2 h. ago ‘He’s a massive presence’: Why Swans recruit Curnow is already being compared to Franklin

Errol Gulden is back stronger than ever after his 2025 season was ruined by an ankle injury, and he is delighted with what he’s seeing from key forward Charlie Curnow.

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11 h. ago Miss Universe contestant suffered serious head injury in stage fall, update reveals

Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry requires constant medical supervision weeks after falling off the stage in Bangkok.

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11 h. ago As David Gonski leaves the education system, he has one wish for our universities

The outgoing Chancellor of the University of NSW says critical thinkers are needed more than ever.

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11 h. ago Wells’ Kirribilli comeback mixes social media crusade with crisis management

Hiding under the Doona was not an option for Anika Wells today. So she showed up. Did her job. Powered on. Answered questions. Apologies were not on the agenda.

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13 h. ago ASX slips for a third day as tech stocks fall, gold miners advance

Gold miners bolstered the Australian sharemarket on Wednesday, but their gains weren’t enough to offset losses by interest-rate sensitive sectors such as technology.

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14 h. ago The Aussie restaurants Jimmy and Jane Barnes love the most – and what they always order

When the legendary rocker isn’t grilling on his hibachi to Miles Davis, he and wife Jane like to dine out. They share some of their favourites in Sydney, Melbourne and overseas.

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14 h. ago ‘That bubble will start to crack’: Healy’s advice to the English from behind enemy lines

As England’s underperforming squad continued their controversial mid-tour break in Noosa, Stokes received support from an unlikely ally behind enemy lines.

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14 h. ago ‘That bubble will start to crack’: The England leader who needs to lift to support Ben Stokes

As England’s underperforming squad continued their controversial mid-tour break in Noosa, Stokes received support from an unlikely ally behind enemy lines.

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15 h. ago This dystopian fable is a critique of our current fractured world

Journalist George Packer, best known for his work in The New Yorker and The Atlantic, has turned his hand to fiction

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19 h. ago ‘Parents need help’: US Republicans back Australia’s social media ban as tech groups attack

Australia’s move has galvanised advocates for reform in the United States, despite lobby groups claiming the Australian ban will “severely disadvantage” US companies.

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19 h. ago Australian delight, English woe: Cummins boosts attack for Adelaide Test

Skipper Pat Cummins’ impending return strengthens an Australian attack that has had little trouble claiming 20 wickets in each of the first two Tests.

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19 h. ago Gold miners hold up ASX; Wall Street drifts ahead of Fed’s rate call

Gold miners led the Australian sharemarket slightly higher on Wednesday morning after US stocks were treading water overnight.

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19 h. ago Serial pest booted from Lady Gaga’s Brisbane show before it begins

Security moved quickly to intercept the Australian man, who invaded the red carpet and grabbed Ariana Grande at a premiere of Wicked: For Good last month.

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20 h. ago Adele's Skyfall the soundtrack to sad social media farewells

Australian teens have taken to TikTok to say farewell to their social media accounts.

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22 h. ago ASX set to gain as Wall Street drifts ahead of Fed’s rate call

The Australian sharemarket is set to open higher, with futures pointing to a gain of 0.3 per cent.

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26 h. ago Australian airport hotel – and its gigantic pool – feels like a resort

With a lagoon-style pool and Bali-style villas, this might be Australia’s most relaxing capital city airport hotel.

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26 h. ago ‘Wow, I might’ve made a mistake’: Why world stars are keen to join Rory at the Australian Open

Rory McIlroy’s presence at Royal Melbourne helped organisers “exceed expectations” for the Australian Open this year, at home and abroad.

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27 h. ago The MPs who spent more than $100,000 – and the ministers who spent $0 – on family travel

Australian taxpayers have spent more than $4 million on travel for politicians’ families and spouses since the election of the Albanese government.

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32 h. ago Perth council grounds Rinehart’s helipad plans for $270m Hancock headquarters

Despite two councillors backing the proposal, and Perth’s lord mayor describing Gina Rinehart as an “amazing Australian”, the council refused the application during Tuesday night’s meeting.

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35 h. ago When Emily walked into maths class at uni, there were only three women. Then something changed

Before 2020, female enrolments in advanced mathematics at the University of Sydney were in decline. But an intervention transformed everything.

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