Rock fisherman dies after being swept into water north of Sydney
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Newest first · UTC+11:00From plain noodles to paella, this school is converting fussy eaters one lunch at a time
In a small school kitchen in Melbourne’s outer west, the smell of macaroni and cheese and steaming plates of paella fills the room as hungry students pile in. The children laugh at each other and dance; a typical scene of any canteen lunch line.
· Jackson Graham
For James Reyne, a 1983 Australian film is a memory of past love. Now it’s getting a second life
Before James Reyne became famous in Australian Crawl, he was studying to be an actor at the Victorian College of the Arts. He met a wildly talented student from the year above, Vera Plevnik, and they became a couple.
· Garry Maddox
Demons out for top six against Eagles
Melbourne seeks to close in on the top six with a win over West Coast at Docklands, before the Tigers and the Crows close out round nine at the MCG.
· Luke Pentony
Australian-born MP threatens to topple British prime minister
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Mother who allegedly aimed antisemitic slur at Jewish team confronted
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Expect federal budget to be as significant as 'banana republic' warning
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Richard Wood
Police investigate alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball game in Sydney
NSW police called to incident in Maroubra amid reports of offensive comments made at under-12s game
· Penry Buckley
One thing Suncorp’s grounds manager doesn’t want to see during Magic Round
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· Brittney Deguara
I met the 'ISIS brides' on a flight to Australia
The so-called "ISIS brides" have been stuck in a Syrian refugee camp for years but are now finally coming back to Australia. ABC journalist Bridget Rollason sat a few seats away from them on the 13-hour flight to Melbourne.
Details of evacuation plan for hantavirus cruise ship revealed
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· Patrick Brischetto
Big four making bank off Aussie dream of home ownership
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Adam Vidler
Socceroos set for Asian Cup reunion with Iraq coach Graham Arnold
Australia drawn with Iraq, Singapore and Tajikistan in Group D
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From buckin' bulls to boxing: Aussie champ's new challenge
Dunn spends his days working on his Wagyu cattle property in Bloomsbury, guiding the next generation of bull riders, and boxing. (ABC Tropical North: Liam McNally)
· Liam Mcnally
Woman charged following alleged antisemitic incident at Sydney netball game
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Could One Nation's Farrer victory be the 'beginning of the end' for the Coalition?
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Eleven million people, just 500 doctors. How Australia's neighbour manages healthcare
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China can’t get enough of the world’s stinkiest fruit. Now, fresh meat is coming to Australia
Penang/Kuala Lumpur: The durian, aka the “king of fruits”, is not for everyone. Gordon Chong says when his mates sliced up samples at a pop-up shop in Melbourne’s The Glen shopping centre last year, a concerned citizen, sniffing something awry, phoned Triple 0 to report a gas leak.
· Zach Hope
The Australian moving to oust British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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The Australian moving to oust UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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Lucas Herbert shoots 68 and leads LIV Golf Virginia by 3
STERLING, Va. (AP) — Lucas Herbert had a 4-under 68 that cut his six-shot lead in half Saturday in LIV Golf Virginia, still leaving him three shots clear of Sergio Garcia as the Australian goes for his first title in his third season in the LIV Golf League.
Australia news live: Ley urges Liberals to accept Farrer loss to One Nation with ‘humility’, saying ‘voters never get it wrong’
Former Liberal party leader resigned as member for Farrer after she was dumped as opposition leader. Follow updates live
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Woman fighting for life after Melbourne hit and run
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Ongoing breakdowns hamper breast screening service in Tasmania
The mobile BreastScreen units have been hampered by breakdowns. (Tasmania Department of Health)
· Georgia Hogge
Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships
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Europe out, Maldives in: How the Iran war is affecting tour operators
Two months after the war in the Middle East sparked a wave of trip cancellations reminiscent of the COVID lockdowns, Australian travellers and tour operators are beginning to adapt by pivoting toward destinations outside of Europe and the embattled region.
· Chris Zappone
Rock fisherman dies at dangerous headland on Central Coast
A man has died after a wave swept him into the ocean while rock fishing on a notoriously dangerous part of the Central Coast, north of Sydney.
· Angus Dalton
The community passionate about miniature versions of horses
Maeve King "came out of the womb" obsessed with horses.
· Millie Roberts
The invisible problem sitting under Queensland streets and homes
When a large water main burst and began to flood Kristy Reid-Smith's north Brisbane home, the first sign of trouble hit her on the toes.
· Hannah Moon
Leah Purcell's The Drover's Wife becomes a powerful new opera
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· Ria Andriani
'No vacancies': Australia is getting older — and we're facing a 'conundrum'
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Breeding program gives endangered frog with 'baritone' call a fighting chance
Melbourne Zoo has released 200 Watson's tree froglets and 1,200 tadpoles in East Gippsland following a successful breeding program.
· Danielle Pope
‘A sobering indictment’: 14 homeless people die a year in public parks or countryside in Australia, analysis finds
‘In just a few weeks homelessness has killed a baby, a young mother and a student,’ head of advocacy group says, calling for more investment in upcoming budget
· Christopher Knaus
Short-stay Street: in some parts of Sydney, Airbnb guests outnumber residents
Councillors are pushing for a ban on short-term rentals, particularly in inner-city suburbs – where vacancy rates can be as low as 1%
· Penry Buckley
The global energy shock is driving people to EVs, solar and batteries. What renewables subsidies are available in Australia?
Electric upgrades can mean long-term savings. We look at ways the government can help reduce their upfront cost
· Catie Mcleod
‘Bulldozed’: Kew residents fight 18-storey tower that exceeds new height limits
Kew residents are fighting a proposed 18-storey tower that exceeds activity centre height limits, as the planning minister weighs the fate of the former Leo’s supermarket site.
· Rachael Ward
Tech giants snub inquiry as court ruling ‘guts’ parliament’s power
Powerful companies seeking to invest billions of dollars in data centres in NSW are refusing to appear at an inquiry into the controversial industry, raising concerns about the power of state parliament after a court ruling stripped it of the ability to compel witnesses to attend hearings.
· Max Maddison, Michael McGowan
$40 million gift to a school where love and architecture bloomed
Like many architects, Susan and Garry Rothwell found love in the Brutalist grey concrete of the Wilkinson building at the University of Sydney, with vivid memories of being immersed in ideas and talking late into the night.
· Julie Power
Inside Netball Australia’s remarkable baby boom and what it takes to get back on court
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Copper and robbers: The out-of-control crime shutting schools and rail lines
Copper thefts have skyrocketed by 175 per cent despite a government crackdown on the crime, with thieves ripping up backyards, crippling railway lines, causing power blackouts and forcing schools to close.
· Grant McArthur, Caroline Schelle
The Bears are set to win cap concessions at last. But there’s a bigger problem brewing
The Perth Bears are close to two things: winning a significant salary cap concession, and a flash point for head coach Mal Meninga as tensions grow over over his involvement with the club.
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‘It disappoints me’: Meninga breaks silence on Bears exit rumours
Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga has quashed speculation that he isn’t fully committed to the fledgling franchise and hit back at criticism about an apparent inability to attract big-name recruits, declaring: “I firmly believe we have marquees in the making.”
· Adrian Proszenko
‘Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will’: Australian-born UK MP moves against PM
Manchester: An expat Australian in the UK parliament has vowed to launch a formal leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer to force a decision on his fate by Monday after voters spurned the party in local elections.
· David Crowe
Melbourne coffee popularity in Indonesia sparks debate on ownership
Melbourne cafe owner Caleb Cha says imitators of his signature Tiger Bomb coffee have prompted him to consider what he can do to protect it. (ABC News: Natasya Salim)
· Natasya Salim
The 'magnificent' mansion that housed movie stars, hippies and refugees
Labassa today sits out of view in a quiet cul-de-sac. (Compass: Danielle Bonica)
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From post-war Jewish refugees, who arrived with nothing but hope, to the bohemian artists and performers who took over in the 1970s, historic Melbourne mansion Labassa has more stories than rooms.
How everyone is making money — and what it means for the tax they pay
In Australia, the way people earn their money affects the rate of tax they pay — and top earners have a very different income mix from everyone else.
· Andie Noonan
The dish supermodel Cindy Crawford asked celebrity chef Nobu to create for her
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is best known for his Japanese-fusion restaurants which have become celebrity haunts both in Australia and abroad. Here, the 77-year-old talks about the important women in his life, including his wife, and his meetings with Princess Diana and supermodel Cindy Crawford.
· Jane Rocca
This confusing cafe is having an identity crisis, but its cheesy snack will pull you in
Talk about hiding in plain sight. This corner cafe is called Truffles, which gives no clue to the cuisine. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls reveal cabinets piled with sausage rolls, pies and custard tarts. So far, so Aussie. The dark stone tables and chairs in the clean, spacious dining room are nondescript and there’s …
· Dani Valent