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Royals celebrate another Danish-Australian star pairing

Royals celebrate another Danish-Australian star pairing

King Frederik and Queen Mary have admired the work of another Danish-Australian duo as the royals headed to an art exhibition at a trendy converted warehouse.

Up there Queen Mary: royal kicks goals in MCG debut

Up there Queen Mary: royal kicks goals in MCG debut

Up there Queen Mary: royal kicks goals in MCG debut

Up there Queen Mary: royal kicks goals in MCG debut

Denmark's Queen Mary has lived out the dream of many Australians, booting a goal at the MCG as she met AFL players during a return to her home nation.

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world.

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Australia's famous flying doctors more needed than ever

Australia's famous flying doctors more needed than ever

Healthcare access has long been a challenge for rural and regional communities but Australia's famous flying doctors are now in even more demand.

Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap

Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap

A small Pacific nation is leading others when it comes to female judiciary representation but disparities around the world affect how justice is delivered.

'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

Australia will continue to invest in gender data collection to monitor progress on efforts to advance gender equality and address disparities.

Drones, lasers, daytime attractions to reignite Vivid

Drones, lasers, daytime attractions to reignite Vivid

Vivid's incoming director is promising this year's spectacular kaleidoscope-of-colour celebration will be the best-attended multi-arts festival in the world.

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Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Advocates are calling on governments around the world to crack down on gender-based violence facilitated through tech, as well as education for young people.

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system

International Women's Day is being marked as a call to balance the scales and ensure all women and girls have fair and inclusive access to justice.

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

What's that, Big Ted? Play School celebrates 60 years

Step through the windows into the world of Play School, where kids can crawl into a rocket clock, or pretend to film episodes of the much-loved show.

Love economics collides with attraction technology

Love economics collides with attraction technology

Love economics collides with attraction technology

Love economics collides with attraction technology

For decades Aussies have been increasingly pairing up with similarly educated and monied partners but online dating my have done away with "assortive mating".

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Denmark’s Tasmanian-born Queen Mary and King Frederik will begin their state visit to Australia in the "Red Centre".

Israel's top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza

Israel's top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza

Israel's top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza

Israel's top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza

Israel’s top court will allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories.

Pentagon-Anthropic feud has AI warfare at stake

Pentagon-Anthropic feud has AI warfare at stake

Pentagon-Anthropic feud has AI warfare at stake

Pentagon-Anthropic feud has AI warfare at stake

The US Pentagon has demanded lawful AI use without constraints and has threatened a top artificial intelligence lab's business.

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Showcase reveals artworks stretched to the outer limits

A snapshot of contemporary art shows how artists push their materials to the limit, reflecting the forces which shape individuals and society.

Former UK envoy Mandelson arrested in Epstein probe

Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been released from custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

UK considers removing Andrew from royal succession line

The British ‌government will mull new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line ‌of ‌royal ⁠succession.

Work never ends for used car giant after $120m sale

A used car startup has netted its founder a nine-figure payday after selling his business to Toyota but it won't put the handbrake on his drive.

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Digging it: the dopamine hit hiding beneath our feet

Soil influences what we eat, what we wear and maybe even what we feel, with one Australian scientist on a mission to help us all dig a little deeper.

Barking up the right tree, dogs have a nose for nature

Long known as farmers' best friends, working dogs are increasingly becoming conservationists' companions due to their ability to sniff out rare species.

Valentine's spending slows but love remains priceless

Australians may be paring back their spending this Valentine's Day but couples who have celebrated 70 years of marriage share their free relationship advice.

Baby steps: elephant trio to boost zoo's majestic herd

Families are set to be treated to three big surprises at Werribee Zoo but will need to wait a while for the anticipated arrivals.

Woodchopper found alive after going missing for days

Woodchopper Corey Chugg has been found alive at the bottom of a steep incline after going missing for four days in cold and rugged bushland.

Aid cuts fuel crisis for teen girls in Asia-Pacific

Australia has a critical opportunity to demonstrate regional leadership in the upcoming budget, advocates say, with adolescent girls at the forefront of need.

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has received one of the top gongs at the Order of Australia awards but organisers are calling out a gender imbalance.

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