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2 h. ago Why this defence treaty with a Pacific neighbour matters just as much as submarines

Australia is set to sign a defence pact with Papua New Guinea this week – and it’s the kind of partnership that will be critical to the nation’s security.

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8 h. ago Torrie Lewis shattered to miss 100m final despite one of the quickest times by an Australian

Torrie Lewis ran one of the quickest ever times by an Australian but was shattered to not make the world champs 100m final.

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10 h. ago Davis Cup heartache: Australia fall short of one of the greatest comebacks in 125 years

Australia’s tennis warriors have suffered Davis Cup despair, falling a set short of completing one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the 125-year-old competition.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Predators go where the prey is’: Crackdown for popular children’s game

Roblox is one of the most popular children’s games in Australia. But it also has a dark side.

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11 h. ago ‘Predators go where the prey is’: Crackdown for popular children’s gaming platform

Roblox is one of the most popular gaming platforms for Australian children. But it also has a dark side.

Politics

11 h. ago Wallabies can’t let chance of Bledisloe win slip through their fingers

Australia won’t get a better opportunity to beat the All Blacks - if they get their team selection right.

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11 h. ago Six arrested over child sexual exploitation in South Australia

Six men were arrested for alleged child sexual exploitation in a joint operation between South Australia Police and the AFP.

Events

12 h. ago One of Hawthorn’s ‘true greats’: Breust’s AFL career ends abruptly after knee injury

The career of three-time Hawthorn premiership player Luke Breust is over after his serious knee injury, sustained while playing in the VFL on Saturday, was confirmed.

Events

16 h. ago ‘It’s now in 48 countries’: Australian playwright follows international hit with companion work

Suzie Miller has followed up the phenomenal success of Prima Facie with Inter Alia.

Events

16 h. ago Australia invites US to use WA to maintain its nuclear submarines

The move to let the US use the Henderson facility, which the federal government has committed $12 billion to build, could help buttress the AUKUS pact.

Events

18 h. ago This Australian teen prodigy just matched one of the world’s best. But not the way he wanted

Australian teen runner Cameron Myers is often compared to Norwegian great Jakob Ingebrigtsen. But neither of them measured up to their expectations in the 1500m heats at the world championships.

Politics

21 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

21 h. ago Welcome back, Ange: Postecoglou taunted by Arsenal fans as Forest hammered

The Australian manager had to endure chants of “sacked in the morning” from the Gunners faithful after his team’s 3-0 loss.

Sport

25 h. ago From Ghost Shark to Ghost Bat, Australia finally enters the age of drone warfare

Long regarded as a laggard in acquiring military drones, Australia is beginning to embrace the potential of uncrewed, autonomous submarines and aircraft.

Events

26 h. ago ‘We’ve been struggling’: G Flip opens up on starting a family with Chrishell Stause

The 31-year-old talks about making it in the US, a powerful new album, and why they’ll always call Australia home.

Politics

26 h. ago How a sleepy Perth hills town became the scene of a heinous crime

Better known for its country pub, billy-cart races and slower pace of life, Mount Helena has recently made headlines for another reason.

Events

34 h. ago Two Australian men charged over alleged gun trafficking offences

Two Australian men are accused of supplying guns to an Indonesian rebel group that kidnapped a NZ pilot.

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34 h. ago Watch: Scintillating Torrie Lewis breaks national record to make semi

Australian sprint queen Torrie Lewis broke her own national record in the 100 metres in the toughest heat imaginable at the World Championships, advancing through to the semi-finals.

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35 h. ago Australia in dire Davis Cup spot after Demon shocked in Sydney

Tennis officials have been branded “barbaric” as Australia slumped to a shock 2-0 deficit in a dramatic start to their second-round Davis Cup qualifying tie against Belgium in Sydney.

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