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Three Darwin fishermen facing a rapidly rising tide make an emergency call for help after losing their boat in the crocodile-infested Howard River.

See how a snake catcher retrieves one of the world's most venomous snakes from underneath the refrigerator of an Adelaide home.

A two-month stand-off between the crew of the cargo ship MV Portland and Alcoa ends after security guards escort union workers off the ship.

Tasmania's plans to grow into a $10 billion agricultural sector by 2050 are being derailed by the lack of a mature crop pollination sector.

ACT police confirm that a suspect has been identified in the murder investigation into the disappearance and death of Andrew Carville.

A forum on the drug ice being held in northern New South Wales today is expected to hear about the need for a multi-pronged approach to solve problems its use is causing in regional areas.

Lego changes its stance on bulk orders after a storm of criticism for refusing to sell to Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who was creating a piece for the National Gallery of Victoria.

A motorist has found the body of a 19 month-old Griffith boy in a canal after he disappeared from family last night.

Pressure is mounting on the state member for Kiama Gareth Ward, to fight against his government's proposal to merge Kiama and Shoalhaven Councils.

An 18-year-old woman is arrested and charged with the stabbing murder of a 28-year-old man at a unit in Adelaide's north.

An investigation is underway into a fire that has destroyed a granny flat in Newcastle this morning.

The South Australian Opposition party's new-look frontbench will have a sharper focus on jobs and the economy, the state's Liberals say.

Canberra is spared the forecast "Godzilla" hayfever season thanks to a well-timed burst of wet weather, however real estate agents and young people continue to suffer.

Greens leader Richard Di Natale has called for an inquiry into Australia's anti-doping regime, which he says is more geared towards individual and Olympic athletes. He says clubs in the UK and US have created anti doping systems more 'fit for purpose' for team sports.

Eight children have been hospitalised after a concrete pontoon flipped and fell on top of them at a scout camp north-west of Brisbane.

Authorities have found barrels filled with animal remains in the Hunter Valley.

Bathurst's peak industry group says there's a strong business case for expanding the Land and Property Information office as part of a government review.

The Rural Fire Service says crews are on standby ahead of 40 degree heat forecast for parts of the western region.

Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp is demanding the NSW government release the report into the devastating April 2015 floods, before there are too many more flood emergencies.

The Hunter Valley Brumby Association says it's struggling to keep up with demand for the wild horses.

The Federal Government is yet to shelve plans to potentially privatise its public hearing service.

The impact of the Essendon doping scandal is being felt right down to the grassroots of Aussie rules. The Werribee Tigers are worried former Essendon player Brent Prismall will no longer be able to lend his talents and influence to their side.

Plans to protect an indigenous landmark in the Upper Hunter have taken a step forward.

An independent inquiry is underway into Rookwood cemetery in Sydney's west after concerns from some community groups about problems such as pricing and governance.

Newcastle Jets captain Nigel Boogaard says the team has a chance for a win against Wellington Phoenix.

ACT public schools report a decline in the number of critical incidents taking place on school grounds, despite documents showing six violent incidents occurred last year.

Hunter Water expects the region's water storage dams to keep spilling for some time yet, despite an increased demand for water in the hot weather.

Sam Groth is knocked out of the Sydney International first round, falling to Argentina's Federico Delbonis in straight sets.

An excellent chase led by captain Steve Smith and George Bailey helps Australia beat India by five wickets in a big chase in the opening ODI in Perth.

Steve Smith and George Bailey post a mammoth third-wicket partnership to help guide Australia to a five-wicket win over India in the opening ODI at the WACA.

A proposed marina for the southern end of Cockburn Sound, about 40 kilometres south of Perth, should be shelved after evidence poor water quality in the area caused more than 2,000 fish deaths in 2015, a Greens MP says.

Adelaide jail escapee Jake Devenney-Gill is recaptured at a house in the city's northern suburbs.

An Australian artist says he is honoured his David Bowie wall mural in Britain has become a focus for fans' tributes after the death of the music icon.

The owners of heritage-listed Customs House take the Brisbane City Council to court after it approved construction of a $375 million 47-storey building next door.

In the tiny town of Carinda in western NSW, the phone at the pub is ringing off the hook. Bartender Marie Draper is fielding calls about the death of a former patron, who 32 years ago forever linked this quiet outback town to rock and roll history.

A group of farmers, working professionals and retirees in a small Victorian grain town will this year begin their "master's" degrees in Western philosophy.

A grassfire burning near Leneva in Victoria's north-east is now under control, fire authorities say.

ASADA chief executive Ben McDevitt says he has sympathy for the Essendon players at the centre of the supplements saga, saying the length of the inquiry into the AFL club's program denied justice to the athletes.

One of Canberra's most prestigious properties is preparing for a new tenant, with removalist vans spotted outside the Prime Minister's residence today.

A webcam set up to monitor the weather captures the moment a meteor blazes over Brisbane city.

An estimated 426 farms and 33,000 hectares of agricultural land have been affected by the bushfires still burning in south-west Western Australia.

The Government may buy back homes hit by large insurance premium rises because of flood risk, Northern Territory Treasurer David Tollner says.

A 35-year-old man is rushed to hospital after being shot in the chest with an arrow north of Brisbane.

A 27-year-old man becomes the second person to die in hospital after being rescued from a rip off Victoria's Phillip Island.

Two men found dead onboard a boat moored at Prince of Wales Bay in Hobart on Monday are believed to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning, police say.

A Canberra man found in a stolen vehicle was already on bail over a dramatic police chase last year, the ACT Magistrates Court hears.

Health workers say "no-jab, no pay" restrictions are already influencing parental behaviour.

Teenagers raised playing chess online dominate the competition at this year's Australian Chess Championship.

Former private school teacher Nicolaas Bester is sentenced to four months in jail after describing his sexual relationship with a student as "awesome" on social media.

AFL club Port Adelaide is disappointed Angus Monfries and Paddy Ryder will spend 12 months on the sidelines, but promises them its full support.