69 h. ago West Wits opens South Africa’s first new gold mine in 15 years

West Wits Mining has opened its Qala Shallows underground mine west of Johannesburg, marking the first new underground gold mine development in South Africa in 15 years.

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3 d. ago Shots fired outside Sydney shopping centre, gunmen on the run

A car park at the south-west Sydney shopping centre has been cordoned off. Witnesses have described masked gunmen opening fire at another man.

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3 d. ago Shots fired at Sydney shopping centre, police operation under way

A car park at the south-west Sydney shopping centre has been cordoned off with police tape and emergency vehicles.

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6 d. ago Farmer killed on WA’s south coast as bushfires rage across state’s regions

A farmer has died when his loader was engulfed in flames while fighting a fire near West River as the state’s hot start to summer brought with it several bushfires on Monday.

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8 d. ago ‘It justified the red card’: Springbok enforcer sent off for blatant eye gouge

South African great Eben Etzebeth was marched after a shocking moment of foul play against Wales, and faces a months-long suspension.

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1 week ago Second boy faces court over fatal stabbing of Sydney teenager

The parents of a 15-year-old charged with murder dodged media outside the court, with their lawyer attempting to wave away cameras.

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1 week ago Second boy, 15, charged with murder over fatal stabbing of teen in Sydney’s north

A 17-year-old died after allegedly being stabbed during a confrontation in a Rouse Hill park on Monday afternoon.

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1 week ago ‘You don’t deserve this’: Girlfriend’s heartbreaking tribute after teen’s stabbing death

The 17-year-old was stabbed in the leg during an altercation at a park in Sydney’s north-west. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with his murder.

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1 week ago The West has started a pain contest with Putin – and he’s tough as nails

As Ukrainian and European officials sprang into a frenzy over Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan, the Russian president just sat back and watched.

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1 week ago ‘Tough as nails’: What Putin really wants out of peace talk chaos

As Ukrainian and European officials sprang into a frenzy over Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan, the Russian president just sat back and watched.

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2 w. ago As it happened: AFP address media after arrests over threats to federal politicians; Northern Territory braces for Tropical Cyclone Fina

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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2 w. ago Australia news LIVE: AFP address media after arrests over threats to federal politicians; Northern Territory braces for Tropical Cyclone Fina

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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2 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Northern Territory braces for Tropical Cyclone Fina; ABC staff move to industrial action

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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2 w. ago Australia news LIVE: PM arrives in South Africa for G20 summit; NSW Liberals meet to decide new leader after Speakman resigns; Fatigue cracks found in cargo plane that crashed and killed 14

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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2 w. ago Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in South Africa for G20 summit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has honoured former Australian leaders in South Africa ahead of the G20 summit.

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2 w. ago When did the West Gate Bridge open? Test yourself with The Age quiz

Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz.

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2 w. ago Duursma heads west with pick No.1 as the ‘bolter’ who had to be smuggled into Marvel steals the show

The first night of the 2025 AFL draft is done and dusted, and as expected, Willem Duursma was taken at pick No.1 by the West Coast Eagles. But one of the storylines of the night belongs to Melbourne.

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2 w. ago AFL Draft 2025 LIVE updates: Willem Duursma heads west, Dees stun with early ‘bolter’, Dons fortunes turn big

The first night of the 2025 AFL draft is under way with dozens of hopefuls learning their fate tonight. Follow all the action live.

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2 w. ago AFL Draft 2025 LIVE updates: Willem Duursma heads out west with pick No.1, clubs fend off academy, father

The first night of the 2025 AFL draft is under way with dozens of hopefuls learning their fate tonight. Follow all the action live.

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3 w. ago I did a UK family road trip on a shoestring. Here’s what I learned

Exploring the west of England’s highlights with the family is affordable when you can hop between holiday parks.

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