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Kasey Chambers finds heart and soul on the road again

Kasey Chambers finds heart and soul on the road again

After 25 years at the top of the music industry and with 14 ARIA awards to her name, Kasey Chambers has hit the road in a caravan to get back to her roots.

One in ten road crash drivers on ice, study shows

One in ten road crash drivers on ice, study shows

One in ten road crash drivers on ice, study shows

One in ten road crash drivers on ice, study shows

New research indicates 17 per cent of drivers involved in road crashes have drugs or alcohol in their system.

Campaigners and Olympians recognised in honours list

Campaigners and Olympians recognised in honours list

Campaigners and Olympians recognised in honours list

Campaigners and Olympians recognised in honours list

More than 450 people have been recognised for their achievements in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List.

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'Healing': Troy Cassar-Daley sweeps Golden Guitars

'Healing': Troy Cassar-Daley sweeps Golden Guitars

An emotional Troy Cassar-Daley has paid tribute to his family, as he took out five Golden Guitar awards at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Nation raises glass to honour third-generation vintner

Nation raises glass to honour third-generation vintner

A long-time winemaker with a "gift of the gab" has helped develop his family company into an industry leader while promoting co-operation with other labels.

How horses, pumpkins and corn flakes made a bush legend

How horses, pumpkins and corn flakes made a bush legend

A craft competition on the back of a cereal box, a deep love of horses and a quirky pumpkin festival have shaped one woman's life of service to rural Australia.

'We hope Hannah's proud': parents on mission to halt DV

'We hope Hannah's proud': parents on mission to halt DV

Lloyd and Suzanne Clarke lost their daughter and three grandchildren to domestic violence and have been fierce advocates for criminalising coercive control.

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Political honour for late minister and party stalwart

Political honour for late minister and party stalwart

Political honour for late minister and party stalwart

Political honour for late minister and party stalwart

A late former Liberal minister who served in the cabinets of two prime ministers has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Lifetimes of service have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, including Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs.

Neale Daniher named 2025 Australian of the Year

Neale Daniher named 2025 Australian of the Year

Neale Daniher named 2025 Australian of the Year

Neale Daniher named 2025 Australian of the Year

The AFL legend has turned his diagnosis of motor neurone disease into a search for a cure, bringing Australians along for the fight.

Charity founder named Senior Australian of the Year

Charity founder named Senior Australian of the Year

Charity founder named Senior Australian of the Year

Charity founder named Senior Australian of the Year

Brother Olly Pickett has provided wheelchairs for countless children around the globe for decades through one of the largest volunteer groups in WA.

Indigenous scientist named Young Australian of the Year

Indigenous scientist named Young Australian of the Year

Indigenous scientist named Young Australian of the Year

Indigenous scientist named Young Australian of the Year

Katrina Wruck's work has led her to create the world's first reusable laundry system, helping providing health outcomes for Indigenous communities.

Chappell Roan wins Hottest 100 with Good Luck, Babe!

Chappell Roan wins Hottest 100 with Good Luck, Babe!

Chappell Roan wins Hottest 100 with Good Luck, Babe!

Chappell Roan wins Hottest 100 with Good Luck, Babe!

American singer Chappell Roan has won the Triple J Hottest 100, with international artists breaking records as the top four songs attracted a surge of votes.

Cafe pair brewing jobs for migrants named Local Hero

Cafe pair brewing jobs for migrants named Local Hero

Cafe pair brewing jobs for migrants named Local Hero

Cafe pair brewing jobs for migrants named Local Hero

Vanessa Brettell and Hannah Costello have been both named Australian Local Hero for their social enterprise cafes helping migrant women gain jobs.

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From side-eye to show stopper as Tame stuns PM

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has stolen the limelight - again - with a provocative act at an awards event with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Tax breaks for local producers could become law if the coalition upholds its opposition to forced labour in global supply chains, an anti-slavery expert says.

Fading US climate leadership opens door for Australia

Australia could end up with cheaper electric cars and renewed opportunities for green manufacturing as United States' climate leadership goes on hiatus.

From reflection to resistance: how mob will mark Jan 26

January 26 brings mixed emotions for many Indigenous people, with some reflecting or mourning, gathering for protests or spending time on Country.

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Apprentice incentive not enough to meet housing targets

Despite the Albanese government's well-meaning rhetoric, its policies and results reveal a failure to fix housing affordability, a housing expert says.

Aussie shares rise as Trump calls for rate cuts

The ASX200 rose 0.4 per cent on Friday to finish up 1.2 per cent for the week as Donald Trump demanded cuts in oil prices and interest rates.

Frustration at 'ugly, divisive' Australia Day debate

Australians must be prepared to listen to each other if they want to have a serious conversation about the country's national day, Indigenous leaders say.

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

An avian flu outbreak in NSW has been eradicated, health authorities say, as the state joins Victoria in lifting restrictions on poultry and egg producers.

PM caves on school funding after 'tortuous' talks

An extra $3.5 billion in federal cash will be ponied up by the Albanese government after protracted public school funding negotiations with two hold-out states.

'Not enough': PM concedes more needed to win election

Selling a vision for the future, rather than dwelling on past achievements, is the prime minister's blueprint for winning over voters to secure a second term.

The 'existential' threat facing the corporate watchdog

Corporations and regulators are struggling to adapt to modern business conditions and regular Australians are suffering as a result, says ASIC boss Joe Longo.

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