Floodwater creeps up on outback Queensland town
Residents in low-lying streets of Longreach have been warned to prepare for flooding. (ABC Western Qld: Crispian Yeomans)
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A town gripped by feuds, drugs and a paralysing fear that an accused killer could soon return
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To hear Laura Bell speak of her sabbath outings as a child, her eyes closed at the pleasure of it, was to be drawn deep into a time lost.
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The Games were supposed to deliver benefits to the regions. But many are still waiting
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She nearly quit the pool at 14. Now, Mollie’s the face of a new Australian era
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The Melbourne suburbs where unloved homes are getting more expensive
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The suburbs priced out of first home buyer benefits
The number of first home buyers able to access stamp duty exemptions is steadily falling as the NSW government faces pressure to increase caps to meet the reality of Sydney’s rising house prices.
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Slain psychiatric ward patient shared bathroom, unlockable door with alleged killer
A man killed in his room at a Geelong psychiatric hospital had been sharing a bathroom with the patient alleged to have killed him, separated only by a flimsy non-locking door.
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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli took a one-two win in Australia and team’s ability to master dark art of energy management is paying off
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Sabalenka, Sinner move to Indian Wells semifinals
INDIAN WELLS, California — Aryna Sabalenka held off Victoria Mboko, 7-6 (0), 6-4, in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday (Friday in Manila), keeping the top-ranked player in women’s tennis in the running for her first title at Indian Wells.
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Halal certifier accused rival of Islamic extremism links – then signed contract to replace them, court hears
Accusations were false and primary cause of major meat supplier ‘panicking’ and cancelling contract, Victorian judge finds on balance of probabilities
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After nearly three years, the robodebt report’s secret chapter has been unsealed. What does it reveal?
Sealed section names officials who drafted unlawful debt recovery scheme – and who were referred to corruption watchdog for further investigation
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Toshi spent $3,000 on building inspections house hunting in Melbourne. Should sellers cover the cost?
The Victorian government plans to make vendors provide property and pest reports, while also requiring sold prices to be made public in a bid to tackle underquoting
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Is Australia at war with Iran? The fine line between ‘defensive operations’ and complicity
While its weapons, materiel and personnel are on their way to the conflict, Australia finds itself part of a coalition of the reticent, insisting its role is purely defensive
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Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey
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A key Blue Mountains road closure is blowing out travel times – and causing ‘red hot anger’ among locals
NSW government says Convict Bridge will take at least three months to fix but local MP urges long-term plan for ‘fragile piece of road’
· Penry Buckley, Jack Larkin
Will AI take Australian jobs, or is it just an excuse for corporate restructure?
More than 1,000 local tech jobs have recently been cut, with companies citing AI productivity gains. But that’s not the full story, experts say
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David Wenham: ‘We are a stupid species. We really don’t learn’
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Australia edge North Korea to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis, earn World Cup spot
Matildas outplayed by their youthful opponents but take their only chances, will face either holders China or Chinese Taipei in last four
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Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ Barry Cable learns fate
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Sam Kerr leads Australia to Women's Asian Cup semifinals and World Cup berth
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Australia win 2-1 over Korea DPR in nervous tussle in Perth
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Ben Tudhope wins Australia’s second medal at Winter Paralympic Games
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Albanese says risk of fine 'worth it' to join celebration as Alex Johnston makes NRL history
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Underneath a rail corridor, a mother shares the last words her son heard
In fading light beneath a suburban rail corridor, the usual clanging of trains was replaced by an almost perfect silence.
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Perth grandmother’s ‘horrendous’ ordeal at hospital
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Fans storm field as South Sydney veteran Alex Johnston breaks NRL try-scoring record
Wild celebrations during game despite threat of fines
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One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban
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Live: Matildas take on North Korea in blockbuster Asian Cup quarterfinal
It is crunch time for the Matildas, who face women's football heavyweight North Korea in their sudden-death quarterfinal in Perth.
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Matildas survive nervy finish to book spot in Asian Cup semifinals
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Australia v North Korea: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 quarter-final – live
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