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2h ago

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Philippines tourist boat fire death toll rises to 76
The rescue mission comes after a deadly fire broke out on the MV June Aster ferry, carrying more than 130 people, as it sailed past tourist hotspot Palawan in the Philippines on Wednesday.
1. 1. Philippine rescuers have recovered 41 more charred remains from a ferry fire, raising the death toll to 76 and leaving 13 people unaccounted-for.
1. 2. The rescue mission comes after a deadly fire broke out on the MV June Aster ferry, carrying more than 130 people, as it sailed past tourist hotspot Palawan in the Philippines on Wednesday.
1. 3. The fire is the latest in a string of deadly maritime accidents in the Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands where millions rely on ferries and small boats to travel between provinces and islands.

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4h ago

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At least 30 missing after inter-island ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast
Seven passengers have been rescued and 38 remain unaccounted-for after an inter-island ferry sank in critical weather conditions near Vanuatu.
1. 1. Seven people have been rescued, with an estimated 38 people still unaccounted-for, as boats and a flying doctor plane search for more survivors 24 hours after the vessel sank in the north of the country.
1. 2. Police told national broadcaster VBCTC that MV Matui sank in rough seas on Friday while sailing between the islands of Ambae and Santo.
1. 3. Vanuatu authorities have been searching for survivors after an inter-island ferry carrying 34 passengers and 11 crew members sank in critical weather conditions on Friday.

ANABC News (Australia)

5h ago

Current EventsControversialGeopolitics

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Kremlin dismisses Zelenskyy's suggestion to meet Putin at Miami G20
The Kremlin has rebuffed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he said he was willing to meet Russian President Vladamir Putin at the G20 Summit in Miami, in December.
1. 1. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit in Miami in December.
1. 2. Moscow is still yet to decide whether Mr Putin will travel to the G20, Interfax reported, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
1. 3. Explosion and fires have hit an ammunition storage site in central Bulgaria, police said Saturday, weeks after a blaze at another munitions facility in the country.

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7h ago

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Wild pursuit and carjacking across Sydney's west leaves two children injured
There have been scenes of mayhem across Sydney's west, with a carjacking, collision and stabbing after a motorist drove into oncoming traffic on a busy motorway with two children on board.
1. 1. A police pursuit in Sydney's west led to a carjacking and collision, with two children on board the offender's vehicle.
1. 2. The offender allegedly drove on the wrong side of the M4 Motorway, collided with another vehicle, and then attempted to steal a car.
1. 3. Two children suffered minor injuries and were taken to Westmead Children's Hospital as a precaution; the alleged offender was arrested.

ANABC News (Australia)

8h ago

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AFL semifinal live: Brisbane Lions vs Adelaide Crows blog, scores and stats from the Gabba
Brisbane is hoping to bounce back from a shock loss to Sydney and keep its three-peat dream alive when it faces Adelaide in a Gabba semifinal. Follow live.
1. 1. Brisbane is hoping to bounce back from a shock loss to Sydney and keep its three-peat dream alive when it faces Adelaide in a Gabba semifinal.
1. 2. The Lions have subsequently faced accusations of complacency and arrogance, charges they would no doubt deny but opened themselves to with a poor showing against the Swans.
1. 3. Adelaide's last weekend was far more positive, as the Crows answered the bell for coach Matthew Nicks and put the Western Bulldogs away in the last quarter.

ANABC News (Australia)

9h ago

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point AFLW win over Bulldogs soured by leg injury for Emily Bates
Hawthorn captain Emily Bates is taken off the field on a stretcher after suffering a serious leg injury in her side's 11-point victory over the Western Bulldogs.
1. 1. Hawthorn captain Emily Bates suffered a serious leg injury during the Hawks' win over the Western Bulldogs.
1. 2. The win lifted the Hawks into the top eight.
1. 3. Irish key forward Aine McDonagh kicked a career-best four majors.

ANABC News (Australia)

10h ago

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Carr under police investigation
NRL player Josh Addo-Carr is being investigated by police after returning a preliminary wipe that allegedly returned a positive indication for cocaine.
1. 1. Star NRL player Josh Addo-Carr is being investigated by police after returning a preliminary wipe that allegedly returned a positive indication for cocaine.
1. 2. Police confirmed in a statement Addo-Carr was driving in Sydney's inner-west along Enmore Road last night when he was stopped for a random test.
1. 3. His current club, the Parramatta Eels, released a statement noting it was aware of an alleged incident involving Addo-Carr.

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10h ago

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Zionist Federation of Australia discontinues lawsuit against Mary Kostakidis over Hezbollah social media posts
The racial discrimination case was launched in 2025 over social media posts about the Israel-Gaza war.
1. 1. A racial discrimination case against former SBS journalist Mary Kostakidis, over her social media posts about the Israel-Gaza war, has been discontinued.
1. 2. The Zionist Federation of Australia’s (ZFA) chief executive Alon Cassuto launched the action in the Federal Court in South Australia last year, claiming the posts were "reasonably likely … to offend, insult, humiliate and/or intimidate Australian Jews".
1. 3. Ms Kostakidis described the outcome as a win for "freedom of political expression".

ANABC News (Australia)

11h ago

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NRL finals live: New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins, Cronulla Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys
The New Zealand Warriors narrowly missed out on the NRL minor premiership but today they host a qualifying final against the Dolphins in Auckland. Follow live.
1. 1. The New Zealand Warriors have been boosted by the return of Jackson Ford (17), who plays his first NRL match since sustaining a pectoral injury in round 16 against North Queensland.
1. 2. Here are the kick-off times for both NRL finals matches today, in each state and territory.
1. 3. The only change from the original 19 that was announced on Tuesday is the inclusion of Tevita Naufahu (22) who comes onto the bench in place of veteran Felise Kaufusi.

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12h ago

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London tourist tax on accommodation will be capped at 5pc, mayor says
Legislation unveiled by the government this week will allow local authorities to charge a flat fee or percentage of an overnight stay for domestic and international guests in London accommodations.
1. 1. A new tax on overnight stays in London will be capped at 5 per cent of the cost of accommodation.
1. 2. Under the legislation, local authorities will be able to charge a flat fee or a percentage of the cost of an overnight stay for domestic and international guests in London accommodations.
1. 3. The bill proposes that English mayors can spend revenue from the levy for "broader initiatives which have a positive impact on the region's economic health."

ANABC News (Australia)

13h ago

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Mother's desperate search for help before son's suicide sparks call for change
In the jurisdiction with Australia's highest suicide rate, a mother's desperate search for help before her son's death has sparked calls for change.
1. 1. The NT has the nation's highest rates of suicide, acute mental illness and hospital presentations for self-harm.
1. 2. Ms Jane-Knight is calling on NT health practitioners to listen and act on the experiences of those reaching out for help on behalf of a loved one, and also to be better equipped to make referrals to appropriate services.
1. 3. Ms Moyle called on the government to invest in training and educating more remote mental health workers in remote communities.

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14h ago

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Wedding party searches for new venue as Wattle Park Chalet catches fire on day of ceremony
A chalet in Melbourne's east that was due to host a wedding on Saturday night has been gutted by fire, with the owners scrambling to find the couple a new venue.
1. 1. A historic wedding venue in Melbourne's east, Wattle Park Chalet, caught fire, destroying its roof and devastating much of the main hall.
1. 2. Emergency services were called to the Wattle Park Chalet in Surrey Hills about 6:32am this morning, arriving to find the building on fire.
1. 3. The venue owner is scrambling to find a new location for a wedding scheduled for the evening of the fire, with preparations already underway.

ANABC News (Australia)

15h ago

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OpenAI agents attacked software service RubyGems before Hugging Face hack
Agents being tested by OpenAI uploaded hundreds of malicious packages to RubyGems in May, researchers have revealed.
1. 1. AI agents being tested by OpenAI attacked software service RubyGems two months before they hacked open-source platform Hugging Face, researchers say.
1. 2. AI agents uploaded hundreds of malicious packages to RubyGems on May 11, according to a group of researchers who posted their findings online on Friday, local time, saying they believed "these were authored by internal OpenAI agents".
1. 3. In May AI agents tried to steal RubyGems user credentials by exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in the site's servers, though it is unclear whether the attempt succeeded, the researchers said.

ANABC News (Australia)

16h ago

Current EventsPhilanthropyHuman Interest

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Op shop owner travels thousands of kilometres to donate clothes to outback communities
Barbara Carroll is on a personal mission to distribute donated clothes to charities and women's refuges in the most remote corners of WA.
1. 1. Barbara Carroll, an 84-year-old op-shop owner, travels over 2,000km monthly to donate clothes to remote Western Australian communities.
1. 2. Her charitable campaign, 'Nan Goes North,' addresses the lack of access to clothing for residents in remote areas like Carnarvon, Newman, Nullagine, and Roebourne.
1. 3. Ms. Carroll's personal connection to the Pilbara region, where she was raised, fuels her deep commitment to these communities.

ANABC News (Australia)

20h ago

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Mexican murder trial hears how bodies of Australian brothers were recovered
Mexican authorities tell a court in Ensenada of the grim clues that led to the remains of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad being found.
1. 1. Mexican authorities revealed how they found the bodies of two Australian brothers and their American friend after they were killed on a surfing trip on Mexico's Pacific Coast.
1. 2. A court in Ensenada has heard from authorities involved in finding the men, including homicide detectives and forensics officers.
1. 3. Three Mexican men — Jesús Gerardo, also known as "El Kekas", Irineo Francisco and Ángel Jesús — are charged with aggravated homicide, aggravated burglary, violent robbery and grand theft auto.

ANABC News (Australia)

21h ago

BusinessFinancial DistressProperty Market

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Struggling property developer Bathla bought itself two weeks but the break
Bathla has bought itself another fortnight. But while five lenders are keeping a part of the business alive, others are taking control of individual projects, pulling the sprawling property group apart piece by piece.
1. 1. Bathla Group has secured a two-week reprieve from its lenders, allowing a smaller portion of the business to continue operating.
1. 2. Construction on projects not backed by the five participating lenders has been suspended, and over 60% of staff have been stood down.
1. 3. The break-up of Bathla Group is underway as individual lenders increasingly take control of projects to recover their loans, leading to a project-by-project decision-making process.

ANABC News (Australia)

23h ago

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Brazil presidential challenger Flavio Bolsonaro under investigation over alleged corruption in Banco Master case
Brazil's right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro says he has "nothing to hide" in a corruption investigation that was revealed just weeks before voters go to the polls.
1. 1. Senator Bolsonaro, the leading right-wing challenger to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in next month's election, is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering tied to failed lender Banco Master.
1. 2. The investigation into Flavio Bolsonaro stems from questions over an investment he allegedly solicited from Mr Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, to help finance "Dark Horse," a film about his father that stars US actor Jim Caviezel.
1. 3. The unsealed documents show the federal police then requested an investigation, authorised by Justice Mendonca, to examine whether Senator Bolsonaro committed money laundering, illicit foreign exchange and corruption.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

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Nepal estimates reconstruction after deadly floods to cost nearly $7 billion
Nepal says nearly $7 billion is needed for it to recover from the deadly August 26 floods, arguing wealthier countries should treat the climate change-fuelled disaster as a "shared responsibility".
1. 1. The reconstruction bill after the deadly floods that hit Nepal last month will amount to $US4.78 billion ($6.67 billion), its foreign ministry says.
1. 2. Nepal, a largely rural nation of 30 million people, contributes a fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions compared to industrialised nations.
1. 3. Nepalese officials have publicly framed the disaster as an example of the disproportionate impact of climate change on poor countries.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

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Norway's Princess Astrid dies aged 94 two days after King's funeral
Norway's Princess Astrid, an older sister of the late king Harald, died on Friday at the age of 94, two days after the King's funeral.
1. 1. Norway's Princess Astrid, an older sister of the late king Harald, has died at the age of 94, the royal palace said in a statement, two days after the King's funeral.
1. 2. Her brother Harald died last month, aged 89, after more than 35 years on the throne, and the princess made her last public appearance at his funeral on Wednesday.
1. 3. His 53-year-old son who succeeded the throne, is now King Haakon VIII.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

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'Landmark' NT novel A Piece of Red Cloth wins $80k best fiction prize
A novel based on the oral history of Yolŋu people has taken out the fiction prize at this year's Prime Minister's Literary Awards, with judges describing it as a "profound work of remembrance and re-imagination".
1. 1. A novel based on the oral history of Yolŋu people from north-east Arnhem Land has been named as this year's fiction pick at the Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
1. 2. Darwin-born author Leonie Norrington and co-authors Djawundil Maymuru, Merrikiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs and Djawa Burarrwanga have won the $80,000 fiction prize for their book A Piece of Red Cloth.
1. 3. The Prime Minister's Literary Awards judges labelled the novel as a "landmark achievement in fiction", writing it "is also an urgent example of intercultural work, setting a high benchmark for collaboration between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal writers".

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

PoliticsInternational RelationsGeopolitical

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Vladimir Putin and Iranian president arrive in India for BRICS summit
Vladimir Putin arrives in India for talks ahead of an 11-member BRICS summit set to be dominated by conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine.
1. 1. Vladimir Putin has arrived in India for talks ahead of an 11-member BRICS summit dominated by economic challenges and conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, with the leaders of China and Iran set to attend.
1. 2. War, global trade turbulence and oil are expected on the agenda at the two-day annual summit which opens on Saturday, when Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive.
1. 3. "The Gulf conflict is going to be the central fault line this time during the BRICS summit," said Harsh V Pant, a professor of international relations and vice president of India's Observer Research Foundation.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

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Mayfield rioter sentenced to 12 months in jail after dirt bike chaos
Mark Distefano, 25, is sentenced to 12 months in jail for his role in a riot in Newcastle earlier this year.
1. 1. Mark Distefano has been sentenced to 12 months in jail with a non-parole period of seven months for his role in a riot that caused chaos and unrest in suburban Newcastle earlier this year.
1. 2. The total damage to the parkland is estimated to cost about $5,000.
1. 3. Distefano's 12-month prison sentence was backdated to his arrest in June, meaning he would be eligible for parole in mid-January.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

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stage bubble' as bond interest rates and oil prices surge
Global interest rate hikes are predicted as oil prices spark inflation fears.
1. 1. Surging oil prices have reignited inflation fears, sending global bond yields to multi-year highs and Australia's share market slumping on Friday.
1. 2. Investors are bracing for more aggressive interest rate hikes worldwide as central banks try to manage another wave of inflation.
1. 3. Some analysts are warning that will not last.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

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Western Sydney residents seek clarity as gangland war becomes political
A soundbite from a veteran detective has ignited a political war of words over gangland violence in Sydney.
1. 1. A soundbite from a veteran detective has ignited a political war of words over gangland violence.
1. 2. NSW opposition leader Kellie Sloane seized on the comments, turning Sydney's tit for tat gangland war into a political issue.
1. 3. The eruption of gangland violence also has Western Sydney residents questioning the response of the government and NSW Police.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

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As the NFL put on a show for the ages in Melbourne the San Francisco 49ers ransacked 'Rams House'
Much was made of the Melbourne Cricket Ground being 'Rams House' for the week, but after arriving earlier than their fancied rivals the San Francisco 49ers ran away with the chocolates as the NFL put on a show for the ages.
1. 1. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the LA Rams 27-7 in the first NFL game played in Melbourne, Australia.
1. 2. The event was a significant spectacle, blending American and Australian culture with large fan engagement and entertainment.
1. 3. Despite the Rams being nominally the home team, the 49ers dominated the stands and the game, effectively 'ransacking Rams House'.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

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Queensland's credit rating downgraded for first time since 2009
Queensland's credit rating has been downgraded for the first time in almost 20 years, putting pressure on the state's multi-billion-dollar debt and Olympic infrastructure.
1. 1. Queensland's credit rating has been downgraded for the first time in almost 20 years.
1. 2. S&P Global Ratings today confirmed it had lowered its "long-term issuer credit rating" on Queensland to AA from AA+.
1. 3. The stable outlook on the long-term rating reflects our view that Queensland's budgetary performance will remain weak over the next few years as the state ramps up its infrastructure spending, resulting in debt being structurally higher than in the past.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

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Millionaire resort working to address 'outstanding' superannuation
The co-owner of a high-profile South Australian island resort confirms the business is working to pay "outstanding” superannuation as Rumi on Louth is listed for sale.
1. 1. Former Rumi on Louth staff and customers have expressed concern about outstanding super and voucher entitlements, as the island is listed for sale.
1. 2. The millionaire co-owner of the award-winning South Australian island resort has acknowledged some former workers' "superannuation contributions remain outstanding" and will be addressed "through either the refinancing or sale process", but has insisted that does not change plans for re-opening and expansion.
1. 3. With the price tag, the closure has unsettled some gift voucher holders, including Susan Thompson and mother Margaret Harvey.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

Current EventsControversialLegal

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Appeal court rejects 'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo's compensation claim
Nicola Gobbo was seeking at least $800,000 in damages from the state of Victoria over claims she was groomed by police to become a source in late 2005.
1. 1. The Court of Appeal has thrown out a compensation bid from former defence barrister Nicola Gobbo.
1. 2. Ms Gobbo was seeking at least $800,000 in damages after claiming that Victoria Police officers exploited her vulnerabilities and distress due to her close ties to gangland figures.
1. 3. Appeal court justices refused Ms Gobbo leave to appeal and ordered her to pay the state's legal costs.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

BusinessControversialOpinion

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BHP subsidiary class action begins over public holiday work
The class action alleges that a BHP subsidiary did not offer workers a reasonable chance to apply for leave over public holidays.
1. 1. A class action has been launched against Australia's biggest mining company, BHP, months after the Federal Court found one of its subsidiaries improperly required employees to work on public holidays.
1. 2. The new class action, which will be run by Sydney-based AEN Legal on behalf of two lead plaintiffs, will be funded by the Mining and Energy Union (MEU).
1. 3. MEU Queensland president Mitch Hughes said the action potentially covered about 7,000 employees, which included workers who were employed by OS between December 2019 and March 2023.

ANABC News (Australia)

1d ago

Arts & CultureMusic IndustryCollaboration

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Jimmy Barnes and Jessica Mauboy join Western Sydney drill rap group ONEFOUR for triple j's Like A Version
Aussie legends Jimmy Barnes and Jessica Mauboy made a surprise appearance with Western Sydney drill rap collective ONEFOUR in triple j's Like A Version studio.
1. 1. Jimmy Barnes and Jessica Mauboy joined Western Sydney drill rap group ONEFOUR for triple j's Like A Version.
1. 2. ONEFOUR members J Emz, Celly and Spenny laid tough rhymes over Phil Collins's classic 1981 song In The Air Tonight.
1. 3. The collective finally played their first headline show in Sydney in 2025.

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