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Australia sends 'support and strength' to Princess Kate

Australia sends 'support and strength' to Princess Kate

The thoughts of Australians are with the Princess of Wales following her announcement she is being treated for cancer, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

Online tool helps farmers cultivate love on the land

Online tool helps farmers cultivate love on the land

Online tool helps farmers cultivate love on the land

Online tool helps farmers cultivate love on the land

An online tool developed for farmers which is designed to grow healthy relationships is being rolled out nationally

Pet owners forced to surrender animals to gain housing

Pet owners forced to surrender animals to gain housing

Pet owners forced to surrender animals to gain housing

Pet owners forced to surrender animals to gain housing

The number of pets surrendered due to their owners moving has increased 47 per cent in recent years, as competition in Victoria's rental market tightens.

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Easter toys recalled as chook, rabbit pose choking risk

Easter toys recalled as chook, rabbit pose choking risk

Toys from a Coles Easter plush range have been recalled after a stitching fault was found to cause a choking hazard to children.

'Cost of living crunch' considered at Easter show

'Cost of living crunch' considered at Easter show

Organisers of the Royal Easter Show say they have considered the cost of living crunch for this year's event with plenty of free entertainment organised.

Hairy poo unmasked as nation's newest creepy-crawly

Hairy poo unmasked as nation's newest creepy-crawly

A striking beetle that has a glamorous furry coat has been discovered in the forests behind the Gold Coast's busy beaches.

Would-be F1 track invaders face $17,000 fines

Would-be F1 track invaders face $17,000 fines

The Australian Grand Prix has prohibited spectators from entering the track due to safety issues in response to spectators trespassing in 2023.

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'Gold standard': ex-MP's larrikin soldier son mourned

'Gold standard': ex-MP's larrikin soldier son mourned

'Gold standard': ex-MP's larrikin soldier son mourned

'Gold standard': ex-MP's larrikin soldier son mourned

MPs and army leaders have joined mourners at a heartbreaking funeral for Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon, the son of former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon.

Magpies in survival mode due to climate change, noise

Magpies in survival mode due to climate change, noise

Magpies in survival mode due to climate change, noise

Magpies in survival mode due to climate change, noise

The combined impact of climate change and human-generated noise is proving challenging for magpies, resulting in dangerous behavioural changes.

Full steam ahead, again, for Palmer's Titanic dream

Full steam ahead, again, for Palmer's Titanic dream

Full steam ahead, again, for Palmer's Titanic dream

Full steam ahead, again, for Palmer's Titanic dream

Clive Palmer's pipe dream to sail a replica Titanic from the UK to the US is no longer on ice, according to the mercurial mining magnate.

Defence minister cops grilling over veteran suicides

Defence minister cops grilling over veteran suicides

Defence minister cops grilling over veteran suicides

Defence minister cops grilling over veteran suicides

The defence minister has told a royal commission he doesn't believe people in his department are "hopeless" after airing issues about culture.

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

Defence lacks an integrated data set for sexual misconduct, meaning it is unable to properly respond and prevent the issue, a royal commission has been told.

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

The glitter and glow of Mardi Gras has drawn some 120,000 people to Sydney's annual LGBTQI parade despite friction over police participation.

LGBTQI community marches on at Mardi Gras despite grief

LGBTQI community marches on at Mardi Gras despite grief

LGBTQI community marches on at Mardi Gras despite grief

LGBTQI community marches on at Mardi Gras despite grief

Sydney's annual Mardi Gras event has brought a welcoming celebration to the streets after a challenging week for the LGBTQI community.

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Tumultuous Mardi Gras week reaching glittering finale

Sydney has exploded with major events since mid-February, culminating in a Mardi Gras parade that has already been tainted by controversy and tragedy.

'Like winning Eurovision': interpretive dance scientist

A Sydney-based biologist has taken out a global award that asks scientists to harness the power of interpretive dance to convey complex research.

American royalty braves Aussie outback in humble Falcon

US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy will take on the outback in a beat-up Ford Falcon to raise money for cancer, albeit with an armoured SUV in tow.

'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.

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MP makes 11th hour bid to stop Assange extradition

An MP has made a last-minute plea to the federal government to help Julian Assange as the WikiLeaks founder prepares for what could be his final appeal.

Silo art paints portrait of pride in tiny country towns

Grain silos have become the canvas for impressive artwork for tiny country towns across Australia, painting a path to pride as well as prosperity.

Key roles for women scientists in invasive pest battle

Women scientists are playing key roles in protecting Australian agriculture against invasive species while changing the face of a male-dominated sector.

Curious croc too close for comfort in family backyard

An unwelcome visitor in the form of a 2.5 metre crocodile has been given its marching orders after being found snooping around the backyard of a family home.

Australian woman selected for Roosevelt freedom award

Australian human rights advocate Grace Forrest will become only the second Australian to receive a Four Freedoms Award for work battling modern slavery.

Giant guitar a golden landmark in country music's heart

While Tamworth's shining Big Golden Guitar is part of country Australia's collection of "big things", its history runs deeper than a tourist gimmick.

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

Melanoma researchers Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long have set their sights on an "incurable" cancer, giving a call to arms after winning awards.

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