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Queensland axes Indigenous art for Brisbane sign
A state corporation reversed approval for Aboriginal artwork on an iconic landmark, amplifying concerns about Indigenous erasure in government activities.
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Australia beats New Zealand in epic World Cup opener
A 24-22 victory at the Sydney Football Stadium draws the biggest Test crowd in 52 years and revives memories of rugby league's greatest era.
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Rural Women's Day connects 5,000 across isolated Australia
Jackie Elliott founded a non-profit to tackle the isolation she felt in farming communities, and it has grown to 50 events nationwide.
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Infantino apologises but gives no answers on World Cup crisis
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised to the council for mistakes over his failed four point two billion dollar World Cup investment plan, but refused to provide details European officials demanded.
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Greens senator takes leave after allegations emerge
Jordon Steele-John steps back from parliament following reports of inappropriate comments spanning years.
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How to reach boys drawn to the manosphere
Experts explain what pulls young men into online communities promoting toxic masculinity, and how parents and mentors can help them find healthier paths.
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Coalition and Greens unite against government
As Jonno Duniam departs Parliament, the opposition and crossbench gang up on Labor over health and tax policy.
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Spanish poet's banned work becomes epic film
La Bola Negra adapts four pages by Federico García Lorca into a sweeping queer drama spanning decades of Spanish history.
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China dumped cheap windows and doors in Australia
A trade investigation finds Chinese aluminium windows and doors were sold at unfair prices, damaging local industry. Importers must now post financial guarantees.
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Ex-police officer guilty of sexual touching colleagues
Matthew Stephen Cameron found guilty of five counts of sexual touching without consent at Northern Beaches Police Area Command.
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Russell Brand faces trial for multiple sex offences
The entertainer is accused of rape and sexual assault against six women over a decade. He denies all charges.
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Zelenskyy says allies stopped warning of missile strikes
Ukraine's president says partner nations have halted early warnings of Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, even as the US insists it still shares intelligence.
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Victoria's fire trucks need $1.5bn overhaul, audit finds
An auditor-general's report reveals Victoria's aging firefighting fleet needs massive investment, with a cracking issue putting crews at direct risk.
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Michelin stars arrive in Australia, South Australia leads
Eleven South Australian restaurants become the first in the nation to receive Michelin Guide stars, with Magill Estate Restaurant earning a rare two-star rating.
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India jails protest leaders for five days
Two youth movement activists detained after scaling barricades at New Delhi protest site demanding election chief's resignation.
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Mooney eyes 2029 World Cup and beyond at 100th ODI
Beth Mooney reaches her 100th ODI against Bangladesh still hungry for World Cup revenge and eyeing the 2032 Olympics in her hometown.
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Labor warns One Nation won't fade away
As the populist right gains ground, Labor's leaders say the party must address voter anger rather than hope the challenge disappears.
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Hazlewood's six-for seals Australia's win in Durban
Josh Hazlewood takes career-best figures as Australia defeats South Africa by 214 runs on day five at Kingsmead.
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Nuremberg Airport reopens after hijack alert false alarm
A Boeing 737 from Corfu triggered a hijacking code over Croatia, but the airline says it was a radio malfunction. No emergency occurred and the plane landed safely.
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350 scientists demand AI security body after preventable hacks
Scientists from 31 countries call for an international body to track AI security failures after recent breaches of government websites and a startup.
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Darwin shelter closes, medically vulnerable residents moved 100km away
Residents with serious health conditions are relocated to an isolated outback town despite government promises they would stay near critical services.
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Russia breaches Trump's energy ceasefire, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is still attacking energy infrastructure despite Donald Trump's announcement of an agreed pause in strikes on both sides' power systems.
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Chess player's alleged stalker begins prison hunger strike
A man accused of stalking a chess professional for two years has stopped eating in prison, claiming he was assaulted by inmates and the facility is not following its own policies.
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Storm batters Alice Springs, 9,000 homes lose power
A sudden severe thunderstorm with 96km/h winds damaged properties across Central Australia and left thousands without electricity on Monday afternoon.
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Hall and Woodford win Nobel economics prize
Two American economists win the Nobel memorial prize in economics for their work on how central banks and governments stabilise economies.
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NSW preschool pledge clouded by acceptance uncertainty
The NSW government promises 100 new preschools by term one 2027, but won't say how many will accept students on day one.
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Boyfriend sues police over arrest in 20-year-old murder
Tobias Moran is taking NSW Police to court for malicious prosecution over his 2022 arrest in the unsolved death of his girlfriend Simone Strobel.
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Coroner probes Elizabeth Struhs death for system failures
A Queensland inquest examines whether state authorities could have better protected an eight-year-old whose parents withheld insulin due to extreme religious beliefs.
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Police pursuit ends in serious crash in Leeming
A police pursuit through Perth's southern suburbs ended in a serious crash on South Street in Leeming, leaving three people injured and one in custody.
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Infant flown to hospital after car hit in Ballarat region
An infant girl was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in Smythesdale, south-west of Ballarat.
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Gas company seeks approval for Kimberley project
Buru Energy refers its Rafael conventional gas project to Western Australia's EPA, claiming it could power the Kimberley region by 2029.
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Three finalists chosen for Sydney Symphony Orchestra showcase
Violinist Beatrice Colombis, cellist Charlotte Miles and pianist Dillon Chan will compete in the ABC Young Performers Awards Grand Final at the Sydney Opera House in November.
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Netanyahu demands prosecution of soldiers in Gaza film
Israel's prime minister calls for investigation into soldiers who appeared in documentary NAZA, which accuses the military of systematic mass civilian killings in Gaza.
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Man killed in crash in Victoria's Mallee region
A 43-year-old driver lost control on a regional road and crashed into trees, bringing Victoria's road toll to 202 this year.
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Port Adelaide shops pick five as trade deadline looms
Port Adelaide is trading its first-round pick to the highest bidder with days left in the AFL trade period, and four clubs are competing for it.
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One Nation rises as voters seek AI for politics
As Victorians prepare to vote, One Nation threatens both major parties while AI chatbots reshape how voters learn about candidates and policies.
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Kohler's 31 years: the stories the ABC missed
Finance presenter Alan Kohler reflects on three decades covering Australia's economy, and the consequential policy shifts he and others failed to see coming.
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Visa crackdowns may empower domestic abusers, advocates warn
Experts fear stricter migration enforcement will give abusers more leverage over victims already trapped by visa threats.
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Melbourne opens health hub for addiction and homelessness
A new clinic near Flinders Street Station will offer GPs, addiction specialists and support services to vulnerable people in Melbourne's CBD.
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Beijing bans drone ownership, residents scramble to comply
China's capital becomes the only Chinese city to ban civilian drone possession, forcing owners to relocate aircraft or sell them at steep losses before November 15.
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Labor and Coalition clash on regional wealth and skills
Victoria's major parties unveil competing election pledges on mineral royalties and technical colleges ahead of November's state election.
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Saudi airport hit again as Houthis escalate strikes
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh suspended operations after a second attack in two days, with at least 225 flights cancelled.
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Piastri and Norris crash on final lap in Singapore sprint
McLaren teammates collide while chasing Ferrari in the sprint race, with Piastri forced to retire and Norris limping to eighth.
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South Melbourne wins Australia Cup on penalties
South Melbourne become the first NPL team to win the Australia Cup, beating Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
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Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at UK zoo
A man has died after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, prompting the zoo to close until Sunday.
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Narromine celebrates Dolly in biggest festival yet
The outback town of Narromine held its largest Dolly Parton Festival following the country music icon's death in August at age 80.
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St Kilda end drought to send Dal Santo out a winner
St Kilda's departing AFLW coach Nick Dal Santo ends his five-year tenure with a victory, breaking an 11-match losing streak.
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Light aircraft crashes near Perth, two survive
A single-engine plane crashed in a field north of Perth on Saturday morning. Both men on board survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Renshaw fights to save Australia's first innings in Durban
Matt Renshaw approaches his first Test half-century as Australia battles to salvage its opening innings against South Africa at Kingsmead on day two.
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Police investigate infant death at Adelaide motel
South Australian Police attended the Tollgate Motel in Glen Osmond on Saturday morning after an unexplained infant death was reported.
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Family turns bare island into reef oasis after guano mining destroys it
Lady Elliot Island was stripped bare by 19th-century miners. One family spent decades replanting it by hand, and seabirds have returned by the thousands.
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A ship, two writers, and a friendship that changed literature
Joseph Conrad and John Galsworthy met aboard a clipper ship in Port Adelaide in 1893, beginning a friendship that shaped both their literary careers and legacies.
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Judith Lucy's cancer diagnosis and what comes next
Comedian Judith Lucy announced her breast cancer diagnosis this week and will undergo a double mastectomy. A fellow survivor shares what the journey ahead really looks like.
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Matildas face Germany in World Cup warm-up
Australia plays world number three Germany in a friendly on October 10th as preparations continue for the Women's World Cup 2027.
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ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge
The ABC's 50/50 quiz challenges you with two-option questions on Jimi Hendrix and cosmic particles.
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Teen on drugs attacked sleeping woman at Adelaide library
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty to assaulting a 64-year-old outside Mitcham Memorial Library while under the influence of multiple substances.
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Artisanal Market rescues Mundella and Margaret River Dairy
Two collapsed Western Australian dairy brands return to shelves after a last-minute sale to emerging processor Artisanal Market.
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Police target Lone Wolf motorcycle gang across two countries
Australian and New Zealand authorities arrested 20 people and laid 69 charges against the Lone Wolf Outlaw Motorcycle Gang in a coordinated operation.
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Man hit with angle grinder in e-bike theft attempt
Stephen Hoy was struck in the head with a running angle grinder while fighting off a thief trying to steal his e-bike at an Adelaide caravan park.
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Tobacco Cartels Funnel Cash Offshore
Tobacco cartels use hawala and private ATMs to move millions offshore, evading taxes and law enforcement.
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