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American royalty braves Aussie outback in humble Falcon

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

'Micro weddings' at big house on the harbour

'Micro weddings' at big house on the harbour

'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.

MP makes 11th hour bid to stop Assange extradition

MP makes 11th hour bid to stop Assange extradition

MP makes 11th hour bid to stop Assange extradition

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.

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Silo art paints portrait of pride in tiny country towns

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

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

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 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.

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Giant guitar a golden landmark in country music's heart

Giant guitar a golden landmark in country music's heart

Giant guitar a golden landmark in country music's heart

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

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

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.

Translator of Dr Seuss books becomes 'mother of school'

Translator of Dr Seuss books becomes 'mother of school'

Translator of Dr Seuss books becomes 'mother of school'

Translator of Dr Seuss books becomes 'mother of school'

A teacher and linguist has spent four decades encouraging young people to connect with their traditional culture and language.

How a stint on the sidelines helped spark Olympic glory

How a stint on the sidelines helped spark Olympic glory

How a stint on the sidelines helped spark Olympic glory

How a stint on the sidelines helped spark Olympic glory

Emma McKeon suffered a devastating setback before a spell away from the pool inspired the swimming sensation to strive for extraordinary success.

Shock discovery while mustering spurs surprise industry

Shock discovery while mustering spurs surprise industry

Shock discovery while mustering spurs surprise industry

Shock discovery while mustering spurs surprise industry

A pastoralist who stumbled across a surprise discovery while mustering sheep has helped put outback Queensland on the map.

About half of all Aussie adults to have a $150m chance

About half of all Aussie adults to have a $150m chance

About half of all Aussie adults to have a $150m chance

About half of all Aussie adults to have a $150m chance

There is $150 million up for grabs in Thursday's Powerball draw, which could become the biggest lottery prize in Australian history.

Rural vet's mission to help save the country practice

Rural vet's mission to help save the country practice

Rural vet's mission to help save the country practice

Rural vet's mission to help save the country practice

A country vet is designing an online course in resilience for colleagues enduring the stress, burnout and customer abuse besetting the profession.

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Cannibalism follows killer sex session for marsupial

Research has found a mini-marsupial eats its own after males die due to their large testes following mating sessions that can last up to 14 hours.

Man bitten by dingo in another attack on popular island

A man standing next to his vehicle on K'gari has been bitten by a dingo in the sixth incident in about a month at the Queensland tourist spot.

Ventriloquist's unseen photos reveal early 20th century

A collection of photos have been unearthed in NSW, taken by the "father of ventriloquism", showing scenes across World War I of Europe and Africa.

Great Scot, it's Elvis: thousands turn out for the king

Builder Ross Cummings leaves his Sydney life behind to transform into Scottish Elvis at the Parkes Elvis Festival every year.

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Fast as a snake, Elvis acts use their animal instinct

US Elvis tribute artists get all shook up as they're warned to look out for a deadly eastern brown snake named Frank at the Parkes Elvis Festival in rural NSW.

Melbourne mum breaks ultramarathon polar world record

Donna Urquhart trained for nine months to break a world record, completing the feat after running more than 1300km through freezing cold, high winds and snow.

Parkes is jumpin' as the town begins to swing for Elvis

The Parkes Elvis Festival is off to a hot and sweaty start, as thousands of fans spend a summer weekend in rural NSW to celebrate the king.

Aussies celebrate 'our Mary' becoming Denmark's Queen

Excitement is building in Australia as Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary prepares to be proclaimed Queen of Denmark.

Fans can't help falling in love at Elvis extravaganza

It's now or never for thousands of Elvis fans as they show off their collective burning love at Australia's biggest celebration of the king of rock 'n' roll.

Sale proposal could end Mascot Towers saga

The owners of a defective Sydney apartment building have received a proposal to sell their homes and clear their strata debt.

Feline good: ordinary moggie Oli finishes Sydney-Hobart

The final boat has crossed the finish line in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, skippered by Bob Williams who was joined on board by his cat Oli.

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