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21 stories from Australia on One Turn, since October 7, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.
A personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma significantly reduced the risk of cancer returning or death within two years, trial results show. The vaccine, intismeran, is made by Moderna and Merck. Six melanoma specialists called the results clinically meaningful for patients after surgery, despite a muted Wall Street reaction.
Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 23 · The story so far
Independent Australian MP Helen Haines is now in serious but stable condition, Melbourne's Alfred hospital said. She lost both legs after an alleged car attack near her electorate office in north-east Victoria on Monday.
Day 5 of 5 · Earlier: Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 · The story so far
Record October rainfall caused flash floods in southeast Australia, forcing school closures. In Morayfield, Queensland, a television reporter and other bystanders dived into floodwaters to rescue drivers from sinking vehicles.
Record renewable generation and a surge in grid-scale batteries pushed Australia's gas-fired power to its lowest third-quarter level since 2000, the Australian Energy Market Operator said on Friday. Electricity demand rose 1.3% in the July-September quarter.
Tonga recorded its second win at the Rugby League World Cup, beating Lebanon 36-0 in Sydney on Friday night.
Australia beat Scotland 38-31 in women's rugby union in Canberra, completing a three-match sweep. Cecilia Smith received a red card in her final game and received a standing ovation.
In its first global assessment of coral reefs, the IUCN classified 96% of reef systems across 80 countries as critically endangered, at high risk of ecosystem collapse before 2075 because of global heating. The assessment includes Australia's Great Barrier Reef, and scientists described the findings as a wake-up call.
Independent MP Helen Haines, 65, had both legs amputated after being hit by a car outside her electoral office, her husband said, and the man accused appeared in court. Female politicians in Victoria said they fear for their safety ahead of next month's state election.
Day 4 of 5 · Earlier: Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 · Later: Oct 24 · The story so far
Bogong moths, listed as endangered, have returned in large numbers across Australia's eastern states, according to widespread sighting data mapped by The Guardian. Ecologist-led survey figures to compare with previous years are not yet available.
A nationwide count found that more than 1 million mice and nearly 47,000 rats are used in Australian scientific research each year.
Independent MP Helen Haines, 65, had both legs amputated after being struck by a car outside her electoral office, and her husband said she is stable. Brendan Nugent, 43, was charged, appeared in court in Wangaratta and was denied bail. The federal police chief warned of a febrile political environment, with one person charged weekly over threats to MPs.
Day 3 of 5 · Earlier: Oct 19, Oct 20 · Later: Oct 22, Oct 24 · The story so far
Australia beat New Zealand by 40 runs in the second Twenty20 International at North Sydney Oval to retain the Rose Bowl, with Gardner scoring 84.
Townsville's Abbey Ellis scored 47 points in the Fire's 86-68 away win over Adelaide, the most in a WNBL game in over two decades.
The peak body for immunologists has changed its guidelines after evidence showed most Australians who report a penicillin allergy are not truly allergic, aiming to reduce hospital stays and antimicrobial resistance.
Brendan Nugent, 43, has been charged with three offenses after independent MP Helen Haines was struck by a vehicle outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria. Haines lost a leg and remains in critical but stable condition; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the driver did a U-turn and called it deliberate. The suspect's family said they had known Haines for more than 20 years, and a barber who ran to help her was praised by the prime minister.
Day 2 of 5 · Earlier: Oct 19 · Later: Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 24 · The story so far
Independent federal MP Helen Haines was struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria, and airlifted to Melbourne in critical condition. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was no accident; the driver was arrested and a counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating.
Day 1 of 5 · Later: Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 24 · The story so far
An incarcerated Indigenous woman was shackled to a hospital bed while giving birth, an advocacy group said, days before Labor and the Coalition blocked a bill to ban the practice.
Tonga's men opened their World Cup with a first-ever win over England, leaving England on the brink of elimination. Australia lost half-back Mitchell Moses for the tournament to a calf injury.
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Authorities in the Australian state of Victoria approved a wind farm that would be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Australia's High Court rejected MACH Energy's appeal to expand the Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales. It found planners failed to properly consider emissions from burning the exported coal overseas.
Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 7 · The story so far
Australia's High Court rejected MACH Energy's appeal to expand the Mount Pleasant coal mine in New South Wales. It found planners failed to properly weigh greenhouse gas emissions from burning the exported coal overseas.
Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 8 · The story so far
Figures: Australia on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.