67 m. ago ‘Avoidable tragedy’: Gym operator fined after climber’s fatal fall

A company has been fined $375,000 after an investigation into the death of an experienced climber.

Events

9 h. ago Gaslit, dismissed and treated as hypochondriacs: The gender divide in iron deficiency

Ignored by doctors for years, Abigail almost died, with one doctor in the end saying she had the blood count of a shark attack or car crash victim.

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9 h. ago ‘Pull the right lever and kids laugh like drains’: Andy Griffiths on his comedic formula

The acclaimed children’s author on surviving as a punk rocker, becoming sex-literate and why kids find bodily functions so hilarious.

Politics

25 h. ago ‘War criminal falling from the sky’: Why Alaskans aren’t happy to host Putin

“I don’t trust his intentions and I don’t know how I feel about having a war criminal in my state,” said one Anchorage resident.

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26 h. ago Inside the remote city where Trump will play his ‘chess game’ with Putin

“I don’t trust his intentions and I don’t know how I feel about having a war criminal in my state,” said one Anchorage resident.

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26 h. ago In the remote city where Trump will play his ‘chess game’ with Putin

“I don’t trust his intentions and I don’t know how I feel about having a war criminal in my state,” said one Anchorage resident.

Politics

28 h. ago WA news LIVE: Perth teen rushed to hospital after glassing attack; Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

Follow our live coverage here.

Events

33 h. ago For some, reaching old age marks a historic first. Here’s what their experience teaches us

Life expectancy has increased in Australia, but there are still communities where dealing with old age is a relatively new challenge.

Society

46 h. ago AFLW round one updates: How an ‘incredible experience’ at the first game inspired a family

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Sport

48 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers respond to leaked Treasury advice; Unemployment drops; Cybercrime in Australia; ASIC sues super giant Mercer; Paul Kelly releases ‘How To Make Gravy’ sequel

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

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56 h. ago Militants posing as Gaza aid workers killed in Israeli air attack

Israel has released vision of the moments before armed militants posing as US kitchen workers in Gaza were killed in a targeted airstrike.

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67 h. ago As a player, I saw two of my coaches get sacked. This is how the Melbourne players will be feeling

It can’t be compared to any of life’s real tragedies, but I know from experience that there is a grieving process players go through when the axe falls on their coach.

Sport

69 h. ago ‘This got me through’: A DV survivor’s guide to being an ally

If you suspect someone is a victim of domestic abuse, it can be difficult to know what is the best approach to take. But there are practical ways to help.

Events

3 d. ago The incredible true story behind Chloe Adams’ historical fiction debut

Set during Australia’s post-war occupation of Japan, Adams’ novel is inspired by her grandmother’s experiences.

Politics

3 d. ago Sydney Uni student allegedly raped by young man after college party

A court heard the 18-year-old complainant was so drunk she could “hardly stand up” before the alleged attack – and that it was filmed.

Society

3 d. ago Sydney University student allegedly raped after St Paul’s College party

A court heard the 18-year-old complainant had no recollection of the incident until she later found footage of it.

Society

3 d. ago Think finding the perfect wedding dress is hard? Now you need two (at least)

I thought shopping with my daughter would be a fun bonding experience. Instead, it required military precision, $80 try-on fees and a 10-month lead time.

Politics

3 d. ago 'Mini hearts' offsetting side effects of breast cancer treatment

More women are surviving breast cancer with the help of advances in technology. But there can be a trade off the potential for the life saving treatments to damage the heart.

Politics

3 d. ago Outcry in India as favourite street food slapped with health warning

Local media say one of the country’s most iconic bites is under attack, after experts declared India’s beloved samosa is a “sometimes” food.

Events

3 d. ago This Aussie was attacked by a shark. Now he’s recreating it so you can watch

Paul de Gelder lost two limbs in Sydney Harbour in 2009, but he’s since made a career back in the water.

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