2 h. ago Who let the strings out? Why Sigur Rós reinvented their music for this Australian tour

Some songs just don’t work in a rock band. Playing with an orchestra is giving the Icelandic trio a chance to perform some of their grand, sweeping numbers live.

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2 h. ago Does this reborn Malaysian institution still deliver after six decades? Here’s our verdict

Beloved family-run restaurant The Malaya has served Sydney since 1963. Now it’s opened slick new digs near Circular Quay.

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2 h. ago Beloved WA town’s erosion emergency laid bare in confronting images

Photos of extreme coastal erosion at a much-loved coastal holiday town have emerged online as a plan for the area’s future hangs in limbo amid local controversy.

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12 h. ago Magnetic, aggressive: Australia brought out the best and worst in Virat Kohli

For Australians, there was fascination with Virat Kohli for his combination of incredible batting skill and spikiness on the field that reminded many of their own.

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12 h. ago Australians are ‘addicted’ to food delivery. But it’s hurting some local restaurants

The thriving business of UberEats, Door Dash and Menulog is “kind of a double-edged sword”.

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12 h. ago ‘You could feel her in the room’: Carla Zampatti label returns to form

Four years since the death of the beloved designer, Carla Zampatti is the biggest name at Australian Fashion Week.

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12 h. ago Australians are ‘addicted’ to food delivery – and it’s hurting some local restaurants

The thriving business of UberEats, Door Dash and Menulog is “kind of a double-edged sword”.

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12 h. ago The koala has crashed the party – and London’s elite are paying attention

A black-tie gala in honour of Australia’s beloved marsupial is drawing aristocrats, expats and ex-prime ministers to the cause of wildlife conservation, thanks to one passionate Australian.

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15 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan holds Kooyong as Hamer concedes; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

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18 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan holds Kooyong; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

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22 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan in front as count continues in Kooyong; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

An extra 2000 absentee votes have been counted in Kooyong, narrowing Teal candidate Monique Ryan’s lead.

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22 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan likely to hold Kooyong after weekend count; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

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25 h. ago Australia’s newest big four bank boss starts with a hefty to

ANZ Bank’s new chief executive, Nuno Matos, is largely an unknown entity in local banking circles and has his work cut out for him.

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25 h. ago Australia’s newest big four bank boss has his work cut out for him

ANZ’s new chief executive, Nuno Matos, is largely an unknown entity in local banking circles and has a hefty to-do list waiting for him.

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25 h. ago Last surviving American hostage in Gaza to be released, Hamas says

The group says Edan Alexander will be handed over as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the territory and resume the delivery of aid.

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25 h. ago ‘Didn’t think I was in contention’: Australian gets wildcard to make Roland

Destanee Aiava won her maiden grand slam match at this year’s Australian Open after initially being unable to replicate her junior feats. Now, she will compete in the main draw in Paris for the first time.

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26 h. ago ‘It makes no sense’: The young designers pushed off the runway

The next big names in fashion refuse to be kept in the wings of Australian Fashion Week. Instead, they’re striking out with a bold new event.

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27 h. ago A treasure trove of performing arts history is finally getting a new home

The Australian Museum of Performing Arts will be housed in Hamer Hall and showcase pieces from the centre’s archive of over 850,000 items.

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35 h. ago Chris Scott admits strategic error hurt Cats as Giants mark territory again

Jeremy Cameron started on-ball, but Geelong had to rethink that surprise tactic when the Giants kicked five of the first six goals in the game. It was a costly burst as the Cats again fell to their home-ground nemesis.

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36 h. ago They came, they flipped, they conquered: Why these Aussies have a lot to cheer about

A high-flying group from Burwood has taken on the world – and won in an Australian first.

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