36 h. ago Fresh warnings for Otways blaze as statewide total fire ban extended

Massive fire fronts in central Victoria and the state’s north-east remain a key concern, while emergency warnings have been issued for more towns off the Great Ocean Road.

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41 h. ago ‘Complacency crept in’: Australia defenceless against feral rabbit boom

Lack of research and development funding has left Australia without its key weapon against exponential growth of one of the most devastating pests.

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65 h. ago ‘Can I come see you for 10 minutes?’: Before she shocked the world, this US star sent an Aussie a text

Amanda Anisimova enjoyed a career-best season last year, making two grand slam finals, but her Australian best friend played a key role.

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65 h. ago The suburb that just took the crown as Melbourne’s most popular

Brighton has been edged out, and there’s a new suburb topping Melbourne’s rankings for the past year.

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3 d. ago United Cup 2026 LIVE: De Minaur defeats Hurkacz to keep Australian hopes alive

It all comes down to the mixed doubles, as John-Patrick Smith and Storm Hunter fight for a spot in tomorrow’s semi-finals. Follow all the action.

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3 d. ago Magpies star Bobby Hill granted leave of absence from the club

The 2023 Norm Smith medallist is taking a leave of absence from the Magpies as he deals with personal issues.

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3 d. ago Star British author Zadie Smith joins dozens of authors boycotting Adelaide Writers’ Week

Local and international writers have pulled out of one of the country’s best-loved writers’ festivals after Palestinian-Australian Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah was removed from its program.

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3 d. ago England will not change until this arrogant regime is dismissed

The self-styled three wise men of English cricket – Brendon McCullum, Rob Key and Ben Stokes – turned out to be the Three Stooges. It’s time to move on from their reign of error.

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3 d. ago To make sense of the Venezuela attack, look to the hotter heads around Trump

Perhaps the key to the Venezuela puzzle is to remember that Trump’s administration is made up of divergent factions. When it acts it is because one has prevailed, or the factions have agreed.

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4 d. ago ‘Everyone stood up’: Smith says Australia owned big moments in 4

Captain Steve Smith says Australia’s comprehensive Ashes triumph was due to simply playing “really good cricket” after his side held its nerve to win the fifth Test at the SCG.

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4 d. ago ‘I use it with belief’: Sydney Festival headliner defends show that refers to ‘genocide’

The Crown star Khalid Abdalla says Nowhere is about the desire for a better world for everyone and is not a threat to Jewish safety.

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5 d. ago SCG Test day four as it happened: Bethell’s maiden century stalls Australia win

The fifth Ashes Test remains there for the hosts’ taking but Australia will be forced to bat again on day five after England’s 22-year-old No.3 racked up an unbeaten 142 in Sydney.

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5 d. ago Bethell shines for England but Webster spins Australia to brink of victory

Youngster’s maiden first-class century was the backbone of a gritty England comeback, but three key wickets from recalled allrounder Beau Webster left Australia well-placed to chase victory on Thursday.

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5 d. ago Ashes LIVE: England clipping at Australia’s heels in second innings at the SCG

An impressive period has slashed the deficit as the tourists push to make Australia bat again in the fifth Test.

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5 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Starc strikes early as England chase 183 at the SCG

England must lift - potentially without an injured Ben Stokes - to make Australia bat again as the fifth Test slips from the tourists’ grasp.

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5 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Starc strikes early but England on the chase at the SCG

England must lift - potentially without an injured Ben Stokes - to make Australia bat again as the fifth Test slips from the tourists’ grasp.

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5 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Smith, Webster look to extend Australia’s lead at SCG

After an unbeaten century on Tuesday, Steve Smith returns with Beau Webster on day four aiming to bat England out of the game.

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5 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Smith gone and Stokes injured as Australia close in at SCG

After an unbeaten century on Tuesday, Steve Smith made an early exit on day four, but Australia press on to what could be an unassailable lead.

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6 d. ago Best since Bradman: Smith’s Ashes milestone as Australia batter England

England are staring down the barrel of a 4-1 series defeat after centuries to Steve Smith and Travis Head put the hosts firmly in control on day three of the fifth Test.

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6 d. ago SCG Test day three as it happened: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

England suffered through another rough day in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney, as Ben Stokes’ visitors slipped to a 134-run deficit.

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