30 m. ago The Ashes 2025 third Test LIVE: Cummins snares Duckett as England need 435 to keep series alive

Australia gave England a valuable lesson in how to turn an advantage into an unassailable position as they strengthened their hold on the third Test and the Ashes. Will the third Ashes Test be decided on day four?

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85 m. ago The Ashes 2025 third Test LIVE: Aussies lose quick wickets as Stokes, Tongue fire but England face record run chase

Australia gave England a valuable lesson in how to turn an advantage into an unassailable position as they strengthened their hold on the third Test and the Ashes. Will the third Ashes Test be decided on day four?

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2 h. ago The Ashes 2025 third Test LIVE: Carey, Head chase runs as Stokes bowls early on day four

Australia gave England a valuable lesson in how to turn an advantage into an unassailable position as they strengthened their hold on the third Test and the Ashes. Will the third Ashes Test be decided on day four?

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3 h. ago The Ashes 2025 third Test LIVE: Head, Carey build lead as England tries to save series

Australia gave England a valuable lesson in how to turn an advantage into an unassailable position as they strengthened their hold on the third Test and the Ashes. Will the third Ashes Test be decided on day four?

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7 h. ago The biggest moments in TV: Everything that had us talking in 2025

From axing and sackings to shocking plot twists and a tribute to a legend, it was a tumultuous year in TV.

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8 h. ago Muslim community warned police about radical preacher linked to Bondi shooter

It can also be revealed Islamic leaders have been told of impending counterterrorism raids as investigations continue into Sunday’s attack.

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15 h. ago Cynicism about Frydenberg is familiar – and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable

The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.

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17 h. ago The cynicism of Frydenberg is familiar — and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable

The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.

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18 h. ago Unsung hero who ran to confront the Bondi Beach shooter identified

The identity of the unsung hero who ran in to confront one of the Bondi Beach shooters alongside Ahmed al-Ahmed has been revealed as Gefen Bitton.

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21 h. ago Let it glow! Where to find some of the best Christmas lights in Melbourne

They lots of effort and aren’t cheap, but the families behind Melbourne’s best Christmas light displays say their reward is worth their hard work.

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22 h. ago WA’s premier maternity hospital put on notice after damning report into baby boy’s death

Doctors and midwives at WA’s premier maternity hospital will undergo new training as part of an unprecedented cultural reform program after the death of a baby boy.

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26 h. ago Public housing to be razed after appeals court gives final green light

Despite noting residents’ “significant grief”, the court’s ruling allows the Allan government to demolish the first three occupied towers in North Melbourne and Flemington.

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26 h. ago Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan reveals her husband has been charged with drink driving

Jacinta Allan has revealed her husband has been charged with drink driving and his licence has been disqualified for three months.

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27 h. ago ‘We are truly sorry’: Premier’s husband caught drink driving on way to supermarket in random breath test

Premier Jacinta Allan says her family is ‘embarrassed and shocked’ to reveal her husband was also involved in a collision before he was pulled over.

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27 h. ago Melbourne activists change plans after being warned not to use Bondi grief for protests

Activists have cancelled plans to hold an anti-Zionist gathering in Melbourne’s CBD on Saturday, but will hold an event on Monday instead.

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44 h. ago ‘As if our own daughter were taken from us’: Matilda farewelled in funeral for ‘little ray of sunshine’

Before Sunday, all little Summer wanted when she grew up was to be like her big sister Matilda. Now the family is struggling to comprehend how their bright, bubbly 10-year-old could have been murdered on Bondi Beach.

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44 h. ago Albanese, at crucial moment for his leadership, steps up to the plate on antisemitism

The prime minister faced days of criticism from Jewish leaders and the Coalition that he had not taken antisemitism seriously. He finally stepped up on Thursday.

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45 h. ago Opposition leader Sussan Ley announces Coalition's antisemitism package

Opposition leader Sussan Ley has revealed the Coalition's own, four-point package to combat antisemitism, extremism and terrorism, and has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to immediately recall parliament to address it in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

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47 h. ago Pacgold set to reboot South Australian mine for 2026 first gold pour

Pacgold Limited is set to reboot gold leaching at its White Dam gold project in South Australia following final approvals for irrigation at the historic heap leach operation.

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47 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Tears for ‘sweet, kind’ Matilda; PM says ‘hate preachers’ to be targeted in new reforms, defends action on antisemitism

Several more victims will be farewelled at funerals on Thursday, as the fallout from the massacre continues. Follow along with our live coverage.

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