Sydney man James Dorney was working in the south tower of World Trade Centre. From his office on the 92nd floor, he watched in-horror as the first plane exploded into the north tower.

Sydney man James Dorney was working in the south tower of World Trade Centre. From his office on the 92nd floor, he watched in-horror as the first plane exploded into the north tower.

September 11 survivor reflects 25 years on

Australia launches campaign for two-year seat on UN Security Council - Finland is the only competition so far.

Australia launches campaign for two-year seat on UN Security Council - Finland is the only competition so far.

Population estimated to reach 40 million by 2066

The Opposition has accused the federal government of an attack on free speech, as Labor reveals the details of its proposed laws to regulate dangerous and addictive content on social media platforms.

The Opposition has accused the federal government of an attack on free speech, as Labor reveals the details of its proposed laws to regulate dangerous and addictive content on social media platforms.

Digital Duty of Care laws labelled free speech threat

The parents of the men have spoken as the trial gets underway, amid tight security.

The parents of the men have spoken as the trial gets underway, amid tight security.

Murder trial of slain Perth brothers begins in Mexico

The club has banned five players for the remainder of the season, amid an ongoing police investigation.

The club has banned five players for the remainder of the season, amid an ongoing police investigation.

Swans ban players, as investigation continues

If elected, the federal Coalition says it would drastically reduce net overseas migration, initially to 100,000.

If elected, the federal Coalition says it would drastically reduce net overseas migration, initially to 100,000.

If elected, the federal Coalition says it would drastically reduce net overseas migration, initially to 100,000.&nbsp;

Coalition's migration policy unveiled

Australia's climate leadership is under the spotlight at the pre-COP summit in Fiji.

Australia's climate leadership is under the spotlight at the pre-COP summit in Fiji.

Climate talks underway in the Pacific

Israel's Prime claims the pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a flight bound for Tel Aviv had been radicalised but officials say the motive is yet to be determined.

Israel's Prime claims the pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a flight bound for Tel Aviv had been radicalised but officials say the motive is yet to be determined.

Israel's Prime claims the pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a flight bound for Tel Aviv had been radicalised but officials say the motive is yet to be determined.&nbsp;

Attempted plane hijacking motive unclear

A mid-air miracle after passengers and crew safely landed an Israel-bound plane after one of the pilots allegedly stabbed another and attempted to crash the plane.

A mid-air miracle after passengers and crew safely landed an Israel-bound plane after one of the pilots allegedly stabbed another and attempted to crash the plane.

Investigations underway after attempted flight hijacking

The political fight heats up over inflation as borrowers and renters brace for the higher interest rate hit.

The political fight heats up over inflation as borrowers and renters brace for the higher interest rate hit.

Inflation jumps after RBA rate rise

All eyes are on the Reserve Bank which is widely expected to raise interest rates for the fourth time this year.

All eyes are on the Reserve Bank which is widely expected to raise interest rates for the fourth time this year.

All eyes are on the Reserve Bank which is widely expected to raise interest rates for the fourth time this year.&nbsp;

Australia waits for RBA rates decision

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

The World Today examines the events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Australians brace for more rates pain

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for greater unity in the face of mounting challenges, in a speech to the United Nations.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for greater unity in the face of mounting challenges, in a speech to the United Nations.

Australia's pitch for unity to the UN

Australia's Medicare system hacked, in a concerning AI breach.

Australia's Medicare system hacked, in a concerning AI breach.

Open AI's Medicare hack 'deeply concerning'

The families are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for more support for search efforts.

The families are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for more support for search efforts.

Families urge Australia not to forget Nepal flood victims

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