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'It just nosedived' - witnesses describe fatal Sydney sea plane crash

Witnesses describe what they saw and, in some cases, how they tried to help, as a sea plane crashed into water near Sydney, killing all six on board.

Australia

Compass CEO among six killed in Sydney plane crash

The company operating the seaplane said the weather on Sunday had been benign and the pilot "extremely experienced".

Cult

Festive revellers brave the cold and strip down to their bikinis to sp

Bikini clad santa's hit beaches across the world to celebrate Christmas Day

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Two people arrested after a car drives into pedestrians in Melbourne

Twelve people have been taken to hospital after a car ploughs into a busy Melbourne inter-section, packed with holiday shoppers.

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Melbourne car ramming 'deliberate'—but no terror link, say police

Police have arrested a man in Melbourne, Australia after a vehicle collided with a number of pedestrians

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Massive hailstones wreak havoc in Melbourne

A shower of "golf-ball" sized hailstones caused damage when they fell on Melbourne

Australia

Call to end Catholic celibacy in Australia

Uncovering serious failings across institutions, an Australian inquiry into child abuse recommends the Catholic Church remove its requirement for celibacy

Australia

Australia: paedophiles' 'passports confiscated'

Under new laws, child sex offenders are no longer able to travel freely out of Australia.

Sport

Volvo Ocean Race: Third leg begins

The third leg of the Volvo Ocean Race has begun as the teams sail more than 6,000 nautical miles through the Southern Ocean to reach the Australian city of Melbourne

Australia

Watch: Australian ambassador to France proposes to partner

The Australian ambassador to France popped the question in a video posted on social media

World News

Celebrations as Australia allows same-sex marriage

Only four MPs voted against the move.

Thailand

Four members of Thai Hells Angels arrested for drug offences

Thailand's police have arrested four members of the biker group Hells Angels Thailand in relation to drug offences.

World News

Australian MP proposes to partner during Parliament session

Victorian MP Tim Wilson proposed to his partner, Ryan Bolger, during Question Time in Parliament

Australia

Australian Senators approve same-sex marriage law

Australia's Senate passes same-sex marriage law, dismissing conservative efforts to let religious objectors refuse to provide wedding services to gay couples

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CCTV captures woman's near miss on train tracks

CCTV footage has captured the moment a woman narrowly avoids being hit by a train in Melbourne thanks to three police officers pulling her off the tracks in time.

Papua New Guinea

PNG police round-up protesting asylum seekers

Many refugees are hiding or refusing to leave the Australian-run camp on Manus Island

Sport

Neuville wins in Australia

Belgium's Thierry Neuville clinched his fourth victory of the season in Australia to secure the runners-up position in the FIA World Rally Championship as torrential rain added drama to the last day of the last race.

World News

AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young dies aged 64

The “driving force” behind rock band AC/DC, Malcolm Young, has died, aged 64 after suffering from dementia.

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Australia breaks the same-sex marriage mould

Australia has taken the first step towards recognising same-sex marriage.

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Australia qualify for 2018 World Cup

Australia beat Honduras 3-1 on aggregate to book place in Russia for fourth World Cup in a row.