27 h. ago Revealed: Government's secret talks about ISIS brides trying to come home

Minutes from a secret meeting Tony Burke had with Save The Children have emerged as Australian authorities prepare for the return of more ISIS brides.

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3 d. ago Little boy once marked for death by a cannibal tribe achieves remarkable milestone after being 'saved' by Australian TV

At six years old, Wawa was accused of being a sorcerer and sentenced to death by his cannibal tribe - a story that sparked a messy Australian broadcasting war.

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7 d. ago Eggshells, onion bags and five years painting only in orange: the playful avant

The late Australian artist ‘wanted to challenge orthodoxy in everything he did’, says Sue Cramer, his wife and co-curator of a new survey of his playful, rigorous careerGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailJohn Nixon, the late Australian avant-garde artist, would sometimes save the shells from his boiled eggs and sprinkle them across blank paint, creating his own starry night. Other times he’d set himself rules, such as painting only in orange for five years. It was 1996 and he was becoming a father, so he wanted a streamlined practice – plus, what other artist was associated with orange?These anecdotes – just two among many – reflect not only Nixon’s lifelong frugality, idiosyncrasies and strategies, but his steadfast blending of art into everyday life for more than 50 years. His hardline minimalism never feels stifling or overwrought, but rigorous and playful, critical yet fortuitous.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weeke...

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7 d. ago Woman bodybuilder, 101, shares two foods to avoid to live long and stay in shape

Iñaxi Lasa, 101, from Spain, has defied the odds to reach the remarkable milestone. The centenarian shares her secrets to a long life as she dedicates two hours a day to the gym

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2 w. ago 'I saved thousands on Ashes plane travel and had the most Aussie day ever right here in UK'

EXCLUSIVE: Record numbers of cricket fans are jetting off to Oz for the start of the Ashes – but are they missing a trick? Star man Dan Grennan thinks so. Join his most Australian day out ever to save thousands

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2 w. ago Meghan Markle's best friend Kelly McKee Zajfen, 44,  reveals she's pregnant with a baby boy, three years after her 9

The Alliance of Moms co-founder, 48, who has been friends with the Duchess of Sussex for more than 20 years shared the news to Instagram.

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3 w. ago Princess Royal reflects on ‘remarkable milestone’ at party for King’s birthday

Anne joked that the party in Singapore was ‘strangely quite close’ to Charles’s actual birthday, which is on Friday.

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3 w. ago Liam Gallagher admits the Oasis tour has 'saved his life' as he gives a health update during Australian leg

The singer, 53, and his brother Noel have taken their gigs to Australia and during the epic world tour Liam has quit cigarettes and alcohol to protect his voice.

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