4 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: The $500,000 bet that made Al Riffa the favourite; Rain watch as Zahra stars ahead of Cup ride

Follow all the action from Flemington as we gear up for a huge day of racing and fashion ahead of the race that stops the nation.

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6 h. ago Diane Ladd, triple Oscar nominee and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89

The actress starred in a number of films with her daughter, and both were nominated for Oscars for one of them, Rambling Rose.

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6 h. ago Lehrmann’s fears of ‘Christmas raid’ by national corruption watchdog

The former federal Liberal staffer has told the Federal Court he has been questioned by the National Anti-Corruption Commission in two separate investigations.

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7 h. ago ‘The cheapest option’: Why Gen Z couples are moving in together sooner

Shared living and other cost-cutting measures are beginning to take a toll on relationships, as young couples come up with creative solutions.

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9 h. ago Brisbane news live: Teenager missing for a month; Story Bridge footpath to reopen this month; Criticism as croc relocated to Australia Zoo

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

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9 h. ago Brisbane news live: Criticism as croc relocated to Australia Zoo; Story Bridge footpath to reopen this month; Teenager missing for a month

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

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10 h. ago Brisbane news live: Teenager missing for a month; Story Bridge footpath to reopen this month; Man in skateboard crash in critical condition

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

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20 h. ago I’ve watched Gai Waterhouse transform this horse — and something is different

A horse attempting the Melbourne Cup for the third time hasn’t triumphed in more than 30 years. But something about this runner feels different — a new calmness, a sharper focus, and a maturity that wasn’t there before.

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31 h. ago Elisabeth Moss’ new body horror movie proves enough is enough

Co-starring Kate Hudson and set in the beauty business, Shell swings between funny and mildly disgusting.

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37 h. ago Watch the video: ‘What the hell just happened?’ Robbie Dolan relives elation of Cup win

Twelve months after he shocked the world by joining the Melbourne Cup honour role, the Irish jockey relives the race blow by blow.

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46 h. ago All the ins and outs, and how each AFL club plans to top up its playing list for 2026

Take a look at who your club has picked up, who it has let go, and find out how many spots they have left to fill ahead of this month’s national draft.

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61 h. ago ‘She always said no’: The one politician Annabel Crabb couldn’t pin down

The decorated journalist and TV presenter also shares how she’s learnt to live with personal loss, and why her latest project is ripe for our “turbulent times”.

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61 h. ago ‘I couldn’t sleep for days’: The Sydney designer making shoes with Adidas

Song of the Mute co-founder Melvin Tanaya also shares the items on his wish list, including a very fancy watch.

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3 d. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Watch: Pride Of Jenni storms to stunning win while Zahra dominates Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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4 d. ago After more than 20 years of frustrated plans, Sydney will finally get a cinematheque

Two decades after George Miller supported a proposal for a centre for screenings and talks at the MCA, the Art Gallery of NSW is launching Sydney Cinematheque.

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4 d. ago I spent 35 hours watching Aliens and Predators. Finally, we have a winner

The space-beastie franchises have been sparring for decades. Will Badlands be enough to tip the scales?

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4 d. ago ‘For a jury to determine’: Two men to face trial over death of Isla Bell

The two men charged over the death of the Brunswick teenager pleaded not guilty. They will return to court next month.

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4 d. ago I watched 31 horror movies this month. This is what I learnt

Horror movies are having quite a moment, but are they as enjoyable when you have to watch one every day of the month?

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4 d. ago Woman charged with murder after baby found dead at Perth home

The eight-month-old was discovered dead at the house in the Rivergums Estate in Baldivis just after 10am on Thursday.

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4 d. ago I’ve listened to the new Harry Potter audiobook. Here’s what you need to know

After seven books, eight movies, two audiobook series, a video game and a forthcoming television series, do we really need yet another version of this story?

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