Weekend washout for most states as storm season intensifies
Rain and storms are forecast to extend across more than half the country this weekend as two separate weather systems collide over the east.
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Rain and storms are forecast to extend across more than half the country this weekend as two separate weather systems collide over the east.
Perth grandmother Donna Nelson, convicted of attempting to smuggle drugs into Japan, is back in Australia, according to official Japanese sources.
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The woman was questioned about her motives in continuing to seek assistance from Alan Jones, while at the same time encouraging her son to report the alleged assault to police.
They are yet to make their maiden voyage, but Tasmania's new Spirit of Tasmania ferries have lost millions in value in asset write-downs that also includes TT-line's two new terminals.
A global internet flaw is being blamed for delayed communication to parents after a student was attacked at a south Canberra school.