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Dozens of Gazans killed in Israeli assault that Hamas warns may threaten truce talks
Palestinian officials say an Israeli air strike in southern Gaza has killed dozens of people while advancing tanks in Gaza City forced residents to flee under fire as Israel stepped up an offensive that Hamas warned could jeopardise ceasefire talks.
Isabelle Huppert's new film is a ghost story in Japan, and a gentle meditation on grief and romance
Drawing comparisons to Lost in Translation and the Before trilogy, Sidonie in Japan is light on plot but heavy on lush imagery.
Indigenous custodians embrace chance to curb tourism at 'trashed' swimming spot
Traditional owners in the Bellingen Valley now have a big say in how to protect a culturally significant site that has been paying a heavy environmental price for its popularity.
Report alleging 'significant issues' in NSW greyhound racing hidden from public as industry boss resigns
The head of NSW greyhound racing industry's governing body has resigned as the minister responsible for the sport says there are allegations of "significant issues" that "require careful scrutiny".
Engineered stone is now banned. What will happen with existing benchtops?
Tradies will still have to work with engineered stone when renovating or demolishing existing kitchens and bathrooms, risking exposure to fine silica dust.
Suspected asylum seeker boats intercepted and held by Border Force for 18 days, Indonesian authorities say
Fresh claims of boat turnbacks emerge after a group of men seeking to come to Australia by boat is intercepted and sent to Indonesia.
'Is that you, Brisbane?': Heavy fog blanketing city taking longer to clear due to 'heart of winter'
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the dreary weather spans from the Gold Coast all the way to Mackay, and is particularly extensive across the south-east.
Dingoes 'may be destroyed' if they pose a public safety risk in popular WA tourist town
A state government department confirms it is prepared to kill individual dingoes if necessary after several reported attacks on pets around Broome, but a carer for the native species says any culling would be "an absolute disaster".
Spain beats France to reach Euro 2024 final as 16yo creates football history
Teenager Lamine Yamal helps Spain come from behind to defeat France 2-1, with the three-time champions now waiting to play either England or the Netherlands in the tournament decider.
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Real wages for Australian workers are 5 per cent lower than they were before the pandemic, according to a new report from the OECD. Follow the latest on our live markets blog.
Australia's plant royalty system is broken, putting more than just new tomato varieties at stake
A flaw in Australia's plant-breeding rights system could mean the fruits, vegetables and grains needed to feed the world and combat climate change are never developed.
Russia orders arrest of jailed opposition leader's widow Yulia Navalnaya
The Kremlin issues arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, who has been living in exile since the death of her late husband Alexei Navalny in a Russian penal colony earlier this year.
How this Perth Scorchers batter is helping attract more Indigenous athletes into playing cricket
Cricket hasn't just provided Mikayla Hinkley with a sporting career, it's also allowed her to connect with her Indigenous heritage and become a role model for aspiring athletes.
This 'superfood' has been around for 60,000 years, so why don't we use it more?
A group of First Nations Australians is leading the push to put native grains on the menu, foster an industry that stays in Indigenous hands, create employment, and improve health.
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analysis:The men most likely: Who can propel the West Coast Eagles up the AFL ladder?
The West Coast Eagles are searching for a new coach after reaching the inevitable decision to end Adam Simpson's 11-year tenure, and they face a much tougher call picking his successor.
Philipsen finally bags Tour de France stage win as Pogačar stays in control
The Belgian benefited from a perfect lead-out by Alpecin-Deceuninck teammate and world champion Mathieu van der Poel to prevail after 187.3 kilometres from Orleans.
Without access to childcare, Sarah is one of thousands of mums whose superannuation is taking a hit
Living in a childcare desert has meant Sarah and Jacob Vlatko have had to devise a creative work schedule to care for their toddler, but they're concerned it will have flow-on effects for her superannuation.
This artist is bringing his the bright colours of the central desert to the art galleries of London
This year, Adrian Jangala Robertson became the first Aboriginal artist to be a finalist for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes in the same year. Now he's taking his art overseas.
Man charged with murdering woman whose body was found at a waste facility in Melbourne's north
A 45-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was found at a waste management facility in Melbourne's north last week.
'World-class' skateboarding ramp modelled off Tony Hawk's is installed in Canberra
The 18-year-old Canberran took up skateboarding less than four years ago, but to perfect her skills she had to keep travelling to Sydney. Now a new vert ramp in the capital has changed that.
Choosing between 'everyday Australians doing extraordinary things' is no easy feat for those running our national awards
Being nominated for Australian of the Year is one of the most rewarding experiences, as SA's Tiahni Adamson can attest. With nominations closing at the end of the month, those working behind the scenes offer a glimpse into the long process of choosing an overall winner.
Veteran performer quits Adelaide Fringe, saying it's now 'financially unviable' for independent artists
The Adelaide Fringe is booming, selling more than a million tickets two years in a row. But some performers are questioning whether the festival has become too big — leaving local shows lost in the crowd.
Country football dying a 'slow death' with thousand-dollar player payments blamed for killing the game
Regional clubs have proposed radical changes to save community football including banning player payments altogether or introducing a new player points system.
'It would be a travesty': Historic Huon pine warship set to be 'disposed of'
The Northern Territory government says it will "dispose of" a historic Huon pine warship used by the elite Z Special Group in World War Two. A group of enthusiasts is hoping to save the rotting vessel, but time is running out.
Alice Springs curfew targeting crime exposes underlying homelessness crisis, services say
As Alice Springs approaches its third and potentially final night of a snap 72-hour curfew, frontline services say they're deeply concerned for those sleeping rough.