Pauline Hanson’s high-end summer Eurotrip draws heat
A luxury fashion show and meeting with a divisive UK podcaster has opened Pauline Hanson up to criticism as rivals question her anti-establishment persona.
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Brisbane Startup Fights Food Waste One Loaf at a Time
Two Brisbane companies have teamed up to slash your grocery bills and save premium Sonoma sourdough from going to waste.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce say I do in New York
Its been confirmed that US superstars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are now a married couple, with celebrations underway in New York.
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce set to wed in NYC in days
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this week, according to a law enforcement official in the know.
Shaman accused of lying to save skin in mushroom death
A shaman healer and a woman's partner were too worried about self-preservation to tell medics she had ingested magic mushrooms, an inquest has been told.
Fuel pinch arrives sooner for some as discount halved
Motorists feeling the cost crunch are encouraged to fill up tanks before the fuel excise discount is halved, with one cohort likely to feel its impact first.
Struggle to pay attention? How to tweak your life to help you focus
Two experts explain why staying focused, especially in our modern world, can be so hard.
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.
Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site
Thousands of fans have packed Melbourne's Federation Square to support the Socceroos, with one person arrested for allegedly setting off a flare in the crowd.
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.
Thousands grin and bare it for swim at crack of dawn
Wearing nothing but a red swimming cap, hardy souls have taken a brisk river dip for an annual winter solstice celebration as part of Dark Mofo festivities.
The Boys Light Up: Australian Crawl back after 40 years
After a stoush over who owns "Australian Crawl", James Reyne and Simon Binks are finally reuniting under the legendary Oz rock band's banner.
Are you getting really angry online? Why ‘Angertainment’ is our Must-Read Book of 2026
If you've spent any time online recently and felt an unexplainable knot of frustration tighten in your stomach, you are not alone—and you are exactly who needs to read Ed Coper’s groundbreaking new book, Angertainment: How Social Media Outrage Ruined Everything.
Jackie O vows full steam ahead after Kyle settles
Radio star Jackie "O" Henderson shows no signs of dropping her claims against her former employer even after her former co-host settled for millions.
‘Transformative’ airport to open with meagre schedule
An international airport will open with less than two dozen domestic flights a week, but it's hoped it can give passengers better travel options.
Apple’s souped-up Siri could enlist more Aussie AI fans
Putting powerful artificial intelligence features inside a popular smartphone could change Australia's use of the technology and recruit more users.
Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings
Three spearfishers have died in shark attacks in just 21 days as an expert warns of the risks involved in the activity.
‘Dark shadow’ recalled at ex-governor-general’s funeral
The family of a former governor-general and archbishop has described how he became a "lightning rod" for institutional failures to prevent child sexual abuse.
Men asked to step up for equality at global summit
Australian voices have contributed to a global festival of creativity and activism promoting caring manhood and how men can help further equality in the world.
Shower of sparks as singer serenades to the stars
The stars have aligned at an opera festival in the outback, where a star tenor has performed under a meteor shower.
Australian policeman dies in Machu Picchu hiking fall
An Australian police officer has died in Peru after falling from the Inca Trail near the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu while on holiday.
Highway to the highfalutin’: opera hits the outback
Put on your fancy pants and cowboy hats: opera's annual run through a state's outback towns is back. Just look out for flying locusts.
Travel booking site eyes rebound from market turbulence
A major online travel booking company believes it can recover from a triple whammy after increasing its net annual profit in a shifting market.
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Concern grows as contaminated alcohol hits bottle shops
Suspected illicit alcohol is being sold by bottle shops across Victoria, NSW and Queensland, exposing consumers to serious health issues.
Why goldfish might be undermining your internet speed
Most households are not accessing the full speed of their broadband connections, research shows, and the reasons are surprising.
Pandemic flashbacks as hantavirus group touches down
Scenes heavily reminiscent of the coronavirus pandemic have played out as passengers from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship touched down in Australia.
Designer accused of $4m blackmail in love triangle spat
A fashion maven has been accused of blackmailing her business partner and cousin for almost $4 million over a supposedly clandestine love triangle affair.
Delta Goodrem aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision
Delta Goodrem has unveiled the staging for her Eurovision entry Eclipse, as betting markets put Australia in contention but outside the top favourites.
Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour
Always one step ahead, new wave innovators Split Enz are back for their first tour in 17 years. They're not done yet - and their hair is bigger than ever.
Snakes alive! Nature’s greatest storyteller turns 100
Nature-lovers across Australia are planning remarkable displays to celebrate renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.
Weinstein used clout to prey on women, prosecutor says
Prosecutors have again portrayed disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein as a power player who used his sway as a tool for sexual assault.