4 h. ago Incredible moment elephants spring into action to protect calves during earthquake

The highly intelligent and social animals can feel sound through their feet, with cameras catching the herd scrambling to shield their young when they became alert to a threat.

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7 h. ago ‘Borrowed’ Mercedes possible motive for alleged inner west murder, court told

Yusuf Nazlioglu was ambushed and shot up to eight times as he got out of his car in the underground car park of his apartment complex.

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10 h. ago ‘No takeover’: Harvard refuses to surrender independence after Trump threat

Trump’s demands include ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, changing admissions and hiring, and curbing the “power” of certain students, faculty members.

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12 h. ago Australians in Russia told to fly abroad to vote in federal election

Australia’s embassy in Moscow has again suspended in-person and postal vote services because of DFAT’s “do not travel” advice for Russia.

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26 h. ago My suburb is one of Melbourne’s tiniest. I want to make it bigger

The heart of my suburb was ailing when we moved here – until something changed. Now my neighbours want to gatekeep it from new residents.

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26 h. ago ‘Lucky he came, he saved you’, Cassius Turvey’s murder trial told

One of the men accused of murdering Cassius Turvey “saved” the Indigenous teenager as he was being attacked by a co-accused, a jury has heard.

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27 h. ago This is the least you need to do to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease

This first-of-its-kind study found that a little leads to a lot when it comes to heart health.

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29 h. ago No faith in Benji Marshall’s coaching: The reason Galvin walked away from Tigers

The Galvin camp told Wests Tigers powerbrokers the teenager didn’t believe he could become the player he wanted to be under Marshall’s coaching.

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29 h. ago Dutton, Albanese duck questions about policies that could ‘fuel the housing price fire’

Peter Dutton’s son told the media he was saving madly for a deposit. New figures suggest Labor and Liberal housing policies could make the task even harder.

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29 h. ago Blood found in ensuite after police investigated ‘lawn mower accident’

An RAAF pilot who allegedly killed his wife, but told police she died in a late-night lawnmower accident, has applied for bail.

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29 h. ago Blood found in en suite after police investigated ‘lawn mower accident’

An RAAF pilot who allegedly killed his wife but told police she died in a late-night lawnmower accident has applied for bail.

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34 h. ago Driver accused of smashing into Greens politician in Brisbane pleads guilty

At the time of her arrest, police alleged that Rani Lowry had been speeding more than 20 kilometres over the limit, and had been told by her passenger to slow down.

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39 h. ago Trump uncertainty not biggest threat to $368 billion AUKUS pact, Pyne says

The former defence minister turned lobbyist is confident the $368 billion deal will come to fruition, but admits US support under Trump is “qualified”.

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4 d. ago Fire nearly destroyed this town. Months later, it’s lacing up its corset and polishing its pocket watch

This weekend’s Wimmera Steampunk festival is set to be the biggest yet, and that’s a big deal for host town Dimboola, which came close to being destroyed by a bushfire in January.

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4 d. ago Sydney shrouded in smoke, health warnings as air quality plunges

More than 6000 hectares are being burned as authorities catch up on delayed hazard reductions.

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5 d. ago Bullock hoses down hopes of deep interest rate cuts after Trump upheaval

Expectations of deep cuts in official interest rates to protect the economy from the global tariff war are growing, but the Reserve Bank governor is cautious.

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5 d. ago Tiny outback town compared to Sydney Harbour after record floods

A South Australian town is drowning in unprecedented floodwaters likened to Sydney Harbour, as residents face weeks of isolation.

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5 d. ago Haggas stable hoping for change of pace to give Dubai Honour a shot at Via Sistina

Dubai Honour looms as the main threat to Via Sistina in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday.

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5 d. ago Brisbane residents asked to name theatre being built at South Bank

The new theatre under construction at QPAC in Brisbane will make the venue Australia's largest performing arts centre under one roof. Source: Lendlease

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5 d. ago Shares surge – but Trump’s tariff turnaround reduces rate cut chances

Equity and bond markets are surging thanks to Donald Trump’s tariff plan pause. But it has also meant mortgage holders might not get the same level of relief.

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