3 h. ago From queer woodchopping to Samoan satire, meet the performers pushing boundaries

This year’s Liveworks Festival is a broad showcase of alternative arts, including dance, digital, theatre, talks and photographic works.

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11 h. ago It’s tough, but I’d do this cycling holiday again in a heartbeat

My hands are so numb I can’t feel the handlebars. My enthusiasm for cycling – and possibly life itself – is dissipating.

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26 h. ago ‘Don’t kiss the Muppets’: Life lessons from Broadway great Bernadette Peters

Peters performs the work of Stephen Sondheim and other classic show tunes in her one-off performance during Brisbane’s queer culture festival, Melt.

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35 h. ago Joanna Lumley: My son was born from an affair. His father and I have remained close

The Absolutely Fabulous star also shares her views on King Charles, Barry Humphries, and her secret to everlasting love.

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35 h. ago Libra: This week eliminate the fluff and be amazed at what you achieve

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

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50 h. ago She posted a TikTok. Now hundreds of people turn up for free Pilates

Brisbane Pilates instructor Keisha Love posted a TikTok gauging interest in free classes. Now, hundreds of people get behind the initiative in New Farm Park.

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59 h. ago Democracy not guaranteed in Australia, republican advocate warns

When Australia Became A Republic is inspired by the many times Australians have done things their own way, from the introduction of the secret ballot to the Sydney Olympics.

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59 h. 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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59 h. ago Democracy not guaranteed in Australia, republic advocate warns

When Australia Became A Republic is inspired by the many times Australians have done things their own way, from the introduction of the secret ballot to the Sydney Olympics.

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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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3 d. ago Max contract: Rugby Australia’s extraordinary move to stop brightest star being poached

Max Jorgensen is seen as a “generational talent”, but with R360 and the Roosters circling, RA has made a rarely seen offer to lock him away for the long term.

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3 d. ago The 11 travel rules you need to know (and the ones you can ignore)

Traveller investigates which overseas laws can get you deported, jailed or fined, and which are fine to ignore.

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3 d. ago Travel quiz: Flying due west from Perth, which country do you reach first?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

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3 d. ago ‘Come and visit’: Indigenous elders meet the King – and say he’s welcome back at Uluru

King Charles spoke to Anangu leaders to mark the 40th anniversary of the day the Australian government handed Uluru back to its traditional owners, who say they would love to host him on a return visit.

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3 d. ago King Charles meets Indigenous leaders to mark 40th anniversary of Uluru handover

The King arrived at Australia House in London to see a traditional performance by Anangu people who flew to the UK for the gathering.

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3 d. ago Michelle Payne took the Melbourne Cup on tour. This is what it meant to the people of Ballarat

A decade on from her history-making Melbourne Cup victory, Michelle Payne and Prince Of Penzance continue to inspire people. On Thursday, some of those people told their stories as she toured the Cup around her hometown.

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4 d. ago Eclipse set to expand rare earths bounty with Greenland drilling

Eclipse Metals has launched drilling at its 100%-owned Gronnedal rare earths project in southwest Greenland to extend its already huge 89Mt rare earths resource.

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4 d. ago Rise of the Terminator: Arnie’s 10 greatest feats in the pool

Ariarne Titmus has produced some of the greatest moments in Australian sport. Here are some of her finest performances.

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4 d. ago Dark themes lost beneath the surface in expertly performed cabaret

Meow Meow’s The Red Shoes includes glorious singing, but this theatrical version of chaos theory needs another layer.

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4 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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