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Saturday 24 October 2026 · daily · 720 stories

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Australia · ABC

New documentary spotlights 'silent killer' affecting First Nations people

24 Oct 07:42

Kelli Owen underwent kidney dialysis for three years before receiving a transplant, but says different attitudes to Aboriginal healthcare could have shortened that timeline.

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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Young driver rescued in Queensland floodwaters

A young driver has survived a terrifying plunge into floodwaters on the Sunshine Coast, with rescuers reaching the man in the nick of time.

24 Oct 19:54

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Support worker charged with multiple child sex offences

A support worker at a South Australian school is behind bars, accused of serious child sex offences.

24 Oct 19:48

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Powerful storms sweep across South Australia

Powerful spring thunderstorms are sweeping across South Australia, bringing widespread rain and dangerous winds.

24 Oct 19:43

Australia · ABC

Daughters joyful to 'breathe same air' as Donna Nelson returns to Perth

The family of Donna Nelson, who was jailed in Japan for drug smuggling after being duped in a love scam, say they are ecstatic to have her back in Western Australia.

24 Oct 19:43

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

‘Everyone can do difficult things’: The surprise Sydney school offering Latin

Caringbah High pupils are now sitting HSC exams in Latin, five years after its reintroduction to the school students describe as a “mid-tier” selective.

24 Oct 19:30

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Prince William makes his chat show debut on The Graham Norton Show

Prince William has stunned a live TV audience, appearing on Graham Norton's couch beside two famous Aussies, Cate Blanchett and Robert Irwin.

24 Oct 19:28

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Alleged out-of-control driver ploughs into two pedestrians in Queensland

An alleged out-of-control driver ploughed into two pedestrians at the Gold Coast 500 before allegedly feeing the scene.

24 Oct 19:28

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Federal MP Helen Haines' condition improves for first time since attack

Helen Haines, the Federal MP who lost both her legs after an alleged attack, has improved in condition for the first time.

24 Oct 19:09