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World’s oldest continuous police horse unit honoured

World’s oldest continuous police horse unit honoured

Two centuries after the NSW police mounted unit first assembled, horses continue to play a role in crowd control and search operations.

Brotherly bond key to Birdsville Races epic journey

Brotherly bond key to Birdsville Races epic journey

Brotherly bond key to Birdsville Races epic journey

Brotherly bond key to Birdsville Races epic journey

From bare-back pony rides in the bush to the iconic Birdsville Races in the outback, three trainer brothers have forged a bond through their love of horses.

Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow

The Gee Whiz ice-cream van is a popular stop for perspiring punters at Birdsville, part of one man's mission to bring happiness after the death of his wife.

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The sport of kings, mates and memories in Birdsville

The sport of kings, mates and memories in Birdsville

The Birdsville Races, which started as a meet for outback drovers, has become a bucket-list trip for old mates making new memories in the desert dust and heat.

Check out, but the Birdsville Hotel never leaves you

Check out, but the Birdsville Hotel never leaves you

The Birdsville Hotel is a bucket-list item for many Australian travellers, who are drawn by its remote location and a history rich with outback stories.

'You just do it': bravery award for flood rescuer

'You just do it': bravery award for flood rescuer

A man whose quick thinking helped save a woman stranded in a flooded creek has been awarded a bravery decoration for his "unforeseen courage".

Brothers set record with 140-day row across the Pacific

Brothers set record with 140-day row across the Pacific

A Scottish trio has landed on Australian shores after an arduous 140-day journey across the Pacific, raising more than $1.6 million for clean water projects.

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No time to stow the brollies with soggy spring forecast

No time to stow the brollies with soggy spring forecast

No time to stow the brollies with soggy spring forecast

No time to stow the brollies with soggy spring forecast

Spring has not yet sprung but forecasters say a soggy season awaits much of Australia, with parts tipped to receive heavy rainfall and flooding.

Thousands flood cities demanding action on Palestine

Thousands flood cities demanding action on Palestine

Thousands flood cities demanding action on Palestine

Thousands flood cities demanding action on Palestine

Hundreds of thousands of protesters across Australia have called for greater sanctions against Israel and an end to its bombardment and occupation of Palestine.

The country economy of flowers, focaccia and friendship

The country economy of flowers, focaccia and friendship

The country economy of flowers, focaccia and friendship

The country economy of flowers, focaccia and friendship

Roadside stalls selling flowers, eggs, fruit and even horse poo are fixtures in rural Australia, a long tradition that connects and feeds country communities.

Bears, ice and mud challenge Aussie firies in Canada

Bears, ice and mud challenge Aussie firies in Canada

Bears, ice and mud challenge Aussie firies in Canada

Bears, ice and mud challenge Aussie firies in Canada

Trudging through freezing mud and dodging grizzlies were all in a day's work for an Australian firefighter deployed to battle wildfires in remote Canada.

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

The expansion of a major beauty retailer's flagship is in line with trends of specialty stores moving into physical retail at the expense of department stores.

Howdy partner: dating app blooms new look B&S ball

Howdy partner: dating app blooms new look B&S ball

Howdy partner: dating app blooms new look B&S ball

Howdy partner: dating app blooms new look B&S ball

Love is in the country air, as a dating app helps connect Australian farmers and a new in-person singles event looks to break the rural romance drought.

The world's oldest cowboy and still livin' the dream

The world's oldest cowboy and still livin' the dream

The world's oldest cowboy and still livin' the dream

The world's oldest cowboy and still livin' the dream

The world's oldest cowboy puts his longevity down to hard work, animals, sunshine and making young friends, as the 95-year-old saddles up for his next rodeo.

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History in making as World Court to advise on climate

Nations will soon have clarity on responsibilities to cut emissions under a hard-fought legal opinion spearheaded by Pacific states and initiated by students.

Workplaces urged to back equality and diversity efforts

Australian leaders are being urged to foster inclusive and resilient workplaces while resisting global backlash to gender equality efforts.

Panda-mania: PM gushes over ‘great friend of Australia’

China’s warm and fuzzy reception for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been sealed with a visit to a panda centre in Chengdu.

Mushrooms to mice: our fears of nature are costing us

One in five Australians suffer biophobias of natural foods and creatures, with real impacts on health, waste and the environment, a recent study shows.

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Tome by tome, human chain moves historic bookstore

Hundreds of volunteers have formed a human chain to help a historic bookshop move to a new location by passing each book hand-to-hand.

Mushroom trial circus packs up after guilty verdicts

Life goes on in the towns touched by Australia's headline-grabbing mushroom murder trial, but will it leave an indelible mark on the area forever?

Lion victim yet to be interviewed after zoo attack

The condition of a woman who lost an arm in a "horrific" lion attack at a zoo has stabilised but she is yet to explain how the mauling occurred.

Indigenous excellence honoured in NAIDOC's 50th year

Indigenous change-makers, including a doctor, an AFL legend and a celebrated performer, have been recognised at the National NAIDOC Awards.

Hurry up! Moon man Mr Squiggle lands at National Museum

A National Museum exhibition celebrates Mr Squiggle, the television character who enchanted generations of children by drawing sketches with his pencil nose.

Pay penalties to be saved as workers score wage win

Weekend penalty rates will be protected by the federal government as minimum wage workers are about to get a boost to their pay packets.

'No other option': desperate plea from stranded Aussies

As Australians return home from the Middle East, a family stranded in Iran says it has no way to flee after receiving advice to cross international borders.

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