22 h. ago Mamdani uses first speech to make clear he will stand up to Trump

The New York mayor unapologetically promised to lead as a democratic socialist, issuing a warning to those who believed he might moderate his positions after taking office.

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24 h. ago ‘I’ve let my family down’: Lachie Neale steps down as Lions captain amid marriage breakdown

Neale stood aside as Harris Andrews’ co-captain amid uncertainty about his longer-term future with the two-time reigning premiers.

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24 h. ago ‘I’ve let my family down’: Lachie Neale steps aside as Lions co

Neale stood aside as Harris Andrews’ co-captain amid uncertainty about his longer-term playing future with the two-time reigning premiers.

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32 h. ago 14 easy, healthy dishes for summer, minimal cooking required

Hold on to that “Out of Office” energy with vibrant, easy meals that won’t keep you stuck in a hot kitchen.

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46 h. ago Albanese says security agency chiefs were the experts who advised against a royal commission

Australia’s current Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay is the first government-appointed official to publicly back demands from the Jewish community and more than 200 former judges and barristers.

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47 h. ago Fire destroys bayside home on New Year’s Eve, killing family pets

“At the stroke of midnight we were just watching the house burn down.”

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48 h. ago Watch London cheer in 2026, as clocks strike midnight in Europe

More than 100,000 people have gathered along the River Thames in London to hear the city’s iconic Big Ben ring in the new year and watch a colourful explosion of fireworks synced to each chime.

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48 h. ago ‘Laughable’: Moscow’s claim of drone attack on Putin residence slapped down

US national security officials have found that Ukraine did not target Putin or his Novgorod home, a conclusion backed up by a CIA assessment.

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51 h. ago Human Rights Commissioner backs royal commission into antisemitism

Australia’s current Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay is the first government-appointed official to publicly back demands from the Jewish community and more than 200 former judges and barristers.

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52 h. ago Fires, injuries as rogue fireworks incidents explode during Melbourne’s NYE celebrations

A fire ignited on the roof of the building that houses the Victorian premier’s office, and two men were stabbed during a machete attack at a famous dining strip during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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53 h. ago Can you be a raver in your 40s? I decided to revive my life on the dance floor

A few years ago, while battling another chaotic family meal prep, I dreamily reminisced about the ’90s. Those heady times of glitter hair gel, fluoro crop tops and chunky sneakers.

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56 h. ago Thanks to a wrong turn, my family discovered its own slice of paradise

It may not be the quiet beach town it was in the ’80s, but I’m always drawn back to this Queensland holiday favourite.

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56 h. ago Up in smoke: How one budget burnt a $115 billion hole in the nation’s finances

It’s now clear two decisions by Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg in 2018-19 have created huge fiscal headaches for all taxpayers.

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3 d. ago Ricky Gervais created two of TV’s greatest comedies. But his standup is slipping

The Office legend’s latest special is another reminder that being funny seems to have dropped down his list of priorities.

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3 d. ago Nine tonnes of explosives and 1332 steps: Inside Sydney’s high

At the summit of the Harbour Bridge, the installation of Sydney’s iconic fireworks are a complex equation involving six kilometres of cables, nine tonnes of explosives and 40,000 fireworks.

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3 d. ago Man taken into custody in Clem 7 as another surrenders from rooftop

No charges had been laid on Tuesday evening as one man was treated for minor injuries and the other assisted officers with inquiries. 

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3 d. ago Don’t miss the smashburgers and shakes at this surprising roadside stop

Midway between Bellingen and Dorrigo lies the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town of Thora, home to the Thora General Store – a post office, petrol station, bottle-o and now, a burger bar.

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3 d. ago WA men charged over smelly protest at fishing minister’s office

Three men have been charged after allegedly dumping shark heads outside the electoral office of Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis.

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4 d. ago The nine Sydney councils where the CEOs are paid more than $500,000

More than four in five chief executives take home more than NSW Premier Chris Minns. Find out how much your area’s top boss is paid.

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4 d. ago Knives, daggers and batons seized in shopping centre crime crackdown

More than 100 people have been arrested in the first three weeks of a trial of police and protective services officers patrolling major shopping centres.

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