4 h. ago Australian discovery sheds light on how pregnancy and breastfeeding protect against cancer

While it has been known for decades that women who have children and breastfeed are less likely to develop breast cancer, scientists believe they have now pinpointed exactly why.

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10 h. ago Xi and Trump are growing more alike. But only one can win this global power struggle

A pivotal moment in geopolitics occurred last week. It was a day when America quaked and China prevailed. But like Trump, Xi’s going after the enemies within.

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3 d. ago Rare discovery in Kosciuszko National Park as NSW rejects Barilaro

Ecologists found a critically endangered creature in footage from a camera set up to monitor feral cats. It is found only in one other location in NSW.

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3 d. ago In a rare solo performance, he saved his confession until the end of the show

The 2025 Melbourne International Jazz festival is in full swing and runs until Sunday.

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4 d. ago Gen Z in the firing line as employers scrutinise social media posts

Nearly all managers surveyed by Indeed said they would reject a candidate based on what they had posted on social media.

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4 d. ago Healing huts and mindfulness: How bees became the new wellness influencers

The benefits of keeping bees go beyond honey. As more people are discovering, these super pollinators are the perfect antidote to a busy world.

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4 d. ago Madagascar’s military coup leader says he is ‘taking the position of president’

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led the rebellion that ousted President Andry Rajoelina, says the armed forces will be in charge of the African island nation for up to two years.

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4 d. ago Bomb pipes, ‘terrorist handbook’ and 50 stolen snakes allegedly discovered in 21

The alleged raft of dangerous items triggered a visit from the bomb squad. Police found the snakes kept in plastic storage containers in a spare room.

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5 d. ago ‘China v the world’: US calls on Australia in rare earths fight with Beijing

As he arrives in Washington, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will be asked to join a US-led fight against China’s latest attempts to control global supplies of critical minerals.

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5 d. ago Australia v The World: Dolphins to take on global stars in prime

Swimming Australia is set to unveil a new event featuring some of the world’s best as it gears up for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

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5 d. ago Jazzeoke just the thing for amateur singers’ fling with big band swing

Jazz fans are having a red-hot go at singing like Frank or Ella with a live big band.

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5 d. ago Australia to stare down Trump’s threats over new global carbon tax

Australia is backing an international push to impose a carbon price on international shipping despite warnings from the US president.

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5 d. ago ‘We are taking power’: Military seizes Madagascar after toppled president flees

The coup follows weeks of youth protests over poverty, power outages and a lack of opportunity in the Indian Ocean island country.

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6 d. ago President flees ‘to protect my life’ in face of Gen Z protests and military rebellion

It began with young Madagascans uniting online. Then, after weeks of deadly protests, an elite military unit joined in. That proved the final straw.

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7 d. ago ‘They sound really punk’: How The Beatles inspired these Gen Z rockers

Led by a 19-year-old 1960s music-obsessed wunderkind, rising Aussie band The Gnomes is ready for take-off.

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7 d. ago Messi magic, ICE raids and gun ranges: What two Socceroos have learnt about America

Kye Rowles and Patrick Yazbek are discovering the many faces of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts – from world-class players and searing summer heat to deportations, travel bans and a uniquely American gun culture.

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7 d. ago In the rare earth dispute between US and China, Australia may be the winner

A fight between the two superpowers over rare earths could cripple the global economy. But when PM Albanese goes to Washington next week, he could leverage this to Australia’s advantage.

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7 d. ago Trump stakes claim as global peacemaker, says he urged Netanyahu to take the win

The US president predicted “the historic dawn of a new Middle East” in a loose and colourful speech to the Israeli Knesset in which he said he had told Benjamin Netanyahu that it was now time to stop the war.

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7 d. ago ASX falls after Trump’s China spat; Rare earths stocks rally, ANZ gains

The Australian sharemarket has dragged down by weaker banks, oil and tech stocks, after flaring tensions between the US and China sent shockwaves across global markets.

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7 d. ago ‘It’s tricky’: Why this jazz legend compares his art to table tennis

Guitarist Bill Frisell is still surprised every time he plays – but keeping that going is a challenge.

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