20 h. ago From market to plate: the flavours of Tropical North Queensland

Starting my week-long road trip through Tropical North Queensland on a weekend was not by chance. I’ve been known to shift around itineraries on holidays purely based on when a food market will be on, and this trip is no different.

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24 h. ago Chance find in a video store prompts US release of a cult Australian movie

Despite critical acclaim, Going Down struggled when it was released in 1983. Now it has a new opportunity to find an audience.

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36 h. ago MAFS groom Mike Gunner is looking for a second chance at love

Married At First Sight groom Mike Gunner is looking for love and redemption on Love Triangle 2025 on Stan.

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4 d. ago Tariff debacle gives us a chance to distance ourselves from the US

Leon Le Leu wonders if anyone told Donald Trump that Norfolk Island was a part of Australia before he hit it with a 29 per cent tariff?

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4 d. ago Last chance court: Balancing the scales of justice for teen criminals and the victims they traumatise

The weight of the new bail laws hangs heavy at Victoria’s Children’s Court, where young offenders – most of whom are victims of trauma themselves – face their final shot at reform.

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6 d. ago The Junkyard Dog has been tamed, and it’s a good thing for his Test chances

After eight tries in six games, a future Wallabies star has gone five games without scoring. So why is it a good thing for his Test prospects?

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7 d. ago Girl aged five fights for life after being hit by ute on major highway

The child suffered critical head injuries when she was struck while chasing a dog, paramedics were told.

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8 d. ago Five things you should do before daylight saving ends this week

With the clocks turning back an hour from Sunday, it’s the last chance this side of the winter solstice to go outside to enjoy an extra hour or two of evening light.

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9 d. ago Albanese starts campaign in Dutton’s seat as opposition leader claims underdog status

Labor does not stand a realistic chance of claiming Dutton’s electorate, marking the prime minister’s decision to campaign there as a mind games move.

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1 week ago Forget school fees: Here’s how I’m spending my ‘bank of nan and pop’

There’s no chance this grandma will bankroll the cost of private school fees, but I will take them on holiday.

Economics

1 week ago The secret process that helps this trainer prepare dogs for stage and screen stardom

Luke Hura had the job of getting two groodles ready to play the dog Sandy in the beloved musical Annie at the Capitol Theatre. Here’s how he did it.

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2 w. ago Why you might want to think twice about visiting the dog park

Bad behaviour at the dog park isn’t always limited to playful pups getting overexcited. Ensuring owners understand the ground rules is key to making the most of this popular morning ritual.

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2 w. ago Xi’s plan to make China a football power is failing. Australia can deliver the killer blow

FIFA expanded the World Cup to 48 teams partly to give China a better chance to qualify. But unless they beat the Socceroos on Tuesday, they will likely fall short again.

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2 w. ago Eagles asked to explain why Reid gave ‘the bird’; Relief for Cats as star defender eyes miraculous return

West Coast will have to explain why their star youngster made the gesture to the Gabba crowd, while Geelong’s star defender Tom Stewart remains an outside chance to play at the same venue this week against the Lions after being cleared of structural damage to his knee.

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2 w. ago ‘The hairpin of my life’: Five key moments from Piastri’s China win

A week after his best chance to snap Australia’s hoodoo of no local driver finishing on the Albert Park podium went awry, Oscar Piastri was utterly dominant as he took victory in Shanghai.

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2 w. ago The desert region made famous by Hollywood (hint: Gladiator II was shot here)

When the script calls for dunes, camels, or anything else with a whiff of spice, sand and sandals, chances are cast and crew will find themselves here.

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2 w. ago I want to talk to my neighbour’s dog. Do I have to address the human?

As a dog-owner myself, I’m fully aware that my dog is the more interesting one, writes our Modern Guru.

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2 w. ago Nationals even the ledger as Zempilas’ chance at opposition leader rests on Kalamunda

On the current count, both the Nationals and Liberals have won three extra seats each in the lower house taking their totals to six seats each.

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2 w. ago AFL round two: Hawks take their chances in third term, edging ahead against Blues

It’s a compelling Thursday night clash between unbeaten Hawthorn and winless Carlton. The Hawks boast wins over Sydney and Essendon while the Blues were shock round one losers to Richmond one week ago. Follow LIVE coverage.

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2 w. ago Daniel Arzani should have been a star. This might be his last chance to prove he still can be

It’s been a long time since Daniel Arzani was billed as the Socceroos’ next big thing. If Tony Popovic’s public bake can’t bring out his best, maybe nothing will.

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