2 h. ago England called this Ashes ‘Everest’. Perhaps that’s why they never got out of base camp

Initially, it seemed that England were emphasising the joy in the journey rather than hyper-focusing on the Ashes. But the old hyper-focus returned with much rhetorical flourish on the eve of their tour, and they lost the series within 11 playing days.

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14 h. ago ‘Does somebody have to die?’ Fury over dangerous roundabout that gave grandma two black eyes

Vehicles zoom around this “dangerous” roundabout every 2.6 seconds, prompting fed-up locals to demand a safe place to cross.

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53 h. ago The Ashes 2025 third Test LIVE: England finally dig in with the bat as Adelaide Oval crowd sets a new record

Australia gave England a valuable lesson in how to turn an advantage into an unassailable position as they strengthened their hold on the third Test and the Ashes. Will the third Ashes Test be decided on day four?

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63 h. ago ‘If you run, you become prey’: In this camp, not all guests are human

“Where can I go for a jog?” I ask naively. “You can’t jog here,” the ranger says.

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3 d. ago The Ashes 2025 LIVE: Stokes makes half century as Steve Smith returns to Aussie camp after illness

Australia are chasing the last two wickets as England attempts to battle at Adelaide Oval for day three of the third Test. Follow along for live updates.

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4 d. ago Cummins spearheads Australia as England’s Ashes hopes in tatters

The Bazball reign is in shambles, with skipper Ben Stokes’ heated exchange with paceman Jofra Archer epitomising a camp clinging on.

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5 d. ago Bondi hero prevented a ‘massacre’, stopped gunman advancing on helpless crowd

The man being hailed around the world for his bravery has said via his lawyer that he charged because he saw about 30 people lying on the ground in the gunman’s sights.

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6 d. ago Allan ‘understands’ anger directed at her, pledges $1.8m for Jewish security

The announcement followed the premier’s appearance at a Melbourne Hanukkah event at which she was booed by the crowd.

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6 d. ago Allan ‘understands’ anger directed at her, pledges $1.8m for Jewish event security

The announcement followed the premier’s appearance at a Melbourne Hanukkah event at which she was booed by the crowd.

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7 d. ago Tinsel, tears, and taglines: Why we can’t get enough of Christmas ads

We don’t just tolerate ads over Christmas, we adore them with their themes of goodwill, love and overcoming adversity. Here’s some of the best.

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7 d. ago Alleged Bondi gunman tells bystanders to move away, while shooting at Hanukkah crowd

Footage shows on multiple occasions Naveed Akram gesturing to crowds on the north side of the footbridge to get away.

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7 d. ago Alleged Bondi gunman tells bystanders to move away as he shoots at Hanukkah crowd

Footage shows on multiple occasions Naveed Akram gesturing to crowds on the north side of the footbridge to get away.

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7 d. ago At least 12 dead in terror attack at Bondi Beach after mass shooting

At least 12 people are shot dead and 29 injured at Bondi Beach after two gunmen opened fire on a packed crowd at a Jewish festival.

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7 d. ago At least 10 dead at Bondi Beach after mass shooting at packed crowd

At least 10 people are dead and 12 injured at Bondi Beach after several gunmen opened fire at a packed crowd.

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7 d. ago Multiple dead at Bondi Beach after mass shooting at packed crowd

A NSW Police officer was among the people shot at Bondi Beach on Sunday night after dozens of shots were fired.

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8 d. ago This island was once a mental asylum. Now, a top Sydney school uses it to improve HSC scores

It’s the secret camp that propelled North Sydney Boys to the top of the HSC rankings last year. This is how its incoming year 12 spent their weekend.

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1 week ago Rebecca Black is charismatic, unpolished and camp as hell. The crowd adore it

The singer’s reinvention is glittery, dark hyper pop. The rawness of her performance – she’s no note-perfect diva – makes for more interesting listening than the albums.

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1 week ago The gold wardrobe investment pieces that will live on once the party’s over

Even for those who shy away from the spotlight, the bling can be dimmed by teaming it with blue jeans or a black skirt.

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1 week ago Residents return home after fleeing fire engulfing Sydney servo

Atmospheric testing for gas was conducted before residents who fled as a nearby petrol station sent black smoke billowing into the sky were allowed home.

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1 week ago Atmosphere tested, gas cylinders monitored after blaze engulfs servo

The fire has sent plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, with 50 firefighters on the scene to fully extinguish the blaze.

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