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Thursday 22 October 2026 · daily · 231 stories

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Australia · ABC

Motorists rescued by members of the public as rain hits parts of Qld

22 Oct 08:29

Motorists have been rescued by members of the public from flooded roads as heavy rain soaks south-east and central Queensland overnight.

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Australia · Guardian Australia

‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up

Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ removal of remains Coogee and Maroubra beaches have been closed as a precaution after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks between the two busy swimming and surfing spots in Sydney ’s eastern suburbs. The local council said it was working with rangers and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries on the whale’s remov

22 Oct 12:31

Australia · ABC

High school students explore AI, humanity in exhibition

For 35 years, regional high school students in Western Australia have exhibited their art in this gallery. Here are five works you should see.

22 Oct 12:27

Australia · ABC

Dumped Victorian Liberal candidate demands party brings him back

Internal drama within the Victorian Liberals will be an unwanted distraction for leader Jess Wilson just four weeks before early voting opens.

22 Oct 12:18

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Flood warning as first severe storm of the season looms, second front develops

While a storm over Caboolture dumped 170 millimetres of rain on nearby suburbs, a second storm forms as an “unstable” system dominates the region.

22 Oct 12:16

Australia · ABC

Prosecutors admit murder-accused illegally deported

Prosecutors hoping to save their double murder case against Masood Zakaria have admitted he was illegally deported back to Australia in 2023.

22 Oct 12:15

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Up to 60 road closures across Queensland as storms, flooding looms

Roads across south-east Queensland have been closed as heavy rain causes flash flooding conditions.

22 Oct 12:15

Australia · ABC

Breaking: ABC reporter saves man from floodwaters

ABC reporter Will Murray and another man swam out to the car and pulled the driver out of the vehicle.

22 Oct 12:05

Australia · Guardian Australia

Sam Wood makes bid for bail over domestic violence charges to supreme court

Former reality star and wellness influencer stands accused of choking and assaulting wife at Noosa in Queensland

22 Oct 12:02