1 hour ago Pacgold nails opening salvo in 2025 Queenland drilling blitz

Pacgold is setting the scene at its Qld gold play for an open pit that could stretch more than 700m, with solid hits close to surface and high-grade mineralisation beyond 200m.

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10 h. ago ‘Glad I didn’t ruin his race’: Inside the stunning Norris v Piastri crash that set the F1 world alight

While George Russell took the glory in Montreal, it was the collision between Oscar Piastri and teammate Lando Norris that has everyone talking.

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12 h. ago ASX set to slide, Middle East attacks trigger Wall Street slump; Oil prices surge

Oil prices leaped, and stocks slumped on worries that escalating violence following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets could damage the flow of crude around the world, along with the global economy.

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12 h. ago ASX opens higher; Abu Dhabi lobs $30b takeover bid for Santos

The Australian sharemarket has opened higher, with energy giant Santos surging on the back of a $30 billion takeover bid from a consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s national oil company.

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20 h. ago Curnow expects to play Roos despite calf scare; Petracca’s missed mark dismissed as a one

The Blues have almost got their win-loss record back to parity, but Charlie Curnow’s sore calf looms as a serious concern, while a missed mark by Christian Petracca captured the attention of TV commentators.

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23 h. ago ‘It’s beautiful, sweet’: Rain settles the dust and brings hope to drought

The Greens’ farm in northern Victoria was barren and lifeless last month. Now rain has brought the first flush of clover so sweet, it’s tempting to taste it.

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23 h. ago Lightning, chaos and delays all in a Dog’s day as Souths are kept at bay

For all the focus on Lachlan Galvin’s arrival and potential discord at Belmore, it was a lengthy delay for lightning that almost brought the Bulldogs undone.

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26 h. ago Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil stoke fears of higher petrol prices

Motorists can expect to pay 12¢ a litre more for petrol within weeks if the oil price spike caused by war in the Middle East continues, economists predict.

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36 h. ago ‘Tremendous growth’: Melbourne’s prestige suburbs outperforming the rest

Melbourne’s leafy middle suburbs have outperformed some inner-city neighbourhoods when it comes to price growth over a five-year period.

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36 h. ago ‘Close to water’: Sydney’s prestige suburb outperforming the rest

Five of Sydney’s priciest suburbs, all known for their proximity to water, are at the top of the price growth tables for the past five years.

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49 h. ago Interstate buyers swoop to win $1.8m Brunswick house from locals

The winning bidders were buying through their daughter, who lives locally, and triumphed over downsizers to buy the renovated Victorian.

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49 h. ago Architect and builder pay $2m for 1980s penthouse with Harbour Bridge views

The couple paid $2,025,000 at auction on Saturday for the penthouse they were drawn to for its solid 1980s construction.

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52 h. ago First home buyers buy ‘modern classic’ inner west apartment for $928,000

A young couple outbid other first home buyers at auction on Saturday to secure a red brick apartment in Dulwich Hill for $928,000.

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57 h. ago Trump desperately wants to play ‘peacemaker’. This is the time to prove he can

Donald Trump promised to end the world’s hottest conflicts and usher in global peace. Now those hopes appear to be in shambles.

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62 h. ago World Test Championship final as it happened: Markram makes brilliant century as South Africa push towards stunning win over Australia

Australia had South Africa on the ropes in the fourth innings at Lord’s. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma had other ideas.

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63 h. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: Smith off injured as South Africa mount fightback in run chase

Australia will be looking to bowl South Africa out for 280 or less to claim the World Test Championship crown, as an intriguing run chase begins. Follow all the action.

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65 h. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: Smith off injured as Starc takes early wickets in tricky South African run chase

Australia will be looking to bowl South Africa out for 280 or less to claim the World Test Championship crown, as an intriguing run chase begins. Follow all the action.

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67 h. ago World Test Championship final LIVE: Starc strikes early after fighting half century helps Australia set South Africa tough chase

Australia will be looking to bowl South Africa out for 280 or less to claim the World Test Championship crown, as an intriguing run chase begins. Follow all the action.

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68 h. ago Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Starc’s magic half century sets South Africans a tough chase in Lord’s final

Australia will be looking to bowl South Africa out for 280 or less to claim the World Test Championship crown, as an intriguing run chase begins. Follow all the action.

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68 h. ago Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Australian tail frustrates South Africa, stretches lead beyond 250 runs at Lord’s

Australia resume their second innings at 8-144 on day three with Alex Carey on 43 not out and Mitchell Starc 16 not out, with a lead of 218 runs over South Africa.

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