23 h. ago ‘A crazy risk’: Why this new music festival is defying the odds

Music festivals across the country have gone under amid the cost-of-living crisis – but this performer is keen to buck the trend.

Culture

29 h. ago Albanese and Dutton’s signature policies risk inflaming housing crisis

The two leaders drew swift criticism for promising tax breaks and deposit guarantees that could fuel demand for homes without doing enough for supply, prompting economists to warn of a surge in house prices.

Events

49 h. ago Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton officially launch federal election campaigns

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will unveil their federal election promises at the official campaign launches in separate corners of the country today.

Politics

52 h. ago This latest tourism trend promises many rewards besides tired muscles

Swimming adventures can make an exciting holiday experience.

Events

52 h. ago Model Montana Cox’s unusual fashion choice: Wearing her mother’s 1960s school uniform

“Strong but effortless” is the trend she’s loving right now.

Culture

52 h. ago This stunning region has bounced back just in time for Easter

Blazes decimated the Grampians tourism business over summer. Now visitors are ready to head back.

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3 d. ago AFL Gather Round 2025 LIVE updates: Magpies flex their muscles, outclass Swans in front of packed house for Gather Round

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Collingwood and Sydney square off at Gather Round in Adelaide.

Politics

3 d. ago The crying shame of South Korea’s adoption scandal for Australia

Labor has promised an in-house investigation into Australia-Korea adoptions, but it needs the heft of a parliamentary inquiry.

Politics

3 d. ago Musk’s latest DOGE savings goal seems to be short a few zeros

Elon Musk initially promised to cut $US2 trillion from the federal budget. He now appears to have set the goal lower for a second time.

Politics

4 d. ago Did Australia know? South Korean adoptees demand answers over global scandal

Labor has promised, if re-elected, to investigate concerns about the program that facilitated thousands of adoptions to Australia.

Politics

4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Why both sides are right (and wrong) about Monique Ryan’s voting record; Duelling pledges for Goldstein footy funding

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

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4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Labor lashes Greens at proposed site of affordable housing in Coburg; double

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

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4 d. ago ‘No promises’: Campbelltown mayor responds to Tigers’ $50m stadium ultimatum

The Wests Tigers say they may leave Campbelltown unless there are stadium upgrades. Now the local mayor has responded.

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4 d. ago ‘Win for the northern beaches’: Community celebrates as embattled hospital operator flags exit

Taxpayers should not reward Healthscope’s mismanagement of Northern Beaches Hospital with a profit, NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said.

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4 d. ago The free public pool Jack built to stop ‘haunting’ fears of parents

Hay, population 3000, is bucking the trend of declining swimming carnivals with a large carnival and two weeks of swimming lessons for every primary student. Using its 50-metre pool is free.

Politics

4 d. ago Treasurer won’t ‘reward mismanagement’ as Healthscope eyes Northern Beaches Hospital sale

Healthscope announced on Thursday it was willing to hand the hospital back to the NSW government after months of scrutiny.

Events

4 d. ago WA news LIVE: Australian Electoral Commission promises smoother Federal election wait times for WA

Follow our live coverage here.

Politics

4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Wannon independent rejects Liberal ‘fake dirt file’ claims; Labor MP heckled at community forum over Palestine, antisemitism

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

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5 d. ago Prime Minister promises millions of dollars in funding for the Great Barrier Reef

With just 23 days until the election, the Prime Minister and Opposition leader are beefing up their pitches to win over voters.

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5 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Labor MP heckled at community forum over Palestine, antisemitism; Greens take campaign north to ALP territory in Wills

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

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