25 h. ago Election win: Bruce Reynolds remains City of Perth lord mayor

Voting closed in WA’s local government regions yesterday afternoon, with counting by the state’s electoral commission due to pick up again on Sunday morning.

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26 h. ago Two more hostage bodies released as US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinians

It comes as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu increases pressure on the militant group to speed up the retrieval of remains under their ceasefire.

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32 h. ago Joanna Lumley: My son was born from an affair. His father and I have remained close

The Absolutely Fabulous star also shares her views on King Charles, Barry Humphries, and her secret to everlasting love.

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32 h. ago Childcare to close after 120 years amid warnings Sydney is losing grandchildren

The Millers Point childcare centre will close this year due to dwindling enrolments, as locals say high housing prices are forcing out young families.

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32 h. ago ‘All of the locks were changed’: Busy CBD restaurants forced to close overnight

It’s unclear when the stores will be able to reopen to the public after closing suddenly on October 11.

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32 h. ago From a 150km/h speed demon, to a lethal leggie: These bowlers are Australia’s next big things

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon remain Australia’s best bowlers, but they are nearing the end of their fabled careers. Here are six bowlers to keep an eye on.

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42 h. ago ‘What I want to say can’t go on camera’: Jamie Melham makes history to win the Caulfield Cup

Melham was overcome with emotion after she became the first woman jockey to win the $5 million race, dedicating the victory to her friend and mentor, the late Colin McKenna.

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45 h. ago AFLW: Demons surge to second spot; Daisy’s Eagles close on first finals berth

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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47 h. ago AFLW: Daisy’s Eagles edge close to finals; Fight on for McClelland Trophy

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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52 h. ago AFLW round 10: Daisy Pearce’s Eagles close on debut finals slot

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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56 h. ago Having a serious political battle? There’s one approach this author will never take

Activist, historian and author Tony Birch on waging a political argument, the one type of friend he won’t have – and the joyful link between running and writing.

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67 h. ago Qld avoids credit rating downgrade. But state’s books ‘remain grim’

A leading credit rating agency warned Queensland’s debt would continue to spiral based on its “very weak” budgetary position.

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67 h. ago ‘We’re still close friends’: Why Petracca’s bond with Oliver remains strong

The Gold Coast Suns unveiled boom recruit Christian Petracca on Friday, and the former Demon is already warming to his new life in the sunshine state.

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68 h. ago Sydney hit with intense rain as storm fronts move quickly across the state

A warning for large hailstones and damaging winds remains in place for the greater Sydney area on Friday evening as storm fronts lash the state.

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2 d. ago Cup dream that almost became a nightmare: The real story behind Without A Fight’s incredible win

Trainer Sam Freedman reveals just how close his horse came to missing out on an emotional Caulfield Cup victory.

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3 d. ago Who’s a good dog, then! A loyal squad celebrates 50 years, and it’s quite the tale

It is the purest partnership in policing, with both committing to a lifelong bond. And, it seems, the old dogs can actually learn new tricks.

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3 d. ago It was time for a purge. I had no idea how much those trinkets would be worth

The price of gold has gone through the roof. But when friends told me to take my old jewellery to a gold guy in a Collins Street office, I did not expect to walk out with this much cash.

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3 d. ago First funerals held for Israeli hostages after remains returned

Anger has continued to increase over the 19 other hostage bodies that remain in Gaza as Hamas insists they have handed over all the remains they can reach.

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3 d. ago US denies Hamas violating deal as it tries to keep fragile peace plan on track

The Trump administration is gently pushing back against Israeli concerns about the slow release of the remaining dead hostages.

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3 d. ago Offiical trailer for Out From The Cold: Searching For Elaine

Elaine Johnson and her friend Kerry Anne Joel disappeared from the Sutherland Shire in 1980 and were never seen again.

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