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What is hantavirus, the suspected disease behind a deadly cruise ship outbreak?

Here's what we know about the suspected outbreak of a rare infection that killed three people on a cruise ship on the Atlantic Ocean.

Health

Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills three, WHO says
World

Leagh accidentally saw a photo on her partner's phone. It put her in an impossible position
These Australians found themselves caught in moral dilemmas. Here's what they decided.
Life
Trump says US will start a project to 'guide' stranded ships out of Hormuz from Monday
It comes a day after Trump said he'd likely reject the latest Iranian proposal because "they have not paid a big enough price".
World
The mental health 'safety gap' causing decade-long delays for vulnerable Australians
From referral to consultation, accessing mental health care presents many challenges for some Australians, a new report has found.
Australia

War in the Middle East

Iran And The US Agree Conditional Two-week Ceasefire

Iran's supreme leader signals plans to maintain control of Strait of Hormuz

World

'Doomed to fail': Iran defiant as Trump tells officials to prepare for a long US blockade

World

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Trump's stoush with Germany escalates further as he suggests reducing troops

World

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How much has the Iran war cost the US? Pentagon releases first official estimate

World

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It was a 'sleepy' city — now it's one of Australia's hottest property spots

Cost of Living

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Andrie recorded a podcast on military influence — then came an acid attack

World

Thirty years after Port Arthur, gun numbers in Australia are higher than ever

Australia

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Amid war crimes investigations, some veterans are grappling with the Anzac legend

Australia

News Videos

Rental affordability crisis persists as low-income households struggle nationwide

Published 1 May 2026 6:39pm

A new report shows little improvement in rental affordability for low-income households, with housing advocates warning meaningful change will require significant reforms to Australia’s investor-driven housing market.

News Podcasts

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Jewish Australian and Bondi resident Stephanie Cunio at Bondi Beach ahead of giving evidence to the Royal Commission on May 1, 2026.

Bondi attack inquiry to hear of ‘everyday’ antisemitism | Morning News Bulletin 4 May 2026

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Suspected triple murder in Sydney | Evening News Bulletin 3 May 2026

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Man charged with murder of five-year-old girl in Alice Springs | Midday News Bulletin 3 May 2026

World

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INTERVIEW: North Aboriginal Justice Agency CEO accuses NT government of long term detention in watchhouses

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Current Affairs

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Investing for wartime: The online communities looking to make money from conflict

World

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Sandra will never own a home. Meet the boomers struggling in the housing crisis

Life

Sergio suspected his wife had been unfaithful. So he turned to 'love detectives'

Life

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‘That future was gone’: The pain of losing your life partner young

Life

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Inside the 'military operation' of one of Australia's rarest parenting experiences

Life

Small Business Secrets

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A $1.8m wine loss — and the growing crisis facing Australia's small producers

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'Even stones tell stories': Inside the historic winery that's survived world wars and a pandemic

Australia

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'Grief and rage': This Nowruz, celebrations hide a 'devastating' reality for Iranian Australians

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'A piece of living history': How Greek milk bars changed the way Australians meet and eat

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Australia's housing shortage and the cost of living are putting pressure on baby boomers to downsize or find viable accommodation for the next stage of their lives. What options are available to help boomers stay out of aged care facilities in their golden years?

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Kumi Taguchi travels to France to meet the people saving its castles. With many properties cheaper than an average Aussie home, Dateline investigates the real cost of keeping them alive.

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