Bad end to summer in WA’s hospitals points to an even worse winter
New ambulance ramping figures have poured cold water over the Cook Government’s newfound confidence it was prepared for this year’s upcoming flu season.
· Hamish Hastie
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From dramatic protests to a small-town oasis, these are Guardian Australia's top three photos for February. Photographer and picture editor Carly Earl hand-picks three photographs as her favourites every month and explains the craft and composition that makes these photographs so special. February's edition includes…
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Record-breaking rain across inland Australia like ‘weather whiplash’, BoM says
Some areas receive more rainfall in a week than in all of last year, having only a few weeks ago sweltered through temperatures up to 50C
· Petra Stock
Married at Mardi Gras: the Free, Gay n Happy float – in pictures
View image in fullscreenFloat number 60 was Free, Gay n Happy (FGnHappy), a group with politics and resilience woven through their over two decades’ long-history. They joined the parade as a rolling wedding reception: part protest, part party, part love letter to their community.ShareView image in fullscreenFloat or…
Taylor snaps at journalist as Liberals ramp up rhetoric against Australian children in Syrian camp
Opposition leader suggests 23 children and 11 women attempting to leave al-Roj are ‘ISIS sympathisers’
· Sarah Basford Canales
Father who fell to his death zip-lining on 'bucket list' trip, inquest hears
Dean Sanderson died after falling from a zip-line while on a tour in Far North Queensland in 2019. (Supplied)
· Jordan Bissell
FIFO disability support workers to bridge geographical gap in regions
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· Andrew Williams
Emergency powers invoked as flood risk rises across Central Australia
Floodwater from the Todd River has covered the Undoolya Road crossing. (ABC Alice Springs: Victoria Ellis)
Police investigate after man found dead in Yanchep
West Australian police are investigating after a man was found dead in Perth’s northern suburbs.
· Hannah Murphy, Bianca Carbone, Amber Wilkinson
Cone looks to ‘simplify’ Gilas offense after shooting struggles vs Australia, New Zealand
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Desperate first home buyers are fuelling price ‘up-crash’ at lower end of market, experts say
Biggest house price increases in February come in smaller capital cities as buyers undeterred by interest rate hikes
· Luca Ittimani
As Albanese celebrates 30 years in parliament, what would the leftwing warrior of 1996 think of today’s PM?
He was once a ‘scrappy’ young firebrand and is now the longest-serving member in the Labor caucus. But Anthony Albanese’s journey to the top was not always a sure thing
· Tom McIlroy Political editor
Inquest told details of man believed to be last to see Sydney woman alive
Jessica Zrinski was last seen in November 2022. (Supplied: NSW Police)
· Phoebe Pin
Police watchdog issues extraordinary apology to family violence victim
Jana Katerinskaja first reported family violence by her partner, a senior constable, to Victoria Police in 2018. (ABC News: Margaret Burin)
· Hayley Gleeson
Fire forces ‘temporary’ closure of beloved Midland pub
Iconic Midland pub The Bellevue Hotel is closed temporarily after a fire ripped through the venue on Sunday evening.
· Hamish Hastie
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Health minister grilled over damaged ceilings, mould in operating theatres
Ryan Park faced NSW budget estimates on Monday. (ABC News: Abubakr Sajid)
· Rachel Holdsworth
Chris Minns sets a timeline for his political retirement
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· Patrick Brischetto
Young mum accused of killing son in Gold Coast crash to stay in custody
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Rex Martinich
Lionel Messi y Telasco Segovia impulsan victoria 4-2 del Inter Miami ante Orlando City
El delantero del Inter Miami Lionel Messi controla el balón mientras lo defiende Colin Guske del Orlando City el domingo primero de marzo del 2025. (AP Foto/Kevin Kolczynski)
Concerns for ‘declining’ fur seal spotted at Cooks River in inner Sydney
Long-nosed fur seal seen on banks of waterway in city’s inner west similar to those occasionally found outside Sydney Opera House
· Ima Caldwell
Accused-killer mum whose son died at police station remains behind bars
A young mother accused of killing her child in a car crash will remain in custody after her lawyer did not apply for bail.
· Rex Martinich
‘I won’t be here’: NSW Premier reveals his leadership timeline
NSW Premier Chris Minns has for the first time indicated next year’s election will be his last as leader, revealing he will probably not be in parliament when Metro West opens in 2032.
· Alexandra Smith
Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix hit by travel chaos amid Middle East crisis
Flight disruptions force F1 teams into new travel arrangements
· Jack Snape
Man found guilty after sexually assaulting woman he held captive
Sisituutuumata Fulivai faced the ACT Supreme Court, charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
· Elizabeth Byrne
CEO says F1 weekend will run without issue despite Middle East conflict
F1's season begins in Melbourne this weekend at Albert Park, Melbourne. (Getty Images: LAT Images/Steven Tee)
· Michael Doyle
He's JFK's only grandson. But Jack wants to make a name for himself
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· April Glover
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Australia mulls forcing app stores, search engines to axe unsafe AI services
From March 9, internet services that do not restrict users under 18 from receiving pornography, violence or self-harm content will be fined
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Emily was forced to shell out $6k for flights home amid Middle East chaos
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· April Glover
No luck for Sarah Snook, but early wins for Keri Russell and Seth Rogen at Actor Awards
Michelle Williams has pipped Australia’s Sarah Snook at the at the 32nd annual Actor Awards, scooping the trophy for best actress in a limited series for her role in Dying For Sex.
· Nell Geraets
Disbelief as crocodile captured in Newcastle creek thousands of kilometres from natural habitat
The juvenile freshwater crocodile was first spotted by a group of teenagers in Ironbark Creek in the Australian city on Saturday
· Donna Lu
Pauline Hanson expected to face censure motion in Senate over ‘inflammatory’ comments about Australian Muslims
Labor’s move expected to be supported by the Greens, making it Hanson’s second censure within four months
· Josh Butler
‘Logistical nightmare’ unfolds for thousands of Australian travellers
Thousands of Australian travellers are still stranded as airlines cancel flights into and out of the Middle East, two days after Israel and the US launched an aerial bombardment of Iran.
· Chris Zappone
Baby left at fire station 'thriving' in foster care as authorities seek crucial info
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· Yashee Sharma
Cottage built by grandparents in Brisbane’s priciest suburb sells for eye-watering price
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· Sarah Webb
From Elizabeth Bennet to Antigone: This Brisbane actor is on a roll
“It’s the individual conscience versus state-mandated laws. It’s a peaceful protest that is met with pretty aggressive violence.”
· Nick Dent
‘Don’t belong here’: Croc captured in Newcastle park
A freshwater crocodile has been captured in a Newcastle park after an operation involving reptile experts, NSW police and the SES, and is likely an illegal pet abandoned in the suburban waterway.
· Jack Gramenz
Trump may have eye on superpower summit in timeline for defeating Iran
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· Richard Wood
Former NSW MP Rory Amon takes the stand in child rape trial
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· Clare Sibthorpe
Rare ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse to loom over North America, Australia and New Zealand
Eclipse will feature a deep, coppery-red full moon on 3 March, with scientists predicting the best times to see it
· Ima Caldwell
Elusive crocodile captured by reptile wranglers in Newcastle creek
A crocodile spotted in a creek in a Newcastle suburb has been safely caught by reptile experts.
· Blake Doyle
Possums, asbestos and pigeons: snap review into NSW hospitals highlights serious maintenance issues
Health minister pledges to work quickly to improve hygiene after mould outbreak in Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital left two patients dead
· Natasha May
Cone says losing big to Australia ‘painful to watch’
MANILA, Philippines — Tim Cone admitted that losing big to Australia in front of the Philippines’ home crowd was “painful” to watch.
· Richard Dy
Australia’s timid response to the US and Israel’s attack on Iran risks being seen as complicity | Donald Rothwell
It is up to countries like Australia to stand up against aggression and make its position clear in support of international law
· Donald Rothwell
Young couple pay $1.45m for home near Melbourne’s ‘coolest street’
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· Shona Hendley
Rioting, assault among Queensland's new 'adult crime, adult time' offences
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· Rebecca Masters
‘Skeletal’ seal seeks respite in the Cooks River
Seals are frequent visitors to Sydney Harbour and occasionally Botany Bay, but they are not often seen in the highly urbanised and polluted Cooks River.
· Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Shark found more than 20km inland in suburban Sydney
A shark has been spotted in a Sydney suburb more than 20 kilometres away from water.The dead animal was found on a roundabout at Fairway Drive and Stone Mason Drive in Kellyville around 6.15am this morning.The nearest beaches, which include Dee Why, South Curl Curl and Narrabeen Beach, are about an hour away by c…
· Maddison Leach