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Women underrepresented in Australia Day honours due to 'years-long backlog'
Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman. Picture by
Jenna Price
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The bold $10m vision to bring koalas back to Morton National Park

John and Peter have brought their two vastly different worlds together in creating the sanctuary. Picture supplied
Oliver Rodden

Beloved platypus killed by fishing gear sparks fears for river numbers

Steve Evans
Christine Rampling, left, and Susan Dalby who found the dead platypus in the Queanbeyan River. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Why a snake catcher who got bitten twice but still goes back for more

Steve Evans
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Viviean Laycock and Layla. Picture by Karleen Minney
Property
On a good wicket: The property portfolios of Australia's cricket World Cup stars
Brendan Crabb
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Mitch Marsh in action. Picture: Getty
Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured
Susan Heavey and Jana Winter
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is being held in New York after being captured in a US raid. Photo: AP PHOTO
Vikings to fight rejection of $36m club just outside ACT
Jerrabombera residents Margot Sachse, Robert Wilson and Anna Murton objected to a proposed Vikings club, inset, to be built across the road. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Steve Evans
Christmas made easy: 'secret weapon' for handling difficult relatives
This expert says it's okay to leave family lunch early.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Can't stand the daughter-in-law, or perhaps Uncle Fred can speak his mind a little too much? Or maybe loneliness is a trigger over the holidays. Here's our guide on how to cope. Picture from Unsplash

My 'irrational' guilt: I wasn't at Bondi, but I can't stop seeing their faces

Rabbi Yossi Friedman speaks to the people at a floral memorial by the Bondi Pavilion. Picture by Mark Baker, AP
Jackie Meyers
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Explainer

'Here we are again': why gun violence experts want government to pause on reform

Lucinda Garbutt-Young
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese convened a national cabinet meeting to discuss gun laws. Pictures AAP

'Everything went wrong': Grieving family urges action on mobile black spots

Oliver Rodden
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Nick Chetcuti will be remembered as an honest, good-humoured man who loved his family, and who was always willing to help his community. Picture supplied.
Regional Australia's most outstanding journalism honoured at ACM Excellence Awards
James Joyce
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Journalist Tim Piccione of The Canberra Times receives his the Gold ACME for 2025 Journalist of the Year from ACM board member Peter Landos.
Updated
Hume Highway fatality: Police appeal for information after crash
Emergency services have been on the scene since 6am on Friday. Picture file
Sally Foy, Oliver Rodden
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Front gate removed, dirt bikes stolen in rural property break-in
Chloe Coleman
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NSW Police file picture.
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Motorist relief: Hume Highway reopens after major truck crash

File picture
Sally Foy
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CarsGuide

It comes down to this. Seven exceptional cars. But only one can take the crown

Tim Nicholson
Some of the contenders for CarsGuide 2026 car of the year.

Supermarket product recalled due to salmonella concerns

Brittney Levinson
A variety of alfalfa products have been recalled. Picture supplied
Media couple's picturesque tablelands property sold for $8.5m asking price
Hazeldean has a carrying capacity of 7650 dry sheep equivalents and is currently running 3000 Merino ewes joined to terminal sires for store lamb production. Picture supplied
Updated
Massive demand at Mint for new coloured poppy coins
Bombala workmates Casey Skelton and Manny Cachia in pole position outside the Royal Australian Mint on Wednesday afternoon. Pictures by Megan Doherty
Megan Doherty
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'A great place to live', but only if you're a Boomer: what new survey shows
Acm Newsroom
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Older generations report significantly higher levels of optimism than their younger counterparts, according to the 2025 Heartbeat of Australia report. Illustration by David Pope

Electrical apprenticeships defying post-COVID slowdown

Derek Rose • 28m ago
Australia will mark National Apprenticeship Week from February 9-15. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS

'Be sensitive': Bondi stabbings a wake-up call to media

Miklos Bolza • 58m ago
Improved media rules have been mooted in the wake of the Bondi Junction shopping centre stabbings. Photo: Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS

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From robodebt to ICE: How governments use cruelty to send a message

Opinion
Agents at the ICE processing centre where many immigrants are kept and transported to the airport. Picture by Shutterstock
Jack Waterford • 2hrs ago
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Review

Shelter proves the Statham formula still works

Cris Kennedy • 2hrs ago
Jason Statham and Bodhi Rae Breathnach in Shelter. Picture supplied

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Liz Hobday
Bring Her Back co-director Danny Philippou and star Jonah Wren Phillips had reason for celebrate. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS

Australia backs defence collaboration with Indonesia

Tess Ikonomou
Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have signed a security treaty. Photo: AP PHOTO

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Dominic Giannini
Liberal leader Sussan Ley is attempting to revive the coalition while staving off a leadership coup. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS

Sport

Does Volkanovski deserve to be called one of Australia's greatest athletes?

Analysis
Is Volk an Aussie GOAT? Pictures AAP, Shutterstock
Jason H. Tulio
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Wallaroos lock in Anzac clash as part of 10-Test year

Murray Wenzel
Australia and New Zealand will clash on Anzac Day in a women's rugby first. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
Branded Content

Powell: Long-time scorer for Bendigo United, 43 years and counting

James Buckley
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Robyn Powell has been the woman behind the scorebook for nearly half a century. Picture by Luke West

Goolagong: what you need to know about ABC drama on the Aussie tennis great

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Lila McGuire in action as Evonne Goolagong in the ABC's Goolagong. Picture by ABC

'Wake-up call': the world-first piece of clothing this Aussie inventor says will change the game

Grace Hamilton
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top left: image of prototype of the safety collar inside a regular polo. main image: Cricket bats are seen on the boundary fence during a short tribute in memory of Ben Austin (AAP Image/Con Chronis)
PropertyView

These magnificent gardens come with equally stunning homes

Property
The Leura home even has a view of the garden from the bath. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
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Property

From reality TV to real estate: MAFS contestant's lakeside gem sells for $1.55m

Jade Lazarevic
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E; Castillo at 6 Elizabeth Place in Swansea has sold for $1.55 million with Shanti Page at SOLD Real Estate. Picture supplied
Property

Is this the perfect Airbnb? Step inside this converted 161-year-old hall

Jade Lazarevic
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10 Church Street in Paterson is listed with Chris Henry and Madison Woodward at River Realty. Picture supplied
Step inside this humble Richmond cottage and discover a $2.2 million Grand Designs home
Despite the classic worker's cottage exterior, the interior has been thoroughly modernised. Pic: Supplied.
January Jones
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From $1million to $1.8million in 5 years: Is Doonan the new Noosa?
January Jones
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This charming hinterland town has boomed with luxurious houses. Pic: Century 21.
The $26,000 Bunnings flat-pack tiny home causing a click frenzy
Emily Rayner
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Elsewhere Pods' 4m outdoor studios bring comfort and luxury whilst maintaining a strong connection to the natural surroundings.Pic Bunnings

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Why we can't get enough of Parisian cliches on the big screen

A scene from French class romp The Party's Over. Picture supplied
Sally Pryor
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Ask Fuzzy: Why do most seeds taste bitter?

Rod Taylor
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Animals, such as this parrot eating fruit, are the distribution agents that plants pay with fruit. Picture Shutterstock

The life, times and religion of Bluey

Sarah Lawson
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How Bluey is teaching us lessons we all need. Picture Ludo Studio
Opinion

The hidden cost of your 'clean and green' Christmas salmon

Adrian Meder
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Salmon faming operations in Macquarie Harbour. Picture Bob Brown Foundation

Inside Yotam Ottolenghi's surprisingly traditional Christmas feast

Amy Martin
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Yotam Ottolenghi shares his Christmas cooking tips. Pictures by Jonathan Lovekin, Elena Heatherwick

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Three ways Samsung is bringing 'AI companions' to improve your daily routine

TM Roh (CEO and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division, Samsung Electronics) presents Samsungs vision at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Photo supplied.
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Future-proofing your home: A guide to smarter energy

Elizabeth Habermann
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Harness the sun to power your future with clean, renewable energy. Picture Shutterstock
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Why vaccination is your best investment against Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF)

Bovine Ephemeral Fever, more commonly known as three-day sickness, can devastate herds, cripple productivity and erode profits, but there is an easy prevention, vaccination with Zoetis' Ultravac BEF vaccine. Picture supplied
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Perfect blend of coast and community: There's something special about Rainbow Beach

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Lucy Flory and Rick Huppleschoten have found GemLife Rainbow Beach to be a great pace of life after a career in Botswana. Picture supplied.

Community of residents builds as Merewether golf club over-55s development takes shape

Rosie Ryan
An artist's impression of how the green haven of Merewether Residence will look.

Photos and Video

Shelter proves the Statham formula still works

Review
Jason Statham and Bodhi Rae Breathnach in Shelter. Picture supplied
Cris Kennedy • 2hrs ago
Opinion

From robodebt to ICE: How governments use cruelty to send a message

Jack Waterford • 2hrs ago
No comments
Agents at the ICE processing centre where many immigrants are kept and transported to the airport. Picture by Shutterstock
Review

Tasmania, zombies and a bit of melancholy

Ron Cerabona
A zombie in new Aussie movie We Bury The Dead. Picture Umbrella Entertainment
Review

Sport flick entertaining, but light on everything else

Ron Cerabona
Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke in Saipan.
Property

From reality TV to real estate: MAFS contestant's lakeside gem sells for $1.55m

Jade Lazarevic
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E; Castillo at 6 Elizabeth Place in Swansea has sold for $1.55 million with Shanti Page at SOLD Real Estate. Picture supplied

Comment

From robodebt to ICE: How governments use cruelty to send a message

Opinion
Agents at the ICE processing centre where many immigrants are kept and transported to the airport. Picture by Shutterstock
Jack Waterford • 2hrs ago
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Real Australia

Country town to the Moulin Rouge: how one dancer became an Aussie showgirl

Laura Rumbel
Jasmine Bard. Picture supplied
Opinion

Jim Chalmers' ticker is about to be tested as he tacks towards the May budget

Michelle Grattan
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture by Keegan Carroll
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A storybook hideaway reopens in Bowral after a multimillion-dollar transformation

A storybook hideaway reopens in Bowral after a multimillion-dollar transformation
Akash Arora • 1hr ago
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The luxury getaway that featured in a Married at First Sight honeymoon

Benjamin Palmer
A couple enjoying a dip in the hot tub at Evamor Valley in Mudgee. Picture supplied / Amber Creative

Blissful Aussie holiday town named among most welcoming places on the planet

Carla Mascarenhas
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Tourists at Noosa's Main Beach. Picture from Visit Noosa
15 new travel frontiers: spectacular places you never thought you would visit
Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia. Picture by Getty Images
Ute Junker
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Two Ways to Go
Explore verdict: who does the best Lunar New Year celebrations - Sydney or Melbourne?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
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Lunar New Year crowds in Sydney's Chinatown. Picture by Destination NSW
I saw penguins, seals and whales on wildlife-rich islands hiding near Australia
Louise Goldsbury
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King penguins on Macquarie Island. Picture by Getty Images
The Big Question

Stop throwing money away: hidden travel fees you can delete from your next trip

Sarah Falson
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Picture by Getty Images
Hungry Traveller

Spritz, sights and bites: here's how to eat and drink your way through Venice

Catherine Best
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Cichetti at Momoleto. Picture by Catherine Best
CarsGuide

Big update on Toyota HiLux Hybrid: here’s the latest on where the petrol-electric hybrid dual-cab ute for Australia is to take on the 2026 Ford Ranger PHEV, BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV

CarsGuide
Big update on Toyota HiLux Hybrid: here’s the latest on where the petrol-electric hybrid dual-cab ute for Australia is to take on the 2026 Ford Ranger PHEV, BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
Byron Mathioudakis • 2hrs ago
CarsGuide

MG is headed in the wrong direction, but a refreshed line-up including the 2026 MG ZS, HS and coming MG 4 Urban could turn things around

Stephen Ottley • 2hrs ago
MG is headed in the wrong direction, but a refreshed line-up including the 2026 MG ZS, HS and coming MG 4 Urban could turn things around
CarsGuide

Big brand to team up with China as Ford preparing to make a deal with a major Chinese brand in Europe: Report

Tim Gibson
Big brand to team up with China as Ford preparing to make a deal with a major Chinese brand in Europe: Report
CarsGuide

New Subaru electric car locked in for Oz! 2026 Subaru Trailseeker set to give the Toyota bZ4X Touring, Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X a hard time with 280kW of power and a 4.4-second 0-100km/h sprint time

Jack Quick
New Subaru electric car locked in for Oz! 2026 Subaru Trailseeker set to give the Toyota bZ4X Touring, Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X a hard time with 280kW of power and a 4.4-second 0-100km/h sprint time
CarsGuide

China's new hybrid with 1730km range exposed: 2026 Geely Galaxy M7 unveiled in China as plug-in hybrid SUV rival to Haval H6, Leapmotor C10 and Mitsubishi Outlander

Tim Gibson
China's new hybrid with 1730km range exposed: 2026 Geely Galaxy M7 unveiled in China as plug-in hybrid SUV rival to Haval H6, Leapmotor C10 and Mitsubishi Outlander
The Senior

Mother-daughter bond strong 10 years after 'terrifying' dementia diagnosis

Rebecca Scouller cares for her mother Charlotte Scouller, who was diangosed with Alzheimer's disease almost ten years ago. Pictures supplied
Calls for urgent action as Australia's population continues to age.
Phoebe Loomes
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How a near-fatal episode helped a former Olympian future-proof his health

He felt like a 'winner' at the gym, 45 minutes later Duncan was in unbelievable pain
Lisa Edser
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Duncan Armstrong, pictured with daughter Ava, never thought he had any heart issues, but his mother's side of the family did. Picture supplied.

Super funds lagging on scam protection despite $22 million in losses

Is your super fund putting your nest egg at risk?
Phoebe Loomes
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Australian super funds have been told to "step up and minimise scam and fraud risks to members" by the country's financial watchdog. Picture by Unsplash
The Land

First-time winners take out the 2026 Beef Spectacular Feedback Trial

Milly and Ed Durham, Mackinnon Pastoral Co, Tintaldra, Vic, were awarded the 2026 Beef Spectacular Feedback champions. Picture by Alexandra Bernard
Alexandra Bernard • 28m ago
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Strong lamb price forecast fuels 100pc at Amarula Dorper ram sale

Simon Chamberlain
The Kirkby family, Amarula Dorpers, Sam Jock, Lorroi, Justin and Flynn, with Nutrien Ag Solutions' stud stock manager, John Settree, and the two top-priced rams. Picture by Simon Chamberlain

Interstate demand drives prices at Dubbo's first store sale of 2026

Elizabeth Anderson
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Adam, Lillian and Billy Sciberras, Eumungerie, were picking out a few head, predominantly steers, to feed up as part of their trading operation. Picture by Elizabeth Anderson

Lifestyle

A storybook hideaway reopens in Bowral after a multimillion-dollar transformation

A storybook hideaway reopens in Bowral after a multimillion-dollar transformation
Akash Arora • 1hr ago
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Elton John's husband accuses Daily Mail of homophobia

Sam Tobin
David Furnish says he and husband Elton John believed their home's landlines had been bugged. Photo: AP PHOTO

Heckler shouts Epstein comment at Charles and Camilla

Sam Russell
Charles and Camilla have been heckled about Jeffrey Epstein during a walkabout in Dedham, Essex. Photo: AP PHOTO