12 h. ago McDonald’s wants to open on a primary school’s doorstep. The school is far from happy

Plans to open a McDonald’s beside a school have triggered fears it will undermine efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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12 h. ago Kikau plays through fracture pain, twice, as Dogs sweat Sexton scans

The Bulldogs are sweating scan results on several key figures ahead of a sudden-death clash with Penrith.

Politics

17 h. ago After three weeks, travel warning lifted as police continue search for suspected cop killer

Facing a fraught balance between public safety and local needs, Victoria Police have lifted a travel warning for a remote town, even as a massive manhunt for Dezi Freeman continues in the surrounding bushland.

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17 h. ago After three weeks, travel warning lifted as police continue search for suspected police killer

Facing a fraught balance between public safety and local needs, Victoria Police have lifted a travel warning for a remote town, even as a massive manhunt for Dezi Freeman continues in the surrounding bushland.

Events

23 h. ago I went from high school dropout to professor. What I did next shocked my colleagues

I had an unfortunate knack for finding work environments that were completely inappropriate for me as a young person, but a diagnosis explained a lot.

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34 h. ago ‘This is what I dreamt of as a kid’: the Brightside of a traumatic week in racing

Mr Brightside’s record-breaking third straight group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes came at a time that the racing community continued to hold its breath for injured jockey Tom Prebble.

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52 h. ago Converted hydro plant on Tasmanian lake continues to pump up the luxury

Pumphouse Point opened in 2015 to acclaim and awards, offering stunning accommodation in World Heritage-listed wilderness at the southern end of the Overland Track.

Politics

60 h. ago Ethan Strange has viking blood. And six other things you never knew about the Raiders’ No. 6

Everything you need to know about Canberra’s best young talent.

Events

64 h. ago A handful of actors play a cast of thousands in this Hitchcock thriller with a twist

The 39 Steps transforms a Hitchcock classic into a slick, enjoyable live entertainment with serious comic talent behind it, and should tickle a broad audience.

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64 h. ago Homecoming show hits the heights for Sir Elton John’s new favourites

The 39 Steps transforms a Hitchcock classic into a slick, enjoyable live entertainment with serious comic talent behind it, and should tickle a broad audience.

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64 h. ago The Queensland school with the best (and healthiest) tuckshop meals

From hiding vegetables to playing with them, the state’s 2025 tuckshop recipe awards have produced a colourful line-up – and creative winner.

Politics

2 d. ago ASX set to rise as Wall Street’s run continues; Paramount eyes Warner Bros

Wall Street’s record-setting run keeps rolling, and stocks are rising after a mixed set of US data kept the path clear for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in order to boost the economy.

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3 d. ago Devastated but resilient, Jess Fox withdraws from home world champs after tumour removal

Three-time Olympic champion Jess Fox will miss her home world championship while she continues to recover from surgery last month.

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3 d. ago Ghosts, bowerbirds and Logie giveaways: Inside the very curious world of Lisa McCune

She may be starring in another hit stage show but first, there is fun to be had with our photographer. Life is never dull when you are chasing intriguing tales – and enjoying a practical joke.

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3 d. ago ‘A dark moment for America’: MAGA activist Charlie Kirk assassinated in university shooting

A “person of interest” who was taken into custody and released. Donald Trump addressed the nation as the manhunt continues.

Events

4 d. ago It’s been a hit book and TV show, now this Aussie tale is set for the stage

This Australian story has been a global sensation. Now its writer is helping to turn it into a stage show.

Events

4 d. ago Home and contents insurance premiums continue to surge in price

New research shows average annual premiums for new home and contents policies have jumped 14 per cent

Politics

4 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Price continues to ignore calls for apology over Indian migrant comments, PM spruiks Fiji security pact from Pacific

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

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4 d. ago Behind the counter at old school camera and film shop Sydney Super8

The Kodak-yellow Newtown store is keeping the art of film photography alive among the next generation of shutterbugs.

Culture

4 d. ago A severed finger, the mob, and a doorman’s death: Only Murders returns with its silliest season yet

Mabel, Oliver and Charles are still going strong in a series that continues to be funnier, sillier and more moving each season.

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