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Big Bash First Nations round pays tribute to culture

Big Bash First Nations round pays tribute to culture

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will be at the forefront when the Big Bash League's annual First Nations round gets under way.

Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars

Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars

Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars

Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars

A farmer in Western Australia says more people in the outback should considering buying an electric vehicle to unlock fuel savings.

Australian shares start year fraction from record high

Australian shares start year fraction from record high

Australian shares start year fraction from record high

Australian shares start year fraction from record high

The ASX200 came within a tenth of a point of its all-time record set August 13, 2021 this morning, before closing just five points under it.

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Australian serving in Israeli army killed, reports say

Australian serving in Israeli army killed, reports say

Australian-Israeli man Lior Sivan has been killed in southern Gaza while serving in the Israeli Defence Force, the ABC has reported.

House prices to fall by 3-5pct after flat end to 2023

House prices to fall by 3-5pct after flat end to 2023

The Australian housing market ended 2023 on a flat note, despite respectable gains across the year, and are likely to fall going into 2024, experts say.

Opposition backs coal shipment for Ukraine power supply

Opposition backs coal shipment for Ukraine power supply

Opposition foreign affairs spokesman Simon Birmingham has called on the government to deliver more coal to Ukraine as Russia targets energy infrastructure.

Australia 'confident' in Quad despite summit doubt

Australia 'confident' in Quad despite summit doubt

Health Minister Mark Butler says Australia is confident the next Quad leaders summit will go ahead despite uncertainty on the next meeting date.

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Cancer, cystic fibrosis treatments in new PBS listings

Cancer, cystic fibrosis treatments in new PBS listings

Cancer, cystic fibrosis treatments in new PBS listings

Cancer, cystic fibrosis treatments in new PBS listings

New medications have been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which will see some patients save hundreds of thousands of dollars in treatment costs.

Re-thinking code from the inside for more accessibility

Re-thinking code from the inside for more accessibility

Re-thinking code from the inside for more accessibility

Re-thinking code from the inside for more accessibility

Artificial intelligence may redefine the limits of human potential and unlock access to technology but it needs people of all abilities to help write the code.

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in two states as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year and many people are still without power.

North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year

North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year

North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year

North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year

Hot conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C.

Fairytales do come true, Mary to be Danish Queen

Fairytales do come true, Mary to be Danish Queen

Fairytales do come true, Mary to be Danish Queen

Fairytales do come true, Mary to be Danish Queen

Princess Mary will become the first Australian to rule a country after Denmark's Queen Margrethe announced she would abdicate the throne to her son.

New Year's Eve party over, now what's in store for 2024

New Year's Eve party over, now what's in store for 2024

New Year's Eve party over, now what's in store for 2024

New Year's Eve party over, now what's in store for 2024

New Year's festivities over, another year of uncertainty has dawned with hangovers from 2023 but some predictions for 2024 suggest better times ahead.

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Previously secret cabinet documents have revealed discussions inside the government before Australia committed to the Iraq War.

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Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients

Fancy crackers, chocolates and lollies shared during the holidays are increasingly being made from local ingredients in high-tech manufacturing hubs onshore.

Bite-sized goals the key to new year fitness targets

Setting unattainable fitness goals on January 1 could do more harm than good, experts say, with small wins along the way key to your success.

Whitcomb and Woods star as Townsville down Lynx in WNBL

Sami Whitcomb and Courtney Woods scored 47 points between them as WNBL leaders Townsville beat second-placed Perth Lynx 87-64 to end round nine on top.

Aussies welcome 2024 in firework spectacular

Across Australia, revellers farewelled 2023 and welcomed 2024 with a stunning array of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks.

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From football funding shambles to green and gold glory

Two decades before the Matildas would win the hearts of Australians, the nation's governing football body was in chaos and looking for a lifeline.

Howard's key role in quashing emissions trading scheme

The reason Australia rejected a significant climate change adaptation plan has been revealed in federal cabinet documents released after a 20-year embargo.

Australia's deep concerns about instability in Pacific

Australia's longstanding concerns about unrest in the Pacific have been outlined in cabinet papers from 2003, released to the general public after 20 years.

How 2003 decision helped lay foundations for the voice

The abolition of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander body in the early 2000s paved the way for one of the most important political events of 2023.

Iraq invasion and carbon crusade in 2003 cabinet papers

High-level discussions about Australia's decision to enter the Iraq War and a deadly virus that swept the world have been revealed in cabinet papers from 2003.

Leaders spread new year cheer after challenging 2023

The prime minister has reflected on the strengths of the nation, with the opposition leader applauding the resilience of the Australian people.

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

The last day of 2023 has brought heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia with flash flooding around Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast.

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