Almost all shallow-water coral reefs now face extinction risk, study warns
World authority on threatened wildlife classifies 96 percent of assessed coral reef systems as “critically endangered”.
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‘Deliberate’ car ramming of Australian MP an isolated incident, police say
A 43-year-old man accused of deliberately hitting Helen Haines outside her office is in police custody.
From: NewsFeed
Australian Member of Parliament critically injured after being hit by a car
Australian MP Dr. Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Victoria.
Published On 19 Oct 2026
Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in ‘deliberate’ car ramming
Lawmaker was struck by a car outside her office in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a ‘deliberate act’.
Melbourne man ‘strongly rejects’ links to flydubai attack suspect
Samir Mohtadi “strongly rejects” any attempt to associate him or Islamic centre in Melbourne with the alleged attacker.
Steve Smith breaks Test fielding record as Australia dominate South Africa
Smith moves to 223 career catches, a record for fielders, as Australia bowl out South Africa for 284 in reply to 390.
‘My body is still peaking’: Kipchoge wins his first marathon in three years
Kipchoge is attempting to run a marathon on all seven continents over two years as part of his ‘World Tour’ campaign.
Mexican judge sentences three men for murders of Australian, US surfers
The trial in Baja California had revealed chilling details of the triple homicide of the surfers.
South Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memories
WTC holders South Africa host Australia, who struggled against Bangladesh, in Tests for first time since 2018 scandal.
Former Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing indigenous men in Australia
The Catholic Church in Australia has been marred by abuse allegations in recent years.
Australia top court rules against coal mine expansion, citing climate harm
Campaigners say ruling sets a precedent requiring climate damage be weighed when fossil fuel projects are considered.
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