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The US vice president says there's evidence Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program as the Trump Administration threatens the regime while positioning war ships in the region.If the US strikes Iran, it's vowing to hit back and fears of a regional conflict are prompting a warning from the Australian Government to citizens in Israel and Lebanon to leave while they can.The Trump Administration has put new sanctions on Iran, ahead of fresh talks in Geneva later today.The ABC's gained access to a camp in north-eastern Syria housing the wives and children of killed or captured Islamic State fighters.Two young girls have spoken about their desire to go home and buy things like toys and ice cream, as debate rages in Australia about whether to assist them, given the poor conditions in the camp.The Federal Government's insisting it won't do anything to help them come home, even though it can't stop most of them entering the country, if they do make it to Australian shores.A teenager from the New South Wales' Central Coast has become the first Australian confirmed to have died from a tick-induced red meat allergy.Jeremy Webb began having difficulty breathing after eating beef sausages on a camping trip and he later died in hospital.The state's coroner has ruled he died from an anaphylactic reaction to mammalian meat allergy, which triggered an asthma attack.There's only been one other fatal case known of in the world.
The federal government's telling Australians in Israel and Lebanon to consider leaving now, after US president Donald Trump renewed his threat of strikes on Iran ahead of more expected negotiations today.DFAT's warning the circumstances are unpredictable and that citizens should leave the countries while flights are still available.The department is also offering to evacuate the families of officials in some of its embassies across the middle east.Other countries are making similar moves as the US amasses warships in the region.One of the youngest Australians in a camp for the families of killed and captured Islamic State fighters in north-eastern Syria says she just wants to get home to Australia.The young girl made the plea for help as the group of Australian women live in a state of limbo after their first attempt to return to Australia failed. The federal government's insisting it won't do anything to help them come home, even though it can't stop most of them entering the country, if they do make it to Australian shores.Australia's Winter Olympians have touched down on home soil following the country's most successful campaign ever.Closing ceremony flag bearers and medal winners Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott were among the cohort to arrive.Australia finished with six medals including three gold, at the Milano Cortina games.
The federal treasurer says tackling inflation will be a key consideration of his government's budget in May, as it faces pressure over the potential of another rate hike.The latest inflation figures are hotter than expected and above what the Reserve Bank wants.The Albanese Government's copping criticism from the opposition for spending too much, which it says is fuelling inflation.The United States has issued a new wave of sanctions against Iran as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.Another round of high-level talks are due in Geneva while US President Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran if it doesn't agree to a deal on its nuclear programme.This comes as the Australian Government urges people to leave Israel and Lebanon, while offering the families of diplomats in the middle east evacuation, ahead of a potential conflict breaking out.Results from a preliminary research report have been revealed, looking at the causes of South Australia's harmful algal bloom that devastated marine industries and saw dead sea animals washed up on beaches.A few converging causes have been highlighted including the extra nutrient load from Murray River floods, cold water upwellings, and a marine heatwave.While the crisis has eased for now there's still elevated levels of the harmful algae in some places.
A seemingly standard by-election in the UK could serve as a make or break moment for Britain's prime minister Keir Starmer.
The prospect of another interest rate hike is stoking a federal political blame game about what's causing inflation to stick around.The opposition says the government's spending too much while the Treasurer Jim Chalmers is suggesting the scrapping of energy bill rebates is a factor behind the hotter than expected inflation figures.The Australian Bureau of Statistics says the largest contributor to annual inflation in January was the high cost of housing.Australia's among several countries around the world that are taking steps related to withdrawing diplomats and their families or encouraging people to leave the middle east, as the threat of a US strike on Iran continues to loom.The Australian Government's told people in Israel and Lebanon to leave now before commercial flights are potentially grounded and it's also offering to evacuate the families of officials in several embassies.The US has warships in the region and a conflict could break out if Iran doesn't agree to demands aiming to stop the hardline regime from eventually producing a nuclear weapon.Authorities in Cuba say their forces have killed four people aboard a US-based speedboat.At least seven others were injured and are receiving medical attention.The incident took place amid heightened tension between Cuba and the US, which has blocked virtually all oil shipments to the Communist-run island.
Pressure is on the federal government to find ways to ease the cost of living as Australians face the reality of an another potential interest rate hike, possibly in May.Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the May budget will feature more savings, but he's not saying which areas will be cut.Hotter than expected inflation figures have raised the prospect of the Reserve Bank opting to push up the cash rate, hitting mortgage holders.The Australian Bureau of Statistics says the largest contributor to annual inflation in January was the high cost of housing.The Australian Government is telling Australians in Israel and Lebanon to consider leaving now, as the prospect of military conflict between Iran and the US looms.The government's also offering to evacuate the families of officials in its embassies in Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.The US has been putting pressure on the Iranian regime following its violent crackdown on protesters.The Trump Administration has sent warships to the region and wants Iran to agree to a deal to stop it developing nuclear weapons.Two men will face court today after being charged over the alleged abduction and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.The 85-year-old was abducted from his home in North Ryde earlier this month in what police suspect was a case of mistaken identity.
The Australian Government is offering to evacuate the families of Australian diplomats and officials from countries across the Middle East amid the rising threat of a US strike on Iran.
Alleged bomb threats to Australian prime minister's official Canberra residence —and a Gold Coast theatre — have thrust a Chinese dance group tied to a controversial spiritual group into the spotlight.
Australian home owners could face another interest rate rise within weeks after inflation figures from January came in hotter than expected.Headline inflation stayed unchanged from December, but the Reserve Bank's preferred measure ticked up slightly, and remains stubbornly high.Economists are tipping the bank could hike rates in May, putting more pressure on the government to ease the cost of living in the federal budget.Two men have been charged over the alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.The 85-year-old was abducted from his home in North Ryde earlier this month and police believe it's a case of mistaken identity.The charges come soon after police discovered human remains belonging to the elderly man near a golf club in Pitt Town.The federal government's offering to evacuate the families of Australian diplomats and officials from some of its middle east missions, amid fears the US is preparing for strikes on Iran.The US has been sending war ships to the middle east and is threatening to attack the Iranian regime if it doesn't agree to a deal which aims to stop it producing nuclear weapons.The federal government's also telling Australians in Israel and Lebanon to consider leaving now, while there are still commercial flights available.A man has died, and a woman has been taken to hospital, after she jumped from a third-storey window during a unit fire in Sydney's west.25 people were evacuated from the building, and investigations into the incident are now underway.Queensland Police are investigating an alleged bomb threat against a Gold Coast theatre hosting a classical Chinese dance group, that's been subject to several threats including one against the Australian Prime Minister.The Shen Yun performance group, is linked to the Falun Gong spiritual movement and is banned in China.It's due to hold several concerts in Australia over the coming month.The PM was evacuated from his residence at the Lodge due to a bomb threat after an email was sent to Shen Yun's local organisers falsely claiming explosives had been placed around the property.
Police have confirmed remains found near a Sydney golf course yesterday are that of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian - and that two men are expected to be charged with his murder.He was kidnapped from his North Ryde home on the 13th of February, in what police say was a case of mistaken identity.A 29 and 24 year old are in custody, following raids on three properties this morning.There are concerns online technology is fuelling increasing threats towards politicians.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate the Lodge last night due to a bomb threat linked to upcoming performances by the Shen Yun, group a classical Chinese dance and music group that 's banned in China.An email was sent to a supporter of the Falun Gong spiritual movement - which has been linked to Shen Yun - falsely claiming explosives had been placed around the PM's residence, and that they would be detonated if the performances proceeded.Democrats in the US have denounced President Donald Trump's State of the Union address - which has gone down in history books as the longest ever delivered.When he was touting his immigration crackdown, US representative for Minnesota, Ilhan Omar, shouted at him, saying he should be ashamed.Democrats in attendance also wore pins in protests, and called for the full release of files relating to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Police say they're yet to charge two men, arrested over the mistaken kidnapping and death of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian . Officers have confirmed remains found near a golf course on the city's north-western outskirts yesterday - belong to Mr Baghsarian who was kidnapped from his North Ryde home earlier this month.Detectives say the two men arrested today are expected to be charged with participating in a joint criminal enterprise, to abduct and murder the 85-year-old.The Prime Minister has commented publicly for the first time about the bomb threat that forced his evacuation from the Lodge.Anthony Albanese was temporarily relocated from his Canberra residence overnight as police responded to the security incident.The ABC has confirmed the threat was linked to performances in Australia by Chinese dance group Shen Yun, which is banned in China.Authorities cleared the property, but Mr Albanese says the country needs to 'turn down' the heat.US President Donald Trump has used his State of the Union address to celebrate 250 years of US independence, which the country will officially reach on the fourth of July.He's also vowed to reduce healthcare costs, while blaming the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, for the crisis.Mr Trump has touted his economic agenda, and claims his administration has crafted a "turnaround for the ages" during his first year back in the White House.More than 50 legislators have boycotted the address.
It's been revealed the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate the Lodge last night due to a bomb threat linked to performances by a classical Chinese dance and music group which is banned in China. The Shen Yung group - which has been linked to the Falun Gong spiritual movement - is due to hold several concerts in Australia over the coming months.But a newspaper linked to Falun Gong has reported that organisers have been sent threatening emails demanding that the shows be cancelled.The ABC has now confirmed that an email was sent to a supporter falsely claiming that explosives had been placed around the prime minister's residence, and that they would be detonated if the performances by Shen Yung proceeded.The New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says anyone involved in gang crime across the state 'will have the book thrown at them', as police question two men arrested over the alleged kidnapping of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.Yesterday, police discovered what they believe to be Mr Baghsarian's body in Sydney's north west.Detectives say they believe the intended target was actually a relative of an alleged gangland figure.Australian mortgage borrowers are being warned to brace for more interest rate rises this year, with inflation remaining stubbornly high.January figures show prices rose 0.4 per cent in the month and 3.8 per cent annually - slightly higher than analysts expectations.
Two men are in custody and are being interviewed by police following raids in relation to the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather, Chris Baghsarian.The elderly man was abducted from his North Ryde home earlier this month in an apparent case of mistaken identity.Authorities believe the intended target lived nearby and had links to a notorious crime family.The nation's leaders from both sides of politics are talking about the need for more civil debate to ease tensions, after the Prime Minister was forced to evacuate his Canberra home overnight due to a security threat.Authorities still haven't revealed what was behind the threat but they've confirmed nothing suspicious was found when they searched the PM's residence known as The Lodge.One Labor frontbencher says it's an extraordinary incident and it's difficult to recall a similar situation.US president Donald Trump's preparing to give the first State of the Union address of his second presidential term, as his poll numbers sit at record lows.Millions of voters tune into the speech every year and the president is expected to pitch his policies and successes to them ahead of the midterm elections later this year.He'll likely to focus on domestic issues, including his hard-line immigration policy.Democrats say Donald Trump's second term in office has been marred by chaos and corruption.
Two men are in custody and are being interviewed by police following raids in relation to the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather, Chris Baghsarian.The elderly man was abducted from his North Ryde home earlier this month in an apparent case of mistaken identity.Authorities believe the intended target lived nearby and had links to a notorious crime family.The nation's leaders from both sides of politics are talking about the need for more civil debate to ease tensions, after the Prime Minister was forced to evacuate his Canberra home overnight due to a security threat.Authorities still haven't revealed what was behind the threat but they've confirmed nothing suspicious was found when they searched the PM's residence known as The Lodge.One Labor frontbencher says it's an extraordinary incident and it's difficult to recall a similar situation.US president Donald Trump's preparing to give the first State of the Union address of his second presidential term, as his poll numbers sit at record lows.Millions of voters tune into the speech every year and the president is expected to pitch his policies and successes to them ahead of the midterm elections later this year.He'll likely to focus on domestic issues, including his hard-line immigration policy.Democrats say Donald Trump's second term in office has been marred by chaos and corruption.
Authorities are still tight lipped on the nature of a threat that prompted the Prime Minister's evacuation from his Canberra home last night.Police searched The Lodge but didn't find anything suspicious.A Labor frontbencher says it's an extraordinary incident and it's difficult to recall a similar situation.It's also sparked calls to lower the temperature of debate in Australia, given other politicians have also been subject to threatening behaviour.Police have been interviewing two men in their 20s who were arrested over the alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.Authorities believe he was snatched from his home almost two weeks ago by mistake and the intended target was someone else with links to a crime family who lived nearby.Yesterday human remains were found on the city's north west fringe, that are thought to be his.And the UN General Assembly has passed a motion calling for peace in Ukraine, as the country commemorates the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.The resolution backs Ukraine's international borders and voices concern over intensifying Russian attacks on civilians and critical energy infrastructure.Russia's showing no sign of ending its brutal invasion despite international sanctions and repeated peace talks, but experts say its manpower and economy are being strained.
There's been a breakthrough in the investigation into the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Sydney man Chris Baghsarian.New South Wales Police have arrested two men in their 20s over the disappearance of the grandfather taken from his North Ryde home twelve days ago, and they're being questioned by police.Authorities suspect his abductors mixed him up with someone living nearby who has links to organised crime.A security incident involving the Prime Minister overnight is sparking calls from leaders for more civil debate so tensions aren't needlessly stoked across the country.Federal police evacuated the PM from his home while they searched it but they couldn't find anything suspicious.The nature of the threat hasn't yet been made known.Labor frontbencher Katy Gallagher says she's noticed a change in the political environment and people are now more able to make anonymous threats.The sister of an Australian woman who married an Islamic state fighter is pleading for authorities to help her loved one return home from Syria.She says her family member was only 14 when she got married, and was groomed into travelling to a war zone where she's been stuck ever since.Her plea comes as the federal government faces pressure from different groups to either actively help the women and children of dead and captured ISIS fighters come home, or stop them from entering Australia.
Police in New South Wales have arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.Police say he was abducted from his North Ryde home earlier this month and authorities suspect his captors mixed him with someone living nearby who has links to organised crime.Yesterday, police found human remains near a golf course in Sydney's north west believed to be those of the elderly victim.Police searched two homes in that area and two men in their 20s were arrested.A Labor frontbencher is urging leaders 'to take the temperature down' after a security threat forced the evacuation of the Prime Minister from his Canberra residence overnight.While opposition leader Angus Taylor says he's pleased to hear the PM is safe and well after the incident.The Australian Federal Police say they searched Anthony Albanese's house but nothing suspicious was found.The AFP says it'll release more details at a later time.Almost 3000 people are still without power after storms caused havoc across Victoria.There's also been hundreds of callouts for help in Melbourne.Meanwhile a large slow moving weather system is drenching a huge part of central Australia.While it's caused havoc for transport, many graziers are celebrating the intense rains which will help set them up for the year ahead.
There's been a security incident overnight involving the Prime Minister of Australia.The federal police forced Anthony Albanese out of his Canberra home to another location, while they searched 'The Lodge', but nothing has been found.The AFP says it will release more details later.It follows a run of high profile threats to politicians and concerns they're on the rise.The sister of an Australian woman, who married an Islamic state fighter, has revealed how her loved one was "groomed" into travelling to a war zone in Syria where she is now stuck.The Australian Government has refused to help the 34 women and children at the Al-Roj camp return to Australia.Intelligence agency ASIO has deemed one of the women pose a high enough national security risk for the government to impose a Temporary Exclusion Order, banning them from returning.It's sparked debate about whether the government should actively help the wider group return to Australia or prevent them from entering of their own accord.A rare drenching continues across central Australia as a large weather system brings a year's worth of rain to some parts of the interior, cutting off key road and rail links.The system's unusual for both for its sluggish movement and the huge amount of tropical moisture feeding it.Meanwhile in Melbourne flash flooding has cut power and prompted hundreds of callouts for help.
The sister of an Australian woman who married an Islamic State fighter has revealed how her sister was "groomed" into travelling to a war zone in Syria where she is now stuck.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was last night forced to evacuate his official residence in the capital Canberra, The Lodge, for several hours, following a security threat.The Australian Federal Police found nothing suspicious, while the Prime Minister was taken to another location for several hours.It comes amid increased threats to political leaders, including the PM, in recent months.More than two-and-a-half thousand properties are still without power after severe thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across Victoria yesterday.It caused flash flooding in areas around Melbourne and knocked out electricity to thousands of homes.The SES has also been responding to hundreds of calls for help.Meanwhile more broadly a rare outback drenching continues across central Australia and large parts of the country are being warned about potential flooding.The family of a young woman killed after the car she was in was hit by a Perth obstetrician, who was drunk and speeding, says her death has left a hole in their hearts.Rhys Bellinge, who's 46, has been sentenced to more than ten years for manslaughter and dangerous driving after he crashed his Jaguar into a rideshare vehicle.The driver was seriously injured and his passenger, 24-year-old Elizabeth Pearce, died.Ukraine's President Volodomyrr Zelenskyy has marked four years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of his country, by paying tribute to those who've died, and the survivors for their resilience.He praised the stoicism of the Ukrainian people, and expressed a wish for his US counterpart Donald Trump to visit the country.Meanwhile Russian president Vladimir Putin's warned Ukraine and its western allies they will regret it if they push Moscow too far.Queensland health authorities are warning hundreds of men at a prison may have been exposed to HIV and Hepatitis C.A memo seen by the ABC says one inmate who didn't know he had the diseases reported sharing needles with other prisoners.The possible exposure happened at an adult male prison between January and June last year.
The parents of missing four-year-old boy Gus Lamont have released a statement appealing for information to help find their missing son.In a statement distributed by SA Police, Josh and Jess have thanked everyone involved in the search and released a new video and photo of Gus.Police say they'll continue to investigate after his disappearance was declared a major crime earlier this month. Heavy rain and severe storms are forecast for parts of Australia this week, as wet weather is driven by a tropical low sitting over central Australia.Emergency services say they have received more than 200 calls for help following bursts of heavy rain around Melbourne and Gippsland this afternoon.Parts of Victoria received up to 30 millimetres in an hour, prompting authorities to issue emergency warnings for affected communities that have since been downgraded.Large flood watches and warnings are also in place across northern and central Australia, with ongoing flooding in parts of Queensland. Former Reserve Bank governor Bernie Fraser is calling for the capital gains tax discount to be scrapped.Housing supply and the effect of the discount on inequality are under the microscope over three days of Senate hearings featuring experts, government agencies, and think tanks.Bernie Fraser says a "cartel" of vested interests in the economy, including politicians, home owners and investors, would like to keep the status quo.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has unveiled his new-look front bench, promoting key allies and relegating backers of ousted Liberal leader Sussan Ley.Deputy Liberal Leader Jane Hume will become shadow minister for employment and industrial relations.Tim Wilson will become the shadow treasurer and Senator Jacinta Nampijimpa Price will be elevated back into shadow cabinet into the skills and training portfolio.Alex Hawke, Andrew Wallace, Paul Scarr and Melissa Price are among those to be dumped from the front-bench.A Perth court has heard a man charged with a terrorism offence over an alleged attack on an Invasion Day rally has "conspiratorial views".Liam Alexander Hall was charged after allegedly throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd - including engaging in a terrorist act.In court, his lawyer said he had a mental health condition, and was unwell.A suppression order was also lifted - allowing media to name Mr Hall.Private Health Insurance premiums will rise on average 4.41 per cent in April this year.Health Minister Mark Butler says the government agreed to the annual increase after asking insurers to resubmit their premium requests multiple times.This year's premium rise also reflects increasing health worker wage bills and the viability of private hospitals, following high profile hospital and unit closures in 2025.
Liberal senator Jonno Duniam says the Federal Government must prioritise national security over the rights of Australians with links to Islamic State.A group of Australians, including 23 children and their mothers, who married ISIS fighters, intend to make their way from a camp in north-eastern Syria to Australia.The Albanese government says it will not help repatriate them.Senator Duniam says the question of how to manage the children is a difficult one - but the parents are to blame for their situation.SA Police is nearing the end of a renewed search for Gus Lamont in South Australia's mid-north, with no evidence found.The second day of searching has focused on a neighbouring property owned by Gus's family, around 30 kilometres west of Oak Park Station where the four-year-old disappeared nearly five months ago.This morning, detectives scoured a remote area of a sheep station, inspected a water tank and an outhouse where fresh cement had recently been laid.The man accused of throwing a bomb into a crowd at a Perth Invasion Day rally in an alleged act of terrorism can be named as Liam Alexander HallPolice allege the 32-year-old threw what they described as a homemade "fragment bomb" filled with ball bearings and screws into the crowd in the heart of Perth's CBD.Earlier this month he became the first person in WA's history to be charged with a terrorism offence.
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland says the federal government and security agencies are closely monitoring the IS-linked families who want to return to Australia.The ABC understands 11 families of jailed or killed Islamic State fighters have returned to a camp in Syria after trying to begin their journey back to Australia on Monday.It's not yet clear whether the families will attempt the trip again in the coming days.Michelle Rowland has re-iterated the government will not repatriate the cohort.A new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission reveals racism is widespread and systemic in Australian universities76,000 students and staff from 42 Australian universities took part in the Racism-at-Uni study, which found 15 per cent of respondents have experienced direct racism, while 70 per cent reported experiencing indirect racism.The survey reports only 11 universities have advanced, standalone racism strategies, and makes 47 recommendations calling for a national anti-racism framework.A man has undergone emergency surgery after surviving an early morning drive by shooting outside the family home in south-west Sydney.Police are refusing to confirm the victim was former rugby league star Matt Utai, but the Canterbury Bulldogs have released a statement saying the club is praying for Utai and hopes he makes a full recovery.Police say the 44 year old was hit in the upper body and leg when a gunman opened fire from an SUV as he left home for work at 6 this morning.
One person has been killed and two others are critically injured following a stabbing attack in Sydney's west.
As Lunar New Year celebrations begin, we discover the meaning behind the Chinese zodiac's Year of the Horse — or more specifically, the Fire Horse.
Australia's facing a big spike in whooping cough cases as childhood vaccination rates fall.
New South Wales police has decided not to extend restrictions on protests in Sydney, a week after officers and protesters clashed in the city centre.The controversial laws grant police the power to refuse public protests for up to 90 days after a terrorist incident and have been in place since the Bondi attack.The restrictions do not outright ban protests but remove certain legal protections for protesters, particularly those marching through the streets.They've been widely criticised by civil liberty groups and activists.Meanwhile police in Sydney say they're looking for a driver and offender after a former NRL player was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting.Matt Utai's recovering in hospital after the shooting in the suburb of Greenacre.Police say they don't believe he's involved in organised crime, but are still investigating if he was meant to be the target of the shooting.Utai played for Wests Tigers and the Canterbury Bulldogs during his career which included premiership.Highly sensitive Australian court files have been accessed by foreign actors in breach of the law and contract obligations, prompting fears of a national security risk.An ABC investigation found court files have been accessed by contractors based in India, without the knowledge of the courts.Federal Greens senator David Shoebridge says the information in the wrong hands could do incredible damage.The federal court says it's looking into the matter.
The prime minister's confirmed the government will not help repatriate a group of Australian families with links to Islamic state fighters.They've been forced to return to a detention camp in Syria, after trying to journey home.Anthony Albanese's responded to that development, saying "if you make your bed, you lie in it".The issue is a thorny one because the camps are apparently dangerous for families and children, so there's been pressure on the government to help them get out of there.But there are concerns about the risk the group poses to Australia if they return, given their connection to the brutal Islamic State ideology.Former NRL winger Matt Utai is in a serious condition in hospital, after being shot twice in a drive-by shooting in the Sydney suburb of Greenacre.Police say a car was located on fire a short time later on a nearby street, and detectives believe it's linked to the shooting.Utai played 167 games, for the Wests Tigers and Canterbury Bulldogs and was part of the Bulldogs' premiership winning team in 2004.Bree Walker has missed out on the medals in the Women's monobob at the Winter Olympics.Walker was highly favoured heading into the games after five podium finishes this World Cup season but couldn't find the speed required on the track to challenge for a medal.More broadly Australia's in the midst of its greatest Winter Olympics campaign and has been especially successful in moguls skiing.
Victoria's bracing for extreme fire weather today, as hot, dry, and windy conditions are forecast across the state.Total fire bans have been declared in several districts.Fire chiefs say they're particularly concerned about dry grass in paddocks catching fire in urban fringe areas.Authorities say the state is a tinderbox especially after a very dry January.The opposition is putting pressure on the Albanese Government to block Australian citizens returning home if they've subscribed to the ideology of the Islamic State group.A group of Australian woman who've been stuck in a refugee camp in Syria with their children are trying to come home, raising concerns about whether they pose a threat in Australia.They were married to Islamic State fighters who were captured and killed.The Federal Government isn't going to help them return and if they do they'll face close scrutiny from intelligence and law enforcement agencies.The ABC understands the victim of a drive-by shooting in Sydney's west is former NRL winger Matt Utai.Utai played for the Wests Tigers and Canterbury Bulldogs and is now in a serious condition in hospital.Police say an car was found on fire a short time after the shooting on a nearby street in Greenacre, and detectives believe it's linked to the incident.Utai played 167 games and was part of the premiership winning Bulldogs team in 2004.
A renewed search for missing boy Gus Lamont will continue today and it comes as his grandmother, Josie Murray, faces firearms charges unrelated to his disappearance from a South Australian property in September.Detectives returned to Oak Park Station near Yunta yesterday to search for the four-year-old.Gus's grandparents say the family has fully cooperated with police and they're devastated the case has been declared a major crime.New Liberal leader Angus Taylor has distanced himself from a leaked draft immigration policy that proposes banning people coming to Australia from terror-declared areas.The proposal was developed under former leader Sussan Ley but never discussed in full with shadow cabinet.The opposition leader's still pushing for stronger security checks for migrants, as he prepares to unveil his new shadow cabinet.Legendary Hollywood actor Robert Duvall is being remembered as a versatile performer who was dedicated to his craft.He captured the haunting reality of war in Vietnam, in Apocalypse Now, giving one of cinema's most unforgettable lines, "I love the smell of napalm in the morning".He also starred in the Godfather films and won the Oscar for best actor in 1983 for Tender Mercies.His wife says he gave everything to his characters.
The family of an elderly Sydney man who detectives believe was mistakenly kidnapped five days ago say they're worried about the 85-year-old's welfare.Police believe up to three people kidnapped Chris Baghsarian and are adamant the suspects have taken the wrong person and were actually looking for someone from a crime family.In a post on Facebook, his cousin said the victim grew up in in Israel, before emigrating to Australia.The cousin added he asked police if he could deliver medication to his relative's captors, but was warned it was too dangerous.Australian families with links to Islamic State fighters are assessing their options after being turned around by Syrian authorities.The ABC understands they were heading for Damascus, with plans to travel to Australia.Among the cohort are the wives of Islamic State fighters who were either captured or killed.The Australian government says it's not repatriating people from Syria, and security agencies will monitor those who return.Hollywood actor Robert Duvall, who was known for his roles in Apocalypse Now and The Godfather movies has died, aged 95.He also won an Oscar for best actor for his performance as an alcoholic former country music star in the 1983 film Tender Mercies.He's being remembered as an actor who was versatile, technically proficient, and convincing.
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