2 h. ago More than 100 donkeys to be shot after Kimberley station owner loses long

Chris and Jacqueline Henggeler have argued that the donkeys have been useful to restoring ecosystems on their 78,000 hectare cattle property and have spent years trying to protect them.

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10 h. ago Large hail and lightning hit Queensland as residents brace for severe storms

A dangerous 'super cell' storm threatening Australia's east coast has struck southeastern Queensland bringing large hail, lightning and cutting power to hundreds.

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12 h. ago Derby Day best dressed: My Fair Lady and gangster vibes the big winners

People love a dress code. “It makes things easier,” says stylist Lana Wilkinson about the tradition of wearing black and white to Derby Day. Here’s who cracked the code.

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13 h. ago ‘We’ve got a replacement for the champ’: Waller joy as Autumn Glow shines in Golden Eagle

James McDonald booted home the star mare to win Australia’s second-richest race at Randwick, her eighth victory from eight starts. Will she target the Cox Plate next year?

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17 h. ago Two officers assaulted after 400 people gatecrash Byford Halloween party

One officer was punched in the face and another was kicked as they dispersed the party just after 9.30pm on Friday evening.

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20 h. ago The Ashes are here and Australia still haven’t found an opener. But mess isn’t all of selectors’ making

It’s called the hardest gig in Test cricket for good reason, and proper Test openers have always been scarce. But now the production line has ground to a standstill.

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24 h. ago It’s based on an international hit, but can Ghosts Australia find its own audience?

What stops this local iteration from being a cheap knockoff is that it’s bold enough to cover some unexpected comedic terrain, such as colonisation and land rights.

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25 h. ago Is it OK to return my neighbour’s cigarette butts to his side of the fence?

Getting into an ongoing, back-and-forth game of tossed-butt fence-tennis could have consequences, warns our Modern Guru.

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25 h. ago ‘More Med than Rotto’: Four of the best weekend getaways in WA right now

A revived Rottnest resort, a 1960s-groove beach shack, a Busselton beauty and moonlight magic: Western Australia’s weekend-away options keep getting better.

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25 h. ago Australia’s resisting the global populist tide. But now’s no time for smugness

Far-right populism is succeeding in the US, Britain, France and Germany. Australia won’t inexorably travel the same path.

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25 h. ago Code violation? Tennis Australia under fire from ousted officials

The Australian Open organiser faces multiple claims of retaliating against whistleblowers who raised concerns about alleged bullying and selection favouritism.

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25 h. ago NZ Rugby seeks legal advice over NRL’s use of ‘Chiefs’ brand for new PNG franchise

The name of the new NRL franchise has sparked a cross-code, trans-Tasman scuffle, with New Zealand Rugby seeking to protect its Waikato-based Super Rugby side.

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31 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: Australia cruise to glory over India after 82,438 fans at the MCG go silent for Ben

Some Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Marsh heroics led Australia to an impressive win, despite a stunning late spell from Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah.

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31 h. ago Australia cruise to glory over India after 82,438 fans at the MCG go silent for Ben

Some Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Marsh heroics led Australia to an impressive win, despite a stunning late spell from Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah.

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32 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: ‘The Bison’ tees off as Australia make their charge against India after MCG goes silent for Ben

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

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33 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: Inglis takes a stunning catch to leave India reeling against Australia after MCG goes silent for Ben Austin

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

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34 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: India rocked early after Hazlewood’s stunning start; MCG goes silent for Ben Austin

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

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35 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: World’s best Twenty20 sides go head

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

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36 h. ago Three Australians are accused of a fatal ambush in Bali. A fourth was running the show

The brazen underworld shooting of two Australians at a luxury villa in Bali was allegedly ordered from Australia via an encrypted app, and was months in the planning.

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36 h. ago Australia news as it happened: Andrew to lose prince title and leave Royal Lodge; Hamas urges Australia to remove its terror listing; Opposition backbenchers ‘united’ against Labor’s energy policies

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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