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Myanmar death toll passes 1,000 after strong earthquake, with over 2,000 injured

Myanmar's isolated military junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, declares a state of emergency in all affected areas and says he expects the number of casualties to rise further.

Duration: 3 minutes 49 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Earthquakes

Laura Tingle: At the crucial moment, something happened to both leaders

ANALYSIS: The election campaign begins with both sides already having given their campaign policy speeches.

Source: 7.30Topic: Federal Government

Search underway 52 years after girls disappeared from Adelaide Oval

A private search for clues relating to the presumed abduction and murder of Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon, who disappeared from Adelaide Oval in 1973, begins in South Australia's Mid North.

An excavator and three people in a field.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Missing Person

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Pilot critical but stable after crash at Avalon International Airshow

The airshow is resuming on Saturday following a crash on Friday that left pilot, Glenn Collins, from Paul Bennet Airshows with critical injuries.

Duration: 16 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Air Incidents

Council launches fines blitz on travellers 'hogging' public facilities

A stoush has broken out between working tourists and residents of an upmarket part of Albany, southern WA, over public facilities at one of the city's most popular beaches.

Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Camping

'Zip. Zero. Zilch': The hole in the budget that's shocked the tech sector

Even though the tech sector had low expectations for this budget, there's something impressive about the fact that budget week still managed to genuinely surprise and worry even the most devoted realists in the tech economy.

A silhouette of a man is looking to a projected blue light.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Science and Technology

Outback drive turns into 'real adventure' for stranded lone traveller

A 66-year-old airlifted to Birdsville after five days trapped by floodwaters that threatened to sweep away his vehicle says he's had the adventure of a lifetime.

helicopter pilot, wet desert in background.

Source: ABC Western QldTopic: Floods

'Legacy' venues, not just 'pop-ups': Regions react to 2032 Olympics plans

Regional centres will see a raft of infrastructure upgrades under the $7.1 billion budget for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Here's what regional Queenslanders think so far.

Gold round building, gold coast areana written, sky with pink light, scattered clouds, skyrises, river in background.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Olympic Games

Federal election 2025

How 'game changer' plan for more housing turned into classic Sydney stoush

In 2023, the Minns government announced its plan to turn Rosehill Gardens Racecourse into 25,000 homes. The idea has now fallen into racing industry in-fighting and political drama.

ATC Peter McGauren chairman stands next to NSW Premier Chris Minns at rosehill racecourse

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Urban Development and Planning

Why don't we have a set date for elections?

Countries such as the US have set election dates but Australia does things differently. Here's why the dates can change.

Birds fly out the front of Parliament House

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Federal Elections

'Populist' and a 'betrayal': Leading gas expert lets rip on Dutton plan

A leading gas expert and strident Labor critic has suggested the Coalition's policy could lead to less gas.

Karratha Generics, The The Karratha Gas Plant (KGP) is one of the most advanced, integrated gas production systems in the world, producing LNG, domestic gas, condensate and LPG. The facility is located 1260 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia in the town of Karratha and covers about 200 hectares. July 28 2022. (ABC Image_Brendan Esposito) ARCHIVING - KARRATHA GAS

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Federal Elections

The race is on: Election campaign to be fought on cost of living, energy

After the prime minister's dawn visit to Government House, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton's five-week race to convince voters they should lead the country is officially underway.

Two white men in suits on a tan background wearing glasses

Duration: 7 minutes 56 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Elections

Moments in History

Historic tuna boat delivers much-needed water to thirsty island sheep

After pioneering tuna fishing in Port Lincoln more than 70 years ago, the Tacoma has just delivered water to a parched sheep farm on an island off the Eyre Peninsula.

A large white boat with TACOMA on its hull

Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Droughts

The little town that has embraced its name turns 150

This year the small north-west town of Penguin celebrates its 150th anniversary. What started as a settlement trading timber and potatoes by sea has turned into a bustling tourist town.

Aerial view of green oval surrounded by colourful houses on the coast with ocean and beach in the foreground.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: History

Untold stories about flying doctors' early days revealed

The Royal Flying Doctor Service hopes an exhibition in Broken Hill will keep the organisation alive and draw more tourists to the outback city.

Black and white photo of man and woman walking through floodwaters up to shins carrying equipment.

Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Doctors and Medical Professionals

Town's beloved 100yo venue like a 'Swiss Army knife'

From fancy balls to supporting impoverished mining families, being razed by fire to launching local film premieres, an arts venue in regional Victoria has endured for a century.

early black and white photo of the building with horse and cart out the front

Source: ABC GippslandTopic: History

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