At least 148 dead after cigarette ignites flipped oil tanker in Pakistan

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An oil tanker flips over and catches fire on a highway in Pakistan after a person tries to light a…

'Passengers told to say a prayer' as AirAsia flight turns back

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A passenger says an AirAsia X plane was shaking like a "washing machine" when it experienced a…

Greens senator could face party room expulsion over Gonski 2.0 campaign

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New South Wales senator Lee Rhiannon could be censured or even expelled from the Greens party room…

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Doctors, nurses and Nimbin 'elders' trade cannabis tips

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Dr David Caldicott describes the cannabis plant as a wondrous 'botanical factory', a rich treasure trove of medicinal compounds.

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A small cricket club in WA is home to what is believed to be the only boundary fence in the world built from cricket bats.

Electric images of Australia: The Pilbara

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Aerial footage taken from various locations around the Pilbara in North West Australia displays the beauty of the region.

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Surfing The Menu: The Next Generation

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Dan and Hayden get their hands dirty in Toowoomba, meeting a sustainable farmer and harvesting organic blueberries.

Luke Ha tumbles into the spotlight with Circus Oz

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Who knew jumping on your bed as a child could actually lead to a career in the circus.

Curious Kids: How do seeds grow into huge trees?

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Six-year-old Finney from Bairnsdale in rural Victoria wants to know how a tiny seed grows into a huge tree.

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