The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm and giant hail storm warning for various parts of New South Wales and Queensland. The bureau said heatwave conditions have eased in northern Australia, but severe to extreme heatwave warnings for parts of Western Australia, Queensland and the Norther Territory remain current until 14 December.
New South Wales Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said vulnerable and elderly at higher risk of severe illness should consult with their general practitioners about having a COVID-safe plan.
Ukraine says its port of Odesa is not currently operating after the latest Russian attack on the region's energy system.
The man accused of preparing the bomb in the deadliest terror attack on British soil now in custody in the United States.
Tenancy groups say they support a plan from the New South Wales opposition to end the practice of rent bidding to curb spiralling leasing prices. Rents in Sydney and regional areas have skyrocketed, with the state's median rent increasing from $386 to $420 a week between 2016 and 2021.
Telstra has apologised after accidentally publishing the data of thousands of customers online.
The man accused of preparing the bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie in Scotland in 1988 has been taken into custody in the United States.
Four people have been charged over allegedly receiving money and gifts from a Gulf state to influence decisions in the European Parliament. Six people were initially held for questioning - two were released - after Belgian police launched raids on at least 16 premises across the capital Brussels
