90 m. ago Graham Richardson state funeral LIVE updates: Prime minister delivers eulogy as Labor heavyweights farewell late political kingmaker

The state funeral for controversial Labor kingmaker Graham Richardson is under way, with hundreds of dignitaries and political heavyweights in attendance.

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3 h. ago Graham Richardson state funeral LIVE updates: Prime Minister, Labor heavyweights farewell late political kingmaker in Sydney

The state funeral for controversial Labor kingmaker Graham Richardson will begin in Sydney at 11am.

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6 h. ago Love Actually musical parody pokes fun at iconic Christmas movie

A new musical parody takes the micket out of iconic Christmas movie Love Actually.

Culture

16 h. ago Student hospitalised after stabbing sends Ellenbrook high school into lockdown

Emergency services rushed to Ellenbrook Secondary College just after 3pm, after what police described as a targeted attack involving a group of armed youths outside the college.

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17 h. ago For decades, Labor has owned Melbourne’s west. A new party plans to change that

Melburnians who feel left behind and taken for granted are coming together to try to break Labor’s stronghold on once-safe seats.

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17 h. ago Sydney council cracks down on notorious Christmas Day beach bash

Backpackers have been “strongly discouraged” from attending the bacchanalia this year. Those who attend can expect heightened police and security patrols.

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18 h. ago Train passengers forced to climb stairs as lifts break 60 times in two years

“Sherpas” are carrying the bags of struggling passengers at a Sydney train station after the lifts broke again.

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19 h. ago A coroner wants Unit 18 shut ‘urgently’. Roger Cook says it’s ‘the best solution we have at the moment’

Coroner Philip Urquhart said the “harrowing” evidence he heard about Cleveland Dodd’s final days at Unit 18 was some of the “saddest I have presided over”.

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24 h. ago When the party’s over: why you ‘break’ emotionally and physically at year’s end

As the music fades and the bubbles go flat, Australia’s most relied-on people are quietly unravelling. Behind the festive cheer lies an emotional reckoning and the fleeting illusion of rest before it all begins again.

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24 h. ago What to stream this week: Gillian Anderson’s western, plus five more picks

Don’t miss a documentary about a controversial reality show, The Beatles: Anthology and the old-school Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

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31 h. ago Warner Bros CEO set to become a billionaire from Netflix deal thanks to controversial tweak

A contract renegotiation earlier this year offered David Zaslav a new opportunity to supercharge his wealth,

Events

32 h. ago Biodegradable plastics that actually break down might finally be here

What if you could add enzymes to plastic, which would decompose the plastic into safe and biodegradable parts after use? Scientists are doing just that.

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44 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla’s quiet move after skipping Catherine’s Christmas concert

Less than half of the British monarchy’s senior working royals attended the biggest event on Catherine’s calendar, though some absences are more noteworthy than others.

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45 h. ago Sydney Sweeney makes concession on ‘great genes’ ad controversy

The actress first broke her silence three months after the controversial advertisements went live, and it was not well received.

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47 h. ago Sydney Sweeney admits her silence over American Eagle controversy ‘widened the divide’

The actress first broke her silence three months after the controversial advertisements went live, and it was not well received. Now, she’s given another interview about it – but is her response any different?

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47 h. ago Warning over ‘fake’ Black Friday discounts as Officeworks defends pricing

As Australians take pause after the annual deals before entering Christmas and Boxing Day sales, retailers have come under fire.

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49 h. ago From cameras to consoles: The ultimate tech gift guide for Christmas

Our favourite bits of kit make great presents, with options from $50 to $1000.

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56 h. ago One quick conversation could save your relationship this Christmas

You’re busy with school and social events, buying presents, and travelling or having visitors. It’s no wonder things can get a little strained come December.

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56 h. ago It’s been named the colour of the year and is perfect for your Christmas Day outfit

Wearing white for the holidays is a winning strategy - if you follow a few guidelines.

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56 h. ago I used to think my family’s Christmas rituals were normal. Until I met my husband

The festive season is dictated by a set of unwritten rules, and we all have our own different ones.

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