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Spirit of Tasmania crash in Port Melbourne could have been avoided, report finds

20:41 EST

An accident which saw the Spirit of Tasmania II crash into a pier at Port Melbourne with 120 passengers onboard last year could have been prevented, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).

Drought declarations revoked but 70 per cent of Queensland remains dry

17:27 EST

Drought has slightly loosened its grip on Queensland, but nearly 70 per cent of the state remains drought-declared, despite declarations being lifted in 11 shires.

Flower moon on display

16:32 EST

You may have noticed that last night wasn't as dark as it usually is.