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Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

The 2026 Australians of the Year have a jam-packed schedule after receiving their awards at a ceremony in the nation's capital.

Cattle pioneer says the gentle giants saved her life

Cattle pioneer says the gentle giants saved her life

Cattle pioneer says the gentle giants saved her life

Cattle pioneer says the gentle giants saved her life

A renowned cattle breeder formed a remarkable bond with Brahman after swapping a city job for a long and rewarding life on the land.

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

The first astronaut to train under the Australian flag has been honoured with the 2026 Australian of the Year award, with other top achievers also recognised.

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'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

An electrician whose businesses have created dozens of jobs for Indigenous people has received one of the nation's highest honours.

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

A pioneering dementia researcher has called for a national program to help prevent the disease, after being given one of the nation's highest honours.

Trans-Australia runner's emotional homelessness speech

Trans-Australia runner's emotional homelessness speech

An endurance athlete who shot to fame during a mammoth run from Perth to Sydney has been named Young Australian of the Year.

Cancer diagnosis for hero cop who shot Bondi stabber

Cancer diagnosis for hero cop who shot Bondi stabber

Donations and praise have poured in for the heroic police officer who brought a stabbing rampage to an end as she battles a rare form of cancer.

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It's all in the name for the outback town of Humpty Doo

It's all in the name for the outback town of Humpty Doo

It's all in the name for the outback town of Humpty Doo

It's all in the name for the outback town of Humpty Doo

It's not clear how a Top End town came to be called Humpty Doo, but locals aren't fussed and a pub is cashing in on the stand-out name.

Fears more sinkholes could appear near tunnel project

Fears more sinkholes could appear near tunnel project

Fears more sinkholes could appear near tunnel project

Fears more sinkholes could appear near tunnel project

A large, gaping crater has opened at a suburban sports oval near major tunnel-boring works, sparking safety fears about whether another could emerge.

Bradman's baggy green goes under the hammer

Bradman's baggy green goes under the hammer

Bradman's baggy green goes under the hammer

Bradman's baggy green goes under the hammer

A famous baggy green cap worn by the world's greatest cricket player, Sir Donald Bradman, is expected to sell for an eye-watering sum.

How Boxing Day films fare against the streaming surge

How Boxing Day films fare against the streaming surge

How Boxing Day films fare against the streaming surge

How Boxing Day films fare against the streaming surge

As the popularity of streaming services booms, the traditional Australian pastime of the Boxing Day movie is still thriving amid a wider cinema-going decline.

Festive foods for Fido a 'no no', pet owners warned

Festive foods for Fido a 'no no', pet owners warned

Festive foods for Fido a 'no no', pet owners warned

Festive foods for Fido a 'no no', pet owners warned

While most pet owners know to avoid giving their dogs chocolate, many other common festive treats also pose serious health risks to our furry friends.

The farmer who spends 10 years preparing for Christmas

The farmer who spends 10 years preparing for Christmas

The farmer who spends 10 years preparing for Christmas

The farmer who spends 10 years preparing for Christmas

It's Christmas every day of the year at a tree farm in a tiny rural village, where the cool climate brings a touch of the northern hemisphere Down Under.

Christmas miracle for family after stint in hospital

Christmas miracle for family after stint in hospital

Christmas miracle for family after stint in hospital

Christmas miracle for family after stint in hospital

There’s no place like home for Christmas, and for some families that wish has been granted, with their children spending the festive season at home.

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Carols promise 'peace, love and tolerance' after Bondi

A major Christmas carols concert has honoured the victims of the Bondi terror attack and pledged a night of community for a nation in mourning.

Assange files complaint against Nobel winner Machado

Julian Assange has filed a complaint accusing the Nobel Foundation of facilitating "war crimes" by awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado.

Family turns cancer tragedy into message of hope

After losing their young son to a rare cancer, one family is hoping to transform their loss into something positive by drawing on his enduring spirit.

State library 'saved' as management back down from cuts

Outcry from prominent Australians to a state library restructure that would have resulted in workforce cuts has led to management withdrawing the proposal.

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Double Golden Globe nomination for Aussie Jacob Elordi

Australians Jacob Elordi, Sarah Snook, Joel Edgerton and Rose Byrne have all scored nominations in the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.

Rebel fashion contemporaries synced in blockbuster show

Two famed fashionistas whose pioneering designs tore up the rule book are showcased in an exhibition bringing the contrasting pair's works together in one show.

'I love you Jodie': PM weds in intimate ceremony

In a ceremony attended by a small group of family and friends, Australia's prime minister has made history by marrying his partner while in office.

PM and Haydon's wedding signed, sealed, delivered

Anthony Albanese has wedded Jodie Haydon in front of a small gathering in the nation's capital, becoming the first prime minister to do so in office.

Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has continued her yearly tradition of naming every woman who died from violence in Australia, on the eve of an international event.

JFK's granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

John F Kennedy’s granddaughter has revealed she has terminal cancer, with doctors delivering a grim estimate of how long the mother of two has left to live.

A worthwhile life: from toy king to wallaby saviour

Despite a high-profile career selling toys to Aussie kids, a philanthropist says his most important legacy has been protecting a vulnerable native species.

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