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Vomiting puteketeke wins New Zealand bird competition

Vomiting puteketeke wins New Zealand bird competition

The vomiting, growling, strange-dancing puteketeke has been named New Zealand's bird of the century.

Melanoma researchers NSW Australians of the Year

Melanoma researchers NSW Australians of the Year

Melanoma researchers NSW Australians of the Year

Melanoma researchers NSW Australians of the Year

A pair of melanoma researchers were named the 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW, having saved thousands of lives and documented their own battle with cancer.

'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

The NSW village of Eugowra was almost razed by a sudden flash flood on November 14. A year on there are reminders of the disaster on every corner, every face.

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Search for good Samaritan surfer after scuba death

Search for good Samaritan surfer after scuba death

Police on the NSW Central Coast are searching for an unknown surfer who helped pull an injured and unconscious scuba diver to shore.

Rural mothers' advocate Tassie Australian of the Year

Rural mothers' advocate Tassie Australian of the Year

Stephanie Trethewey has been named the Australian of Year for Tasmania for her work supporting rural mothers.

'We've got to do better': farmers tackle mental health

'We've got to do better': farmers tackle mental health

Farmers are hitting the road for a series of workshops across Queensland and NSW to help other producers prepare mentally for the tough times ahead.

More young women are choosing a career in agriculture

More young women are choosing a career in agriculture

More young women and people from multicultural backgrounds are choosing agriculture as a career, an analysis of census data over the past 15 years shows.

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Porn leading to violence and grooming: Contos

Porn leading to violence and grooming: Contos

Porn leading to violence and grooming: Contos

Porn leading to violence and grooming: Contos

Australia needs to reckon with the "indoctrinating" force of pornography among young people and ensure higher "porn literacy," a leading consent activist says.

Thrill of the grill as NSW barbecue competitions sizzle

Thrill of the grill as NSW barbecue competitions sizzle

Thrill of the grill as NSW barbecue competitions sizzle

Thrill of the grill as NSW barbecue competitions sizzle

Three Queensland mates known as the Beefy Brothers are on a meaty pilgrimage through regional NSW, taking on two barbecue competitions.

History and tradition woven through national field days

History and tradition woven through national field days

History and tradition woven through national field days

History and tradition woven through national field days

The Australian National Field Days showcased the latest in agricultural innovation but among the shiny new gadgets yesteryear was ever present.

Water Rat to the rescue as agriculture goes hi-tech

Water Rat to the rescue as agriculture goes hi-tech

Water Rat to the rescue as agriculture goes hi-tech

Water Rat to the rescue as agriculture goes hi-tech

Connectivity tools, satellite technology, water level sensors and GPS ear tags are some of the latest agricultural gadgets on the market.

Putting food on the table getting harder as costs soar

Putting food on the table getting harder as costs soar

Putting food on the table getting harder as costs soar

Putting food on the table getting harder as costs soar

More than a third of Australian households are struggling with food insecurity and that includes many people who are working in mid-to-high earning jobs.

Sydney Opera House marks half a century on the harbour

Sydney Opera House marks half a century on the harbour

Sydney Opera House marks half a century on the harbour

Sydney Opera House marks half a century on the harbour

In a special lecture marking the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House opening, the building architect's children reflect on his legacy.

Crowds turn out for Olivia Newton-John's wellness walk

Crowds turn out for Olivia Newton-John's wellness walk

Crowds turn out for Olivia Newton-John's wellness walk

Crowds turn out for Olivia Newton-John's wellness walk

Thousands of walkers and furry friends have gathered in Melbourne for the late Olivia Newton-John's annual Walk for Wellness raising money for cancer treatment.

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Carmen to the bush, as opera helps disaster recovery

Rural Queensland might seem like an unlikely setting for a French opera, but one town hopes a night of song will bring their disaster-hit community together.

Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.

Record-breaking heatwave sparks catastrophic fire risk

Unseasonably warm weather and strong winds have left the much of the country sweltering in a heatwave with fire warnings closing dozens of schools.

Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country

A partnership underpinned by carbon farming will enable a big land station to be returned to a local aboriginal corporation in a move described as empowering.

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Blooming good idea recognised in Rural Women's Award

A Victorian flower farmer has won the 2023 Rural Women's Award for co-founding a digital platform that links consumers with local blooms.

Republic support growing, one year after Queen's death

A new poll has found support is growing for Australia to swiftly become a republic, one year after the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Millennials lead city exodus for good days in the bush

A landmark report reveals migration from the cities to the country has tripled in the last five years, as millennials increasingly escape the rat race.

Caravanners living on the road for infinity and beyond

More Australians are choosing to live on the road after COVID-19, as the humble caravan park becomes the unlikely nexus of post-pandemic life.

Assange pursuit an obstacle for US-Australia alliance

Supporters of Julian Assange are hopeful comments by the US ambassador to Australia could signal the end of the extradition pursuit against him.

Bark petitions signalled beginning of lands right fight

The modern land rights movement is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions, considered the birth of the lands right movement.

Sydney City2Surf runners put the fun into fundraising

Roads across Sydney are beginning to reopen after tens of thousands of runners took part in the the annual City2Surf charity run from the city to Bondi Beach.

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