24 h. ago A strangled man and failed pregnancy plot: The tragic tale of the last woman hanged in Australia

In 1951, Jean Lee was the first woman in more than five decades to be hanged in Victoria. Now, for the first time in 75 years, the troubling records of her case have been made public.

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50 h. ago Five Australians onboard trains in deadly crash near Machu Picchu

Images taken near Peru’s top tourist site show the badly damaged locomotives – which collided head-on – facing each other and people being treated on the sides of the tracks.

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51 h. ago Can you be a raver in your 40s? I decided to revive my life on the dance floor

A few years ago, while battling another chaotic family meal prep, I dreamily reminisced about the ’90s. Those heady times of glitter hair gel, fluoro crop tops and chunky sneakers.

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54 h. ago New year’s recovery kit: 12 easy pizzas and flatbreads to cure any hangover

From low-effort bases to high-reward toppings, these pizzas and flatbreads are so easy you can master them even with a New Year’s hangover. Grab a slice and heal.

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54 h. ago Up in smoke: How one budget burnt a $115 billion hole in the nation’s finances

It’s now clear two decisions by Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg in 2018-19 have created huge fiscal headaches for all taxpayers.

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62 h. ago Perth cricket legend Damien Martyn 'in for the fight of his life'

There has been a flood of well-wishes for Australian cricketing great Damien Martyn, who is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital.

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67 h. ago De Minaur lauds young gun’s ‘unbelievable rise’ ahead of Australian Open

Australia’s Alex de Minaur and Maya Joint will have the chance to play as a team at the United Cup before heading to Melbourne for the first grand slam of the year.

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69 h. ago The social media whipping boy, cult hero and unlikely captain in our Test team of 2025

Only three players – Travis Head, Joe Root and Ravindra Jadeja – retained their places from last year, while seven have been named in this team for the first time, including a spinner many will not have heard of.

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3 d. ago ‘Sword hanging over our heads’: Inside the fight dividing Punt Road

One of the busiest roads in Melbourne could be unlocked for higher-density living, as locals fight to drop a 71-year-old planning rule.

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3 d. ago WA men charged over smelly protest at fishing minister’s office

Three men have been charged after allegedly dumping shark heads outside the electoral office of Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis.

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3 d. ago West Coast investigating after player allegedly involved in street fight

An altercation between three men, including a shirtless Brockman, was filmed on a mobile phone, with one of the men suffering a broken jaw in the fight. 

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3 d. ago Zelensky reacts as Trump claims 'Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed

The Ukrainian president first cocked his head slightly, then appeared to force a smile during a press conference following the pair's weekend meeting at Mar-a-Lago.

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4 d. ago Ignore Melbourne – Brendon McCullum needs a win in Sydney to save his job

England sit seventh in the World Test Championship table heading into the SCG Test match.

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5 d. ago The disloyal generation that has banks scratching their heads

Generation Z customers are a growing and critical market for banks, but they are also the most likely to switch to a rival.

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5 d. ago Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2025 LIVE: 33 yachts retire as SHK Scallywag 100 dethroned by Comanche

Suspected broken ribs on two yachts, missing life rafts on two more and a new race leader headline the finale of the 80th Sydney to Hobart.

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5 d. ago Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2025 LIVE: 33 yachts retire as SHK Scallyway 100 holds lead on day three

Suspected broken ribs on two yachts, missing life rafts on two more and a new race leader headline the finale of the 80th Sydney to Hobart.

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6 d. ago Five (practical) things to do for your mental health before the end of the year

It’s been a big, stressful year for many but before the new one kicks off, try these ideas for getting into a good headspace. They all come with side benefits.

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6 d. ago Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2025 LIVE: 31 yachts retire as Comanche holds lead on day three

It’s the 80th edition of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, and LawConnect took an early lead out of the heads as they vie for a third straight win.

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6 d. ago Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2025 LIVE: 27 yachts retire as Comanche takes lead on day two

It’s the 80th edition of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, and LawConnect took an early lead out of the heads as they vie for a third straight win.

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6 d. ago Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2025 LIVE: 26 yachts retire as Comanche takes lead on day two

It’s the 80th edition of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, and LawConnect took an early lead out of the heads as they vie for a third straight win.

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