64 m. ago Australian sharemarket rallies as mining, energy stocks shine

The Australian sharemarket has made a strong start to the week, with mining and energy stocks pushing the bourse higher.

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1 hour ago Horror start to weekend on Qld roads: Three dead, three charged in separate traffic incidents

A horror weekend on Queensland roads has included three people being killed in crashes on Saturday and three men being charged for dangerous driving in separate incidents.

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1 hour ago 16 clever recipes to clear the fridge and reset for the new year

In that post-Christmas limbo? Skip the shops and lean on leftovers. These 16 simple meals turn festive remnants and pantry staples into a fresh start.

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2 h. ago Salmon sperm facials and the return of the perm: The best, wildest and weirdest beauty trends of 2025

From the benign to the worrying, trends that hit the spotlight this year proved once again that we will pay almost anything in pursuit of beauty, youth and keeping up with K-Pop stars or the Kardashians.

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5 h. ago Green bean and chickpea salad with crispy halloumi and Tajin dressing

Fresh, filling, and spiked with citrusy heat, this salad makes a standout side dish or light meal.

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6 h. ago Starc fires Ashes warning as Broad doubles down on ‘worst Australian team since 2010

Travis Head has had a subtle dig at former England fast bowler Stuart Broad for his pre-series remarks about the Australian line-up.

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6 h. ago This decommissioned bowling green is your new summer hangout

Banjo’s Social Club is a new pop-up beer garden at the East Malvern RSL.

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24 h. ago ‘Bazball is officially dead’: Australia bite back at dire Ashes predictions after retaining urn

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins admitted satisfaction after bundling Bazball out of the Ashes series in what he called “straight sets”, with a hat-trick of Test match victories in 11 days.

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26 h. ago They were called Australia’s worst Ashes team in 15 years. Eleven days of cricket later, the urn is theirs

Pat Cummins’ back, Josh Hazlewood’s hamstring, Usman Khawaja’s spasms, Steve Smith’s vertigo, Nathan’s Lyon’s hamstring: Australia have overcome plenty to get here.

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27 h. ago ‘Bazball is officially dead’: Australia retain the Ashes after England fightback falls short

Australia have taken an unassailable 3-0 series lead after a dramatic day in Adelaide Oval, ensuring the urn will remain in their possession.

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27 h. ago ‘Putin wants more’: Amid peace talks, US says Russia still aims to reclaim former Soviet bloc

Reports present a starkly different picture from  that painted by US President Donald Trump and his Ukraine peace negotiators.

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27 h. ago ‘Putin wants more’: Amid peace talks, US spies say Russia still aims to reclaim former Soviet bloc

Reports from US intelligence present a starkly different picture from  that painted by US President Donald Trump and his Ukraine peace negotiators.

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28 h. ago Fixers, ‘sensible Greens’ and falling stars: 2025’s best, worst and most embarrassing

Who croaked out a rendition of “It’s Time” with all the gusto of a nursing home singalong? We reveal all.

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32 h. ago Ashes cricket LIVE UPDATES | Australia retains Ashes with 82 run win. England fightback falls short.

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

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32 h. ago Ashes cricket LIVE UPDATES | Australia retain Ashes with 82 run win. England fightback falls short.

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

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32 h. ago BBC under pressure to axe David Walliams’ shows over alleged behaviour

Little Britain star David Walliams, who is a successful children’s author, was dropped by his publisher HarperCollins on Friday following an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour towards young women.

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37 h. ago It takes just one driver to start a ‘phantom jam’. Can you avoid them?

It’s a mysterious yet oh-so familiar phenomenon on the roads. What makes cars grind to a halt for no apparent reason?

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37 h. ago False starts, soulmates and family ties: Eight of the most unforgettable Two of Us stories of 2025

Good Weekend’s Two of Us column explores the deep and abiding bond between two people who have known each other intimately through the best of times – and the worst of times.

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43 h. ago ‘He’ll have a long career for Australia’: Meet the future of the Baggy Green

As the leader of one of Australia’s most successful underage sides, Hugh Weibgen saw the makings of Sam Konstas, and a side of him not often seen publicly. 

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47 h. ago Green light for first apartment block in ‘great design’ high

Some residents in Fitzroy North fear an alarming precedent for the area after fast-tracked complex gained approval.

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