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Fears for tears as lion dancers gird for Lunar New Year
Kicks, leaps and the ability to tear up a lettuce with your bare hands: a Chinese lion dancer reveals what it takes to ring in the Lunar New Year.
Cafes urged to close on Anzac Day long weekend holiday
There will be a statewide public holiday to compensate for Anzac Day falling on a weekend over the next two years, but not everyone is punching the air.
Star Americana duo return with music for hard times
After sell-out performances at the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne's Hamer Hall last year, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are taking their show on the road.
Work never ends for used car giant after $120m sale
A used car startup has netted its founder a nine-figure payday after selling his business to Toyota but it won't put the handbrake on his drive.
Injury likely dashes Socceroo’s World Cup dream
Starting Socceroos right-back Lewis Miller has suffered an achilles injury that appears to have ended his World Cup hopes.
Jeffrey Epstein used Nobel Peace Prize to lure elites
Disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein used the lure of his hosting the head of the Nobel Peace Prize committee in invitations to and in chats with elites.
Liberal leaders hit with gender blow as tax fight looms
Angus Taylor is promising the new-look Liberal leadership will focus on cutting taxes and weeding out those who "reject our way of life".
Charges over spate of beach sex attacks in late 1990s
An elderly man has been charged with a string of sexual assaults on young girls and women almost 30 years ago.
RBA offers more rates call insight before jobs data
Critical unemployment figures will give Australia's central bank a clearer picture on whether it will deliver a second interest rate hike in as many months.
No regrets: Injured Weitering keen to play Origin again
Carlton vice-captain Jacob Weitering has been discharged from hospital and will fly home after being cleared of any neck, spinal or internal injuries.
More bad news for Bulldogs ahead of Vegas trip
Canterbury's injury concerns have deepened with star recruit Leo Thompson pulling out of the All Stars clash a day after Matt Burton hurt his hamstring.
Premier blames ‘ungodly’ driving for pursuit deaths
A recommendation to lift the threshold of severity before police start a chase has been quashed by a state premier after two women died following a pursuit.
Unshackled Hawks deliver title blow to United
Defending champions Illawarra, already guaranteed to miss the post-season, have made Melbourne's task to win an NBL title mightily tougher.
Davis leads Kings past Wildcats for 10th-straight win
Kendric Davis had 30 points and 10 assists in 32 minutes as Sydney cruised past fellow NBL title contenders Perth for a 10th-straight win.
Culture ‘way more important’ as All Stars ends in draw
The Indigenous and Maori All Stars have played out a pulsating draw in Hamilton, with Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall starring.
Alleged cat burglar nabbed over ‘amateur’ museum heist
A van load of priceless Egyptian artefacts dating back to the time of the pyramids has been recovered after an alleged smash and grab at an Australian museum.
Grand final return looms as Fire blaze through Flyers
Townsville Fire's stars have dazzled to steer the minor champions to a semi-final victory in game one of their series against the Southside Melbourne Flyers.
Australia beaten at SCG after big selection calls
Australia have slumped to a rain-affected 21-run loss to India in their opening T20 at the SCG, after selectors opted to drop vice-captain Tahlia McGrath.
Possible Lomax replacement stars in Eels pre-season win
Sean Russell starred as Parramatta thrashed an understrength Cronulla in the sides' pre-season trial at Henson Park.
Aussie medal party continues with Graham moguls bronze
Matt Graham has won bronze in the dual moguls event, with the veteran freestyle skier bagging his second Olympic medal, eight years after his first.
Trump attacks Herzog in row over Netanyahu pardon
US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption.
Ukraine delaying restart of oil pipeline: Slovakia
Ukraine has been accused of delaying the restart of a pipeline carrying Russian oil to eastern Europe.
Why Sharks enforcer Braden Uele changed his name
He's one of the NRL's toughest customers but the reason Braden Uele changed his surname this season shows the softer, thoughtful side of the Cronulla hard man.
‘It’s not over’: Kings star’s clinic spices up MVP race
A day after Bryce Cotton's coach declared the NBL's MVP race over, Sydney star Kendric Davis issued a reminder that forced his legendary coach to weigh in.
‘Shut the door’: Liberal leader mulls migration change
Newly minted Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is mulling over the make-up of his front bench ahead of the likely release of the Liberals' migration policy.
Injured star Matt Rowell won’t give Origin the finger
Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell hopes State of Origin will thrive into the future despite injuring a finger in Victoria's 24-point win over WA.
‘Third time lucky’: Demon roars to Rotterdam title
Inspired Alex de Minaur has delivered one of the biggest wins of his career, lifting the Rotterdam Open title by beating red-hot Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Powered by women, Wuthering Heights film debuts on top
Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of Wuthering Heights brought crowds of women to US movie theatres over the weekend.
He’s a steam train: Why Charlie Cameron rates Waterman
West Coast forward Jake Waterman looks set for a big season after playing an important cameo in WA's State of Origin loss to Victoria.
Selectors make big call on Smith for T20 World Cup
After weeks of pressure, Australia have finally filled the vacant spot in their T20 World Cup squad, adding Steve Smith to the playing group.