s Channel Country to life
In Queensland’s far west recent flooding has brought the channel country alive with a wave of wildflowers carpeting the desert. And as the tourism season kicks off in Birdsville, locals and tourists agree there's something special about this year.
Demonstrations held across Australia against gender-based violence
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined a march in Canberra this afternoon as part of a national rally against gender-based violence. Demonstrations have been held across the country following a recent spate of deaths involving women allegedly killed by men known to them. Members of government have expressed their support for the national rally saying that much more needs to be done.
NT sisters channel indigenous connection to country through art
The vibrancy of the Top End wet season has been captured in a unique collection of paintings by a pair of sisters from a remote community near the southern edge of Arnhem land. Audiences are learning how generations of Aboriginal people have thrived while living off the land, and all the while the sisters are learning about each other.
Nationwide rallies urge political action on gender based violence
Speaking in Bendigo Victoria, the Centre Against Sexual Assault CEO Kate Wright says politicians are using cautious language about violence against women rather than demanding it end.
Gen Z publicans pay off Stonehenge Hotel in western Queensland with loan from former owner
This feel-good story starts a bit like a common joke: two 'young and dumb' schoolmates walk into a pub… But the rest is no joke because they bought it. In fact, the young men in western Queensland bypassed the banks and struck a deal with the pub's former owner, and two years on they've paid off their investment.
Sleeping pods for homeless people sitting empty at Launceston storage facility
As the nights get chillier, a Tasmanian charity has rolled out a trailer of sleeping pods for the homeless. But they remain empty amid a breakdown in negotiations with the local council.
Thousands block Tel Aviv streets to protest against Netanyahu government
Israeli protesters have shut down streets in Tel Aviv demanding the release of hostages and the political end of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Anger has been growing inside Israel as the Gaza war drags on for now more than 200 days, with some Israelis angry a hostage release deal still hasn't been reached.
Calls for a restart of ceasefire talks as Israel gears up for Rafah offensive
After weeks of delays, negotiations, and distractions, Israel appears to be gearing up for its ground invasion in southern Gaza. Dozens of Israeli tanks and armoured vehicles have been seen near Rafah, Gaza’s last 'safe zone' where most of its population is sheltering. Egyptian officials are in Jerusalem to urgently restart ceasefire talks and avert an Israeli offensive.
Federal government to establish national guns register
Almost 30 years after the Port Arthur massacre, a national register allowing police across the country to easily share information about guns and the people who own them is finally being established. A deadly shooting in rural Queensland in December 2022 was the catalyst for commonwealth, state, and territory leaders to come to a deal, although it could take another four years for the register to be fully operational.
Darwin’s annual Thai Festival returns with vibrant traditions and flavours
The Territory Top End has come alive with the sights and sounds of Southeast Asia with Darwin's annual Thai Festival returning to the city's centre. From dancing and performances, to cooking exhibitions and authentic street food, the festival showcased the vibrant traditions and flavours of Thailand.
Tasmanians to head back to the polls with three upper seats vacant for the first time in 100 years
Many Tasmanians will have to head back to the polls in a week's time with three upper house seats left empty for the first time since 1909. Two former party leaders and two well-known mayors are in the running next weekend, but they're facing strong competition.
Homicide squad detectives investigate fatal drive-by shooting in Melbourne's south-east
Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was killed in a drive-by shooting in Melbourne’s south-east overnight. It's left residents rattled as police hunt for the person responsible.
Family seeks answers after 28yo woman dies by suicide in Sydney's Liverpool Hospital
When the Le family took their daughter Florence to a mental health facility, they thought she'd be safe. But she wasn't. The number of people who have died by suicide in hospital mental health wards is on the rise across Australia according to the latest data. Heartbroken families are now speaking out about what they say is a broken system. (A warning, this story may cause distress to some viewers.)
Glider crashes at Mount Beauty in north-east Victoria, killing Melbourne mother and pilot
A man and a woman have been killed after their powered glider crashed in Victoria’s High Country. It’s understood that the purpose of the flight was to spread the ashes of someone else who had recently died. The passenger was 39-year-old Kate Callingham. She's been described by friends and family as a beloved partner, mother, daughter and friend, and a keen leader in the arts. The country fire authority says it appears the glider ran short of the runway and crashed.
Thousands gather across country calling for end to gender-based violence
A powerful movement is sweeping the country as thousands of protesters raise their voices calling for an end to gender-based violence. Advocates are warning the situation has reached crisis levels after a troubling wave of women being killed by men.
African women are getting a chance to shine in soccer after years of watching from the sideline
Women’s soccer is booming in Australia, since the nationwide support of the Matilda's during the Women’s World Cup last year. But girls from African families in Western Sydney say they are still trying to convince parents about the benefits of playing sport.
Ungarie residents rally to save their local post office
In small town across the country, the humble post office is often at the heart of the community. For the past three years, one town in the NSW central west has been at risk of losing that vital service. Determined that it stays open, a group of passionate locals have rallied together to ensure their post office keeps on delivering.
Research backs Australian farmers growing juniper berries to support the nations gin industry
Farming in the snowy Monaro traditionally involves two things: sheep and cattle. The region, just south of Canberra, is better known for Merino Wool production. In the town of Bombala, one family has decided to change the game by embarking on an unusual path by growing Juniper berries. Supporting the nations gin industry.
One of the world’s most secretive spy bases is in the Australian outback
Nestled in the Australian outback is one of the world’s most secretive intelligence bases. Pine Gap near Alice Springs is considered the ‘jewel’ in Australia’s military alliance with the United States. Questions are being raised about Pine Gap’s role in conflicts over seas and the risk is poses to Australia’s safety.
Grieving mother calls for better mental health services in Karratha after son’s suicide
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Viewers are advised that the following story contains images of a person who has died. A woman who lost her 21-year-old son to suicide is campaigning for urgent improvements to mental health services in WA’s Pilbara region. She says her son Machlan was let down by a lack of support in Karratha and it appears government promises to establish more mental health services have stalled.