Nearly 750 civilians have been killed in ‘massacres’ in Syria. Here’s what we know

Last night, damaging wind gusts up to 100km/h north of Brisbane caused trees to fall and roofs to be ripped off homes, with one occupant sleeping through the destruction. About 300,000 homes and businesses in Queensland, along with 13,000 in New South Wales, are without power due to ongoing thunderstorms and tree damage. Emergency warnings have been issued, with hundreds of schools closed and residents in certain areas advised to take caution due to flooding...

James Safechuck revealed that he felt a part of himself died after allegedly being abused by Michael Jackson from age 10 to his early teens, leading to self-hatred and drug use to numb the pain. Becoming a parent made him realize the absurdity of the abuse, and since sharing his story in the documentary 'Leaving Neverland', he has developed a better understanding of the abuse's severity and manipulation, finding the abuse of power more horrifying...

Bendigo Spirit claimed their third WNBL championship by defeating Townsville Fire 63–55 in game two of the grand final series, with League MVP Sami Whitcomb earning the Rachael Sporn grand final MVP award after scoring 26 points. The Spirit, led by Whitcomb and Mariana Tolo, completed a series sweep with a strong defensive performance in the second half, securing their first title since 2013–14. Despite a late push from Townsville, Bendigo's veterans celebrated their fifth...

People with disabilities face significant hurdles when it comes to voting due to accessibility issues at polling booths. While efforts are being made to address these challenges, not all polling booths are accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility aids. The Australian Electoral Commission provides options such as postal voting, telephone voting for those with vision impairments, and early voting centers to make voting more accessible. Despite progress, barriers remain for voters with disabilities,...

Madison de Rozario, an Australian wheelchair racer and Paralympian, had a life-altering moment when she was rushed to the hospital with a blood clot before the 2014 Commonwealth Games. This experience made her realize her deep love for the sport despite feeling trapped by it. De Rozario's early success as a Paralympian led to her shaping her identity around the sport, but she ultimately found a new perspective and appreciation for it after facing a...

About 315,000 homes and businesses in south-east Queensland are without power due to ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred, with Brisbane north and central areas most affected. Energex crews restored power to 70,000 customers but are now responding to an additional 100,000 impacted. Restoration times vary, with some areas facing prolonged outages, requiring residents to be prepared for potential days without power. Full Article