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Love economics collides with attraction technology

Love economics collides with attraction technology

For decades Aussies have been increasingly pairing up with similarly educated and monied partners but online dating my have done away with "assortive mating".

From a city monument to the world's tiniest art gallery

From a city monument to the world's tiniest art gallery

From a city monument to the world's tiniest art gallery

From a city monument to the world's tiniest art gallery

Creating a public monument as a young man was a bewildering experience for a sculptor, who has gone on to create what could be the world's smallest art gallery.

Digging it: the dopamine hit hiding beneath our feet

Digging it: the dopamine hit hiding beneath our feet

Digging it: the dopamine hit hiding beneath our feet

Digging it: the dopamine hit hiding beneath our feet

Soil influences what we eat, what we wear and maybe even what we feel, with one Australian scientist on a mission to help us all dig a little deeper.

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'Strong, kind': medical mentor and former MP farewelled

'Strong, kind': medical mentor and former MP farewelled

Former Liberal MP Katie Allen, who died aged 59 after developing a rare form of cancer, has been remembered as a kind leader admired for her selflessness.

'Struggling in silence': Aussies' shame driving up debt

'Struggling in silence': Aussies' shame driving up debt

Nearly half the nation started the new year in debt, but research shows countless Australians are unwilling to discuss their finances, even with loved ones.

Behind the 'Bling', Matthews shows steely resolve

Behind the 'Bling', Matthews shows steely resolve

While Michael Matthews embraces his nickname, it only goes some way to explaining one of Australian cycling's biggest stars.

Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas

Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas

Australians have been urged to come together and look after each other during a holiday season tainted by a shooting at the nation's most iconic beach.

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Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies

Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies

Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies

Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies

British zoologist and founder of the Save the Elephants group, Iain Douglas-Hamilton, who was a “giant in the field of conservation”, has died at the age of 83.

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king

Regular disagreements have not stopped Russell Crowe from leading tributes to talkback titan John Laws before an audience of influential Australians.

Digital addiction specialist WA Aussie of the Year

Digital addiction specialist WA Aussie of the Year

Digital addiction specialist WA Aussie of the Year

Digital addiction specialist WA Aussie of the Year

A doctor who was instrumental in establishing the nation's first publicly-funded gaming disorder clinic has been named Australian of the Year for WA.

Remembrance eve glimpse of rarest bravery honour

Remembrance eve glimpse of rarest bravery honour

Remembrance eve glimpse of rarest bravery honour

Remembrance eve glimpse of rarest bravery honour

In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, the Australian War Memorial has given a behind-closed-doors glimpse of the rare Victoria Cross and its origins.

Governor-General thanks Anangu people for sharing Uluru

Governor-General thanks Anangu people for sharing Uluru

Governor-General thanks Anangu people for sharing Uluru

Governor-General thanks Anangu people for sharing Uluru

The Anangu people of the Red Centre have been thanked by Australia's leaders for sharing the big red rock Uluru with the world after it was handed back to them.

Symbolic handback of Uluru celebrated 40 years on

Symbolic handback of Uluru celebrated 40 years on

Symbolic handback of Uluru celebrated 40 years on

Symbolic handback of Uluru celebrated 40 years on

The symbolic return to the Anangu people of a globally recognised landmark four decades ago is being celebrated by Traditional Owners and Australia's leaders.

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

An Australian pastor known for helping kids on the street is one of three faith envoys chosen to spread the word about helping children in famine and war.

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Race to save Solomons' history as radio reigns supreme

Thousands of hours of audio capturing the history of Australian near-neighbour the Solomon Islands are being digitised to preserve the nation's history.

Veterans on frontline for algal bloom response

Defence force veterans are set to patrol Adelaide beaches, helping clean up thousands of marine creatures wiped out by a harmful algal bloom.

The country economy of flowers, focaccia and friendship

Roadside stalls selling flowers, eggs, fruit and even horse poo are fixtures in rural Australia, a long tradition that connects and feeds country communities.

Tales of the jungle: how WWII's eyes and ears endured

Facing the threat of Japanese invaders, World War II veterans who provided support to frontline troops were subjected to unbearable conditions.

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Fair go or no go? Aussie workers face 'class ceiling'

People from disadvantaged backgrounds are often denied the chance to get ahead at work, despite Australia frequently being touted as a classless society.

Bye Bye Baby: Australian music pioneer Col Joye dies

One of Australia's pioneers of rock music has died after almost seven decades as a leading figure in the industry both as a performer and entrepreneur.

The subtle, everyday hurting of LGBTQI Australians

Casual homophobia is contributing to poorer mental health outcomes for the LGBTQI community and advocates are raising this issue as Pride Month begins.

Bless your cotton jocks: town's cheeky bid to retailers

A social media campaign is highlighting the absurdity of being unable to buy a decent supply of socks and jocks in one of Australia's leading cotton regions.

Man becomes fastest runner to cross Australia on foot

British endurance athlete William Goodge is celebrating victory after ending a 35-day marathon journey across Australia on foot, smashing the world record.

Poignant salute to tragic heroes of historic 'babylift'

The heroism of Australian women dedicated to saving war's most vulnerable victims has been remembered at a memorial service marking an unimaginable tragedy.

Mateship, bravery and tragedy unearthed in the outback

Drovers, soldiers, Indigenous trackers, scientists, artists and pioneering women are buried in outback cemeteries, their stories feared lost to time until now.

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