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31 Dec 2016 - 3:34am

Warning issued after NSW water death spate

Beachgoers are being urged to swim between the flags and not swim when drunk after a horror run of NSW water deaths.
31 Dec 2016 - 3:34am

Fireworks around Australia to welcome 2017

Fireworks are being stockpiled across Australia ahead New Year's Eve displays.
31 Dec 2016 - 12:08am

New look board for disability agency

The federal government has announced businesswoman Helen Nugent will head the new-look National Disability Insurance Agency board.
30 Dec 2016 - 8:08pm

Vigil for dead Sudanese asylum seeker

A crowd has gathered at Sydney's Hyde Park to remember an asylum seeker who died in Brisbane after being transferred from Manus Island.
30 Dec 2016 - 6:04pm

Australia set to welcome 2017 with a bang

The new year is set to be welcomed with a bang at firework events across the nation.
30 Dec 2016 - 8:37pm

Fourteen holiday deaths in NSW waters

Fourteen people have died in waters across NSW since Christmas.
30 Dec 2016 - 6:18pm

Qld infant dies after car hits pram

An infant has died after a car hit a pram at Woodridge, south of Brisbane.
30 Dec 2016 - 5:32pm

Four motorcyclists hit by car in Victoria

A car and four motorcycles have collided in a serious crash in Victoria's northeast.
30 Dec 2016 - 5:36pm

Man's body found in Wagga Wagga river

A body has been pulled from a NSW river after a man disappeared while swimming on Wednesday.
30 Dec 2016 - 10:32pm

Baby's death takes holiday road toll to 27

The death of a baby whose pram was hit by a car in Queensland has pushed the national holiday road toll to 27.
30 Dec 2016 - 9:08pm

Fourteen NSW water deaths since Xmas day

The number of NSW water deaths since Christmas Day has reached 14.
30 Dec 2016 - 4:00pm

Belgium pushes Aust-EU free trade talks

Belgium's deputy prime minister wants to start FTA talks with Australia soon and says his country can learn from Australia's efforts to integrate immigrants.
30 Dec 2016 - 5:38pm

Sydney sweats as storms approach NSW, could spoil fireworks

Possible storms could sweep across large swathes of NSW this weekend as residents north of Sydney sweat through incredibly hot weather.
30 Dec 2016 - 2:04pm

Tas pilot walks away from crash landing

A 61-year-old pilot has survived a crash landing in Tasmania after his plane flipped over on a beach.
30 Dec 2016 - 4:30pm

Abbott slams 'weak populism' of Senate

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says Australia needs to have another look at whether it wants the Senate to be a house of review or rejection.
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30 Dec 2016 - 7:10am

Troubled waters: 2016 the toughest year for asylum seekers worldwide

This year will go on record as the year that saw the highest number of asylum seeker deaths globally, as millions sought protection in an increasingly unwelcoming world.
30 Dec 2016 - 3:20pm

Earthquakes, bushfires, floods and thunderstorm asthma wreaking havoc in 2016

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29 Dec 2016 - 11:35am

A sit-down with Syria's Assad to the gay-hate murders investigation: the best SBS stories of 2016

From speaking to world leaders dealing with debilitating conflict, to explaining the gender roles of Dinka okra farmers, 2016 has been a busy year for the SBS...
29 Dec 2016 - 7:36pm

18C inquiry: Community groups warn of backlash over changes

Ethnic and religious groups have warned the federal government that any weakening of section 18C could see it lose multicultural community support.
29 Dec 2016 - 6:29pm

Power bill, petrol price and pension changes to come into effect on January 1

The New Year could herald changes to your power bill, prices at the petrol pump or to your pension. The new regulations and fees come into effect from January 1.
30 Dec 2016 - 1:23pm

Trump, Chewbacca Mum and Pokemon: 2016 in social media

On social media, 2016 was a crazy year. But remember 'Chewbacca Mom'? And the democracy sausage hoopla? And Pokemon Go? It hasn't all been bad news.
29 Dec 2016 - 1:38pm

From David Bowie to George Michael and Carrie Fisher: the legends we lost in 2016

Movie stars, musical masters, and the "greatest" of all time - 2016 saw the deaths of many of the world's most beloved celebrities.
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