6 h. ago Affectionate homage to disco classics not enough to ignite the drama

A new production of the 1970s disco musical Saturday Night Fever looks and sounds great but is undercut by its attempts to satisfy competing demands.

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10 h. ago Welcoming, joyous and fun: It’s hard to imagine a better night than this five

Our reviewers are busy attending as many festival shows as possible. Here’s what they found.

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21 h. ago Victoria Bushfires as it happened: 11 major fires rage, 130 properties lost as State of Disaster declared; Total fire ban until Sunday

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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24 h. ago LIVE Melbourne derby Big Bash: Sam Harper smashes six into top level of Marvel as Stars chase 167

Follow along live as the Melbourne Renegades host their cross-town rivals, the Stars, from Marvel Stadium.

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29 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: Dozens of fires rage as State of Disaster declared; missing family found and homes razed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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29 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: 11 major fires rage, 130 properties lost as State of Disaster declared; Total fire ban until Sunday

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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33 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: 36 fires rage as State of Disaster declared; Family missing and homes razed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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36 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Concerns over out of control blazes at Longwood, Walwa and Harcourt after nervous night for firefighters; Dozens of homes destroyed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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37 h. ago Every Friday night for 20 years, Teri has hosted dinner at the same table

Teri Teramoto’s life has taken an unpredictable path: from Hiroshima to Chatswood.

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44 h. ago United Cup 2026 as it happened: Australia eliminated from the United Cup, Poland to play USA in semi

Australia’s hunt for a United Cup title will have to continue in 2027, after the home nation were eliminated by Poland in the quarter-finals on Friday.

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48 h. ago ‘It’s going to be a long night’: As fire roars towards Yea, some dig in for battle

Thick, grey smoke is blanketing the town of Yea, and most residents have left. But some are staying to protect their homes and animals.

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49 h. ago Dread memories of bushfires past stirred by new smoke and flame

A scorching day recalled catastrophes of the past. Could this be a new Black Friday? Emergency warnings playing on painful memories may help avoid utter disaster.

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49 h. ago Golden Globes host scared to joke about a certain celebrity, as four Aussies up for top gongs

Host Nikki Glaser was promptly invited back to helm the event thanks to her affinity for ruthlessly roasting celebrities. But audiences have booed when she’s tested this joke on them.

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51 h. ago ‘Bad for Australia’: Investors question $300bn Rio Tinto, Glencore merger

International mining company Glencore reveals it has re-engaged with Rio Tinto about a deal that would create the world’s biggest mining company.

Economics

55 h. ago Bondi hero bound for treatment in Israel after bungle, while Ahmed honoured in US

Gefen Bitton is due to land in Israel on Friday local time for specialist medical treatment for injuries suffered during the December 14 attack.

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55 h. ago An opening night triumph: The first Sydney Festival reviews are in

Our reviewers are busy attending as many festival shows as possible. Here’s what they found.

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58 h. ago ASX edges up despite weak Wall Street lead; Oil companies gain

Oil and coal miners helped lift the Australian sharemarket slightly on Friday morning despite a weak lead from Wall Street overnight.

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69 h. ago As it happened: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow significantly on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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69 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow drastically on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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3 d. ago Warning ahead of forecasted dangerous day as heatwave reaches peak

Warnings have been issued ahead of Friday, which is forecast to be a dangerous day, as the heatwave suffocating most states reaches its peak.

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