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'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

One of the world's first celebrations of the new year reached new heights, with most enjoying their night, but some have larger troubles than just sore heads.

New year welcomed with dazzling fireworks displays

New year welcomed with dazzling fireworks displays

New year welcomed with dazzling fireworks displays

New year welcomed with dazzling fireworks displays

The New Year has been welcomed with a bang in Australia with millions gathering to watch spectacular firework displays across the nation.

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Services across capital cities have marked Remembrance Day and commemorated Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict.

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Feat of clay: oldest pottery sheds light on trade route

Feat of clay: oldest pottery sheds light on trade route

A collaboration between traditional owners and researchers has uncovered the oldest pottery made in Australia on an island in the Great Barrier Reef.

'Micro weddings' at big house on the harbour

'Micro weddings' at big house on the harbour

Dozens of couples have tied the knot on Valentine's day in 'micro weddings' at the Sydney Opera House.

Church leaders call for hope and love at Christmas

Church leaders call for hope and love at Christmas

Australians have been urged to look at Christmas as a time for hope in the midst of natural disasters, international conflicts and economic challenges.

Indigenous dancers reach for the stars at Opera House

Indigenous dancers reach for the stars at Opera House

Australia's only national dance competition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural dance groups is returning this weekend to the Sydney Opera House.

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Small green turtle inspires Bangarra child's play

Small green turtle inspires Bangarra child's play

Small green turtle inspires Bangarra child's play

Small green turtle inspires Bangarra child's play

Father-and-son duo Stephen Page and Hunter Page-Lochard have collaborated on Bangarra's first children's production, telling the journey of a small turtle.

Ceremonial campfire still burns next door to coal mine

Ceremonial campfire still burns next door to coal mine

Ceremonial campfire still burns next door to coal mine

Ceremonial campfire still burns next door to coal mine

Traditional owners occupying part of a coal mining lease in Queensland will host talks, music and ceremonies as they mark two years of the camp.

Indigenous artists use stars to navigate digital design

Indigenous artists use stars to navigate digital design

Indigenous artists use stars to navigate digital design

Indigenous artists use stars to navigate digital design

Indigenous artists from three different cultures have come together to design a digital artwork for a limited edition wrap to be used on laptops and tablets.

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