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Menangle Water Tower to be gazetted as heritage item

The iconic 'tree house' on the Hume Highway near Menangle is a historic water tower. After years of public curiosity, Wollondilly Shire Council confirms it will be protected from demolition under a new heritage proposal. Discover the story behind this loc

Lightning hits power pole on Cairns highway

Dramatic video captures a lightning strike hitting a utility pole on the Captain Cook Highway in Cairns during severe storms. The incident highlights the dangers of wild weather in Far North Queensland.

Two kids hurt in Charters Towers car rollover

Two children were rushed to hospital after a car rolled on the Gregory Highway near Charters Towers. Emergency services responded to the serious single-vehicle crash.

More than a dozen arrested in Canberra on NYE

ACT Police made more than a dozen arrests for assaults and dangerous driving during New Year's Eve celebrations. A 19-year-old was caught driving at 198km/h. Read the full report.

Man dies in Queensland flash floods, record rainfall hits

A man in his 70s has died in north-west Queensland's flash flooding. Premier David Crisafulli confirms the tragedy as emergency crews tackle widespread damage and road closures. Download the 7NEWS app for updates.

Man unconscious after Rivervale apartment fire

A man was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in an early-morning apartment fire in Rivervale. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Great Eastern Highway around 4:30am.

Body found in Hume Weir after four-day search

The body of a 64-year-old man has been recovered from the Hume Weir at Table Top, NSW, four days after he went missing while boating with two children. The children were rescued unharmed. A report is being prepared for the coroner.

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