10 h. ago ‘Definitely a risk’: Schmidt names rookie skipper and 13 new starters for tricky Japan clash

Nick Champion de Crespigny only debuted in Super Rugby, and for Australia, this year. But he will lead a massively changed Wallabies side into battle against Eddie Jones’ Japan on Saturday.

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11 h. ago A person of interest in a murder case is both known and anonymous

A politician names a person of interest in the disappearance of a little girl 55 years ago. We can’t.

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15 h. ago Rookie surfer drowns in wild seas alongside friend who tried to save him

A police rescuer was also taken to hospital after he swallowed water while trying to rescue the men in the wild weather.

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33 h. ago Labor to wield green laws as weapon against Coalition, Greens

Anthony Albanese ordered an overhaul of proposed nature laws that caused a clash with Tanya Plibersek last week. But corporates and environmentalists have concerns.

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37 h. ago Border delivers damning verdict on Konstas, says Green should be axed for first Ashes Test

Former Australian skipper Allan Border has questioned whether Sam Konstas can even play a cover drive and made a stunning call on all-rounder Cam Green ahead of the Ashes next month.

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46 h. ago Western tourists are ruining one of Japan’s greatest experiences

Staying in a ryokan is one of travel’s great pleasures; one of its great privileges. So why are foreign guests now demanding to eat western food?

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46 h. ago Albanese’s won over Trump. Convincing the Australian people about what comes next will be tougher

Canberra’s next security dialogue will not be at the White House. It will be a national conversation with the Australian people about preparedness, resilience and risk – and an unreliable ally.

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53 h. ago Australian captain to miss England grudge match, World Cup campaign in doubt

Alyssa Healy will miss the clash with bitter rivals England on Wednesday night.

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55 h. ago The Victorian towns poised to benefit from critical minerals deal

Developing rare earth elements could boost the state’s economy and job market, but farmers warn a mining ramp-up also puts our food bowl at risk.

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55 h. ago I went to school near Millers Point. It breaks my heart to see what it’s become

When I was at school in The Rocks, there were girls who walked to class. Now, the area is at risk of becoming a neighbourhood with no grandchildren. It’s been a long time coming.

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58 h. ago Brisbane woman’s clash with council over ‘illegal’ street library

“I set out to share some books with my neighbours ... I never imagined I’d end up as ‘the woman with the illegal book box’.”

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3 d. ago There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

Barnaby Joyce looks likely to join Pauline Hanson and One Nation, following many others who have abandoned major parties. But who really wins out of it?

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3 d. ago Alanna Smith had the best year of her WNBA career. The league is falling apart

Last month, Alanna Smith was named the WNBA co-defensive player of the year. Next month, she might get shut out of playing in the league.

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3 d. ago Your phone can suddenly become a fire risk. Here’s what to do.

When your phone is no longer sitting flush in its case, it’s a big, honking sign of danger.

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3 d. ago Kaiser supercharges Tassie gold plant past nameplate capacity

Kaiser Reef has supercharged its Tassie gold processing capacity to a 400,000 tpa annual run rate, blasting the name plate capacity of the plant out of the water.

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3 d. ago Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after Gaza airstrikes

The Israeli military said it was responding to being fired upon, in what is the most serious test yet of this month’s US-brokered truce.

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3 d. ago Australia news LIVE: PM lands in Washington ahead of meeting with Trump; Jacinta Price fronts court in high

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

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3 d. ago Australia news LIVE: PM heads to Washington to meet Trump; Israel halts aid to Gaza in clash with Hamas over breaking ceasefire

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

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3 d. ago Israel launches Gaza airstrikes and halts aid , blaming Hamas for ceasefire ‘violations’

The Israeli military said it was responding to being fired upon, in what is the most serious test yet of this month’s US-brokered truce.

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3 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese heading to Washington to meet with Trump; Israel halts aid to Gaza in clash with Hamas over breaking ceasefire

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

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