Two rock fishermen have drowned off the Central Coast. Authorities believe they were in the water for hours before they were discovered at Little Beach.

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A powerful low pressure system is tracking towards southeast Queensland, placing nearly 90% of the state under flood watch. North Queensland has already experienced over 500 millimetres of rainfall, with 34 people rescued from a stranded tour bus in Miriam Vale. In the Northern Territory, the town of Katherine faces a major flood warning with river levels expected to reach their highest in 20 years, while 400 people have been evacuated from Palumpa and Daly River communities.

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Three teenagers have been charged with murder and armed robbery following the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old security guard in Melbourne. The victim allegedly intervened to help a 14-year-old schoolboy who was under attack by the youths before being stabbed multiple times. Despite paramedics' efforts, the security guard died from his life-threatening injuries.

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Six US service personnel have been killed in Iranian strikes in Kuwait during the opening days of Operation Epic Fury, marking the only known American deaths in the conflict so far. President Donald Trump is attending a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base while warning of potential escalation against Iran, which he says was close to developing nuclear weapons. In Washington DC, anti-war and pro-Iranian demonstrators are converging as tensions rise, while concerns grow for Australian travellers following a drone attack on Dubai Airport.

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The conflict in the Middle East has escalated with Israeli strikes across at least four countries, including a deadly attack in Lebanon killing over 40 people and a drone strike near Dubai airport that temporarily halted flights. Iran's president has apologised to Gulf nations and pledged to suspend attacks on neighbouring countries, though US President Donald Trump has vowed to intensify military action as American casualties mount. Israeli forces continue operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon while strikes have hit Iranian oil refineries and desalination plants.

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You might remember the incredible story of that teenage boy who saved his family, swimming kilometres in shark-infested waters to get help when they were swept out to sea. Austin Appelbee reunites with the rescue team that came to his aid that day.

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Sydney cancer patients could get access to cutting-edge treatments under a funding boost for medical researchers. It is set to make more places available in early clinical trials that have already benefited hundreds of patients.

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Former Cabinet Minister Ed Husic has criticised his colleagues in the Albanese government for being too scripted and controlled in what they're willing to say publicly.

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The rental price for homes in some Sydney suburbs has started to trend down, though units are still in demand and expensive, and tenants could be in for more of a shock if interest rates go up.

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Vandals are targeting cars and boat trailers on the Northern Beaches, accusing the owners of overstaying their welcome and taking up free parking spots for months at a time.

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