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Australia's country stars prepare for night of nights

Australia's country stars prepare for night of nights

The Golden Guitar Awards will honour Australia's country music legends and emerging artists, with Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham leading the nominations.

Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Australians have been urged to reflect on the things that unite us as millions of people celebrate, commemorate and protest Australia Day 2024.

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

Melanoma researchers Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long have set their sights on an "incurable" cancer, giving a call to arms after winning awards.

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Southerlies brush heatwave aside after record night

Southerlies brush heatwave aside after record night

A cool change is sweeping through NSW, dropping temperatures by more than 10C in an hour after a coast-to-coast heatwave delivered an outback town record.

'Hero' Pat Dodson hangs up hat after lifelong service

'Hero' Pat Dodson hangs up hat after lifelong service

Yawuru elder Pat Dodson has been farewelled by parliamentary colleagues as he retires from the Senate after a career dedicated to serving the community.

ACCC to 'forensically' probe supermarket prices

ACCC to 'forensically' probe supermarket prices

The deputy chair of the consumer watchdog says the body will examine information on possible supermarket price gouging as part of a new inquiry.

PM open to crossbench talks on tax cut changes

PM open to crossbench talks on tax cut changes

As the Greens urge further changes to stage three tax cuts, the prime minister says he is open to negotiations to ensure their passage through parliament.

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Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Australia's largest energy retailer is launching an electric vehicle trial that will deliver cheap power to drivers who recharge during off-peak times.

Powerball lottery jackpot reaches record $200 million

Powerball lottery jackpot reaches record $200 million

Powerball lottery jackpot reaches record $200 million

Powerball lottery jackpot reaches record $200 million

No-one has emerged as the top-tier winner of the $150 million Powerball draw, meaning the jackpot increases to $200 million next week.

Coota Girls surviving, guiding and thriving at Yabun

Coota Girls surviving, guiding and thriving at Yabun

Coota Girls surviving, guiding and thriving at Yabun

Coota Girls surviving, guiding and thriving at Yabun

Gadigal Information Service is hosting the annual Yabun Festival in Sydney's Victoria Park, inviting everyone to celebrate Indigenous survival on January 26.

Vaccination expert among honoured health professionals

Vaccination expert among honoured health professionals

Vaccination expert among honoured health professionals

Vaccination expert among honoured health professionals

Professionals from the health and medical fields feature in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, which includes a globally-renowned vaccination expert.

Brian Lara's vanquisher among athletes honoured

Brian Lara's vanquisher among athletes honoured

Brian Lara's vanquisher among athletes honoured

Brian Lara's vanquisher among athletes honoured

Zoe Goss, most remembered for bowling Brian Lara, has been recognised for her contribution to women's cricket in the Australia Day Honours List.

Jewel in crown for acclaimed stage and screen designer

Jewel in crown for acclaimed stage and screen designer

Jewel in crown for acclaimed stage and screen designer

Jewel in crown for acclaimed stage and screen designer

Rosie Boylan's day job as a hatmaker is driven by passion and sees her working on some of the stage and screen's most prolific headpieces.

Indigenous health pioneers working to overcome inequity

Indigenous health pioneers working to overcome inequity

Indigenous health pioneers working to overcome inequity

Indigenous health pioneers working to overcome inequity

Two Aboriginal professors, Kelvin Kong and Gail Garvey, are being recognised for their work to address health inequities.

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List pays tribute to service, dedication and hard work

More than 700 Australians have been named in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, with women tipping the gender scales.

From no job to top job: a mighty political comeback

The youngest woman elected to an Australian parliament at age 23 lost her seat and later rose to premier - Lara Giddings knows the highs and lows of politics.

Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year

Pioneering scientists Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long, who revolutionised melanoma treatment, have been named joint Australians of the Year.

Translator of Dr Seuss books becomes 'mother of school'

A teacher and linguist has spent four decades encouraging young people to connect with their traditional culture and language.

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How a stint on the sidelines helped spark Olympic glory

Emma McKeon suffered a devastating setback before a spell away from the pool inspired the swimming sensation to strive for extraordinary success.

Shock discovery while mustering spurs surprise industry

A pastoralist who stumbled across a surprise discovery while mustering sheep has helped put outback Queensland on the map.

Supermarket prices under gaze of consumer watchdog

Supermarket giants are accused of price gouging on fruit, vegetables and meat and the consumer watchdog will use its "full legal powers" to investigate.

PM justifies rejigged tax cuts as cost-of-living relief

The prime minister has backed his government's reworked income tax package as the best way forward for struggling workers.

Heatwave persists as inland temps nudge 50C

Some inland towns have sweltered through temperatures as high as 49.4C as heatwave conditions sent the mercury soaring some 6C to 12C above average.

Independent MPs 'conflicted' by tax cut changes

Changes to tax cuts would help lower income Australians, but some independent MPs are concerned about the impact on their affluent constituents.

Days of gains for Australian shares as miners dig deep

The Australian share market has climbed half a per cent as surging mining companies helped the index to its fifth successive day of gains.

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