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Bite-sized goals the key to new year fitness targets

Bite-sized goals the key to new year fitness targets

Setting unattainable fitness goals on January 1 could do more harm than good, experts say, with small wins along the way key to your success.

Everybody let's rock, as Elvis returns to rural NSW

Everybody let's rock, as Elvis returns to rural NSW

Everybody let's rock, as Elvis returns to rural NSW

Everybody let's rock, as Elvis returns to rural NSW

While many Australians hit the beach over summer, thousands of rock and roll fans are strapping on their blue suede shoes for the 31st Parkes Elvis Festival.

'A simple life': the reincarnation of rural churches

'A simple life': the reincarnation of rural churches

'A simple life': the reincarnation of rural churches

'A simple life': the reincarnation of rural churches

Rural churches are getting second lives as music studios, luxury homes and cosy BnBs after the COVID-19 pandemic, which left many in search of a quiet life.

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Protesters storm the stage at Carols by Candlelight

Protesters storm the stage at Carols by Candlelight

Protesters have failed to dampen the spirits of thousands of people who sang along with big-name performers at Melbourne's traditional Carols by Candlelight.

'Fascinating': red crabs marching on Christmas Island

'Fascinating': red crabs marching on Christmas Island

Tens of millions of red crabs are scurrying to the coast of Christmas Island, in one of the world's most colourful annual mass migrations.

Hillcrest jumping castle 'not properly secured'

Hillcrest jumping castle 'not properly secured'

It is alleged a jumping castle that became airborne, killing six primary school students in Tasmania, wasn't secured at all anchor points.

Crocodile captured swimming in Queensland floodwaters

Crocodile captured swimming in Queensland floodwaters

A 2.5 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters at a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.

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Caution as rising heat risks pressure on energy supply

Caution as rising heat risks pressure on energy supply

Caution as rising heat risks pressure on energy supply

Caution as rising heat risks pressure on energy supply

Scorching temperatures could place pressure on the energy grid as households and businesses are asked to reduce non-essential power use as much as possible.

Heatwave wanes across NSW as SA braces for flooding

Heatwave wanes across NSW as SA braces for flooding

Heatwave wanes across NSW as SA braces for flooding

Heatwave wanes across NSW as SA braces for flooding

Flood warnings are in place for parts of South Australia, where several months' worth of rain is expected to fall, as NSW recovers from a heatwave.

Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help

Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help

Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help

Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help

Calls from rural Australians have doubled in the past year to a phone counselling service founded to help tradies, truckies and other blue collar workers.

Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties

Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties

Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties

Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties

Dog owners are being urged to secure their pet pooches amid a rise in attacks on posties as we head into the busy Christmas delivery period.

Double jeopardy bill tops Queensland parliament sitting

Double jeopardy bill tops Queensland parliament sitting

Double jeopardy bill tops Queensland parliament sitting

Double jeopardy bill tops Queensland parliament sitting

Bills that broaden the scope for double jeopardy and allow DNA samples to be retained longer form part of a busy final week of Queensland parliament.

The prince and the dummy: Edward pays visit to SES

The prince and the dummy: Edward pays visit to SES

The prince and the dummy: Edward pays visit to SES

The prince and the dummy: Edward pays visit to SES

Prince Edward has put his skills to the test in front of emergency services before talking business about driving numbers for an important goal.

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Volunteers, schools and artists around the nation have been recognised with resilience awards for strengthening their communities before and after disasters.

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Truck stowaway ends up in wrong state after 400km drive

A man who stowed away under a truck in a bid to secretly hitch a ride to Coffs Harbour, ended up in Queensland almost 400km away.

The gloves are off as Prince Edward visits Sydney

Prince Edward has visited a Sydney PCYC to meet young boxers and people undertaking the challenging Duke of Edinburgh program established by his father.

Magic in the sky as world's top pilots head to the bush

A small NSW farming town is set to host the Gliding World Championships, showcasing a magic mix of adventure, endurance and risk.

How urban agriculture is growing across Australia

With more people turning to community gardens as a food source across the nation, an urban agriculture forum will explore how the network can be further grown.

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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

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

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.

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

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

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 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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