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Time magazine crowns Donald Trump 'Person of the Year'

Time magazine crowns Donald Trump 'Person of the Year'

Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognised for the second time by Time magazine as its Person of the Year.

‘Chart your fart’: call for Aussies to track their gas

‘Chart your fart’: call for Aussies to track their gas

‘Chart your fart’: call for Aussies to track their gas

‘Chart your fart’: call for Aussies to track their gas

Scientists want Australians to record the quality, quantity, aroma, loudness and duration of their emissions using a phone app for a gut health study.

Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

The alarming rate of dog attacks on posties has been revealed, with almost 1300 recorded in the past six months across the nation - an average of 10 a day.

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Routine check-up saved man's life, huge tumour found

Routine check-up saved man's life, huge tumour found

A Brisbane man had no idea he had a two kilo ticking time bomb lurking in his liver until a routine doctor's appointment found something was seriously wrong.

'Like the Opera House': the tiny halls that loom large

'Like the Opera House': the tiny halls that loom large

Country halls remain at the heart of small towns in times of both celebration and disaster, but their longevity largely depends on the kindness of locals.

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

The Bábbarra Women's Centre returns to India to present their new exhibition, Karri-Djarrk-durrkmirri (we work together), in a cross-cultural-exchange program.

Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming

Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming

Australia's Paralympians and Olympians have been welcomed home in the best way possible, soaking up the sun and the glory at a reception in Sydney.

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'Holy cow!': adult learners reinvigorate their careers

'Holy cow!': adult learners reinvigorate their careers

'Holy cow!': adult learners reinvigorate their careers

'Holy cow!': adult learners reinvigorate their careers

From occasional milker to dairy farm assistant manager, retraining has transformed Kerry Hume's career and put taking over the farm in her sights.

Tourist spot camping ban proposed after dingo attacks

Tourist spot camping ban proposed after dingo attacks

Tourist spot camping ban proposed after dingo attacks

Tourist spot camping ban proposed after dingo attacks

Families with young children could be banned from camping outside unfenced areas at a popular tourist spot after a spate of dingo attacks.

'May take a while': Maggie Beer recovering after fall

'May take a while': Maggie Beer recovering after fall

'May take a while': Maggie Beer recovering after fall

'May take a while': Maggie Beer recovering after fall

One of Australia's most beloved food icons, Maggie Beer, has apologised for cancelling her appearances after falling at her home in South Australia.

A sad day for democracy ... and succulent Chinese meals

A sad day for democracy ... and succulent Chinese meals

A sad day for democracy ... and succulent Chinese meals

A sad day for democracy ... and succulent Chinese meals

The man dubbed Mr Democracy Manifest and responsible for one of Australia's most famous viral memes has died aged 82 after a battle with cancer.

Senator labelled a villain in Higgins' 'fairytale'

Senator labelled a villain in Higgins' 'fairytale'

Senator labelled a villain in Higgins' 'fairytale'

Senator labelled a villain in Higgins' 'fairytale'

Brittany Higgins made allegations of ill-treatment, ostracism, bullying and harassment but none of it was true, Senator Linda Reynolds' lawyer told a court.

History lovers to gather for two-day stagecoach journey

History lovers to gather for two-day stagecoach journey

History lovers to gather for two-day stagecoach journey

History lovers to gather for two-day stagecoach journey

Regional towns across southern Queensland will celebrate the centennial of Cobb & Co's final stagecoach run, the last of its kind in Australia.

Aussies cast afloat for camp take on Titanic movie

Aussies cast afloat for camp take on Titanic movie

Aussies cast afloat for camp take on Titanic movie

Aussies cast afloat for camp take on Titanic movie

Off-Broadway musical Titanique reimagines James Cameron's 1997 screen blockbuster Titanic as an absurdist queer celebration of pop legend Celine Dion.

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Armed, balaclava-clad men spotted near Ibrahim home

Two men have been charged after they were chased through Sydney's eastern suburbs following a suspicious sighting on a street home to the well-heeled.

10 grand in assets: Higgins' finances revealed in court

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has been granted court access to details of a trust which manages Brittany Higgins' $2.4 million taxpayer-funded settlement.

High office comes complete with hot properties

When Sam Mostyn became governor-general, she was also handed the keys to some of Australia's most striking real estate.

New governor-general to put an arm around Aussies

Former lawyer and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn promises to put humanity as a top order of her time as 28th governor-general.

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'Giant of SA politics': Steele Hall dead at 95

After serving as South Australian premier for one term and then serving in both houses of federal parliament, Steele Hall has died aged 95.

From accidental doctor to Indigenous health trailblazer

An outback doctor who linked poor drinking water to higher rates of disease in remote Indigenous communities is among those honoured on the King's Birthday.

Labor ex leaders take top honours for King's Birthday

Two controversial premiers, sporting heroes and the incoming governor-general feature in the King's Birthday 2024 Honours List.

'Grateful to contribute': honour for humble local hero

A Sydneysider who found her calling working with community groups after moving to a small Wheatbelt town for love has been honoured for four decades of service.

Weekend city visits lift but workers still shun the CBD

The number of people visiting Australia's largest cities still remains below pre-pandemic levels but weekends are beginning to buck the trend.

New test promises earlier detection of dementia onset

Researchers have found a way to identify dementia up to nine years before diagnosis, paving the way for proactive and personalised healthcare strategies.

Huge croc that twice lunged at fisherman is caught

Wildlife officers have trapped and captured a 3.6m crocodile after it lunged twice at a fisherman on a creek bank.

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