84 m. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton, Albanese prepare for second leaders debate; Russian plans to house aircraft in Indonesia ‘not true’ says Marles

Follow our live coverage of the 2025 federal election campaign, with 17 days to go until polling day.

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2 h. ago Aussie WNBA draftee Amoore had a huge celebrity congratulate her

The latest Aussie WNBA draftee speaks to The Today Show the morning after the draft.

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2 h. ago Gene Hackman’s home infested with rats carrying disease that killed wife

The Oscar-winning actor and his wife died within a week of each other in February. Their bodies weren’t found for almost a fortnight.

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2 h. ago Defence Minister Richard Marles says Indonesia has ruled out Russian airbase on its soil

Defence Minister Richard Marles says his Indonesian counterpart has assured him there will be no Russian airbase in the South-East Asian country.

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4 h. ago 1000 Lb. Sisters star Tammy Slaton and Dr. Eric Smith celebrate her weight loss milestone

1000 Lb. Sisters star Tammy Slaton marks an amazing weight loss achievement.

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4 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Russian plans to house aircraft in Indonesia ‘not true’ says Marles; Dutton commits $6m to Port Arthur victims charity

Follow our live coverage of the 2025 federal election campaign, with 17 days to go until polling day.

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5 h. ago Princess Isabella stuns in black ball gown as she arrives at her 18th birthday celebration

Princess Isabella stuns in black ball gown as she arrives at her 18th birthday celebration at The Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen.

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6 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: PM seeking ‘clarification’ over Russian request to house long

Follow our live coverage of the 2025 federal election campaign, with 17 days to go until polling day.

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8 h. ago Less Hopelessly Devoted, maybe just hopeless: MSO go slow on Olivia Newton

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has hit something of an off-note after promising a donation that took a long time to arrive.

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17 h. ago Injury chaos and looming Wallabies call: Can the Reds still end the drought?

Queensland have hit a speed bump after an emphatic start to the season. So where do the Reds need to improve to keep their title hopes alive?

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18 h. ago ‘Simply not true’: Indonesia rejects reports of Russian military base

Australia’s northern neighbour has reassured the federal government that Russia will not be allowed to base long-range aircraft 1400 kilometres from Darwin.

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20 h. ago White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood hit back at an SNL sketch. But was it cruel or comedy?

Saturday Night Live took aim at Aimee Lou Wood’s distinctive smile in a thin attempt at satire. It did not go well.

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20 h. ago White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood hit back at an SNL sketch. Was it cruel or comedy?

Saturday Night Live took aim at Aimee Lou Wood’s distinctive smile in a thin attempt at satire. It did not go well.

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22 h. ago Xi’s neighbourly charm offensive touches a raw nerve for Trump

Donald Trump has already hit out at Xi Jinping’s visit to Vietnam, accusing the two sides of “trying to figure out, ‘how do we screw the United States of America?’ ”

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22 h. ago Star casino gets smashed as gamblers flock to pubs and clubs

New pokies restrictions to prevent money-laundering have hit the casino operator hard as punters opt for cash-friendly pubs and clubs.

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28 h. ago Princess Isabella celebrates 18th birthday with party in her honour

Princess Isabella of Denmark has celebrated her 18th birthday with a party in her honour at Aarhus City Hall.

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30 h. ago Trump excuses Russian ‘mistake’ as Putin digs in for deeper, longer war

Under the disguise of ceasefire negotiations, Moscow is using the lull in Western aid and growing US political fractures to its advantage.

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32 h. ago Trump’s gut tells him he’s got China on the ropes. He couldn’t be more wrong

Donald Trump believes his tariff folly will isolate its superpower adversary. But it will be the US, not China, that could find itself outside the tent.

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42 h. ago Scarborough venue sacks bouncers at centre of alleged assault of patron

Enver and Nezir Ibrahimovic were arrested at Scarborough’s Lookout Bar on Sunday night after their alleged heavy-handed dealing with a patron which allegedly included kicking his head.

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43 h. ago PM brushes off Plibersek question as MPs jostle for seat at cabinet table

Plibersek has made fun of her awkward greeting with the prime minister at Labor’s campaign launch on Sunday, saying she “should’ve done an elbow bump” instead.

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