4 h. ago ‘You could feel her in the room’: Carla Zampatti label returns to form

Four years since the death of the beloved designer, Carla Zampatti is the biggest name at Australian Fashion Week.

Politics

4 h. ago Bats are back at the Botanic Gardens, and a gentler eviction is afoot to stop them ruling the roost

Grey-headed flying foxes have returned to the gardens, but where loud noises were used to get them out 20 years ago, gardens staff are favouring a softer method this time – with success.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘Foolish and weak’: Caroline Wilson slams AFL for lack of leadership on Rioli

Wilson says the AFL has been exposed for a lack of leadership for how it handled allegations against Rioli last week and counterclaims from his club, Port Adelaide, about the daily racism he experiences.

Politics

8 h. ago Schmidt doesn’t want Suaalii wrapped in cotton wool ahead of Lions series

The Wallabies coach was a nervous on-looker when Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was concussed, but is keen for his star player to return to Super Rugby.

Politics

9 h. ago WA news LIVE: Minister hints at when delayed Armadale line will reopen

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9 h. ago WA news LIVE: Missing hikers in Perth Hills found after extensive search; Minister hints at when delayed Armadale line will reopen

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Politics

10 h. ago Power boost: Rioli returns to training, as Cats weigh up selection calls

Willie Rioli returned to training at Alberton on Monday, in an encouraging sign that he will be ready to return to Port Adelaide’s team for this week’s match against Geelong, who also have some curly decisions to make at the selection table.

Politics

29 h. ago Australia’s IPL cricketers home safe. CA promises help for those reluctant to return to India

Shaken Australian players will be defended by Cricket Australia should they refuse to return to the Indian Premier League on safety grounds

Politics

30 h. ago Merrett cleared by MRO after Blakey collision; Power hopeful Rioli will return

Zach Merrett will be free to play for the Bombers this weekend after being cleared by the MRO and Port Adelaide are hopeful of getting Willie Rioli back.

Politics

42 h. ago Can a second trip somewhere outdo the first? Follow these tips for recapturing the magic

I lived by a beach in Sri Lanka for six months. Years later, I returned.

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42 h. ago ‘I can hear my Mum, feel her, and there are moments when I cry out in my heart’

The tears still come for my beautiful, smart, wise mum who we lost last September. Huge raindrop tears. I don’t know when they’ll ever stop.

Politics

52 h. ago North Sydney Oval needs an upgrade to host NRL games. The mayor wants to make it happen

Excitement is building about the prospect of the Bears returning to their spiritual home, but the venue needs at least $10m worth of work to bring it up to NRL standard.

Politics

58 h. ago ‘If Latrell’s fit ...’: Daley gives big clue about Mitchell’s Blues return

Latrell Mitchell’s starring role and leadership for the Rabbitohs on Friday delighted NSW coach Laurie Daley – and Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh.

Politics

3 d. ago As I cover the world’s biggest stories, my mind always returns to that Australian classroom

So often during my time in Europe, I have been struck by deja vu – only to realise that Ms Needham had brought me here once before, through the pages of a history book.

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3 d. ago Suki Waterhouse has it all. So why does she feel like a spider?

Fans of the British pop icon include Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and her husband, Robert Pattinson. Melbourne’s sparklemuffins are bound to follow.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Don’t go there’: Hinkley warns rivals not to sledge Rioli when he returns from threat ban

Power coach Ken Hinkley backed the club’s stance on the Willie Rioli suspension, and issued a warning to any opponent considering trying to rile the forward when he returns to the field.

Events

3 d. ago They’re a childhood rite of passage, so why are more parents saying ‘no’ to sleepovers?

With concerns around safety and unsupervised access to the internet, some parents don’t feel comfortable with sleepovers.

Society

3 d. ago Shay lived for his job but was unhappy. So he banned all work talk

When you let your self-identity become fused with your work, a job loss can feel like a crisis.

Society

4 d. ago For now, the Bears will still be ‘North Sydney’ for these fans

Fans of the long-suffering rugby league club have reacted to the news they will return to the NRL as the Perth Bears, ending their 26-year torment.

Politics

4 d. ago AFL teams and experts’ tips: Stars return, big names miss as teams swing changes

All the ins and outs for round nine are here.

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