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21-Year-Old Perth Native Talia Gibson Stuns Naomi Osaka at Miami Open
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21-Year-Old Perth Native Talia Gibson Stuns Naomi Osaka at Miami Open

Australian qualifier claims fourth top-20 scalp in three weeks as former world number one questions whether motherhood and tennis can coexist.
7 min read a month ago
Russell takes pole as Mercedes lock out front row for 2026 Australian GP
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Russell takes pole as Mercedes lock out front row for 2026 Australian GP

Mercedes dominance confirmed as rookie Antonelli takes P2 and Red Bull's Hadjar claims third on debut.
6 min read a month ago
Police raid Brisbane Catholic charity over pro-Palestine banner
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Police raid Brisbane Catholic charity over pro-Palestine banner

Officers seized a bedsheet banner and digital devices from Dorothy Day House under Queensland's new prohibited expression laws.
7 min read a month ago
One Nation dumps Adelaide candidate on election eve after UK arrest warrant revealed
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One Nation dumps Adelaide candidate on election eve after UK arrest warrant revealed

Aoi Baxter removed from ticket after failing to disclose outstanding sexual assault charge in Britain.
7 min read a month ago
Ronnie O'Sullivan makes highest break in professional snooker history with 153
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Ronnie O'Sullivan makes highest break in professional snooker history with 153

The seven-time world champion achieved the feat at the World Open in Yushan, China, surpassing Jamie Burnett's 22-year-old record of 148.
6 min read a month ago
NASA's Moon Rocket Finally Rolls Back to Pad for Historic April Launch
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NASA's Moon Rocket Finally Rolls Back to Pad for Historic April Launch

After fuel leaks and helium problems forced a retreat, the Artemis II rocket is headed back to Kennedy Space Center for humanity's first crewed lunar voyage in 54 years.
8 min read a month ago
Queensland Removes 15% Affordable Housing Mandate From Fast-Track Developments
Property

Queensland Removes 15% Affordable Housing Mandate From Fast-Track Developments

The LNP government says the change will speed up construction. Housing groups warn it will reduce supply for low-income buyers.
5 min read a month ago
The Cancer Cure That's Now Saving Lupus Patients: CAR-T Therapy Rewrites the Rules
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The Cancer Cure That's Now Saving Lupus Patients: CAR-T Therapy Rewrites the Rules

A 'living drug' that reprograms your immune system is showing miraculous results for diseases doctors once called incurable
5 min read a month ago
Women's March Madness Breaks Viewership Records as Cultural Moment Arrives
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Women's March Madness Breaks Viewership Records as Cultural Moment Arrives

The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament draws unprecedented audiences as the sport transitions from niche to mainstream entertainment.
6 min read 2 months ago
Man shot dead, another wounded in Lidcombe apartment complex
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Man shot dead, another wounded in Lidcombe apartment complex

Police establish crime scene on Shale Street after early morning incident near Accor Stadium. Investigation ongoing, no arrests made.
6 min read 2 months ago
Three NSW fishermen found dead off South Australia coast
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Three NSW fishermen found dead off South Australia coast

Three men aged 64, 67, and 74 from New South Wales were recovered in waters near Beachport following an eight-hour search on Sunday.
6 min read 2 months ago
ABC Staff Vote for Strike Action as Tension with New CEO Escalates
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ABC Staff Vote for Strike Action as Tension with New CEO Escalates

Employees at Australia's public broadcaster have voted for protected industrial action amid ongoing disputes with management.
8 min read 2 months ago