2 h. ago Perth diver describes moment he surfaced to find his boat missing

Ryan Chapman and a friend had been diving off Quins Rock at the weekend when they surfaced and realised their boat had gone.

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16 h. ago ‘Sport and entertainment together’: Sam Burgess becomes part

Sam Burgess is one of the biggest names in rugby league and union. Now the dual international believes the rival codes can come together in a unique new game.

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32 h. ago With a slide show giving each song’s backstory, this tour into the past is a lot of fun

A band ticking off a track list can feel perfunctory, but Scottish band Travis poke fun at this by going full PowerPoint presentation mode – literally.

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40 h. ago Four overlooked Victorian beach towns that won’t break the bank

For those prepared to drive past Anglesea or the Mornington Peninsula, delightful seaside spots offer value for money.

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50 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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52 h. ago Heavier smoke to blanket the state amid air quality warnings

Hospitals have reported a rise in presentations from people with asthma-like symptoms, as the bushfire crisis spreads heavier smoke across Victoria.

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53 h. ago In pictures: Heartbreak and bravery on the front lines of Victoria’s bushfires

Victorians in fire-ravaged towns across the state are grappling with immense loss, as major bushfires continue to pose a threat.

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56 h. ago Wind, smoke, ash: What this weekend’s weather will bring to Melbourne

The smell of smoke is drifting down to Melbourne, as residents report ash falling into their homes. But weather experts warn the air quality will only deteriorate as smoke settles in across the state on Sunday.

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3 d. ago The dream trees of my childhood were calling. The abyss would have to wait

After a terrifying drive, I finally understood why Yosemite’s giants stayed with me.

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3 d. ago NSW firefighters head south amid concern Vic blazes could jump border

Volunteers are being sent to support Victorian firefighting efforts as larges swathes of NSW brace for extreme conditions over the weekend.

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3 d. ago ‘Disgraceful’: Arsenal player under fire for shoving injured rival

The actions of the Gabriel Martinelli provided a flashpoint in the clash between the Premier League heavyweights.

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4 d. ago Total fire ban tipped for Sydney as city continues to swelter

The mercury ticked over 42 degrees across Sydney on Thursday as the heatwave began to worsen before the weekend.

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4 d. ago Lakes favourite gives Bullock early drive for Championships chances

Top country jockey Aaron Bullock is focused on staying in top shape for Know Thyself and other exciting prospects heading into Championship qualifiers.

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5 d. ago We have seen the future of English cricket. But why did it take so long?

Jacob Bethell, 22, and in just his 28th first-class match showed his colleagues how to bat with maturity and intelligence. So why didn’t he play in the first three Tests?

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5 d. ago Melburnians are friendlier than Sydneysiders – except when they drive

Merging in Melbourne is murder: as soon as you indicate, the car beside will almost always speed up to block you.

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5 d. ago Melburnians are friendlier than Sydneysiders – but on the road they are lunatics

Merging in Melbourne is murder: as soon as you indicate, the car beside will almost always speed up to block you.

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5 d. ago Rosanna apartments approved despite police minister’s protest

Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has overridden a council rejection and her own cabinet colleague to approve a Rosanna apartment block previously labelled an “ugly behemoth”.

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6 d. ago Former Queensland senator and Nationals stalwart, Ron Boswell, dies aged 85

Boswell has been remembered by Coalition colleagues as a giant of conservative politics, who also fought against its “fringe” elements.

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7 d. ago No medicine, no power, and $4.50 a month: The daily misery of Maduro’s Venezuela

When news of the president’s capture pinged on Fabiola Campbell’s phone in Australia at the weekend, she was overcome by a wave of relief.

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7 d. ago On Heated Rivalry, the clothes do more than just fall to the floor

Yes, this hit gay hockey drama is packed with nude scenes. But the costume choices have their own story to tell.

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