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Shark drones make for a safer summer but no guarantees

Shark drones make for a safer summer but no guarantees

A world-leading shark mitigation program can help with peace of mind heading into summer but is far from able to prevent all future attacks.

Odd couple leads 21‑day push to get Australia moving

Odd couple leads 21‑day push to get Australia moving

Odd couple leads 21‑day push to get Australia moving

Odd couple leads 21‑day push to get Australia moving

An elderly tradie and his 11‑year‑old mate are the unlikely faces of a free challenge aiming to get Australians off the couch and keep them out of hospital.

'Just magic': life is but a dream rowing in the outback

'Just magic': life is but a dream rowing in the outback

'Just magic': life is but a dream rowing in the outback

'Just magic': life is but a dream rowing in the outback

With a lack of water and boats, Australia's outback communities have never been at the centre of the elite sport of rowing. Until now.

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To bee or not to bee, sculptor ponders big questions

To bee or not to bee, sculptor ponders big questions

A sculpture of a tiny bee carrying the weight of human consciousness is part of an outdoor exhibition bringing art to everyday Australians.

Big barra farm helps First Nations producers net income

Big barra farm helps First Nations producers net income

Australia's largest barramundi farm hopes to collaborate with major supermarkets and exporters to better support First Nations producers.

Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon

Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon

As runners prepare for the Sydney marathon, one cardiac specialist says while it's never too late to start endurance training, don't attempt a last-minute race.

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

A major agricultural show will celebrate its 150th year, buzzing with news of an upgrade of almost $300 million to be completed ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

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National e-bike crackdown to buck off cowboy retailers

National e-bike crackdown to buck off cowboy retailers

National e-bike crackdown to buck off cowboy retailers

National e-bike crackdown to buck off cowboy retailers

Australia's consumer watchdog is drafting new rules to protect riders from unsafe e-bikes, following years of concerns over rising road accidents.

Fuel prices can't stop the music at outback festival

Fuel prices can't stop the music at outback festival

Fuel prices can't stop the music at outback festival

Fuel prices can't stop the music at outback festival

The rising cost of fuel has failed to deter thousands of music-loving campers hitting the road to travel to outback NSW for the Mundi Mundi Bash.

Early risers nudge night owls on metabolic health

Early risers nudge night owls on metabolic health

Early risers nudge night owls on metabolic health

Early risers nudge night owls on metabolic health

Sleeping in has its advantages but research suggests night owls might suffer poorer metabolic health as a result of when, not what, they eat.

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

Trash to treasure: how Aussies can fight fast fashion

A designer who creates whimsical outfits from discarded fabric is part of a fast-fashion resistance, as research urges normalising clothing repair and re-use.

Forget tradition, these are the masters of modern art

Forget tradition, these are the masters of modern art

Forget tradition, these are the masters of modern art

Forget tradition, these are the masters of modern art

Masterpieces from a major US collection will go on display in Australia for the first time, with paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso and Renoir.

Socceroos fans downhearted but well behaved, say police

Socceroos fans downhearted but well behaved, say police

Socceroos fans downhearted but well behaved, say police

Socceroos fans downhearted but well behaved, say police

Australia has been knocked out of the soccer World Cup after a tense shootout with Egypt, but local fans have accepted the disappointment without incident.

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

A small town has a new pub, a tourism gong and rising house prices four years after a flood, proving the power of community connection in disaster recovery.

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Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes

Australia's ski resorts are suffering the worst start to a season in years but operators say they're doing their best to provide visitors a decent experience.

Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar

The theatre industry wants help to cope with soaring costs that have meant curtains even for certified hits such as Beetlejuice the Musical.

Up sticks: great escape to the country at record high

For every four people moving from the capital cities to the regions, there are only three going in the other direction, new migration figures show.

'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried

Ashes to ashes, dust to plant feed: an Australian state is edging closer to a greener alternative to traditional burials dubbed "a bit weird" by its premier.

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Big swim-out show of solidarity for shark attack victim

A community reeling from a shark attack that left a woman in a critical condition has returned to the water in a show of support for her and her family.

Impressionist champion inspires gallery's biggest show

An exhibition looks at the legacy of visionary art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, who risked everything to promote impressionist artists.

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

The “official” start of the Australian ski season has arrived and snow is falling just in the nick of time.

Price spike as John Farnham tribute tickets go on sale

Tickets for a charity concert in tribute to John Farnham are selling for as much as $1650, but The Voice himself won't be performing.

New director to repair cancelled Adelaide Writers' Week

Adelaide Writers' Week's new director wants to help repair the festival after it was cancelled following a boycott for dropping a Palestinian-Australian author.

Wallets stretch, but musicals still king of the jungle

The world’s highest-grossing musical is on the prowl Down Under again as Australian audiences keep music theatre booming.

The 'huge' health benefits of walkable towns

Regional Australians face poorer health outcomes than city-dwellers. A landmark study suggests the problem may be visible on a street directory.

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