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Mayday moment over the Saudi Arabia desert
A close call on a flydubai flight suggests it’s time to reconsider security measures onboard passenger airlines.
Official trailer: Verity
Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett star in an adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel.
The Greens need to let the sunshine in or risk stagnation
Should the Greens let all the party members - rather than just the elected MPs - vote for the leader?
Frank furrows for his life
Richard Glover is no match for this kelpie pup's dirt excavation abilities.
NRLW is not ready for standalone grand final
Jillaroos great Ruan Sims reveals why the NRLW is not yet ready for standalone grand final.
Chance for Australians to work in Antarctica
The Australian Antarctic Program's annual recruitment campaign has officially opened with more than 200 new contracts up for grabs.
Three-time premiership coach Chris Fagan retires a Lions legend
Chris Fagan has decided to walk away from the job on top after three consecutive flags with the Brisbane Lions.
Greens’ David Shoebridge on his plan to beat One Nation and replace Labor – podcast
With a sharp, aggressive strategy, the Australian Greens’ newly elected leader vows to take on corporate power and bring a “red hot fight” to coal and gas approvals. But following a turbulent week and internal party room fractures, can Senator David Shoebridge and his polarising approach rally progressive voters without deepening splits? Guardian Australia’s political editor, Tom McIlroy, speaks with the new Greens party leader about taking on One Nation, pushing back on Aukus, and his vision fo
Safety team hits Hobart CBD amid reports of youths 'causing havoc'
Safety officers serving as "eyes and ears" in Hobart's CBD are hoping their patrols will help curb antisocial behaviour.
‘It got heated’: Inside the meeting to shut down this all-boys school
Hartford College was the first in the country to offer a liberal arts curriculum. But four years after opening it will close its doors.
NT remote Indigenous bus service reduces routes after funding cut
A bus service that has transported people and critical medical supplies to remote Indigenous communities from Alice Springs for three decades has been forced to reduce its services following a funding cut earlier this year.
Greens’ David Shoebridge on his plan to beat One Nation and replace Labor – video
With a sharp, aggressive strategy, the Greens' newly elected leader vows to take on corporate power and bring a 'red-hot fight' to coal and gas approvals. But after a turbulent week and internal party-room fractures, can Senator David Shoebridge and his polarising approach rally progressive voters without deepening splits? Guardian Australia’s political editor, Tom McIlroy, speaks with the new leader about taking on One Nation, pushing back on Aukus, and his vision for the party’s futureA 'huge
‘Where illegal ebikes go to die’: first bikes seized under new laws in NSW crushed
Major Sydney hospital also warns recent injuries from ebikes include fractures, internal bleeding, as well as ‘perforation of certain organs’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe first illegal ebikes seized under new laws have been crushed in New South Wales, as a major Sydney hospital has warned of a spike in trauma injuries driven by those riding under the influence.The NSW government crushed 23 ebikes at a wrecking yard in western Sydney on Thursday, turning them into
David Shoebridge on his plan to beat One Nation & replace Labor – podcast
With a sharp, aggressive strategy, the Australian Greens’ newly elected leader vows to take on corporate power and bring a “red hot fight” to coal and gas approvals. But following a turbulent week and internal party room fractures, can Senator David Shoebridge and his polarising approach rally progressive voters without deepening splits? Guardian Australia’s political editor, Tom McIlroy, speaks with the new party leader about taking on One Nation, pushing back on Aukus, and his vision for the p
Perth gunman in psychosis when he terrorised family, shot at police, court told
Jakeb Byfield is believed to have been a drug-induced psychosis when he shot at a neighbour’s house and police who responded to calls for help in Butler in 2023.
Why Georgie Dent’s viral speech hit a nerve with Australian working parents – Full Story podcast
Georgie Dent’s National Press Club address recently went viral after she laid bare the compounding pressures on modern families. Between skyrocketing cost of living, rigid workplace expectations, and an eye-watering gap between school days and work hours, is the current system setting parents up to fail? Reged Ahmad speaks with Georgie Dent, the CEO of advocacy group The Parenthood, to unpack why raising children has become an impossible mathematical equation and how policy reform can fix itRead
Madonna beats Taylor Swift in MTV awards showdown
Madonna emerges as the big winner at MTV's Video Music Awards, but Taylor Swift still broke records.
Major banks raise interest rates after RBA lifts cash rate to highest since 2011
Australia's big four banks announce interest rate rises after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate to its highest level in more than a decade.
Ex-police officer avoids conviction over 'knock and run' assault
A court has heard a former senior Sydney police officer's "absolutely impaired" judgement was behind his assault of two men who had played a game of "knock and run" at his home.
Rewards programs and insurance perks in firing line after changes to bank surcharging rules
Sweeping reforms from the Reserve Bank start this week, as banks hike fees and slash rewards programs in preparation.
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