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The Loop: Video shows last moments before fatal Nepal plane crash, more rain for soaked Queensland and stars catch COVID ahead of Critics Choice awards — as it happenedFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyCatch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's newsThis is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this … Read more

Australian wine growers warn hefty tariffs imposed by China on reds, whites put industry at risk of oversupply as picking season approaches For the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyCatch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's newsAustralia's wine industry has warned grapes will be left on the vines this year … Read more

Warming ocean waters in Western Australia are a 'sentinel of climate change', UWA researchers say For the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyCatch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's newsResearchers from the University of Western Australia say the WA's waters are an international "sentinel of climate change".Professor of marine ecology Thomas … Read more

The surprising history and rich diversity of Australia's desertsFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyTheir names spark both fear and awe: The Gibson, the Great Sandy, the Little Sandy, the Simpson, the Strzelecki, the Tanami.These deserts are legendary in the Australian story and a big part of our national mythology.There's also a collection … Read more

Royal commentator and biographer Angela Levin says Queen Consort Camilla wouldn’t do anything to hurt Prince Harry and the Duke of Sussex is “just being incredibly spiteful”. “And trying to not just get her but get at his father because this is his attempt to crush him and William and Catherine and everyone because he … Read more

SEARCHQuick links:India News World NewsSports NewsEntertainment NewsTechnology NewsShowsBusiness NewsElectionsImage: AP/@ravindra.jadeja/InstagramIndia’s star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja took to his official Instagram handle on Sunday and put out a wholesome tweet before making a return to the Indian cricket team. He has been named in Team India’s squad for the upcoming four-match Test series against Australia and has … Read more

Australia will renew their historic rivalry with India in February, with a mammoth four-game Test series set to decide the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.India are the current holders of the trophy and have had the wood over the Aussies in recent outings, including an unlikely series victory back in the summer of 2020/21. After a storied past between … Read more

Daily Mirror UK Royal Editor Russell Myers says Prince Harry’s “veiled threat” to the Royal Family regarding the potential for more books is quite concerning.“Nobody comes off lightly, everybody comes in for a bit of a bruising, so what on earth is left to say?” he told Sky News host Gary Hardgrave. Read MoreOur Apps … Read more

Saudi Arabia is making historic strides in women’s rights, so why haven’t we heard about it?For the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyWhen Saudi IT consultant Fatimah Almathami arrived to study in Brisbane, people often asked her if Saudi Arabia was safe for women.Ironically, what Ms Almathami missed the most about her home country … Read more

Australia misses 20-year public transport accessibility target as many train and tram networks fail people with disabilitiesFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencySarah-Jane Staszak's public transport experience is filled with small tricks and workarounds.One trick is using the footplates of her wheelchair to prop open train doors — a strategy she now always employs, … Read more