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

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in New Caledonia to seek a political solution to deadly violence that's rocked the territory.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in New Caledonia to seek a political solution to deadly violence that's rocked the territory.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in New Caledonia to seek a political solution to deadly violence that's rocked the territory.&nbsp;

French President arrives in New Caledonia

A man has died and dozens have been injured onboard a Singapore Airlines flight, which plunged several thousand feet after hitting turbulence.

A man has died and dozens have been injured onboard a Singapore Airlines flight, which plunged several thousand feet after hitting turbulence.

One dead, dozens injured in turbulence incident

Telstra announces plans to sack up to 2,800 workers, as it overhauls its operations.

Telstra announces plans to sack up to 2,800 workers, as it overhauls its operations.

Shock over Telstra job cuts

A search continues in difficult terrain after the crash of a helicopter carrying the President of Iran.

A search continues in difficult terrain after the crash of a helicopter carrying the President of Iran.

Search continues for Iranian President's helicopter

Women's shelters and legal centres say the Federal Budget has failed to deliver the funding needed to curb rising demand.

Women's shelters and legal centres say the Federal Budget has failed to deliver the funding needed to curb rising demand.

'Trickery': DV services slam Federal Budget

Australia's headline unemployment rate to 4.1 per cent in April, up 0.2 percentage points from March.

Australia's headline unemployment rate to 4.1 per cent in April, up 0.2 percentage points from March.

Unemployment rate rises to 4.1pc

The Federal Government tries to provide cost of living relief, without adding to inflation.

The Federal Government tries to provide cost of living relief, without adding to inflation.

Government's Budget balancing act

Major changes to New South Wales laws making it harder for people accused of domestic violence offences to get bail.

Major changes to New South Wales laws making it harder for people accused of domestic violence offences to get bail.

Bail overhaul to combat DV

South Australia considers banning children under 14 years-old from accessing the platforms.Could it work nation-wide?

South Australia considers banning children under 14 years-old from accessing the platforms.Could it work nation-wide?

Could SA ban children from social media?

The Federal Government launches a new parliamentary probe into social media to boost online safety. Can it rein in the power of the tech giants?

The Federal Government launches a new parliamentary probe into social media to boost online safety. Can it rein in the power of the tech giants?

Parliament to probe social media companies

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